“I love doing what I do; performing, being in the studio. It gives me a lot of joy, probably the most in my life. That’s why I’ve been doing it so long.”
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“When we go out and play this music live, people are just dancing. They’re smiling. Their hands are clapping and their arms are up. That’s our goal. That’s why we do what we do.” – Victor Wainwright
Nominees, presenters, and performing artists gather to recognize the year’s best. 135 nominees in 26 categories share one thing – their love of blues music.
“Billy Joel was one of my earliest influences… With my cover, I wanted to capture that 60’s Motown sound and send Billy straight to Hitsville USA!” – Paul Loren
Will YOU experience the music and excitement that is the Doheny Blues Festival for FREE? You can’t win if you don’t enter!
“If you’re not having fun, you’re not at Kingston Mines.” – Lenin “Doc” Pellegrino
“When I get to play for people, whether it’s 10 people like in the old days, or whoever shows up to the clubs and festivals now, I take that home with me every night.” – Chris Cain
“Please know that the music is in my heart and in my soul and me and the boys are looking forward to performing for you very soon.”
Before joining James Brown’s band in 1965, Jabo had played with artists that included Howlin’ Wolf, Big Mama Thornton, John Lee Hooker, and Bobby “Blue” Bland.
Jeff Beck & Keith Richards appear on the song “Cognac,” Mick Jagger lends his vocals to “You Did the Crime,” and James Bay guests on “Blue No More.”