Browsing: Debra Devi

The show closed with all three artists back on stage, joined by Harerra on harp, for a rousing “Catfish Blues,” first recording in 1941 by Robert Petway. The True Blues trio intends to donate a portion of any profits from the tour, CD and DVD to “a blues-related charity.”
The blues is in good hands, folks, the blues is in good hands.

A bar where whiskey is served straight from the barrel is called a barrelhouse. Add a piano and you’ve got yourself a party.

From it’s African origins to Minstrel shows and finally Bluegrass, the Banjo is one of the oldest instruments in American roots music. Discover it’s history here.

“balling the jack” a popular phrase from blues songs, rail yards, dance halls, and even Harlem plays and eventually the silver screen! Find all about “Balling the Jack”!

This week’s “Language of the Blues” word is “Bailing Wire”, which many a blusman hand-crafted their first guitar from!

This week’s “Language” article explores one of the most (in)famous blues terms, the BACK DOOR MAN!

Nightly Festival Shows plus International Six-String Theory Competition Finals