Author: Lauren Leadingham

“On this fifth anniversary of his passing, thank you to all the fans for keeping Dad’s music alive in your hearts for all these years.” – Karla Pratt

In a new book called ‘Chicago Blues History: Preserving the Past,’ author and musician Brant Buckley takes us on a photographic grave tour honoring eighty of the greatest Chicago blues artists of all time.

For this single, premiering exclusively today on American Blues Scene, Lauren and Justine recorded down in Muscle Shoals at the famous Muscle Shoals Sound Studios.

High-definition official performance video for “Hello Dolly” premieres today!

When Jesse passed away last December, Brant wanted to honor him with a song. So today he shares “Jookin,’” which takes its title from a 1972 Jesse Graves single. He’s made his own version with new music and lyrics. 

New album out now!

‘Pandora Sessions’ was inspired by his mentorship under elder statesmen of the blues in his home state of Mississippi.

Max Abrams has been touring around the world with country crossover phenoms The Mavericks, and tracks his journey in photos. New book, ‘Seeing Things,’ out now!

As a publisher, editor and/or columnist, he has conducted over 7,000 interviews ranging from Eric Clapton to Patti Smith.

‘Forever the Seasons’ is out now via Louisiana Red Hot Records!