Jump Start is the latest CD from Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials, and their…
For the month of December the American Blues Scene is going to take a trip down memory lane and we’ll be digging out some of our favorite pieces that have previously appeared in our publication. We’ve experienced a year of phenomenal growth and we just want to make sure that our readers, old and new have the the opportunity to enjoy all of the great content that the American Blues Scene is known for.
Derek talks the family vibe of having an 11 piece band, bringing substance back to American music, how being a “orphan band” eventually helped them cross genres, and playing with B.B. King, Keith Richards, Wynton Marsalis
The classic boogie blues riff that was first recorded by John Lee Hooker in 1948’s “Boogie Chillun” became the basis for the court case against Z.Z. Top in 1992!
This is the latest installment in our weekly series entitled, The Language of the Blues, where…
Check out this great interview with New York bluesman Tas Cru as he talks about his latest album, his great work with blues outreach in schools, and his famous annual Rum Boogie jam!
Anders blew the crowd away with this stripped down version of his music and when he played “Black Tar”, he captivated the mostly upscale crowd with some absolute filthy slide guitar!
You will notice several things listening to the Kirby Sewell Band. One, this guy has an understated energy and passion in what he’s doing. Two, he’s good at it, and three, he likes to have fun doing it.
Created by Belgian blues enthusiast brothers, Catfish & Cotton is an interestingly written account of a pilgrimage through the Mississippi Delta.
Read all about the Mississippi Spoonman, his incredible instrument & music, encounters with James “Son” Thomas, and his battles.