Blues fans discover merch sales charging incredible merchandising fee, take to social media.
Month: May 2012
American Blues Scene has been Sybilized in our latest featured article… and what a great thing that is! This New Orleans gem is a multi-talented and fascinating musician that you need to read about!
Technology has arguably been a big part of the blues as it has matured in the 20th century. What are your thoughts on the role of technology and the changing musical environment as it pertains to the blues?
It’s a sound that’s so deeply embedded in music history that it can never be undone — but the Fender Champ didn’t happen overnight. The story is as fascinating as the sound!
Memphis honored one of the finest musicians to ever play in that music mecca with a musical parade/funeral march down the iconic Beale Street. Saxophones, drums and trumpets were played by musicians as they walked, marched and danced, paying homage to the late Donald “Duck” Dunn.
This week, Saint Louis is brimming with the blues for the annual Bluesweek Festival! A unique twist on traditional blues festivals, and American Blues Scene will be on hand!
In a small community, how do you raise money for charity and have a good time doing it?
The festival is a shining example of the kind, giving hearts and attitudes of blues at large.
World-famous delta bluesman in hospital.
A man who isn’t short on tragedy, Gregg Allman uses ‘My Cross to Bear’ to show readers how his music and life has continued to intertwine, and how he wouldn’t have done it any differently.