Author: Matt Marshall
Matt Marshall
Matt Marshall is the publisher of American Blues Scene Magazine and owns Bluescentric.com the shop for Blues, Soul, and Rock n Roll -- authentic music t-shirts where every sale pays artist's estates directly.
The Blues Foundation is moving to South Main next year, fulfilling a 30-year-old dream for a permanent home to showcase the music and the artists who make it.
I think it’s safe to finally say it: Buddy simply can’t make a bad album. “Living Proof” is an iconic Buddy Guy release.
We sit down with Mary Lou Sullivan, the author that recently released Johnny Winter’s long-time-coming biography Raisin’ Cain – The Wild and Raucous Story of Johnny Winter.
Eden Brent is the “blues diva” boogie piano master who’s been all over the blues scene for the past few years. Last year, Eden won the Pinetop Perkins Piano Award from the Blues Foundation, and one listen to her latest album “Ain’t Got No Troubles” will quickly show any listener exactly why.
Nick Moss has been well known for playing a traditionally-steeped Chicago blues for years, but his latest album, “Privileged”, is blues with a distinctive rock flair.
It may seem counter-intuitive to relate a pop star like Christina Aguilera to the blues, but most people who’ve heard her sing should be able to identify strong blues roots.
These Brazilian men can sing the blues! The Igor Prado Band has a wonderfully tight, crisp arrangement that sounds as though it was forged from years in the clubs of Chicago.
The Grammy nominations have finally arrived and we’ve got the blues listings!
Hugh Laurie is best known for playing the character “House” from the hit TV show of the same name. Many don’t know, however, that Hugh is an avid fan of our favorite music, the blues. Hugh announced over the summer that he is recording a New Orleans style blues album!
Mike Zito has been a hot act on the blues circuit the past few years. The smokin’ Saint Louis blues rocker is chock full of energy and great at what he does, which is rockin’ the house down with the blues. As far as this author is concerned, he’s the embodiment of modern blues; from the “blues” tattooed on the back of his hand, to the reverential homages to greats like Chuck Berry and Muddy to the way he integrates early rock influences into his sound and style. Check this out: Mike playing Mud’s classic “She’s Nineteen Years Old” down…