"All humans can relate to the emotional states conjured up in music, and the blues especially can be deeply emotional."

Eric Otis: The Mantra of Emotions

Eric Otis is a mostly self-taught composer,…

"A further revelation is that most people have very similar problems to yours – the blues are universal – and herein lies the appeal of blues music."

Nick Kipridis: The Streamliner of Oz…

"I think humility is the word that springs to mind when describing the blues. The blues is a state of mind to me and reflects simple values."

Detroit Rhythm & Blues Band:…

"I love the grit, the earthiness, the low down grease and the honesty of the Blues, It's REAL!"

Brian Fahey: Swing, Blues n' Roll Cat

Drummer Brian Fahey was born and raised in…

"Listening to blues music will lift your spirits and make you forget your troubles for a while, especially if you can attend a live show." 

Johnny Bishop: Johnny Got His Harp

Johnny…

"Music was all that was important before I began writing. Was what I did...and that was okay. This was years between beats and hippys...we were just college kids getting high and listening to jazz and blues and hillbilly stuff."

Jim McCrary:…

"Blues will always live inside of other styles of music and it will never go away!"

Trampled Under Foot: Right Place, Right Time …

"Blues is the Rosetta Stone of music - a key to understanding."

Jim Colegrove: Poetic Notes & Cool Groove

Jim Colegrove has had a long and distinguished career in American music. He was born in Springfield, Ohio and began…

Practice hard, be true to yourself and don’t loose the roots!

Doug Deming: Honest Motor City Blues

“We have no gimmicks,” says Doug Deming. “We play pure traditional music from the heart, with an image that conveys a deep respect for…

"Blues speaks to the human condition, everyday life, and universal themes."

David Evans: Doctor of the Blues

David Evans has been…

JW - Jones: Canada's Top Touring Blues Act

JW - Jones has one of the most energetic and exciting live shows on the scene. It is no surprise that this young man has played throughout the world and some of the biggest names in blues today, including The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Little Charlie & The Nightcats, Rod Piazza, Anson Funderburgh with Sam…

"Sometime I wish that blues lineage had more space and people could feel the difference."

Jean Pierre Duarte: Parisienne walkways…