First book by music industry veteran Cary Baker traces development of blues, doo-wop, folk and even jazz and classical music on the streets. Features interviews with Lucinda Williams, Billy Bragg, Violent Femmes, Ramblin’ Jack Elliott, Mary Lou Lord, Peter Case, Poi Dog Pondering, Madeleine Peyroux, Old Crow Medicine Show, Mojo Nixon, Satan & Adam, and more, plus eyewitnesses of busking through two centuries.
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In a new book called ‘Chicago Blues History: Preserving the Past,’ author and musician Brant Buckley takes us on a photographic grave tour honoring eighty of the greatest Chicago blues artists of all time.
When Jesse passed away last December, Brant wanted to honor him with a song. So today he shares “Jookin,’” which takes its title from a 1972 Jesse Graves single. He’s made his own version with new music and lyrics.
Congratulations to all of this year’s winners!
From the album ‘The Power of the Heart: A Tribute to Lou Reed’ –
available in independent record stores on Record Store Day, April 20!
Marshall Chess himself told me, “I always had deep respect for his knowledge and honesty and true love of the blues.”
Bluesman Brant Buckley’s Chicago Blues-inspired sound is melodic, rhythmic, and haunting, drawing from his folk…
VizzTone proudly announces the release of Bob Corritore’s latest masterpiece collection!
Interview with Dave Alvin, who is currently on tour with Jimmie Dale Gilmore of Flatlanders fame.
If there was any doubt that blues has regained its sea legs in the post pandemic, the 36th annual King Biscuit Blues Festival’s lineup simply underlines the obvious.