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Interview with the surreal band of Opera Chaotique, a crossover cabaret with Jazz, Rock, & African beats

"You know that those kinds of music (Blues & Jazz) related with experiences of people in the States, it's not just some music, its history, it has flesh and soul, and it’s the life and veins of too many people."

Opera Chaotique: The Phantom has Humor…

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Israeli blues guitarist Andy Watts talks about the new rising local scene and his paths on the blues roads

"Sometimes you gotta Live The Blues to Play The Blues...."

Andy Watts: The Tone of Soul

Andy Watts is an Israeli blues guitarist. Andy is member of Foreign Angels a hard working Blues-Rock band…

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New Orleans photographer Sidney Smith talks about Allman Bros, Paul McCartney & Brandon Niederauer

"You have to understand that in New Orleans, music is way more than just a part of life. It’s a city of music. It’s the birthplace of Jazz. We are a melting pot of different cultures and musical tastes."

Sidney Smith: The Lensman of Saints…

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Interview with blues-rock band of The Muggs - Raw, gritty, ugly at times, powerful, bombastic and heavy!

"It is pure human emotion boiled down to the simplest and basic musical terms. Everybody has the blues in one way or another and the blues is the soundtrack to our lives."

The Muggs: Motor City Overdrive…

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Interview with soul-rock diva Lynne Jackaman of Saint Jude - one of the most hotly-tipped Brit rock acts

"True artists do what they want to do on their own terms."

Lynne Jackaman: 

Maximum British Rock and Soul!…

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Interview with Dr. William R. Ferris, one of the foremost American authors and scholars of Southern Art

"My hope for the future is that blues will continue to burn brightly as an inspiration for students, artists, and writers. My hope is that the music will continue to shape our lives and our understanding of what is beautiful and true in life."

William Ferris: A Southern…

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Interview with the band of The 45s - The bloodline of British Rhythm and Blues from the 60s to nowadays

"The music strikes a chord in the brain whether you are 15 or 55."

The 45s: British Rhythm & Blues Βuds

The band of The 45s was put together by new boy Tom Hamilton when he arrived at Nelson Thomlinson…

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Interview with Louisiana storyteller Jim Pharis - the experiences of life are evident in the blues that plays

"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…

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Dutch guitarist / producer Peter Struijk talks about Tail Dragger, local scene, slide guitar and Miley Cyrus

"Like all roots music blues is timeless! It’s not that kid stuff where the video clip is more important than the music itself." 

Peter Struijk: Blueshine in Dutch

Peter Struijk was born on March 28th in…

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Interview with the phenomenon Brandon Niederauer - A true bandleader with exceptional musical instincts

"The blues will always have a following because the blues is the root of all popular music. There is something for everyone in it because it has emotion." 

Brandon Niederauer: The Prince

Brandon Niederauer…

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Interview with Latino bluesman Felix Reyes, a rare artist where inspiring the next generation of musicians

"The message of the Blues is unity and love and sharing. Music IS the universal language and can bring all kinds of people from different backgrounds together. We need to pay attention to that."

Felix Reyes: El Gato del Blues…

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Interview with adorable Leland Sklar with over 2,500 albums under his belt, Bruce "Lee" is a legend

"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…

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Conversation with British blues guitarist Mick Abrahams of Blodwyn Pig: The blues will always be with us

"The USA gave us the blues etc and we processed it and gave it back to them."

Mick Abrahams: The Blues Is Everything

Michael Timothy 'Mick' Abrahams was the…

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Greek Blues Scene - Interview with guitarist Bill Markos of The Tubescreamers band

"The Blues is the best way to express myself. To talk to someone through music about my bad times, good times, about everything. About the real picture of life. Everyone has the blues inside them. They just have to discover it."

The Tubescreamers: Greek Blues…

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Chicago native Benny Jenkins talks about the bloodline of blues and the common ground of cars & music

"The blues can tenderly touch your heart and soul and also lift your spirits high and make you feel carefree."

Benny Jenkins: The Bloodline of Blues

Chicago native Benny grew up on the southside of…

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Interview with German blues artist Michael Van Merwyk, combines his talents to create a singular style

“Be yourself, play what you feel and make the ladies dance!” that´s what Jimmy Rogers told me years ago.

Michael van Merwyk: Euro Blues

Life according to plan is not available for purchase. Who has not…

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New Jersey bassman Pete Bremy talks about Vanilla Fudge, Cactus, Psychedelic era, and Rock circuits

"I miss the mistakes! All the old great Rock albums have tons of mistakes on them. They were human! Now, every note is fixed, tuned, and quantized with Pro Tools or whatever."

Pete Bremy: Integrate the Groove…

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Interview with Chealsea Dawn owner & manager of Buddy Miles Literary Trust and Waterdragon Agency

"Buddy Loved the Blues,  an outlet that allowed him to delve into the deepest of pain and when he sang you feel it too."

Chealsea Dawn: Buddy Miles Experiences

Chealsea Dawn was born in Texas. She’s owner…

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Interview with Israeli bluesman Lazer Lloyd, music and songs through the deep spirituality and soulfulness

"The blues to me means the struggle to find out what life is really about and struggling for survival in this world physically and emotionally and all the challenges that come with that."

Lazer Lloyd: Jammin with King David…

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Interview with West Coast musician Jim Gustin - crosses with truth the blues to country and rock n' roll

"Music has the amazing power to unite people. Why not use that power to accomplish something good?" 

Jim Gustin: The Truth of Blues

Jim Gustin is a singer, songwriter, guitarist, and performer from Santa…

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