Let's Dig the Blues & Keep Them Alive
At the Garage, we respect the innovators who find a way to make the machine run, even if they have to turn it upside down to do it. Elizabeth Cotten …
Elizabeth Cotten: The Left-Handed Architect of the Piedmont Read More
We’re pouring one out for Steve Cropper, the man who, whether you knew it or not, gave a massive dose of blues and R&B muscle to some of the greatest …
Remembering Steve Cropper: The Architect of Memphis Soul and Blues Royalty Read More
B.B. King’s Lucille: The Story Behind the Guitar If the blues had a heartbeat, it’d be the sweet, stinging cry of B.B. King’s guitar, Lucille. More than just wood and …
B.B. King’s Lucille: The Story Behind the Guitar Read More
Samantha Fish, the electrifying blues-rock guitarist, has dropped her latest single, “Sweet Southern Sounds,” a soulful teaser from her upcoming album Paper Doll, set for release on April 25, …
Samanth Fish Releases New Single – Sweet Southern Sounds Read More
Let’s talk about a woman who could make a church shake, a guitar scream, and a whole generation get down. We’re talking about Sister Rosetta Tharpe, the original queen of …
Sister Rosetta Tharpe: The Godmother of Rock and Roll (and One Hell of a Guitar Slinger) Read More
B.B. King: The Soul of the Blues, From the Delta to the World The blues don’t come much bigger than B.B. King. Born in a shack on the Mississippi Delta, …
B.B. King: The Soul of the Blues, From the Delta to the World Read More
Samantha Fish, Kansas City’s blues-rock titan, dropped Faster back in 2021, and though it’s taken us a hot minute to unpack this gem—blame life’s chaos—it’s more than worth the wait. …
Album Review – Samantha Fish’s “Faster”: A Riveting Blues-Rock Journey Read More
Lowell Fulson, a name synonymous with the evolution of blues music, wasn’t just a bluesman; he was a sonic architect, a restless innovator who seamlessly blended tradition with contemporary sounds. …
The Enduring Legacy of Lowell Fulson: A Blues Titan Read More
The Mississippi Delta, a land of simmering heat, rich soil, and a deep, enduring sorrow, birthed a unique musical expression: the Delta Blues. At the heart of this raw, powerful …
Father of the Delta Blues: Charley Patton Read More
The Mississippi Delta, a land of simmering heat, fertile soil, and a rich musical tradition. It was here, amidst the cotton fields and the mournful cries of the blues, …
The Devil’s Music: The Life and Legend of Robert Johnson Read More