“The blues is a music with a deep and powerful history, carrying the voices, stories, and emotions of generations. It reminds us where we come from and how people pushed through difficult times, turning their lived experiences into music.”

Harry Blues: I’ll Play The Blues For You…

“If you don’t know the roots, then you don’t know where you come from. All this modern music basically comes from the old blues. It’s important to make that statement, to show that history, and to keep the blues alive. At the same time, the blues must continue to develop — to grow, to spread, to take many different forms. That evolution is necessary for the blues to stay alive and remain relevant. So, I think it’s very important…

“I think one of the biggest similarities is the swing feel. A lot of Indian rhythms are swung which is why Blues and Jazz are accepted. The people can move to it the same way they can to their own folk music. European and Indian classical on the other hand have very straight feel rhythmic patterns. It’s hard to dance to that.”…

“The Blues is a really big umbrella of a genre. The Blues in my mind is already spread pretty far and wide in a wonderful way. I think it's important that we share the music we love to the World because we love it and there are many other people out there that will also love it. By sharing these treasures we build a better connection and community with each other.”

Ben Rice:…

“Blues is the Truth. It is essentially the music that people wrote about their Lives and circumstances ....we need that honesty in music. the Big labels will always copy from it and make it generic but Blues and Roots artists keep the truth front & centre.”

Johnny Max: Rhythm & Blues Friends …

"Expression, it’s just individual expression and what’s wonderful when you get a group of individuals who can actually do that together."

Robben Ford: Shambhala Blues Tantra

Robben Ford is one of the premier electric guitarists today, particularly known for his blues playing, as well as his ability to be comfortable in a variety of…

“When I watch films, I am constantly impressed with the power of the soundtrack. Block your ears during an emotional scene and you will understand that power - and that manipulation. Music affects us deeply and we often don't give that credit. When I travel, I see that it is music that draws a culture together (the Irish pub, the Argentine dance group, etc.) and shouts out their identity when away from home; songs at a…

“The blues isn’t just a genre of music; it is a collaboration of a variety of cultures and lived experiences, including, but not limited to, moments of trauma and celebration. Preserving and spreading this music is essential in preserving American history, acknowledging and giving a voice to the stories and lives of those before us, who were often silenced.”…

“Probably the same way it has for all musicians. I cannot begin to describe the huge impact that the “golden era” had on everyone and everyone’s music. And still does to this very day. From Elvis to The Stones to Fogerty to …you name the artist and theirs and my fundamentals lie in the roots of blues. The blues simply teach us to write, play and sing from our heart and soul.”…

"The blues is more than music, it’s a document of survival, resistance, and resilience. It tells the story of people who were never supposed to make it, yet did, with soul intact. It carries history in every bend of the note. I want the music to remind people of their strength, their humanity, and their right to feel deeply."

Harrell “Young Rell” Davenport:…