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In this photo-rich guide, ten legendary blues artists are remembered where they now rest—beneath flowers, stone, and sky. From Dinah Washington’s bold spirit to Muddy Waters’ electric fire, each grave tells a story still humming through Chicago’s streets.
Go inside the haunted heart of Bentonia blues with Ryan Lee Crosby. American Blues Scene premieres the live-to-tape video for “I’ve Been Worried,” recorded at the legendary Blue Front Cafe—and takes a deep dive with Crosby on the spirit of the style, the wisdom of Jimmy “Duck” Holmes, and the making of ‘At the Blue Front.’
When B.B. King passed, our founder Matt Marshall was there—camera in hand and heart on his sleeve. For the first time, we’re sharing his unreleased photos and memories from that emotional journey through Memphis and Indianola, capturing the farewell fit for a King.
John Fogerty’s Celebration Tour marks the revival of his iconic songs, no longer just echoes from the past but living, breathing anthems reenergized by the freedom of reclaiming them. With his family by his side, each performance is a celebration of everything his music has meant, and continues to mean, to him and his fans.
Trailblazing gospel icon Sister Rosetta Tharpe — dubbed the Godmother of Rock ‘n’ Roll — electrified audiences with her powerful voice, fierce guitar skills, and groundbreaking partnership with Marie Knight. From 1940s gospel hits to a legendary rainy UK train station performance that inspired rock legends, her story now shines on stage in the acclaimed musical Marie and Rosetta, starring soul queen Beverley Knight.
Brooklyn-based bluesman Reed Turchi premieres “Walk With Me,” a lulling, soul-baring track featured on his forthcoming album ‘World On Fire.’
“There should be more experimentation. That is how other roots genres, country, folk (singer-songwriter), jazz, etc have evolved. We can’t keep doing the same thing and expecting different results. There are ways and methods to collaborate and experiment without sacrificing the quality, or history, for that matter, of the blues.”
Listen exclusively to the single “Mud” from ‘Hollywood Forever’ out May 9!
Experience an exclusive first listen to ‘Waiting For The Moon,’ the debut solo album from Captain’s Audio Project — the creative vision of veteran Portland-based songwriter and multi-instrumentalist James Cook. In this interview, James delves into the inspiration behind his songs, which weave together themes of nature, love, and personal stories, all wrapped in the distinct sound of Captain’s Audio Project.
On February 3, 1959, Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, J.P. “The Big Bopper” Richardson, and pilot Roger Peterson died in a plane crash after a performance in Iowa. Their deaths left a lasting impact on those close to them. Family, friends, and bandmates carried the weight of grief and regret for years. While the tragedy marked a turning point for rock and roll, the music and memory of these young stars endured, shaping the future of the genre in ways no one could have predicted.