The concert film captures Tedeschi Trucks Band’s sold-out Madison Square Garden debut with special guests Trey Anastasio, Norah Jones, and Lukas Nelson.
Thirty-nine minutes of no wasted space — The Record Company’s debut still packs a full-body punch.
Crate digging, Mississippi masters, and Chicago rhythm — Carter’s blues reflects a singular journey.
In this installment of Language of the Blues, author and rocker Debra Devi steps into the world of the cutting contest, drawing on pianist Dr. John’s memories of the late-night jam sessions and rivalries that pushed musicians to their limits.
With Hardy leading the Foundation, Austin Blues Festival 2026 celebrates the city’s enduring blues spirit and Antone’s influence.
Part Two: Jeff Hanna looks ahead at the final leg of The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band’s Farewell Tour, the songs they still love playing, and the moments that keep both the band and their fans grinning from ear to ear.
Decades of conversations reveal the full measure of John Hammond — the man who once had a young Jimi Hendrix as his sideman, and who loved doing it all his way. Don’s remembrance carries the weight of history, and the clarity of someone who truly understood the man behind the legend.
“I’ve taken flak all my career about being the wrong color, the wrong this or the wrong that,” Hammond once told him. “But listen, I love to do what I do… This is my life.”
Music as message, stage as platform. Margo Price confronts, unites, and leaves no note untold.
“It’s great to be a part of something so good that’s lasted so long.” For Jeff Hanna, it’s never just been about the songs, but the shared experience with the audience. From jug band roots to the landmark ‘Will the Circle Be Unbroken’ sessions and beyond, he looks back on six decades of music, friendship, and the long, enjoyable ride of all those nights on the road.
In this installment of Language of the Blues, author and rocker Debra Devi contextualizes cross-note and Bentonia tuning within the evolution of country blues and Mississippi’s musical heritage.