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Bulgarian activist/ blues-rocker Vasil Georgiev (aka Vasko The Patch) talks about the blues from the dark side of the wall

"I got a trouble with The Blues, but The Blues got trouble with me…it’s my life…"

Vasko The Patch: Blue Jean Blues

Vasil Georgiev…

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British blues singer & DJ Connie Lush talks about Jazz FM, BB King, John Lee Hooker, Ray Charles, & Al Green

"Blues will never go away, it may fade but it will always be at the root of all music."

Connie Lush: No feeling, no blues…

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An Interview with Pete Farmer, multitalent musician & craftsman of foot drums: No gimmicks, no fake sounds

"It is nice to have a blues song come through me, rather than holding up inside and poisoning my emotions."

Pete Farmer: Keep Up the Beat…

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Brit author and musician Mel Wright talks about British blues boom, Juke Boy Bonner, Son House, & Big Boy Crudup

"You have to have passion and commitment for playing but as to making a career – get some professional advice"

Mel Wright: Beyond The Blues

Mel's experience of…

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An Interview with Canadian guitarist/singer Richard Carr: Discover Blues music at some point in their lives

"The blues means many different things to many different people. There is something for everyone when it comes to the Blues."

Richard Carr: Artistic blues outlet…

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An Interview with Austrian singer/songwriter Meena Cryle:The pure & natural life is the secret about the Blues

"In the music I found something about myself and I found a healer."

Meene Cryle: Feel the Dream…

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An Interview with France singer/songwriter Pascale Frossard: The Blues is a true musical and social barometer

"It’s very difficult to write in French on Soul music, Blues or Jazz. Doing sound the words in rhythm and find words that sound musical."

Pascale Frossard: Blues Sans Frontières…

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An Interview with Canadian slide guitarist/ singer John Campbelljohn: Be passionate. Never give up.

"As we all know the business of music had changed because of the new digital world. But blues will always be performed and played by real people or it cannot reach the fans!"

John Campbelljohn…

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Guitarist/songwriter Shawn Starski talks about Otis Taylor, Eric Clapton, Jason Ricci, and his blues travel

"I believe playing guitar for me is like meditation, I can really let go at times…and it feels great!"

Shawn Starski: Travelin with the Blues…

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Southern bluesrocker Neil Carswell talks about Tom Down, Molly Hatchet, VanZant, Copperhead, & Duane

"I think the reason I became a writer is because I was looking for a way out with something"

Neil Carswell: Keep the Faith

Neil Carswell, the singer well-known as the former front man of the band…

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An Interview with harmonica player Herbie "Doctor Fun" Katz: Blues is a feeling that we all experience in our lives.

"The harmonica is the closest to the human voice that any instrument will ever be."

Herbie "Doctor Fun" Katz: Keepin the Blues Alive…

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Photographer Michael Kurgansky talks about Ronnie Earl, Newport Jazz Fest, Buddy Guy, "Honeyboy", & Greece

"The music come out of the lens through my efforts to capture the energy and soul of the artist"

Michael Kurgansky: The image of music

Michael Kurgansky, born in Germany…

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An Interview with blues guitarist/singer/songwriter Steve James: Songs are just a vehicle for expression.

"Some people say I play “Folk Blues” which is correct to an extent; but I think its “Modern Blues” because I’m doing it now."

Steve James: Modern Folk Blues…

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Legendary Alabama bluesman Jerry "Boogie" McCain dies

Bluesman Jerry "Boogie" McCain was a prolific songwriter and one the world's most influential amplified harmonica players.

Harmonica player/singer/songwriter Jerry “Boogie” McCain, died Wednesday (March 28). He was…

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An Interview with multitalent musician/ singer/songwriter Victoria Moralez: Music is people connecting

"Blues eases the pain, makes us cry and thus helps us to let go of the hurt and rise again."

Victoria Moralez: Fusion transformation…

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Veteran drummer Ben Beckley talks about Bo Diddley, Doobie Bros, Fillmore, Wumbloozo, & the hippie days

"You can’t do John Lee Hooker any better than John Lee Hooker did it 50 years ago, so why’re you doin it now?"

"Uncle" Ben Beckley: The music is magic

Ben…

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An Interview with singer/actress Audrey Turner, widow of legendary Ike Turner: The Blues is Life Talking

"What I miss most about Ike is his humor oooh he was funny. I miss our togetherness our cozy... His brilliantness about music!"

Audrey Turner: Love is not Fear

San…

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Thomas Ruf of Ruf Records talks about Louisiana Red, Luther Allison, Jim Gaines, & European Blues

"Work hard and be honest all the time. Speak the truth. Make the best quality possible your goal in everything you do."

Thomas Ruf: The Blues against the blues

Thomas Ruf made his first stint into the music…

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Rockin' blues guitarist Gregg Wright talks about Mick Fleetwood, Michael Jackson, Fender, and his own blues road

"Do it for the right reasons. Do it because you love music and can’t live without it!"

Gregg Wright: King of the Rockin' Blues…

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