Trailblazing gospel icon Sister Rosetta Tharpe — dubbed the Godmother of Rock ‘n’ Roll — electrified audiences with her powerful voice, fierce guitar skills, and groundbreaking partnership with Marie Knight. From 1940s gospel hits to a legendary rainy UK train station performance that inspired rock legends, her story now shines on stage in the acclaimed musical Marie and Rosetta, starring soul queen Beverley Knight.
Browsing: Blues
‘Doing Things Right’ releases April 25 via Jalopy Records, featuring the exclusive track ‘Mardi Gras Mambo.” Joined by Cindy Cashdollar, Samoa Wilson, Racky Thomas, and more, Kweskin redefines the spirit of the folk revival with The Berlin Hall Saturday Night Revue.
Glenn Alexander, famed for his guitar work with Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes, has teamed up with his daughter Oria for the single “Broken.” The song, written years ago, is described by Glenn as “the story of our lives” and is inspired by Brenda Russell’s “Against The Law.”
Iconic folk/blues singer, songwriter, and guitarist Chris Smither discusses his evolving approach to mortality, the organic songwriting process, and pivotal moments like his serendipitous debut at Club 47 in 1966. Now at 80, with a new album ‘All About The Bones,’ he continues to create poignant music, confronting life’s fleeting nature with grace, while still sounding as fresh as ever.
His time with the Drifters allowed him to grow vocally, and what you hear on his new album ‘It Ain’t Easy’ is blues from the soul.
His time with the Drifters allowed him to grow vocally, and what you hear on his new album ‘It Ain’t Easy’ is blues from the soul.
The amazingly talented and internationally acclaimed Sue Foley graced the Evanston Space stage!
Bobby Rush wins third Grammy!
Lead Belly’s songs have become folk music standards recorded by numerous performers in the past century.
“It’s a spin off of a very classic tradition of ‘Pony Blues,’” explains Neck Barham.