“Busking happened back in the early days of blues and rock, and it’s still here – and always brings the authenticity and primitivism of the past into the present day. That’s one of the reasons I’m drawn to it.”

Cary Baker: Down On The Corner…

“Music is one of the few things that can connect people instantly. The role of music may vary from one musician to another. For me, it's about making a difference and helping make the world a better place for everyone. Even if we make just one person feel better — and if everyone did that — the world would already be a much better place.”

L.Shankar: The…

“Blues and Rock music has totally influenced my life. Like most people of my vintage, I was listening to the radio everyday absorbing all the music that was being played.”

Martin Ace: The Ace of MAN

Welsh born bass player and vocalist, Martin Ace joined MAN in 1969. Left in 1972 and was a member of…

“Musical chemistry is more important than being the best technical players. Also learn how to sew, always have duct tape, and check the expiration dates on the condiments in the green rooms.”

Billy Walton: New Jersey’s Rockin’ Blues

Billy Walton is an accomplished guitar master from the vibrant New Jersey Shore music scene. He earned his…

“I miss the open raw sound, I miss the space between the notes and the sense of timing. As Muddy Waters said “Less is more”. I love the feeling of the blues and will support artists like Kingfish and GA-20 whose recordings have a real taste of the past, and a fresh new sound at the same time. Bands like this will lead the way for other artists.”…

“Blues music came up out of the ground, and out of people’s hearts and into the hearts of others. It started in the south and has traveled the world over. And so, the blues is part of everyone – whether you’ve heard the music or not. It tells everybody’s story.”

Christopher Wyze: Clarksdale’s…

“blues poet is there to reflect what they observe and comment on the situation. They can offer a viewpoint expressed in a musical way that can make people really feel deeply about life.”

Larry Kurtz: Take A (Blues) Ride…

“I think music is something that touches all people of all different cultures all different backgrounds, all different places in the world because it speaks to that part of a human being that is hard to describe but music touches people. Blues is one of the languages of music that is primal in a way because everyone has had troubled times.”…

“The most important lesson I think I've learned is to be yourself. Do what you feel you wanna do. Write your stuff the way you wanna. Then you won't regret anything. Fame isn't of such importance here. You have to feel good about your music paths.”

Lord Bolt: Cookin’ & Dancin’ Blues & Roll…

“I miss the days when people gave their full attention to things, not just in music but in life in general. It feels like you can’t even tell a story anymore without being interrupted or feeling like you’re not truly being heard. It’s as if people are just waiting for you to stop talking so they can change the subject or move on to something else.”…