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Another installment in our new weekly series by author and rocker Debra Devi. This week, we explore the term “Ashes Hauled”, made famous by Sleepy John Estes
This is the first in a new weekly series that focuses on the meaning and significance of a unique word used in blues song. Come back every Wednesday for the latest!
Devi is the author of the award-winning book ‘The Language of the Blues: From Alcorub to Zuzu’ (foreword by Dr. John), and will have copies on hand!
On January 14th, Wesli brings his six-piece band down from Montreal to play the legendary Caffe Lena!
‘Médikamen,’ out August 25, is Ledet’s first zydeco album written and performed completely in Kouri-Vini (Louisiana Creole)!
The KBA Awards, chosen annually by a select panel of blues professionals, salutes those who have played crucial roles in advancing the art and commerce of blues.
“This is all new recordings I’ve done within the last five years. Each one has a little story so kind of each song is chapter in a storybook.” Bob Corritore
“I met Willie on many occasions — the first of which is when I cold-called him out of the Chicago phone book and asked him to come to my high school radio station.” Cary Baker
We’ve gathered 30 blues men and women who go by different names than those they were born with. We’re betting a few of them surprise you.
“‘The Language of Curiosity’ is a snapshot of life right now, like looking at different sides of the Rubik’s cube.” – Simon Campbell