“As Willie Dixon said, 'the blues is fact of life.' I think the blues is really simple and universal so that everybody can feel it.”

Tsuyoshi Kato: Rising Sun’s Blues

Tsuyoshi Kato was…

"Blues people are so connected to each other. We are dedicated to spreading the music to the world."

Hazel Miller: Makes the Blues world better

The city of Denver singled out Hazel as one of 150 people who make Denver a better…

"The feel I miss nowadays is that the Blues is not as Authentic sounding.  It has been more of a Rock sound. We seem to have lost the soul and spirit of the Blues."

SharBaby: Ultra Original Blues Soul…

"Listening, believing you’re never the best but may make a difference in someone’s life."

Alan Shacklock: The Lord of the Guitar 

Alan Shacklock is an…

"The blues isn't something you can learn. It's something that just has to happen to you." - Madman Sam

The Muddy Sons: Cross Railroads

The Muddy Sons were created when a South bound train out of Chicago collided…

"As humans, we need insights and provocative questions in so many different areas of life, including desires, fears, dreams, loss, love, physical and psychological health, ..."

Eliot Katz: Howlin Soul…

"Too many so-called blues players now mistake a barrage of guitar licks, a growly voice and even a stomp box for the blues feel."

Nick Charles: Into the Blues

It’s no surprise that the…

“Blues is an affirmation of life while acknowledging and empathizing with the living conditions caused by poverty.”

Hedwig Gorski:  

Rhymes and Rhythms of…

"The two main things I can point out is the blues taught me the truth. To me the blues cannot be contrived or fake."

Jeff Pitchell: American Blues dream

Jeff Pitchell…

"There is a brand new generation playing blues these days and not just in the States. I heard bands from Brazil, Germany etc."

Paul Orta: Mr. Feelgood Blues

Paul Orta born in Port Arthur, Texas was first influenced by Louis Armstrong at the…

"If you’re following your heart in the music, you’ll always get what you want."

Selwyn Birchwood: Swampy Florida Blues

The Selwyn Birchwood Band has made a significant impact on fans…

"The Blues is about Life, past, present, and future…"

Harpman Hatter: Blows the Blues life

Rick BoCook, also known as the Harpman Hatter, is a harmonica player who performs on the streets…

R.I.P Fontella Bass

The singer's daughter, Neuka Mitchell, says Bass died at a St. Louis hospice Wednesday night of complications from a heart attack suffered three weeks ago. She was 72. Bass had also suffered several strokes since 2005.…

"Be confident in yourself and follow your dreams."

Bill Ectric: Tales of Brave Ulysses

Bill Ectric wants to erase the line between mysticism and science, often blending the genres of mystery, science…

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2013

"The Blues is not like any other…

"Blues lyrics are like poetry. And jazz leaves a lot of room for words. Rock music is also connected to poetry. Poetry and music. It was bound to happen."

Brahja Waldman: The legacy of great souls…

"I think much of the older music wasn’t so set on being commercialized as the stuff we are fed now."

Will Hanza: Intellectual Music

Will Hanza is a gigging musician, band leader, composer, engineer and music…

"My wish is that the blues never dies, and that future generations discover, nurture, and grow the blues"

H-Town Jukes: Texas Jukes Fun

In early 2003, at a weekly jam…

Have a Nice Trip Jimmy McCracklin 

Jimmy McCracklin died December 20, 2012, in San Pablo, California. He was as one of the architects of the West Coast…

"My advice is always be yourself; we really don't need more Stevie Rays!"

Rick Randlett: Pure Blues Cream

Rick Randlett is a veteran of the New England music scene. His first discovered the…