News This Week in Blues Past: A Glam Rocker and Bluesman join forces, A six-fingered guitarist gives birth to a record label, a Blues "royal" is born and much more!By JD NashApril 8, 20150 1. Big Walter April 6th, 1918: Blues harmonica player, “Big Walter” Horton was born in Horn Lake, Mississippi. Also known…
News C.C. Rider the Venerator: Labor Day BluesBy C.C. RiderSeptember 1, 20141 The blues is all about gettin’ through tough times. About surviving. Surviving poverty, inequality, and hard labor.
News Arhoolie Records' Roots Showing on 50th BirthdayBy Matt MarshallJanuary 25, 20111 Arhoolie Records & founder Chris Strachwitz celebrate 50 years of amazing blues from the legendary roots record label next week!
