Month: March 2011

Tyler Bryant is one of the most exciting things to come out of Texas. Deeply steeped in the blues, Tyler has a unique sound, amazing guitar, soul & talent! Check out this video of Tyler in action!

Jeff Konkel and Broke & Hungry Records have persevered for five years! With a half decade under its belt, the label is celebrating with the release of “Mistakes Were Made: Five Years of Raw Blues”

Chris Dair is the long-popular French bluesman that plays a mean guitar. His interesting influences, from Flamenco to Jimi Hendrix, give his style a sharp and unique edge.

Marcia Ball is a force of New Orleans piano playing & a Texas roadhouse fireball! Her new album “Roadside Attractions” from Alligator Records is a pumped-up, gulf coast piano force to be reckoned with!

If you’ve never seen or heard Cee Cee James before, once you do, you’ll wonder why not! With a rich, wildly soulful sound, James is winning fans across the country and the world.

Holy cow, Hugh Laurie (Dr. House) is one hardcore blues fan with amazingly insightful things to say about the blues and his many, often very early blues favorites.

The Delta Blues Museum broke ground on the exciting new wing, dedicated as the Muddy Waters Addition. The 7,000 sq ft, two-story wing will house new permanent exhibits, and will open in 2012!

Rory Block is set to release her new album, a tribute to Mississippi Fred McDowell, on Tuesday. Fans of Rory and country blues will be thrilled to have her latest album, which is packed with extras.

Big Head Todd and the Monsters have assembled a wild all-star team of bluesmen to bring a unique and rockin’ version of Robert Johnson cover songs in celebration of the legend’s centennial birthday.

While we still don’t have many details, it is with the deepest regret to announce that Delta blues legend Pinetop Perkins passed away Monday, March 21st. He was 98 years old.