Spring is upon us, and that means Juke Joint Festival is kicking off the festival season! We talked with Roger Stolle of Cathead Folk Art Gallery about the exciting Clarksdale, Mississippi festival.
Year: 2011
Doctor Dan Ivankovich is, to put it mildly, not your average doctor. A surgeon by day and an accomplished bluesman by night, Dr. Dan attends to Chicago’s poorest and neglected citizens.
Happy Birthday Muddy Waters! Nearly no soul in history could say they were the Blues like Muddy Waters could. Muddy is one of the most prolific embodiments of the Blues that ever lived.
Robert Petway is known for one thing: “Catfish Blues”, a prolific song that influenced Muddy Waters, Jimi Hendrix & countless others. Little is known about Petway’s life, but a new theory & records provide a new perspective.
Big Joe and the Dynaflows new album “You Can’t Keep A Big Man Down” is a jumping blues anthem with unique flavors of classic R&B, swing, wicked drumming, power guitar, and heavy horns!
We just released a statement to the AP after learning about a remarkable find. This is a must read.
The title of Johnny Rawls’ new CD “Memphis Still Got Soul” is as descriptive as an album title can get. Johnny’s perfect soul voice, horn section, B3, and sultry female backup singers are the perfect soul music combination.
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.