“Great songs live in the ordinary,” says Eli “Paperboy” Reed from Blues on Broadbeach, reflecting on two decades of hard-earned soul and authenticity.
With Taj Mahal, the Rolling Stones, and Lucinda Williams on board, a new album honors Clifton Chenier’s mammoth influence on American roots music.
Sunpie Barnes and Dom Turner talk spirit-led collaboration, Phil Wiggins’ legacy, improvisation, and the unexpected paths that led from the NFL and Australia’s blues underground to a soul-deep musical bond on the Gold Coast stage.
Joanne Shaw Taylor’s ‘Black & Gold’ explores desire, doubt, and the sting of letting go—woven tightly with a rich blues pulse that grounds every heartfelt confession.
In this week’s installment of The Language of the Blues, we dig into the word “Captain”—once a title for plantation overseers, later adopted by white employers and prison wardens in the Jim Crow South. Through blues lyrics from Big Bill Broonzy to Son House, Debra Devi traces how this word carried the weight of control, resistance, and survival.
Dedicated to safeguarding Albert King’s music rights and empowering youth through authentic blues education and community programs.
Blues royalty and rising stars converge in Eureka Springs for a weekend of unforgettable music starting tomorrow!
With Warren at the helm and standout performances from John Medeski, Terence Higgins, and Kevin Scott, the night delivered deep jams, emotional highs, and a crowd-lifting encore of “Soulshine.”
Live from Blues on Broadbeach, Eric Gales reflects on musical influences like B.B. King, the hunger ignited by Grammy recognition, and the deep personal meaning behind his upcoming tribute album. With dreams of collaborating with John Mayer and a fierce commitment to growth, Gales keeps pushing forward, inspiring the next generation to do the same.
Drawn from a 2009 interview, Rick Derringer candidly reckons with how he was perceived, how he saw himself, and how the blues shaped a career that refused to stay in one lane.