"Blues music is a universal truth, everyone gets the blues. I would like to see ALL the stereotypes associated with the blues disappear."

J.P. Reali: All About... Blues Since Birth

A veteran of the D.C. music scene for almost thirty years, J.P. Reali has played in numerous venues throughout the city. From his days as the lead guitar player in the…

"I don’t miss anything from the music of the past - I believe that all music exists in the present. Folk, Roots and Blues music should evolve to reflect the times we live in, right?"

Bob Bradshaw: The Ghost Light Tales

Singer/songwriter Bob Bradshaw will be released his new CD,…

"Blues traces back to our roots. It is music coming from the soul. It is a dance about life and a sigh about misery. Blues is about confessing and protesting, therefore terrorizes those in charge. Songs not payed but paying."

Dimitris Mallis: Blossom Tales…

"The Blues will be here as long as humans exist. We get the blues, we have the blues we play or listen to the blues to find common ground and exorcise our troubles."

Bill Phillippe: Parade Blues Ghosts…

"My simple understanding of the term freedom will never be comparable to that of these founding blues artists. However, I believe the freedom present in this music is the thing that has kept me so close to it."

Chris Yakopcic: The Blues I Leave…

"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…

"The lyrics and the sounds of the blues are very close to the root of music – pure spirit. This is an eternal truth, and will always have power as a result. Spirit is everywhere and inside of everything!"

Yazan: Bluesedelic Folk Vertigo…

"It’s not just about playing a million notes to a measure loudly or wearing two tone shoes.  The Blues is about coming from the heart and soul."

Juke Joint Jonny: The Blues chose him

Juke…

"Too many so-called blues players now mistake a barrage of guitar licks, a growly voice and even a stomp box for the blues feel."

Nick Charles: Into the Blues

It’s no surprise that the…

“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…