“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:…

“We aim to honour the blues masters whose shoulders we stand on, and to help preserve their legacy. At the same time, as we are part of the evolution and expansion of the art form in contemporary blues and blues rock, in our small way we are broadening and diversifying the audiences who come to appreciate blues-based music. Even if they don’t know it yet, everyone needs blues music in their lives eventually, for reflection,…

“The Blues is the origin and beginning of everything. We should cherish and preserve it like a treasure. I is honest and sincere! and what would the world be without music? No wedding, no birthday, no funeral would be possible without music... no film... in the supermarket, in the nursery and at school, while driving or doing housework, music is omnipresent and yet often taken for granted! We should appreciate music itself and all the wonderful…

“The Blues however, have never been about mass appeal. To me, Blues represent the things that music is supposed to be. Not chasing fame or flash, but speaking truth with emotion. Sure, there are exceptions to this, but keeping the Blues alive ensures that honesty and purity in music doesn't go away.”

Davey Jones: The…

“Blues is the source for a lot of great American music. Rock, R&B and Jazz have it. I think it will outlive every trend in modern music. I got to see B.B. King, Albert King, Buddy Guy and the list goes on. There’s nothing Ike hearing the folks that influenced generations of players. Music speaks to peoples emotions and brings back memories. Sometimes there’s a visceral response. Hopefully, musicians will continue to serve that…