“It tells the story of how music of all kinds has played a role in America’s political arena, particularly as a form of protest and as an agent for political, social, racial, and economic change.” – Bob Santelli, GRAMMY Museum founding Executive Director and exhibit curator.
Author: American Blues Scene Staff
“Light Shine In” comes from Gains’ forthcoming EP ‘Three’ – out April 16 on Wax Records
The fire behind the conflagrant performances on ‘Sharecropper’s Son’ is ignited by 67-year-old Finley
Listen to the single “All In My Head”
“Got Mask? Then, Clarksdale’s Juke Joint Festival is on!”
Happy birthday to legendary lead guitarist Angus Young!
“It’s a raging rocker but always mindful of the desert’s implicit mystery,” Billy says of the new album
“With Bobby’s incomparable vocals, and the addition of Jeff Tweedy’s new lyrics about Bobby’s Kentucky roots and Ohio ties, I think this version of ‘White Line Fever’ ticks every box for a bluegrass classic.” – Alison Brown
Smithsonian Folkways presents ‘Industrial Strength Bluegrass,’ celebrating the region’s bluegrass history and resilient people
‘Assembly’ is a career-spanning compilation featuring carefully curated remastered singles, fan favorites, archival rarities, and more