“I think the role of blues music in today’s society is to remind America of its roots—of a slower time. A time when phones and social media didn’t exist. If you want to feel a piece of that, go down and stay in Clarksdale, Mississippi. That will put it all into perspective.”

Brandon Santini: Let’s Take the Blues Way…

“What I learn about myself is that it’s all about pushing forward, or just having fun. I play the music that I would want to listen to myself, and a lot of that is influenced by the great ones. The old blues players are always present in anything I approach.”

Davis Coen: Twangy Blues, Rootsy…

“I think that it is well understood that fluctuations in the popularity in different music styles and themes has a long time link to the current socio-cultural situation. Music impacts society, and also reflects what society is going through, - good and bad.“

Mike Elliott: Let the Soul & Emotions…

“Music is church to me. It is sometimes my only prayer. when given the opportunity to play and share live music, it’s a chance to dance, to dive off into the Ether and get out of my own way. When I write songs, they are usually about things I am trying to understand.”

Carolyn Wonderland: The Truth of…

“Blues music, in particular, becomes a language that you go back to, to find yourself and collect your thoughts. I guess you could call it a Romance Language!”

Tad Robinson: The Blue(s) Shades of Soul!

Singer and harmonica player Tad Robinson is one of the leading voices of modern soul-blues music. From his NYC roots and his Indiana and Chicago…

“One major lesson music has taught me is to eliminate the divisions of “genre” and “race.” I have come to despise the label “music genre” because it imposes artificial boundaries on our understanding.”

Sacromud: The Overground Blues

SACROMUD is the Overground…

“Without The Blues, we wouldn’t have any of the American roots music we love today! Blues can be traced in all genre’s, you can hear the influence in The Rolling Stones, Chuck Berry, The Who, Billy Idol and so many more. Blues had a baby, and they called it rock n roll!”

Darren Thiboutot: Memphis…

“The Blues will evolve. All music evolves. We as musicians get better generationally. The only thing I fear would be that some of the originator get lost. There aren't a lot of recordings of them. I believe the Blues has a future. I see Young kids at every jam session I go to.”

Brody Buster: Redemption…

“think music carries with it some real thought-provoking power. Don’t want to think music only preaches to the choir, but even so, we creatives will continue to speak our minds through our music. If that influences anyone in a positive way or helps them to connect with their own feelings and expression, great!”

Vince Santoro: Music City’s…

“The world of blues, jazz, and soul is a poetic history lesson. It is a strong element of our complete picture. Without preserving it, we can not preserve our legacy. And if we forget our history, we lose the fabric of who we are.”

Tami Curtis: Southern Artist Blues…

“The blues is where most of this music started. If we let it fade, we’re cutting the roots out from under everything else. Music today has still got the same job, help people feel something, help them say something and help them deal with something.”

David Pippin & Eva…

“Music is a common language for many. You can stand next to someone who does not speak your language at a concert, yet still share the same experience and understand it equally. Sport is the only other format that can also do this. Even film and theatre are reliant upon language. This has been an important teaching to me.”…

“To me, Blues is the foundation of all of the popular music we know and love. Blues is an art form that was born out of struggle, defiance, perseverance and celebration. It is perhaps the most deeply understood form of music. Blues as we know it may have been created in the United States, but the spirit which informs the music is worldwide.”…

"The Blues is a language, a means of expression. It's a way to tell your story, to unload all the troubles that are on your mind, the frustrations, anger and happiness."

Dov Hammer: Dr. Harpman plays the Blues

Singer, harmonica player, songwriter and band leader, Dov Hammer has been a major force on the Blues scene in Israel for nearly three…

“Blues is such a huge part of our history, especially here in America. It transcends trends and reaches to the core of what it means to be human. Unfortunately, I think today’s society often misses the mark when it comes to music.”

Mark Nesmith: Authentic Melon Jelly Blues…

“I believe that all cultures in depth are connected and we as humans share the essential part of it. For me all the songs I sing no matter what language it is, I sing it from this essence. I like to mix regional songs of different places together, blending the stories and making us see that we are all connected.”…

“Blues is timeless—it’s the foundation of everything. Every modern genre shares its DNA.”

Paul Mason:

(Down) Under the Rock Blues Emotions 

Paul Mason is a…

“The Blues and Rock has influenced my view of the world because it breaks barriers whether language political or other. African American blues is revered all over the world.”

Jay Willie & Bobby T. Torello:

Still Raisin’ Cane (Tribute to Johnny Winter)…

”I think blues can be a very intimate personal experience for someone, and certainly a music style that offers a broad pallet of musical adventures. It’s an important music genre and worth to be approached and experienced by many more people.”

Gregg Giarelis: (Blues) Time (Rock) Flies…

“Music today sounds very generic. Many artists sound the same—they might be "trendy" now, but they’ll be irrelevant in a few years. For me, the music from the '60s and '70s always carries a sense of urgency and feeling that remains timeless.”

Leif de Leeuw: The Blues Rock…