“Music - in fact, all art - has always played an important role in the health and well being of society: physically, mentally, and spiritually. It's a little disconcerting that we don't consume music like we used to - it's become this ubiquitous soundscape that's always present, but I'm not sure how much people truly appreciate it. Music always has been, and always will be, a central part of most people's lives. Life…

“Music introduced Black culture to many starting in the 1960's with the coming of rock and soul and the emergence of FM radio and college radio stations. That helped change attitudes, and there is now a general acceptance of African American culture.”

John Colgan-Davis: Blues Brother John…

”The Blues is the foundation for everything. If you really think about it, almost everything is Blues—95% of Western music is Blues! In fact, 95% of Western musical culture is built upon Black music. It’s the root that feeds every other branch.“

Igor Prado: Old, New, (Hot) Funky & Blue

Blues…

“The blues knows no color or cultural bounds and that is as it should be. It is human. We're all human. Therefore we all can love it, listen to and play it no matter what we look like or where we live. I own my blues because it is in my soul.  It has nothing to do with race, culture or geography.”

Johnny Never: Modern Roots Blues…

“I think the most important aspect is teaching young musicians that blues music is the real foundation of every other kind of music. It will only help them on whatever musical path they choose.”

Matthew Curry: One For The Ride

Matthew Curry, one of…

"I think blues brings people of all backgrounds together as everyone can relate and honestly, I believe that it's a very open accepting genre. I've seen where other traditionally rooted African-American music has remained in the black community where as in blues it's become a wonderful blend of all people."

Alex Lopez: Blues n’ Rock Retro Revival…

“I miss the sense of rootedness that old music brought to bear. The internet can be amazing for many things, including readyaccess to old recordings and otherwise lost forms of music.”

William Lee Ellis: American Roots Paths

William Lee…

“I want the music to affect people in the most positive way possible. Music is Universal and should be a positive attribute.”

Charles Tiner: Good Soul of N'Treble

Charles Tiner, aka N’Treble, is a soulful blues artist, who comes from a strong…

“I want music to remain a healing and uniting force, and stay clear of the political and social rifts that divide us. I want music to always be a positive force that everyone can relax with, commune with, and be at peace with, whatever their type of music may be.”

Ed Alstrom: Music of Life, Life of…

“With music becoming more and more technologically advanced and performances being either lip synced or pre recorded using tracks. Blues is the music that is raw, real, and uses improvisation. Which is one of my favourite parts.”

Spencer Mackenzie:…

“I’m hoping people like me and other people that are in the music business really hone in on the fact that we have to preserve our genres of music we have to preserve the realness and what we do and produce and put out there to the world”

Alexis P. Suter: Keep the Music Love Roll…

“The blues is all about survival and life for me. It's important to keep it alive so that the next generation can understand the struggles of the African American community and how they expressed themselves through music.”

Keith Johnson: Prince of the Delta Blues

Keith Johnson is…

“There are so many incredibly talented musicians who may never be heard. The corporate music system doesn’t always push real talent or authentic voices. Ideally, I’d love for more artists to get a fair chance and let listeners decide who truly deserves the spotlight.”

Davey Jones: Blues … Made in Mississippi…

“One criticism of blues is that with the standard 12 bar and 1-4-5 progression, songs sound the same after a while. This could get worse with AI. To counter this and preserve the blues, we need to tell unique, new stories that make people laugh, cry and live into their sorrows. That’s our role as musicians – to make people feel alive.”…

“For us, the blues were the root. We just stretched it. We were based in Champaign-Urbana, about an hour and a half from Chicago. If you played harmonica back then, you hitched rides to the city, slept at the Y, stood on Maxwell Street, and listened outside clubs until the sun came up. That’s how you learned.”

George Faber: Rockin’ Blues Times…

“Music is a man-made phenomenon that carries sound, meaning, and communication. It sends messages that affect both humans and animals alike. In many ways, music is like a poem, a book, a journal, or a story—its meaning sealed within the song and brought to life through a wide range of musical talent. Music can even feel like a religion, offering joy, comfort, and a deep sense of connection to others. It has the power to unite people across cultures, emotions, and…

“My generation’s music is still pertinent and important to our generation which is the largest group of humans. Our generation still controls/affects much of what is happening in the world so what we experienced still has an effect. Many of the cultural shifts we went through are still present, but that is quickly changing.”

Garrett…

“Music has always been part of everything in society.  It has the ability to make you sad or happy. It can transport you back to a wonderful or terrible memory. It’s a tool for communication, cultural Identity and social cohesion. It’s a catalyst for social change, a medium for emotional expression.”

Cheryl Lescom: The Joy of Blues &…

“We have to keep the blues alive because it’s the 'root' of the whole tree. If you lose the roots, the rest of the music loses its soul. To me, the blues isn't a museum piece, as it’s a universal language for turning a bad day into something powerful. It’s about that raw, human connection that you just can't get from a computer.”

Bobby…

“Blues is a spiritual healing from the heart & soul with solid driving rhythms and wailin soloing  instruments & vocals.Blues is the music closest to our heart pulse!”

Jim Kahr: Keepin’ The Blues Hot…