Author: Matt Marshall

Matt Marshall is the original publisher of American Blues Scene 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 Music Awards nominations have been announced. With six nominations each, Elvin Bishop, John Németh and Sugar Ray Norcia are leading the pack. Janiva Magness, who appears on the cover of the current issue of American Blues Scene, was nominated for three awards. Acoustic Album Hard Luck Child: A Tribute to Skip James – Rory Block Jericho Road – Eric Bibb Jigsaw Heart – Eden Brent Son & Moon: A Tribute to Son House – John Mooney Timeless – John Hammond Acoustic Artist Doug MacLeod Eric Bibb John Hammond John Mooney Rory Block Album Can’t Even Do Wrong Right – Elvin Bishop…

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Blues fans! This is your last opportunity to subscribe to the newly expanded quarterly American Blues Scene Magazine featuring Janiva Magness before it’s mailed out! Check out subscription options here. With tons of pictures and a full color, glossy layout, this issue features the huge triumphant, touching story of Janiva Magness’ rise to fame, her heartbreaking childhood and her difficult road to stardom. The issue also features an exclusive, heartfelt interview with brother Edgar Winter and Paul Nelson discussing the passing of blues master Johnny Winter. There’s plenty of pictures and copy on the Big Blues Bender, the biggest blues party in the Vegas…

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