“Lookin’ Back” finds its stride not in nostalgia for nostalgia’s sake, but in what’s still possible. A songwriter’s reminder that the view behind can point the way ahead.
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As a woman in a male-dominated industry, Donna Jean Godchaux pressed on through. Her voice graced hits like “When a Man Loves a Woman” and “Suspicious Minds,” as well as countless moments with the Grateful Dead. We revisit our 2021 interview, her words still full of light, humility, and shelter.
Regardless of how one celebrates Halloween, most can agree that there’s always a hint of darkness in the air at this time of year.
‘King of Them All’ unpacks the pioneering label that gave the world James Brown, genre-crossing hits, and a behind-the-scenes story every music fan needs to see.
Reed Turchi’s “Walk With Me” goes electric: an intimate, slide-driven evolution that reveals the North Mississippi blues lineage, ensemble chemistry, and fresh textures not heard on record.
American Blues Scene was in attendance at the virtual press conference, held from the Riverside Theater in Milwaukee, where Ringo Starr and his All Starr Band paused rehearsal to speak with media. With the fall tour underway and six upcoming shows at the Venetian Resort in Las Vegas, the band touched on everything from tour life and musical collaborations to Starr’s latest projects — including his STARR ART exhibition and the new country-leaning album.
Two decades after the VFW shows and suburban battle-of-the-bands, the bands that soundtracked a coming-of-age brought the same scrappy charm, and a little more wisdom, to Summerfest 2025.
American Blues Scene brings you a massive exclusive gallery and full recap of the 2025 Chicago Blues Festival—from the Ramova Theater kickoff to Kingfish’s electrifying Saturday-night finale.
To mark Willie Dixon’s 110th birthday, retired music publicist and journalist Cary Baker offers a rare and personal tribute. From his early days as a Golden Gloves boxing champion to his pivotal role at Chess Records, Dixon’s songwriting and production helped elevate the careers of Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, Little Walter, Koko Taylor, and many others. Baker reflects on a remarkable friendship that began with a cold call in 1970 and grew into a decades-long connection with one of American music’s most influential figures.
Luca Sapio’s new single “Lil Help” premieres ahead of his upcoming album ‘Black Waves,’ a soul-symphonic journey shaped by personal trials, sweeping strings, and bold reflections on identity and connection.