“There are so many incredibly talented musicians who may never be heard. The corporate music system doesn’t always push real talent or authentic voices. Ideally, I’d love for more artists to get a fair chance and let listeners decide who truly deserves the spotlight.”

Davey Jones: Blues … Made in Mississippi…

“One criticism of blues is that with the standard 12 bar and 1-4-5 progression, songs sound the same after a while. This could get worse with AI. To counter this and preserve the blues, we need to tell unique, new stories that make people laugh, cry and live into their sorrows. That’s our role as musicians – to make people feel alive.”…

“For us, the blues were the root. We just stretched it. We were based in Champaign-Urbana, about an hour and a half from Chicago. If you played harmonica back then, you hitched rides to the city, slept at the Y, stood on Maxwell Street, and listened outside clubs until the sun came up. That’s how you learned.”

George Faber: Rockin’ Blues Times…

“Music is a man-made phenomenon that carries sound, meaning, and communication. It sends messages that affect both humans and animals alike. In many ways, music is like a poem, a book, a journal, or a story—its meaning sealed within the song and brought to life through a wide range of musical talent. Music can even feel like a religion, offering joy, comfort, and a deep sense of connection to others. It has the power to unite people across cultures, emotions, and…

“My generation’s music is still pertinent and important to our generation which is the largest group of humans. Our generation still controls/affects much of what is happening in the world so what we experienced still has an effect. Many of the cultural shifts we went through are still present, but that is quickly changing.”

Garrett…

“Music has always been part of everything in society.  It has the ability to make you sad or happy. It can transport you back to a wonderful or terrible memory. It’s a tool for communication, cultural Identity and social cohesion. It’s a catalyst for social change, a medium for emotional expression.”

Cheryl Lescom: The Joy of Blues &…

“We have to keep the blues alive because it’s the 'root' of the whole tree. If you lose the roots, the rest of the music loses its soul. To me, the blues isn't a museum piece, as it’s a universal language for turning a bad day into something powerful. It’s about that raw, human connection that you just can't get from a computer.”

Bobby…

“Blues is a spiritual healing from the heart & soul with solid driving rhythms and wailin soloing  instruments & vocals.Blues is the music closest to our heart pulse!”

Jim Kahr: Keepin’ The Blues Hot…

“I think the role of musicians in society today is no different than it has been throughout history: people need the comfort and pleasure that art brings them, and  musicians (and all other artists) satisfy that craving. I am really fortunate that the thing that brings me pleasure - the act of playing music - can also bring satisfaction to others.”…

“Music is so powerful and we literally have that power in our hands and voices. Be conscious. Speak on things that affect you or could help someone else. Music should bring everyone together and not separate us. Look what Michael Jackson did to the world with just his music. It's a beautiful thing when used right.”

Jovin Webb: Southern Gospel…