“Music - in fact, all art - has always played an important role in the health and well being of society: physically, mentally, and spiritually. It's a little disconcerting that we don't consume music like we used to - it's become this ubiquitous soundscape that's always present, but I'm not sure how much people truly appreciate it. Music always has been, and always will be, a central part of most people's lives. Life…

“Music introduced Black culture to many starting in the 1960's with the coming of rock and soul and the emergence of FM radio and college radio stations. That helped change attitudes, and there is now a general acceptance of African American culture.”

John Colgan-Davis: Blues Brother John…

”The Blues is the foundation for everything. If you really think about it, almost everything is Blues—95% of Western music is Blues! In fact, 95% of Western musical culture is built upon Black music. It’s the root that feeds every other branch.“

Igor Prado: Old, New, (Hot) Funky & Blue

Blues…

“The blues knows no color or cultural bounds and that is as it should be. It is human. We're all human. Therefore we all can love it, listen to and play it no matter what we look like or where we live. I own my blues because it is in my soul.  It has nothing to do with race, culture or geography.”

Johnny Never: Modern Roots Blues…

“I think the most important aspect is teaching young musicians that blues music is the real foundation of every other kind of music. It will only help them on whatever musical path they choose.”

Matthew Curry: One For The Ride

Matthew Curry, one of…

"I think blues brings people of all backgrounds together as everyone can relate and honestly, I believe that it's a very open accepting genre. I've seen where other traditionally rooted African-American music has remained in the black community where as in blues it's become a wonderful blend of all people."

Alex Lopez: Blues n’ Rock Retro Revival…

“I miss the sense of rootedness that old music brought to bear. The internet can be amazing for many things, including readyaccess to old recordings and otherwise lost forms of music.”

William Lee Ellis: American Roots Paths

William Lee…

“I want the music to affect people in the most positive way possible. Music is Universal and should be a positive attribute.”

Charles Tiner: Good Soul of N'Treble

Charles Tiner, aka N’Treble, is a soulful blues artist, who comes from a strong…

“I want music to remain a healing and uniting force, and stay clear of the political and social rifts that divide us. I want music to always be a positive force that everyone can relax with, commune with, and be at peace with, whatever their type of music may be.”

Ed Alstrom: Music of Life, Life of…

“With music becoming more and more technologically advanced and performances being either lip synced or pre recorded using tracks. Blues is the music that is raw, real, and uses improvisation. Which is one of my favourite parts.”

Spencer Mackenzie:…