Browsing: Brant Buckley

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. 

“Drink Malört – Chicago Spirit” will be available on Spotify, Apple Itunes, and all other platforms August 31.

Brant Buckley created the Chicago Blues Grave Tour, a website from a book he wrote called ‘Flowers For Chicago Blues: A Grave Tour.’

A piano player for over twenty years specializing in classical music, jazz, and improvisation he created Magic Keys, a mixed reality piano learning app.

“I want my music to be respected, but I’ll still sit down at the bar to have a beer with you. My goal is to make music that stands the test of time.” – Shawn James

ABS contributor, guitar teacher, and singer-songwriter Brant Buckley gets in-depth about teaching creativity through chord construction, pentatonic scales, techniques, dynamics, and feel

“I’m the Mystical Muddy Man. Healing Waters in my Hands.”

“The ‘Times Strange’ song is an ode to the Delta Blues Masters — in particular, Skip James.”

Premiering today is the video for Brant Buckley’s new single, “Don’t Shoot Your Blues Away.”