Luther “Guitar Jr” Johnson returns to Chan’s Eggrolls, Jazz, and Blues this Friday after recording a live CD at the venue in June.
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The 34th Blues Music Award nominees have been ANNOUNCED!! Come see the complete list!
The country’s only national museum devoted to Blues music to open in St. Louis makes major announcement!
The Rock n Roll Hall of Fame has officially announced the six 2013 inductees, and among them is the legendary Albert King.
Check out this great interview with New York bluesman Tas Cru as he talks about his latest album, his great work with blues outreach in schools, and his famous annual Rum Boogie jam!
Kansas City blues trio Trampled Under Foot recently launched a Kickstarter campaign to raise money to record, manufacture and release their next album. Over the years, the trio has toured the world building a loyal fan base and has decided to get their fans more involved in the creation of the next album. It’s been two years since the release of their highly acclaimed album Wrong Side of the Blues, produced by Tony Braunagel (Robert Cray Band, Taj Mahal) and the band is anxious to get back into the studio. The release gained TUF international recognition and earned them multiple…
The Robert Johnson Blues Foundation is presenting the Robert Johnson Crossroads Celebration, to be held October 27th at the historic Alamo Theatre at 33 North Farish St. in Jackson, MS.
Blues Hall of Fame inductee and St. Louisan Walter Davis is finally receiving his due reverence in the form of a headstone marking his hitherto unlabeled grave.
Today, we’re remembering delta blues legend Son House. He was a strong influence to Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, and Robert Johnson.
A little Friday morning humor, courtesy of the Funny or Die website. Actor and musician Jeff Daniels sets out to play the blues… with comical results.