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Joe Bonamassa: The Curator of the High-Voltage Blues

If Jimmie Vaughan is the architect and Stevie Ray was the hurricane, Joe Bonamassa is the … Joe Bonamassa: The Curator of the High-Voltage BluesRead more

by JBP•July 24, 2026•0

Jontavious Willis: The Wonderboy of the West Georgia Blues

Jontavious Willis is the time machine. He didn’t just study the blues; he was born into … Jontavious Willis: The Wonderboy of the West Georgia BluesRead more

by JBP•June 4, 2026June 4, 2026•0

Elizabeth Cotten: The Left-Handed Architect of the Piedmont

At the Garage, we respect the innovators who find a way to make the machine run, … Elizabeth Cotten: The Left-Handed Architect of the PiedmontRead more

by JBP•March 27, 2026•0

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

B.B. King’s Lucille: The Story Behind the Guitar If the blues had a heartbeat, it’d be … B.B. King’s Lucille: The Story Behind the GuitarRead more

by JBP•March 27, 2025March 27, 2025•0

Samanth Fish Releases New Single – Sweet Southern Sounds

Samantha Fish, the electrifying blues-rock guitarist, has dropped her latest single, “Sweet Southern Sounds,” a … Samanth Fish Releases New Single – Sweet Southern SoundsRead more

by JBP•February 25, 2025March 27, 2025•0

Album Review – Samantha Fish’s “Faster”: A Riveting Blues-Rock Journey

Samantha Fish, Kansas City’s blues-rock titan, dropped Faster back in 2021, and though it’s taken us … Album Review – Samantha Fish’s “Faster”: A Riveting Blues-Rock JourneyRead more

by JBP•January 27, 2025March 27, 2025

The Enduring Legacy of Lowell Fulson: A Blues Titan

Lowell Fulson, a name synonymous with the evolution of blues music, wasn’t just a bluesman; he … The Enduring Legacy of Lowell Fulson: A Blues TitanRead more

by JBP•January 14, 2025January 23, 2025•0

Texas Blues: Where the Devil Howls and Guitars Burn

Texas Blues: Where the Devil Howls and Guitars Burn Forget Chicago’s smoky blues clubs. Texas … Texas Blues: Where the Devil Howls and Guitars BurnRead more

by JBP•January 11, 2025January 23, 2025

Review: Ray Wylie Hubbard ‘Reel 2 Reel 4 Real’

Review: Ray Wylie Hubbard ‘Reel 2 Reel 4 Real’ By Hal Horowitz One of the most intriguing features of being an 80 year-old singer/songwriter still composing songs is the acquisition of a lifetime of experience for material. That, among other aspects, makes octogenarian Texas troubadour Ray Wylie Hubbard’s new album, ‘Reel 2 Reel 4 Real’ [Continue] Continue reading
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Review: Joanna Connor ‘Live On 11/11’

Review: Joanna Connor ‘Live On 11/11’ By Hal Horowitz As impressive as blues rocking guitarist Joanna Connor’s studio albums are, it’s onstage where she burns the brightest. Perhaps that’s why she has released a handful of live recordings after 1989s debut, the first being Living on the Road (1983). But it has been 16 years [Continue] Continue reading
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Little Big Town Share “Closing Time” With Kelsea Ballerini

Photo: Courtesy of Little Big Town Little Big Town Share "Closing Time" With Kelsea Ballerini Multi-platinum GRAMMY® Award-winning Little Big Town – Karen Fairchild, Kimberly Schlapman, Phillip Sweet, and Jimi Westbrook – have shared their new track “Closing Time” featuring 6X GRAMMY-nominated and multiple CMA and ACM Award-winning singer-songwriter and producer Kelsea Ballerini, [Continue] Continue reading Little Big Town...
Eddie 9V Releases ‘Whole Lot Coming For You’

Photo by Alyse Gafgyn Eddie 9V Releases 'Whole Lot Coming For You' Atlanta-bred guitarist, singer and songwriter Eddie 9V has released “Whole Lot Coming For You,” the latest single from his forthcoming album Down Here, due November 6 via Easy Eye Sound. Produced by GRAMMY® Producer of the Year winner Dan Auerbach of [Continue] Continue reading Eddie 9V Releases...
Sari Schorr Announces New Album ‘Running Wild’

Photo credit: Al Donati Sari Schorr Announces New Album 'Running Wild' Powerhouse vocalist, Sari Schorr, will release her new album, Running Wild, via Provogue / Artone Label Group on October 9 in Europe and October 30 in the USA. In celebration of her new release, she reveals her new video the first single, [Continue] Continue reading Sari Schorr Announces...
Warren Haynes Releases Symphonic Version of “Thorazine Shuffle (Live)”

Warren Haynes and the Asheville Symphony Orchestra, 2019Photo credit: David Simchock
Warren Haynes Releases Symphonic Version of "Thorazine Shuffle" GRAMMY® Award-winning vocalist, songwriter, guitar legend, producer, and Gov’t Mule frontman
Warren Haynes has issued another teaser from his forthcoming new album,, with the release of “Thorazine Shuffle (Live).” The new orchestral take of the [Continue] Continue reading
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Maria Muldaur Interview About Her Career In The Blues and Americana Music

This episode features excerpts from our recent interview with Ms Maria Muldaur. Here we learn more about Maria and her amazing 44 albums focused on The Blues and America Roots Music. Many of Maria’s recordings and those we will play for you pay tribute to early legendary Blues Women such as Memphis Minnie, Bessie Smith, Blue Lu Barker and Victoria...
Marc Ryan Interview About Home Of The Blues

This episode features excerpts from our recent interviews with our friend Marc Ryan who is in the process of publishing a box set of recordings about a long out-of-business record label by the name of Home Of The Blues that operated in the early 1960’s and published some little known, but excellent rhythm and blues music recorded at the famous...
Dr Guido van Rijn Interview About Reverend Robert Wilkins

On this episode we feature excerpts from recent interviews we had with our friend Dr Guido van Rijn who recently wrote and published a very interesting book about blues and gospel artist Reverend Robert Wilkins, The Memphis Blues and Gospel of Robert Wilkins. With its purchase you get an excellent CD containing Rev Wilkins early recordings. In our interview, Dr...
Dr David Evans & Marc Ryan Interviews on Roosevelt Holts

On this episode, we feature excerpts from recent interviews we had with our friends Dr David Evans and Marc Ryan, who each worked with and learned from the legendary Roosevelt Holts in the 1960’s and early 1970’s. Dr Evans and Marc share some of their stories about Roosevelt and his unique character, genius, and playing style as we feature some...
Blues Music From Rock, Soul and Raw Country Artists

Blues Music From Rock, Soul and Raw Country Artists – This episode focuses on Musical Artists who were deeply influenced by The Blues but took the path to another genre. We feature Recordings that show the Blues Roots of Little Feat, The Chambers Brothers and David Allan Coe. Please enjoy!! Episode 276 – Recorded 5-16-2026 The post
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Billy Johnson, Libby Rae Watson and Bob Corritore Interviews on our Tribute to Bluesman Pat Thomas

Billy Johnson, Libby Rae Watson and Bob Corritore Interviews on our Tribute to Bluesman Pat Thomas – On this episode we feature excerpts from recent interviews we had with our friends
Billy Johnson, Libby Rae Watson and Bob Corritore who each knew Pat Thomas well. Their stories inform us about Pat, his character and his playing style as we feature...