"Music itself set the tone for everything … the way we dress and the way we think … it reflected every aspect of what the world had become … that is why I believe … that all music shaped people’s minds and hearts … that’s why they call music the universal language …"

Frank Ferrara: The Big BANG of Rock Music

Often called America’s answer to Black…

"Blues music origins and the concept of a 'Bluesman" or "Blueswoman" originated within the folk tradition within local communities with a shared cultural, historical social, economic and political experience."

Cadillac Baby’s Bea & Baby Records:

Music, Wisdom & Life Experience…

"Blues music was one of the first music forms that I really paid attention to. Gospel was the first, but then on the side it was blues. And then blues became unpopular for young people, and for a young man."

Frank Bey: Back In Business

Born and raised in Millen, Georgia, Frank Bey began his singing career performing gospel at the tender age of…

"I miss the sense of feeling connected to that larger thing that goes all the way back. It may because we are just naturally losing our revered icons that brought us this far. I may be completely wrong but it seems to me that our young talent could embrace the past and add their contribution to pay the blues forward."

Leon Rodriguez: The (Lone) Star of Music…

In 1969, Frank Bornemann founded ELOY, named after the Eloi people from H.G. Wells’ novel "The Time Machine".

Frank Bornemann:

The Vision Of Progressive Rock

ELOY, the flagship of German progressive rock is back indeed and with a lot of noise. We are talking about the…

"This not only proves that the Blues spread from the Mississippi Delta to grow into a vital world music, but that a musical formula can work for everyone. Every person who is free, or who wants to be, identifies with the Blues."…

"I miss his humor, his insights into so many things and his friendship."

Bob Zappa: Growing Up Zappa 

Charles Robert “Bobby” Zappa was composer and rock musician Frank Zappa’s younger brother by three…

"The Blues Foundation’s mission is partially to expand worldwide awareness of the blues. This is a great vehicle to fulfill that mission."

International Blues Challenge:

The Blues Is Alright…

"To be honest, I think that Rock counterculture has not influenced my views of the world. But I think that I was pretty much influenced by Zappa’s work ethics."

Thorsten Schütte: The Keys of World…

"The blues is a part of my culture, just like country and western is to Caucasian. A lot of people say you have to FEEL the blues, but I think the blues is in your heart, mind and soul. You have to feel it in order to live it."

Scrap Iron: The Blues Is…

"I would have housing built on the moon and send all the rich that have no souls, the evil corporations that poison the planet, and anyone that has hate in their heart on a one-way trip."

Frank Alan Bella: The Art Of The Mystery…

"Everybody has a different definition when it comes to playing the blues. It’s all about life the good times and the bad. It all comes out when playing. It’s important to get the technical stuff down so you can express yourself the way you want."

Frank Petricca: Pacific Gas & Electric…

"Good music is good music it's just a matter of taste."

Mr. RocKing: Rock n' Roll Madness

Mr. RocKing works in the German music business for over 25 years. He composed 4000 songs and some…

"I miss the innocence and all the great music of the 60's and 70's….they don't make music like that anymore…"

Bang: The Big Bang of Rock n' Roll

Philadelphia based Heavy Metal trio Bang have…

"The 'Blues' is a personal instrumental and vocal musical expression of shared life experience, rooted in the African-American experience from slavery through the present day."

Michael Frank: More Than the Blues Music…

"The blues to me personally brings back memories of life, love, happiness, sadness, growing up at a blues club and hanging in other clubs."

Frank Bang: Americana Roots Gumbo

Bang’s musical…

The prison of the spirit is often self-inflicted. As I say in my poem, Disorderly Conduct, "You have the right to overthrow the king, whose castle's walls your own hands built."

Frank Messina: New York Poetic…

 The Grande Mothers Re: Invented Incredible Drummer

Christopher Garcia is one of those musicians who always seems to be on stage when amazing things are happening. I'm not sure he knows how many different groups he's currently playing in, but it's a lot. In addition to teaching all over the…