"The balance between technique and soul is an important component of the blues. You have to have technique to execute the performance and you have to have soul for the music to be felt. So, in a strange way you only want to get so proficient on your instrument. Too much technique will take away from the music. Soul comes from experience and the more you have the more soulful your sound will be."…

“However, I prioritize soul – technique is only a tool for expressing emotions and feelings. I don't focus on correctness and consistency; I'm interested in developing and discovering new possibilities for the instrument as my means of expression.”

Krzysztof Toczko (pARTyzant):…

"Music and art are always moving. The artists who created the blues of the past lived very different lives from those today. It is truly mind blowing this awesome music that came out of such hard times, deprivation, struggle, racism, and so on. WOW. One of America's greatest art forms was created by people who were among most overlooked, oppressed, discriminated against and terrorized. I think blues music is so powerful in it's power to transcend,…

"A lot of songs can be inspired by social or current events. I want music to be something that takes the listener back to a familiar place or person, when they hear that song or music again."

Rafe Klein: Cool (Rock n’) Blue(s) Shoes 

Veteran rock ‘n’ rollers with the blues in their hearts, The Name Droppers, have toured the world…

“I don't think it's worthwhile to dwell on the past; any fear I have for the future of music would be the same as my fear for the future of the whole world. As long as there are people who have the chance, there will be music.”

Alex Blum: Good Weather for The Blues…

“Take your time - Taste and Space - When in doubt leave it out- less is more - only write and sing about what you know about and never play a note you don’t believe.“

Doug MacLeod: Depositary of Roots Blues

The outstanding, multi-­Blues Music Award winner Doug…

«Τα Μπλουζ είναι, όπως την ορίζει ο Willie Dixon, τα γεγονότα της ζωής. Ορίζεται επίσης, όπως την αποκαλεί ο Willie, η μπλουζ ως οι ρίζες. Όλη η υπόλοιπη αμερικανική μουσική είναι ο καρπός. Αλλά για μένα, έχει μια πολύ προσωπική, σημαντική σημασία επειδή είναι αφροαμερικανική λαϊκή μουσική.»

Billy Branch: Blues… Begging For…

“Technique is building muscle memory so you can execute your ideas clearly. All those hours of practice are done to allow the emotional component of your playing to come through effortlessly and, more importantly, fearlessly.”

Greg Douglass: Guitarist For The Stars!…

"It is about having your health. Feeling good and your body working well enough to make music. Music is very physical, takes a lot to play and instrument and sing. Life can be a struggle and people use drugs, liquor and bad relationships to cope. That stuff just breaks you down and you can't go on. Your music and voice is not as good if you do not take care of yourself."

Brad "Guitar"…

“Theres a brotherhood in the blues that reaches around the world. Its a language that we all speak, some places have a different take on it. Seeing how far it has reached, attention and detail it gets. I like being able to speak this language and share this with people.”

Jon Hines: Memphis Sun, Maple Blues…