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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

  • The Dead Daisies Announce ‘Live At Stonedead’

    The Dead Daisies Announce 'Live At Stonedead'
    The Dead Daisies are thrilled to announce the release of a powerful new live album 'Live At Stonedead' and ambitious plans for the years ahead. Following a highly successful run of UK dates earlier this year, the band's electrifying closing performance at the Stonedead Festival is now immortalized.Today, [Continue] Continue reading The Dead...
  • Review: Dr. John ‘Live at The Village Gate’

    Review: Dr. John ‘Live at The Village Gate’ By Hal Horowitz You can take the musician out of New Orleans but you can’t…well, you know the rest. That’s the impression behind Dr. John’s ‘Live at The Village Gate,’ a riveting show finally released November 21. It’s logical to assume any artist as closely associated with [Continue] Continue reading
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  • Review: Parker Barrow ‘Hold The Mash’

    Review: Parker Barrow ‘Hold The Mash’ By Martine Ehrenclou Formed by husband-and-wife team, lead vocalist Megan Kane and drummer Dylan Turner, Parker Barrow is all about blues infused Southern rock with a frontwoman that’s hard to beat. With plenty of rock and roll swagger, their EP ‘Hold The Mash’ comes after their critically acclaimed debut [Continue] Continue reading
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  • Kenny Wayne Shepherd Adds New Dates To 30th Anniversary Tour

    Photo: Courtesy of Kenny Wayne Shepherd Kenny Wayne Shepherd Adds New Dates To 30th Anniversary Tour Platinum-selling, six-time GRAMMY-nominated blues-rock icon Kenny Wayne Shepherd has added a new run of West Coast performances to his Ledbetter Heights 30th Anniversary Tour, extending the celebration through late June 2026. The newly announced shows will bring [Continue] Continue reading Kenny Wayne Shepherd...
  • Wille & The Bandits Announce New Album ‘Salt Roots’ and Release First Single

    Photo Credit: Willie & The Bandits Wille & The Bandits Announce New Album “Salt Roots” and Release First Single “Trouble Round the Bend” Wille & The Bandits, a band celebrated for fusing styles as freely as they speak their minds, are back with their most ambitious project yet with a new album. Salt [Continue] Continue reading Wille & The...
  • Altered Five Blues Band Announces New Album ‘Hammer & Chisel’ Shares Single

    Altered Fie Blues Band Announces New Album 'Hammer & Chisel' Shares Single The powerhouse Milwaukee quintet,
    Altered Five Blues Band, returns with their eighth studio album, Hammer & Chisel, out February 27. It's a simmering set of 11 original songs that showcase why this award-winning group has remained at the forefront of contemporary blues for [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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