The creative team behind the award-winning 2008 blues movie M For Mississippi have reunited.
This heartfelt article was recently a headline on CNN. The story is based in the Mississippi Delta around Moorehead, (“Where Southern Cross the Dog”) and Indianola, (B.B. King’s Hometown).
Reverend Peyton, who’s new album Peyton on Patton was released today, stopped by the back porch and gave us some serious enlightenment on Charlie Patton, his amazing playing, and his Warped Tour!
American Blues Scene recently broke the news of the Ottawa Bluesfest stage collapsing under pressure. See araw video showing the chaotic aftermath of the stage’s collapse, courtesy of CNN.
A yard sale find from a hobby collector reveals personal musings and intricate details behind the father of the blues, W.C. Handy, and one of his most prolific works.
The illustrious delta bluesman Honeyboy Edwards, after a lifetime dedicated to the blues, is officially retiring at 96 due to health complications.
An annual outdoor concert festival in Ottawa came to an abrupt and dramatic end when a sudden and violent storm swept through the riverside site, causing the main stage to collapse and sending thousands of spectators scrambling for shelter.
Sonny Landreth has developed not just as an extremely competent conventional guitarist, but into someone who has mastered a technique with slide harmonics that nobody can touch. Sonny’s music is magical.
Brandon has caught the attention of master harmonica players lately, and it’s no surprise listening to this exciting up-and-coming blues harp virtuoso. Check out what Brandon had to say on the back porch.
Many blues fans are familiar with the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences’ decision this year to remove several categories, including one of only two blues Grammy categories.