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The Language of the Blues: “BOTTLENECK”
Posted on May 23, 2013 |Although early slide guitar players used knives and bones as slides, blues guitarists soon broke the necks off of bottles for slides. Read all about the guitar slide and it's incredible place in history!!0Comments -
Skip James and the Haunting, (In)Famous Bentonia Blues
Posted on May 20, 2013 |Far-reaching effects of Bentonia blues is a fascinating look at the diversity & influence of varying blues styles.0Comments -
Brick City Blues Festival 2013 — Blues, BBQ, and Charity
Posted on May 13, 2013 |The main event of the evening was Mac Arnold and Plate Full O' Blues. Arnold and his band gave the crowd a set of Chicago blues that was kickin'!0Comments -
2013 Blues Music Awards WINNERS
Posted on May 9, 2013 |The 34th annual Blues Music Awards WINNERS are being announced and this is the LATEST LIST!0Comments -
Delta Blues Museum to Receive National Medal Today in White House Ceremony
Posted on May 8, 2013 |Celebration Featuring First Lady Michelle Obama Highlights Impact of Mississippi Museum.0Comments -
UPDATE: Gip’s Place Town Hall Meeting
Posted on May 7, 2013 |The fight to save Gip's Place, the legendary Bessemer, Alabama juke joint, came to city hall Tuesday night.0Comments -
King Biscuit Blues Festival Announces 2013 Lineup
Posted on May 7, 2013 |The King Biscuit Blues Festival, one of the most prestigious and longstanding festivals in the country, has announced their 2013 lineup.0Comments -
Black Keys Rock The Sprint Center (Photo Gallery)
Posted on May 6, 2013 |The Black Keys, with their unique, droning delta blues-based rock, took their show to The Sprint Center in Kansas City, Missouri.0Comments -
34th Blues Music Awards to be Held Thursday in Memphis
Posted on May 6, 2013 |The highly anticipated Blues Music Awards, the largest yearly event from The Blues Foundation, will be commencing Thursday, May 9th! Get all the information you need to be ready for the biggest night in the blues!0Comments -
Legendary, Longstanding Juke Joint Shut Down…UPDATED
Posted on May 5, 2013 |The longstanding tin-roof garage party that's been a staple of the community and a famous destination for blues fans at large for decades was shut down by police last night.0Comments
