"I think that Blues addresses issues that are common to people in general. Most everybody’s suffered heartache and loss and other themes that are common to the blues."

Jim Pharis: The Blues Tales of Life…

"I look at the world every day and think how nuts it all is. That makes me laugh, for if not I would cry! Seeing my friends and making music makes me smile."

Leland Sklar: THE Bass MAN

His…

"Blues is an international language. I think we all respect each other whether you're from Canada, the US, the UK ... or Greece!"

David Gogo: Talking with the Blues

As one of Canada's hardest…

"The blues were created by people who’s entire lives were spent in one extreme situation after another, immeasurable pain and hardship."

Jim Doody: Colors Blues Dimensions

Jim Doody is a…

My mom, made me a needle point, which says:“For Heights and Depths No Words May Reach, Music is the Soul’s Own Speech”. I love that, and I think it says it all.

Cathy Ponton King: Tough & Tender Blues…

"Blues is just another expression of music from the heart. And if you can play the Blues, you can jam with any player who plays the Blues too."

Les Dudek: The sound that could raise the old Dixie…

"Albert King and B.B. King as well as all of those old players lived the blues and could express that experience in their music."

George "Guitar" Bostick: Keeping the Blues torch

George Bostick grew up in NYC…

"Blues is honesty, and its ability to heal. When you can listen to the Blues and it hurts to do so, but you feel better because you let yourself feel the pain, it can change your life."

Lane Baldwin: Music & Hope - We need…

"Because roots/blues music is real and vital, and it makes you feel something, like a release of true emotions. And even if it’s a sad song, feeling something real makes a person feel good."

Kathy Murray & Bill Jones: Austin Blues Love…

"Blues is an expression of a person’s deepest emotions. You can’t really listen to the blues without reflecting on your own situation to some degree."

Stevie Silver: Blues journey never ends

His…

"I feel it is necessary that we embrace, encourage and support all shades/forms of "blues" from acoustic to modern electric to ensure we  keep the blues alive so that it enjoyed by future generations."

Ray Fuller: Smokin Hot Slide Guitar…

"Blues helps us deal with the ups and downs of life...well, ain't that kind of like what a religion does?"

Wildcat O' Halloran: NY Bluezism

Hottest guitar-driven high-energy blues band ever to come out…

"Blues is music from your heart and soul. People really feel it in themselves and in their feet. Many times it seems like it’s almost a heartbeat."

Bill Rhoades: Harpbeat Attack !…

"When I first heard real blues, it just felt right – the point of blues wasn’t to be fashionable, but to say something truthful."

Keith Wyatt: Blues is the truth…

"I consider the Blues an art form. An art form that allows a person to express what they feel. No different then painting, writing, sculpture, dance, or any other form of music."

Ron Hacker: Dirty Old Blues…

"Blues women are a little tougher and edgier because they have to be."

Debbie Davis: Cool, Peace and Joy…

"I think Blues to me is a way of conveying your emotions through the music...It's a perfect vehicle!"

John Morana: Southern hurricane

since starting playing, Midnite…

"Blues is truth. It comes from deep down in your soul and it can’t be denied."

Dave Hoerl: The Hit of Hurricane Blues

Born and raised in San Francisco, David was originally tutored…

"Blues is music to get rid of the blues, not to give you the blues."

Sister Blue: A Deeper Shade of Blue-S

A Philly native, Sister Blue fronts a driving blues band, with powerful vocals…