“Blues and other types of folk music are social in nature. As we as a species become less and less connected due to the use of non-human intermediary devices, we certainly need that which can keep us connected in more wholesome ways... a good meal with friends, a chit chat, a quilting bee, sports, dance… music.”…

"Blues offers insight into the daily struggles and highlights of everyday hard-working people. It is raw and authentic at its essence. I want people to listen to our music and take a break, lose themselves, and find some momentary relief from the weight of their daily lives."

Gina Coleman: Blues Roots and Beyond

Misty Blues' founder and lead…

“think it’s because these music genres make you vibrate, no matter the language nor the culture. Once you hear it, you feel it, you don’t need to think or understand the lyrics (of course, it’s better if you do).”

Cecilya: Nostalgia of Old Good Music Days…

”The creativity is slow these days, the older players to me play with more passion.”

EJ Mathews: King of Backwoods Boogie

Texas native, and 2017 Living Blues Magazine’s Breakout Artist of the Year, EJ Mathews, schooled in the blues during early childhood by his…

“I think songs can be a clear line of ideas and feelings to social issues, cultural differences and happenings. Like a perfect poem. They can make people think about human nature. The good and the bad. I'd like my music to reach people in a positive way. Tell a story. Make them move and groove.”

Geoff Arsenault: Rootsy and Organic…

“I keep the roots of the music there, everything else just blossoms.”

Kenny Neal & Micah Willis: 

A Multitalented Music Family…

“Because Blues is our culture and it’s very important to pass it on to the generations to come so they can know where they came from.”

Kenny Neal: Roots and Blossoms of Blues

The Swamp Blues are alive…

“I mean music creates social unity for sure and I hope I can create that with the music I put out. I’d like for people to come together no matter their background and enjoy what I create.”

Micah Willis: A New Soulful Star Rising…

“Of course the socio economic background of most of the current crop of young blues guys is still difficult. But for the original generations it must have been like living in an occupied land-no rights, no respect. The original blues guys had messages in the lyrics, a form of censorship to circumvent, messages and secret ‘in’ messages about the harsh repression that they were under.”…

"Americans are proud of being American. Blues music originated in America. Blues music is the mother of nearly all the “popular” music we have today. So, let’s recognize this and hold the blues up to its’ rightful place as one of the greatest American creations."

Tim Gartland: The Right Amount of Funky…

"When rock 'n' roll first happened it was a threat to the mainstream. When Chuck Berry happened it was a threats white America. When the bad brains happened it was a threat to rock 'n' roll."

Popa Chubby: The Beast From The East... Loves The Texas Cannonball

His career has always been about moving forward and carving a place for…

“Great music is made all over the world by people from all walks of life. Borrowing from and being influenced by differing styles is what keeps music exciting and new.”

Allison August: Fly to the Blues Soul Moon…

“All cultures have their own music and as the world gets smaller music has become the ambassador for many cultures that have not been technically as advanced as others. By the integration of the different instruments and rhythms in our music we all become closer as people.”

Boots Jaffee: The Cowboy of…

“When you think of Blues in a traditional sense or its influence on modern music, it will always be relevant. It’s about the human quality of expression. That’s an uphill fight in the modern world. But the initial spark that got me excited as a little boy is still there. It’s important to pass that fire on to a new generation.”…

“As we all know there are many challenges in the world. I believe music is the great equalizer between all humans. More than that, I believe that most people rely on the music they listen to as their own personal oasis from the day-to-day grind of life.”

Sunny Bleau: Fly to The (Blues)…

“love that music brings people together. At our concerts, all social, professional, and cultural categories mingle. I just want people to feel good and leave happy, with a desire to accomplish things they once thought were impossible. There are no borders; we are one.”

Gaëlle Buswel: New Blues Rock…

"Just like that old Jazz musician says to the young rocker in the film THAT THING YOU DO “You got to watch your money!” I protect myself with copyrights and filings for music publishing (in my case BMI). And scrutinize contracts like my life depends upon it."

Andy Bernstein: Let The Roots Roll 

Andy B. AKA Andy Bernstein has been the primary…

“Music is a powerful tool, I hope all listeners get a positive feeling and generate peace & love.”

Micki Free: Dreamcatcher of Blues-Rock

Micki Free is a multi-talented guitarist, songwriter, performer, and producer - with a career that spans decades and includes collaborations with some of the…

“I think what I miss most nowadays from the music of the past is the authenticity perhaps, and the soul of what that music was at that time I am a big fan of the 50s and early 60s R&B music of New Orleans. Of course things change, but I just miss the spirit of that music at that time.”

Mark Mullins: …

“For me, music and basically the blues music is a mission. It is important to spread real live music, blues music, in every moment on stage and in everyday life. Even though the blues music is not a popular genre, it brings joy and happiness to many people.”

Matyas Pribojszki: Jumping Matt…Forward!…