“It’s important that we spread the blues in todays society because it’s hardly a part of society at all. Modern music is taking over which is fine cause obviously people seem to love it, but We need to work as hard as we can to bring back the blues and carry the torch to keep it alive. I will devote everyday of my life to create my own sound and bring the blues back!”…

“Blues and other types of folk music are social in nature. As we as a species become less and less connected due to the use of non-human intermediary devices, we certainly need that which can keep us connected in more wholesome ways... a good meal with friends, a chit chat, a quilting bee, sports, dance… music.”…

“think it’s because these music genres make you vibrate, no matter the language nor the culture. Once you hear it, you feel it, you don’t need to think or understand the lyrics (of course, it’s better if you do).”

Cecilya: Nostalgia of Old Good Music Days…

“Of course the socio economic background of most of the current crop of young blues guys is still difficult. But for the original generations it must have been like living in an occupied land-no rights, no respect. The original blues guys had messages in the lyrics, a form of censorship to circumvent, messages and secret ‘in’ messages about the harsh repression that they were under.”…

“I think the energy that Rock n Roll has is very unique and it could never die, that’s why a lot of young people fell in love with it even nowadays.”

Lovesick: Rockin’ Country Roll

Lovesick is an Italian based band formed of Paolo Roberto…

“miss the humanity of it and the sense of adventure and surprise, as opposed to perfect performances/appearances that are bending to every marketing force. I hope there are enough people of all generations that long for and appreciate that kind of humanity and surprise, and that those audiences and artists will find each other.”…

“Before fans used to come to concerts to listen to the music, to enjoy themselves, to spend time with friends and to have a memorable experience. Nowadays more and more people are coming to hang out with their smartphones, to just take pictures and videos of artists as a token, “look I was there, “instead of enjoying the live performance; especially the younger fans.”

Tomislav…

“Music is a unifying force, and coming out of the pandemic, live music has become even more cherished. However, economic challenges have shifted the landscape, with fewer people attending shows or buying physical music.”

Lucas Haneman: One Man …Band…

"Blues is a musical language. It’s one that I fell in love with as a young man, and it has defined my life ever since then. Almost every human being in my life is there because of the path my love for blues music led me down."

Kid Andersen: Blues Spirits, Norway Soul

Chris “Kid” Andersen was born in Telemark, Norway in 1980. A blues fan since…

"I believe if we work hard, do so with passion, integrity, and respect, keep an open door for dialog and constructive feedback, and think outside-the-box we have a recipe for success. The philosophy is treating others well, inspire growth, and ultimately lead the artists’ performances and songs to millions and millions of fans around the world each year."

Jeff DeLia:…

"My hope is that younger generations will fall in love with this music much like I did ... My fear is that they’re not being exposed to Americana is big amongst younger audiences in my opinion Blues should be a bigger part of that. When you talk about American Music Blues is woven into, and provides the bedrock for everything Rock country R&B jazz etc. so if you’re talking Americana. What’s more American than Blues."…

I believe that soul always plays main role on the blues scene. Technique is very important as a method of expression thou. I think that the blues is not just another style of music. It’s something more, wider and stronger, with ability to unite people and survive through the years."

Levan Lomidze: The Man And His Blues

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"The impact of soul music on socio-cultural implications has been profound, contributing to the advancement of civil rights, cultural expression, musical innovation, and global cultural exchange. My hope is for Soul music to continue being a powerful force in shaping society and influencing cultural attitudes and movements."

Marcel Smith: Soul From My Soul…

"Art, whether it’s music, visual, dance, film; any form is important in our lives. Early humans made art already; look at the wall paintings found in caves, or the flutes that were found. I don’t think we can survive without art. There are many people who think they can, a subject more and more heard in society now rightwing politics are becoming stronger and stronger. They think it is a hobby and there should be no more funding from society…

"I hope that any art form speaks for itself. With music, because it’s such a universal language that touches and moves people all over the world, for all the ages of time, I hope that people can experience the music purely. I know that music can open people’s eyes and open people’s hearts to all kinds of racial and socio-cultural implications and realizations, so I would hope for the best in humanity in this way."…

"The balance between technique and soul? That's easy really - you have to have the technique in order to express the soul. First learn to play your instrument. Then forget how to play it and just let your soul come through. Easy to say - hard to do. I manage it occasionally."

Mick Clarke: The Man And His Blues

British Blues guitarist Mick…

John Dawson Winter III (February 23, 1944 – July 16, 2014)

Rest in Paradise…

"We're all under the same sky, fighting hard...brothers."

Blues Wire: Greek Blues Brothers

According to everybody who has ever…

Sitting in "The Garden” of Blues

Dimitris Epikouris is the author of the books “Blame It All on The Blues” & “Fifteen Raindrops In An Ocean of Blues Tales” and for more than two decades, has been quietly accumulating a collection of rare guitars.…