Eric Clapton’s 2026 Crossroads Guitar Festival returned to Austin’s Moody Center for a seven-hour celebration of guitar-driven music, featuring blues, rock, jazz, country, and bluegrass artists. With performances by Buddy Guy, Jimmie Vaughan, Joe Bonamassa, Tedeschi Trucks Band, John Mayer, and more, the eighth installment featured standout collaborations and an all-star finale in support of Clapton’s Crossroads Centre in Antigua. Explore our photo gallery for highlights from the performances, special guest appearances, and unforgettable closing jam.
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The 42nd Annual Chicago Blues Festival filled Chicago’s Millennium Park with three days of blues history in motion, as the blues took center stage with performances spanning generations, styles, and traditions.
Samantha Fish led Cedric Burnside and Jon Spencer through a shape-shifting night of Delta grooves, punk-blues swagger, and collaborative fireworks at Chicago’s House of Blues.
Chicago’s reborn Ramova Theater hosted a double-bill for the books: New Mastersounds’ farewell and Galactic’s unstoppable New Orleans funk.
Riot Fest made the case that its roots run deep, with Jack White, IDLES, Marky Ramone, Stiff Little Fingers, Bad Religion, Camper Van Beethoven, The Hold Steady, the Pogues, and more!
Goose took over downtown Phoenix with a marathon set full of soaring jams, tight grooves, and festival-ready energy. They’re not just following in the footsteps of jam legends, but confidently stepping into their own.
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.
Under a warm summer sky and the soft glow of a strawberry moon, blues legends Taj Mahal and Keb’ Mo’ reunited as TajMo for an unforgettable evening of music, message, and musical kinship. Backed by a tight seven-piece band and joined by the electrifying Anne Harris on violin and vocals, the duo delivered a set steeped in joy, unity, and deep musical conversation—reminding everyone why their collaboration continues to strike such a powerful chord.
Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Bobby Rush offered a memorable night of music, humor, and soul in Phoenix—featuring their new album ‘Young Fashioned Ways’ and a setlist of well-loved songs. Stay tuned for our Scotland coverage in late July as the tour continues abroad!
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