Month: July 2013

Lester Chambers, former lead singer of The Chambers Brothers was assaulted by a woman on-stage after he dedicated “People Get Ready” to Trayvon Martin at the Russell City Hayward Blues Festival.

Chicago Blues giant Buddy Guy knows how to make an album. Set for release on July 30th, his 77th birthday, Guy’s 2-disc “Rhythm & Blues” is a leading-edge, powerful achievement from the biggest name in the blues… with a little help from some seriously talented friends.

The Chicago Blues All-Stars are “Red, Hot & Blue.” Released on the Azure Music label, Red, Hot & Blue is noteworthy on many levels. These musicians are all top-shelf Chicago players who have backed and played with music royalty including Chuck Berry, John Lee Hooker, Albert King, gary Moore, Otis Rush, and Muddy Waters.

Bill Wax talks about why he left BB King’s Bluesville on Sirius XM, the impact they were making on the popular station, and “the huge gorilla in the room”

Well, blues fans, get ready to be wooed! Tommy Z’s new album, Sometimes, came across our desk today, and all we can say is “Wow!” Here’s a player that has paid his dues and put in his time.

Like so many blues icons of a certain generation, James “T-Model” Ford has fallen on hard times.

On July 13th, author and American Blues Scene contributor Debra Devi will receive a Proclamation from the City of Jersey City in recognition of her award-winning book.

After several acclaimed self-released albums, Trampled Under Foot debuts Badlands Tuesday, July 9, 2013 on Telarc, a division of Concord Music Group. Toughened by…

Trampled Under Foot rumbles back with “Badlands”, a breathtaking and well executed album issued on their new label, Telarc International. TUF has grown exponentially since their last release, and the talent on display here is powerful!

Texas Johnny Brown, the 85 year old Houston blues legend, has died. Brown, who penned Bobby Bland’s hit “Two Steps…