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Kentucky’s W.C. Handy Blues & Barbecue Festival is Bringing the Blues This Weekend
Posted on June 12, 2013 |Roster Includes Returning Favorites and New Acts0Comments -
The Infinite Cool of the Legendary Dr. John
Posted on June 6, 2013 |When musical legend Dr. John walks into a room, the air electrifies. The charisma-laden native son of New Orleans talks about seeing it all & learning right from "the best there was." As a result, he might just be the coolest cat in the music industry.0Comments -
Big Walker Takes Us Root Walking
Posted on May 22, 2013 |This album is set to late '40s - early '50s style (sometimes referred to as "post war") blues. The sound quality and production are good, and the level of musicianship is high.0Comments -
Scenes From The 2013 Tampa Bay Blues Festival
Posted on April 19, 2013 |Over the course of nineteen years, The Tampa Bay Blues Festival has become one of the premier blues festivals in the nation. People travel from all corners of the globe to attend, and with good reason.0Comments -
Eric Burdon of The Animals: Burdon of Proof
Posted on April 17, 2013 |The lead singer of The Animals talks "House of the Rising Sun", an 'erotic' trip to the Vietnam Memorial, and his new blues album, which combines the urgency of youth with the creative sharpness of a seasoned juggernaut and the wisdom of a sage.0Comments -
American Blues Scene Magazine Release Party at Juke Joint Festival!
Posted on April 9, 2013 |You're invited to join the American Blues Scene MAGAZINE and the producers of the upcoming blues reality show, Moonshine & Mojo Hands for a magazine release party & "Moonshine" fundraising campaign during Juke Joint Festival!!!0Comments -
Bluesweek 2013 Features BBQ, Bands & Blues Legend Mavis Staples Memorial Day Weekend
Posted on March 11, 2013 |Mavis Staples, Trombone Shorty, Big George Brock and Mud Morganfield are among the performers...0Comments -
“Live In Halifax” by the 24th Street Wailers Is Hot & Swingin’ Blues
Posted on February 22, 2013 |Recorded at Bearly's House of Blues in Halifax, Live In Halifax is varied, soulful, and the next best thing to being there at a 24th Street Wailers show. The great thing about this album is that it accurately captures all the energy and talent of the band, and the appreciation of the audience.0Comments -
Travis Colby Band’s “Quick Fix” Is The Right Stuff
Posted on February 19, 2013 |Quick Fix is a strong outing, especially as a debut album. This album features funky blues, Memphis style soul blues (with a pulse!), swing blues, piano boogie, and superior ensemble style playing. Production values are very good, and the sound quality is good as well. A strong album overall, there are several standout cuts here.0Comments -
The Music Room: With IBC Winner Selwyn Birchwood
Posted on February 8, 2013 |If you get the chance, definitely try to catch up with Selwyn this year! "When you come to a show, you see four dudes, or however many people on stage, doing what they love doing. We do everything we can just to play the best music we can (and) try to give the people what they want."0Comments
