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B.B. King’s Lucille: The Story Behind the Guitar

March 27, 2025March 27, 2025 - by JBP

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 …

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Samanth Fish Releases New Single – Sweet Southern Sounds

February 25, 2025March 27, 2025 - by JBP

  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, …

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B.B. King: The Soul of the Blues, From the Delta to the World

February 7, 2025March 27, 2025 - by JBP

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, …

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The Blues – Let’s Keep Them Alive

January 9, 2025January 9, 2025 - by JBP

The blues are more than just music; they’re a reflection of the African American experience. Back in the days of slavery and the Jim Crow era, life was incredibly difficult. …

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About Us

January 3, 2025January 23, 2025 - by JBP

Yo, fellow blues lovers! We’re a bunch of folks who just can’t get enough of this incredible music. We’re digging deep into the history of the blues, from the early …

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News from Rock & Blues Muse

  • Tedeschi Trucks Band Announces Six Headlining Shows March 10-21

    Photo credit: Bradley Strickland Tedeschi Trucks Band Announces Six Headlining Shows March 10-21 Hot off their electrifying performance at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony this weekend, Tedeschi Trucks Band (TTB), the GRAMMY Award-winning band led by the dynamic duo of Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks, has announced the details [Continue] Continue reading Tedeschi Trucks Band...
  • The Commoners Release New Single ‘Just Watch Me’

    The Commoners Release New Single 'Just Watch Me' Celebrated Canadian roots rock band
    The Commoners return to the UK in December 2025 for a 10-date headline tour. Special guests are North Devon alt-rock duo Candar. To coincide with their December UK tour,
    The Commoners are pleased to release their brand-new single “Just Watch Me” on [Continue] Continue reading
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  • Review: Cheap Trick ‘All Washed Up’

    Review: Cheap Trick ‘All Washed Up’ By Hal Horowitz There aren’t many acts closing in on their 50th year still touring constantly, delivering knockout shows and making new albums with as much gutsy, spirited enthusiasm as Cheap Trick. Most haven’t maintained that sense of joyful yet tough, edgy rocking for quite as long. With the [Continue] Continue reading
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  • Will Wilde Releases New Single ‘Christmas Eve Blues’

    Blues-Rock Harmonica Sensation Will Wilde Releases New Single 'Christmas Eve Blues' This holiday season, harmonica virtuoso Will Wilde delivers a soulful slow-burner with "Christmas Eve Blues," a haunting minor-key lament that echoes the spirit of Peter Green’s Fleetwood Mac. Centered on the pain of a Christmas Day breakup, Wilde’s mournful harp and soul-drenched vocals cut [Continue] Continue reading Will Wilde...
  • 2026 Grammy Nominations Are Announced!

    2026 Grammy Nominations Are Announced--Blues, Rock and Roots The
    2026 Grammy Award Nominations have been announced! See the nominees in blues, rock and roots music below. The Grammy Awards air on February 1 at Crypto.com in Los Angeles, broadcasting live on CBS and streaming live and on demand on Paramount+ The 2026 GRAMMYS will introduce [Continue] Continue reading
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  • Laurence Jones Releases New Single ‘One Life’

    Laurence Jones Releases New Single 'One Life' Following the success of the title track ‘On My Own’, described by Music News as a “Damn fine listen” and praised by Rock and Blues Muse as “a stripped back, beautiful track that reveals not just Jones’ compelling musical talents but a genuine spirit”, award – winning guitarist [Continue] Continue reading
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Blues Disciples Podcast

  • Spirituals and Gospels

    On this podcast, we feature 12 great spirituals from an excellent group of artists celebrating their love of God and the world. These songs and performances express the genius, honesty, character, love, and integrity of these artists, including Mary Lee, The Swan Silvertones, Rev. Robert Wilkins, Mahalia Jackson, The Staple Singers, James Shorty and Viola James, L. C. Ulmer, Diunna...
  • Willie Buck and Bob Corritore

    On this podcast we feature excerpts from recent interviews we had with Blues Legend Willie Buck and Blues Harp Genius Bob Corritore. Willie is one of the few living blues artists still performing who grew up under the Jim Crow era oppression in the south and moved north to find a better life. At 88 years of age, Mr Willie...
  • Mary Lane

    This podcast features excerpts from a recent interview we had with Blues Legend and Chicago Hall of Fame inductee, Ms Mary Lane.  Mary is among the very few living blues artists still performing who grew up under the Jim Crow era oppression in the south and moved north to find a better life.  At almost 90 years of age, Mary...
  • Dr David Evans – Jessie Mae Hemphill Part 2

    Journey through the powerful story of Jessie Mae Hemphill—Mississippi Hill Country blues queen—as Dr. David Evans recounts her European tours, breakthrough albums, soulful spirituals, and unshakable spirit. This podcast features excerpts from an extensive interview with our friend Dr. Evans, who befriended, coached, accompanied, produced, and recorded 2025 Blues Hall of Fame inductee Ms. Jessie Mae Hemphill. Through his insights, we explore...
  • Dr David Evans – Jessie Mae Hemphill Part 1

    In this episode, Blues Disciples shines a spotlight on Jessie Mae Hemphill (1923–2006), the best-known woman in the deeply hypnotic tradition of Mississippi Hill Country Blues and a 2025 Blues Hall of Fame inductee. Raised in the rich Hemphill musical family, Jessie Mae learned guitar, drums, and tambourine from her grandfather, the legendary Sid Hemphill, and her aunt Rosa Lee...
  • John Primer – “Grown In Mississippi”

    This podcast features excerpts from an interview we had with our friend and Blues Hall of Fame artist Mr John Primer, about his latest album titled “Grown In Mississippi,” which was produced by John’s lovely wife, Lisa Primer, along with Michael Frank. Here, Mr Primer shares stories of his life and career, along with introducing the 10 great songs from...

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