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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

  • Styx & Chicago Announce ‘The Windy Cities Tour’ 2026

    Styx & Chicago Announce 'The Windy Cities Tour Kicking Off July 13, 2026 Two of music’s biggest bands, legendary multi-Platinum rockers Chicago and Styx, got their start in Chicago, and now they’re joining together for their first-ever co-headlining tour, bringing the best of the Midwest to venues nationwide with “The Windy Cities Tour – All [Continue] Continue reading Styx &...
  • Spencer MacKenzie Releases New Single ‘Frozen Hearts’

    Photo: Jen Squires Spencer MacKenzie Releases New Single 'Frozen Hearts' JUNO nominated and Maple Blues Award winner Spencer Mackenzie releases his third single “Frozen Hearts” from his upcoming studio album Empty Chairs. “Emerging from the depths of grief and resilience, I wrote 'Frozen Hearts' as a personal tribute honouring the victims of residential [Continue] Continue reading Spencer MacKenzie Releases...
  • Tinsley Ellis Announces New Album ‘Labor Of Love’

    Photo courtesy of Alligator Records Tinsley Ellis Announces New Album 'Labor Of Love' On Friday, January 30, 2026, Atlanta-based blues guitarist, vocalist and songwriter Tinsley Ellis will release Labor Of Love, his second acoustic album (after 2024's Blues Music Award-nominated Naked Truth), and first acoustic album to contain all original material. The album [Continue] Continue reading Tinsley Ellis Announces...
  • Concert Review: Reading Blues Fest, Feat. Devon Allman, Larry McCray, Jimmy Hall and More

    Photo Credit: Tina Pastor Concert Review: The Guitar-Heavy Reading Blues Fest Devon Allman, Larry McCray, Jimmy Hall and More By Jim Hynes The eighth annual Reading Blues Fest was held from November 19 -23 in downtown Reading, PA, at the Doubletree Hotel. This writer was able to attend two headlining shows - Devon [Continue] Continue reading Concert Review: Reading...
  • Review: Kyle Rowland ‘Not Holding Back!’

    Review: Kyle Rowland ‘Not Holding Back!’ By Hal Horowitz ‘Not Holding Back!,’ out Sept 29, is harmonica ace Kyle Rowland’s first major musical statement, but he’s no fresh-faced newcomer. The Sacramento, CA-based, Georgia-born musician, and his cleverly named Rowland & Tumblin’ outfit has been banging the rootsy, blues-infused rocking for decades. Rowland was a child [Continue] Continue reading
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  • Joanne Shaw Taylor Shares “Irish Christmas In New York”

    Photo Credit: Kit Wood Joanne Shaw Taylor Shares “Irish Christmas In New York” British blues‑rock favorite Joanne Shaw Taylor ushers in the holiday season with the release of her new festive single “Irish Christmas In New York,” out today via Journeyman Records. Perfect timing for the holiday season, the track is a nostalgic [Continue] Continue reading Joanne Shaw Taylor...

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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