“Try to keep it as real as you can. I’m doing what I love. Blues is all about life. I want to keep it real.” – John Primer

The Stones first toured the US in 1964, playing 12 shows, in 8 cities over the course of 15 days. It was during a two day break in this tour that they met their idol Muddy Waters

“I wrote the lyrics for ‘Right About Now’ while I was living in Raleigh, NC and just getting out of a long relationship,” Rosenbloom shared with us.

There are a lot of factors working to make this a great album. The primary one might be Hope’s voice, which is pure mania.

“We were knee to knee underneath 1930’s RCA ribbon mics, with my 1934 National guitar. It was one of the most powerful musical experiences of my life”.- Rev Peyton

The annual Keeping the Blues Alive Awards recognize the writers, disc jockeys, photographers, record labels, blues societies, music clubs, festivals, and others in the blues world that have played vital roles in advancing the art and commerce of blues.

Walker, Robson, and Katz do an incredible job perfectly re-creating a classic blues sound. On ‘Journeys to the Heart of the Blues’ they’ve crafted the perfect omelet for your ears.

One pursuit that has always beckoned to Jim Allchin, long before his indispensable executive role at Microsoft, is playing the blues.

‘When I Rise’ works not just because of its variety, but also because of the performances. Morin’s voice is exciting and his guitar playing impressive.

“I was honored to write and duet with Johnny Rawls,” Carroll declares. “This lyric video reflects the mood of the song so completely!”

James deserves a lot of credit for tackling sacred tunes. One has the sense that while part of the reason is to share his interpretations of these beloved songs, another reason is to send fans back to the originals.

“I’ve hit a lot of their licks on my guitar over the years, especially Lightnin’ Hopkins,” White said. “But I sung it the way I felt. Just my voice, harmonica and an old guitar. I feel real good on it.”