“Blues is universal! There will always be followers in Brazil, France, Mexico, xxx—wherever you go. Blues is an eternal, universal language. The very essence of blues keeps its followers by regenerating, rebuilding, reinventing itself, and continuing to capture the ears and souls of those who listen. The proof of this is that many musical genres come and go over time, but blues is the root of it all, and it…

"My hopes are that fresh music, and content still resonates vs filtered imaging that is not necessarily authentic. Physical aesthetics are fleeting, talent is the gas for the tank. I think people still want us to transport them."

Kim Doolittle: Canadian Storyteller

Kim Doolittle has been singing since she was a child, all of her life has been…

"Music has a transformative power that goes beyond words. Throughout history, it has been a fundamental tool for challenging racial and socio-cultural divisions while building bridges where walls once stood. Blues, in particular, is a perfect example of this."

Antonio Vergara: Philosopher's Stone Blues

Antonio Vergara is an award-winning musician,…

"First of all, I think that it's important that people realize and understand the struggles and hardships Black Americans were going through when this music was first created, and how it literally influenced all American music to follow. Also, it's important for musicians of my generation to educate the younger generations on this topic, and how important Blues is for our history."

Hamilton Loomis:…

"Your word is your bond. If you promise to do a gig, either as a sideman or a leader or a full band, you NEVER cancel unless you're physically incapacitated."

Russell Alexander: The 21st Century Blues

The Hitman Blues Band is back with Calling Long Distance (Release Date: December 17, 2024), their newest release straight from…

"I think people are profoundly affected by music in positive ways for example music can absolutely change ones mood just simply hearing a song immediately can remind us and takes us back to when and where we were at physically and mentally when we first heard the song, that memory is with us forever that’s how I want music to affect us as a whole."

Dennis Herrera: Blues from Heart &…

"Music and literature connect others to the human experience. In my song, "Awake to Love,” I sing about how the world is led by fear and this causes war, destruction and evil. If we focus on love, we can find peace on this earth. When people hear my music, I want them to feel - their beauty, pain or complete joy. I want them to find the strength to walk their own path and to see that their life is art."…

"Well, besides the economics of it - music is my livelihood - I absolutely love playing music live, and I’m fortunate to be able to play the music I enjoy playing and make a living at it. For me, emotion is weighted more heavily than technique; virtuosic technique is always impressive, but an emotion expressed elegantly sticks with me and bears repeated listening."…

"Music is community. It’s a culture that we are all part of if we allow it. Blues is roots, (like many other genres), and it’s important to keep around because it’s a hell of a launch pad."

Tony D: Electric Delta Blues Adventures 

For over two decades, Tony Diteodoro, better known as Tony D, has brought the house down from coast-to-coast and…

"My hope is that humanity in general - and the artists that mirror our cultural realities within their musical art - will take a turn for the positive and move forward toward a world that is more understanding & tolerant of the myriad of diverse human expressions & experiences found in everyday life across the globe."

Richard Cushing: Rockin' in the FreeWorld…

"Musicians of today are very strong at technique, it's incredible, but it sometimes lacks personality... Concerning the guitar skills/technique, it's just a tool for me. The most important thing is emotion. Music is a language, and what is important is what you say, more than how you say it..."

Phil Vermont: A Modern Blues Trip

The music of Phil…

"I think the blues taps into the human psyche. The blues appeals to the very basic emotions that we all experience and, you know, rock music is directly connected to the blues but with a much more prominent rhythm component that we cannot help but move to, respond physically. I mean, when you think about it the first music made by humans was banging two rocks together, it was pure rhythm."

Stefan…

"My fear is that authentic blues, which is pure American music, will be lost completely in future generations as it has already started to be lost today."

Benny Turner: One of the Living Links to Chicago’s Gospel and Electric Blues Scene

Benny Turner was born in Gilmer, Texas and grew up in the blues with his…

"Blues is the foundation of all American music as we know it. Music should connect people to each other and can be a spiritual as well as entertaining experience. One can minister with music."

Terry Robb: Standing at the CrissCross

Unlike the legendary story of blues icon Robert Johnson and his iconic "Cross Road Blues," widely acclaimed blues…

"Blues is roots and roots are always the same. When leaves on the tree die, they are part of the fertilizer that feeds the roots".

Kenny "Blues Boss" Wayne: Ooh Yeah!

... Exciting, Creative & Soulful!

Kenneth Wayne Spruell was born in Spokane, Washington in 1944, and…

"The impact of music on the socio-cultural implications in our world is massive, absolutely enormous. Music is a powerful way of entertaining and communicating, and it has always been used with great effect to reach, teach, influence and in some cases, to brainwash and control societies."

Michael Messer: Fusion (Pure) Roots

Michael…

"I think to just be yourself and express yourself through honest music making – spreading the “sonic love,” as my friend Matt Wilson calls it."

Chris Bergson: Comforts in New York

Chris Bergson is an internationally acclaimed American born guitarist, singer, and songwriter. Bergson is best known as the leader of the Chris Bergson…

"The impact of music is very, very high in our society and always has been since antiquity. We have seen it and continue to see it."

Paolo Zardo: A Blues Rock Journey...

Iadora’s Journey is a four-piece band founded in 2021 by Paolo Zardo (guitar and vocals), Anna Pavan (vocals), Alessandro Scolz (bass synth, keyboards and…

"Be true to yourself. Don’t try to please the masses too much, especially in such a very personal music style like the Blues. If you get lucky and are suddenly making big money, make sure to save some for a rainy day. Success usually won’t last forever, neither will your health."

Christian Dozzler: Blues & Boogie (Images)

More than 45…

"I miss Diversity. Most common style of the blues played now is more in line with Chicago but more closer to Rock N Roll. There are many voices in the blues and more than one progression. Ry Cooder, Elisabeth Cotton, Louie Armstrong, Howling Wolf, Tom waits and the Black Keys. They give me inspiration and hope."

Alfie Smith: The Blues Needs A Troubadour…