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East coaster entertainer Charles Walker talks about BB King, Luther Allison, and his blues/ soul projects

"The blues will never die because it is honest. At it’s heart, it’s not commercial or made to sell records. It’s made because it lives in everyone."

Charles Walker: The Soul of Wisconsin…

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An Interview with Italian elegant guitarist Maurizio Pugno, one of the finest European bluesman today

"The Blues is not only a music style; it’s the connection between the daily life and the life that we hope…  That’s why the blues will be forever here…"

Maurizio Pugno: Italian Blues Axe 

Maurizio Pugno…

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34th Blues Music Award Nominees by the Blues Foundation

34th Blues Music Award Nominees

The 34th Blues Music Awards will be held on May 9, 2013 at the Cook Convention Center in Memphis.

The Blues Music Awards are presented by the…

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Added by Michael Limnios Blues Network on December 13, 2012 at 8:30pm — No Comments

An Interview with Leon Medica and Rod Roddy of Louisiana's LeRoux: New Orleans Legends

"The Blues in America is  alive and well."

Louisiana's LeRoux: The Southern Knights

Their 1978 Capitol press release read: "LeRoux takes its name from the Cajun French term for the thick and…

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An Interview with John Felty and Matthew B. Mayes of Jupiter Coyote: A worldly view of Southern Rock

"Blues is form that is largely unchanged that expresses the hurt of the heart and soul and Jazz is a radical departure from that and is more cerebral..."

Jupiter Coyote: Beyond from music borders

In the…

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Added by Michael Limnios Blues Network on December 12, 2012 at 2:01pm — No Comments

Pandit Ravi Shankar passes away

R.I.P Pandit Ravi Shankar

Blues of Mind and Spirit

Sitar maestro Pandit Ravi Shankar passed away in San Diego, the Ravi Shankar Foundation announced on Tuesday.…

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Talking with drummer Brit Turner of Blackberry Smoke: Lifes too short to not do what you love to do.

"I feel like the 70’s were probably a great time to discover music without feeling like you were being forced to watch a commercial about it."

Blackberry Smoke: Straight to South…

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An Interview with Californian Tommy Marsh: Blending the Blues, Southern & Jam Rock to a unique hybrid

"Modern blues players are often inspired by those greats who came before us."

Tommy Marsh: Damn Good Music For Damn Good Folks

Tommy Marsh and Bad Dog have been…

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Added by Michael Limnios Blues Network on December 9, 2012 at 6:30pm — No Comments

An Interview with New Yorker Mike Herman, an acoustic Roots & Blues storyteller/fingerpickin' guitarist

“I’ve learned how to express myself through the blues.  To me the blues means saying as much as you can with few words and letting the images do the work.”

Mike Herman:  Goin’ Back to the Roots

Mike grew up on Long Island, NY. He got his…

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Q & A with guitarist Mike Crownover of No Refund Band: It's not only our name, it's also our policy

"Blues is a confession of the soul it is almost like religion, so my hope is that the religion, which is the Blues, never dies."

Mike Crownover: No Refund Band…

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Texan harpman Ted Vaughn talks about Willie Willis, James Harman; and Lone Star's juke joints

“The blues knows no boundaries. It's real. It is no respecter of people’s social status, color, or nationality”

Ted Vaughn: Damn Right We Got The Blues 

Ted Vaughn was born and raised in Texas and has been…

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California native Pinkie Rideau 'The Wailin' Lil' Cajun' talks about her band, Jerry Martini; and Koko Taylor

"The Blues is an expression.  It is the root of all music from whence all music came and an attitude all at the same time."

Pinkie Rideau: Get The Party Started

In 2005,…

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Pioneering jazz pianist and composer Dave Brubeck has died, aged 91.

R.I.P DAVE BRUBECK

1920-2012

The Jazz pianist, whose choice of novel rhythms, classical structures and brilliant sidemen made him a towering figure in modern…

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An Interview with gifted Don Latarski, a fingerstyle guitarist, composer, and instructor you should know

“Blues music can release your inner emotions and connect you with an inner truth. Blues is also very freeing and liberating since it is a very raw expression of feeling.”

Don Latarski:  The experience of emotion…

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Conversation with legendary Sonny Burgess and Bobby Crafford of Pacers: Rock n' Roll can never die

"Rock and Roll is always with us because it makes you feel good, dance and drink and be your self"

Sonny Burgess and the Legendary Pacers

The band was formed in 1955 at Newport, Arkansas. They…

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Texan artist/musician Billy Perkins talks about his posters, ZZ Top, Lone Star scene, 70s Rock, and SRV

"To always recognize, embrace and maintain your identity. Do work that you enjoy doing. An artist will always be at his best when he enjoys what he's doing."

Billy Perkins: See the Music

Illustrator and…

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Blues jazz guitarist Mickey Baker has died at 87

RIP Mickey Baker Gone But Not Forgotten!

Mickey Baker died near Toulouse, France, aged 87. Mickey Baker, also known as Mickey "Guitar" Baker (October 15, 1925 – November 27, 2012) was an American guitarist. He is widely held to be a critical force in the bridging of rhythm and blues and rock and roll, along with Bo Diddley, Ike Turner, and Chuck Berry. He was…

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Artist Rosemary Marchetta talks about her experience at River City Reunion, and her anniversary project

"Anyone that feels they want to make art should make art."

Rosemary Marchetta: Nostalgia for an era gone by...…

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Photographer Robert Altman talks about his amazing career, the sixties, Tim Leary, Jagger and Taj Mahal

"The bright light is that the history we created made indelible changes in the hearts and minds of millions."

Robert Altman: Images of Love, Peace and Trips

Robert Mark Altman is an American…

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Writer/astrologer Helen Weaver talks about Kerouac, Ginsberg, Corso and her awakening in Greece

"it was in Greece that I had my spiritual awakening. It was something about the light. The light and the colors..."

Helen Weaver: The Awakener

Helen Weaver was born in 1931 in Madison, Wisconsin and grew up…

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