Now a retired special education teacher and still rocking with his band, the Iron City Houserockers, Grushecky discusses his path through music, his collaborations with legends like Steve Cropper and Mick Ronson, and his commitment to never quitting the guitar. With new albums out and his son Johnny joining the band, Joe remains passionate about playing, proving that the best musicians keep evolving with age.
Year: 2025
GRAMMY®-winning artist Warren Haynes teams up with Gibson to release his first signature guitar, the Gibson Warren Haynes Les Paul™ Standard. Featuring a classic ’60s Cherry finish, hum-free P-90 DC pickups, and a built-in 15 dB boost, this guitar blends vintage style with modern functionality, now available worldwide at the Gibson Garage and authorized dealers.
This week’s installment delves into the humble origins of the ‘one-strand-on-the-wall’ guitar, crafted from baling wire and ingenuity, and how it shaped legends like Hubert Sumlin, B.B. King, and Big Bill Broonzy.
Tony Holiday drops new single “She’s A Burglar” from upcoming album ‘Keep Your Head Up,’ out April 18! Produced by Eric Corne, the album features special guests like Eddie 9V, Albert Castiglia, and Laura Chavez.
An intimate evening of acoustic mastery, where the quietest moments spoke the loudest, as Taylor Goldsmith (Dawes) and MC Taylor (Hiss Golden Messenger) mesmerized the Chicago crowd with stripped-down performances that left a lasting impression.
Singer-songwriter/guitarist Nikki O’Neill shares insights on her new album ‘Stories I Only Tell My Friends,’ her personal songwriting journey, and how exploring global cuisines influences her music.
This double vinyl captures the historic American Folk Blues Festival performances in 1962 and 1963, showcasing artists like John Lee Hooker, Sonny Boy Williamson II, T-Bone Walker, and Willie Dixon at their peak. Restored to impeccable quality, these recordings offer a front-row experience of the blues’ transformative impact on European audiences, forever influencing the global music landscape.
Illiterate Light defies expectations by reshaping their songs live, creating unique, dynamic performances that stand apart from their studio recordings. With genre-bending music and eco-conscious initiatives like The Bike Stage at Newport Folk Festival, they continue to forge a new path in both sound and sustainability.
Exploring the meaning of ‘bag’ in the blues world: from musical influences to street slang, Debra Devi unpacks the layers of this iconic term in this week’s installment of The Language of the Blues.
Allison Russell shares her powerful journey, the role of Folk Alliance in her career, and her mission to empower women of color in the music industry, in a heartfelt conversation with NPR’s Ann Powers at Folk Alliance International 2025.