A lost chapter of Florida music history comes alive through a 25-track journey into Tampa Bay’s mid-century R&B and blues underground.

Walter Trout pulls no punches on ‘Sign Of The Times,’ out Sept 5 via Provogue. The blues-rock icon channels societal unrest into a raw, hard-hitting new album—kicking off with the single “Artificial” and its scathing lyric video.

“Great songs live in the ordinary.” – Eli “Paperboy” Reed, speaking from Blues on Broadbeach, reflecting on two decades of hard-earned soul and authenticity.

With Taj Mahal, the Rolling Stones, and Lucinda Williams on board, a new album honors Clifton Chenier’s mammoth influence on American roots music.

Sunpie Barnes and Dom Turner talk spirit-led collaboration, Phil Wiggins’ legacy, improvisation, and the unexpected paths that led from the NFL and Australia’s blues underground to a soul-deep musical bond on the Gold Coast stage.

Joanne Shaw Taylor’s ‘Black & Gold’ explores desire, doubt, and the sting of letting go—woven tightly with a rich blues pulse that grounds every heartfelt confession.

In this week’s installment of The Language of the Blues, we dig into the word “Captain”—once a title for plantation overseers, later adopted by white employers and prison wardens in the Jim Crow South. Through blues lyrics from Big Bill Broonzy to Son House, Debra Devi traces how this word carried the weight of control, resistance, and survival.

Dedicated to safeguarding Albert King’s music rights and empowering youth through authentic blues education and community programs.

Blues royalty and rising stars converge in Eureka Springs for a weekend of unforgettable music starting tomorrow!

With Warren at the helm and standout performances from John Medeski, Terence Higgins, and Kevin Scott, the night delivered deep jams, emotional highs, and a crowd-lifting encore of “Soulshine.”