The blues is loaded with culinary references to sex- this is a form of signifying, which is the use of innuendo and doubletalk that is fully understood only by members of one’s community.
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There are moments in music that are magic, and if you experience them live, you know history is being made.
If you want a heaping tablespoon of Sugar Blue, buy this CD! You’ll get not only this very refined and distinct blues expertise — you’ll get a heapin’ of this man’s soul.
While in Nashville recently, we had the opportunity to visit Jack White’s Third Man Records, and it was a blast!
Blues Hall of Fame inductee and St. Louisan Walter Davis is finally receiving his due reverence in the form of a headstone marking his hitherto unlabeled grave.
Today, we’re remembering delta blues legend Son House. He was a strong influence to Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, and Robert Johnson.
A little Friday morning humor, courtesy of the Funny or Die website. Actor and musician Jeff Daniels sets out to play the blues… with comical results.
The intriguing new read by author Christopher Andersen revolves around music icon and legend Mick Jagger, lead singer of the Rolling Stones.
In this installment of Language of the Blues, author and rocker Debra Devi turns to Dr. John for a wide-ranging look at the street slang, traditions, and lived experiences embedded in blues language.
Cody Burnside, the musician and grandson of the legendary Hill Country Bluesman R.L. Burnside, has passed away.