News
Bonnie Raitt Cancels Tour Dates Due To Medical Issue
“I’m deeply sorry to have to disappoint my fans, James and colleagues with these cancellations.”
April 30, 2018 No Comments
News
Celebrating 100 Years of John Lee Hooker
“John Lee Hooker’s guitar sound is unmistakably his. No one else can play like that. It’s raw. It’s intense. It’s everything I want to hear in a blues record.”
August 22, 2017 No Comments
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New Musical Works Added to Grammy Hall of Fame
The Recording Academy has announced 25 new musical works that will be added to the Grammy Hall of Fame this year.
December 2, 2016 No Comments
News
Let's "Dig In Deep" with Bonnie Raitt's 20th Career Album
“Dig In Deep” is rowdy, soulful, introspective, fresh and 100 percent pure Bonnie.
March 3, 2016 No Comments
News
This Week in Blues Past: Susan Tedeschi, Arhoolie Records, Bonnie Raitt, More
Editor’s note: Please welcome the newest addition to American Blues Scene online: “This Week in Blues Past”! You asked for a weekly summary of our
November 3, 2014 No Comments
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Kansas City Blues Icon Lee McBee Passes Away
Kansas City blues icon was influential KC blues musician, long-time touring act and collaborator to huge blues champions.
June 29, 2014 1 Comment
News
Tommy Johnson's Recent Grave Stone Desecrated By Vandals
The headstone of Mississippi Delta Blues legend Tommy Johnson was desecrated just months after finally being placed on his grave in what appears to be a deliberate act of vandalism — 45 years after he was buried.
February 4, 2013 No Comments
Buddy Guy Moved, Robert Plant brought to Tears at Kennedy Center
Legendary blues musician Buddy Guy was honored by the Kennedy Center back on December 3rd — but unless you were in the building that night, you probably haven’t seen the amazing show.
December 27, 2012 No Comments
Events
King Biscuit Festival Releases iPhone App
Landmark app helps smartphone users easily plan and navigate festival events. There’s something special about this year’s events in the delta.
September 21, 2012 No Comments
Events
Bridging the Blues is the Do-Not-Miss Blues Event of the Year
For 27 years, fans have been coming to King Biscuit Blues Festival, one of the country’s most prominent blues events. This year, however, something special is brewing down in the delta…
September 5, 2012 3 Comments