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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, …

Father of the Delta Blues: Charley Patton

January 13, 2025January 23, 2025 - by JBP

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 …

Eric Gales Joined By Joe Bonamassa On His New Single ‘Don’t Wanna Go Home’

Photo: Jim Arbogast Eric Gales Joined By Joe Bonamassa On His New Single 'Don't Wanna Go Home' Eric Gales and Provogue have released his sizzling new single "Don't Wanna Go Home" featuring Joe Bonamassa. The latest single taken from his new album, "Don't Wanna Go Home" is a powerful and moving homage to [Continue] Continue reading Eric Gales Joined...
Gibson Honors Sierra Hull With Signature Mandolin

Photo: Sierra Hull, Gibson F-5 Master Model mandolin Gibson Honors Sierra Hull With Signature Mandolin Gibson is proud to celebrate the groundbreaking two-time GRAMMY®-nominated mandolin virtuoso, singer, guitarist, and songwriter, Sierra Hull, who is now the first-ever female artist to have a signature Gibson mandolin. On October 7, Gibson will debut the Sierra [Continue] Continue reading Gibson Honors Sierra...
Greta Van Fleet’s Jake Kiszka And Ida Mae’s Chris Turpin Form Mirador And Announce Debut Album

Photo: Dean Chalkley Mirador, the new band co-founded by GRAMMY® Award-winning Greta Van Fleet co-founder Jake Kiszka and Ida Mae’s Chris Turpin, announce their debut album, the self-titled Mirador. “Mirador comes from a deep passion for rock ‘n’ roll, early folk, and country blues as well as folklore,” says Turpin. “Our world [Continue] Continue reading Greta Van Fleet’s...
Leif Vollebekk Single ‘Moondog’ In New Netflix Series ‘Untamed’

Photo: Kiddihjalmur Leif Vollebekk Single 'Moondog' In New Netflix Series 'Untamed' Canadian singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Leif Vollebekk sees his song “Moondog” surge after a sync placement in the new Netflix series 'Untamed,' climbing to #15 on the the U.S. Shazam chart (#35 worldwide). "Moondog" is now at 4+ million streams. After selling-out [Continue] Continue reading Leif Vollebekk Single...
Concert Review: Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band Feat. Bobby Rush

Photo: Simon Green Concert Review: Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band Feat. Bobby Rush July 18, 2025, The Shepherd’s Bush Empire, London By Simon Green Kenny Wayne Shepherd usually visits the UK once a year playing a handful of select dates, so it’s always nice get the London date ringed in the diary in [Continue] Continue reading Concert Review: Kenny...
Review: Buddy Guy ‘Ain’t Done With The Blues’

Review: Buddy Guy 'Ain't Done With The Blues' By Jim Hynes Buddy Guy’s Ain’t Done With the Blues will be released on his 89th birthday. If one didn’t know that and listened to this record without any preamble whatsoever, one would think this is a mid-career bluesman in his prime. Instead, Guy has been [Continue] Continue reading Review: Buddy...

Bob Stroger – Blues Legend and Bassist – Part 2

Episode 263 – Recorded 6-28-25. This podcast episode features two songs from Bob Stroger’s first solo album, Bob Stroger – In The House, and twelve songs from his latest CD, recorded with the Brazilian Blues band The Headcutters and titled Bob Is Back. Please enjoy! The post Bob Stroger – Blues Legend and Bassist – Part 2 appeared first on Blues...
Bob Stroger – Blues Legend and Bassist

Episode 262 – Recorded 6-28-25. This podcast episode features interview excerpts with Bob Stroger, who tells us about his life growing up as a tenant farmer and finding his way to a life as a blues man, and then with his success, having the ability to mentor and assist others in the world of The Blues. Go to Part 2 The post...
Bob Corritore – “Doin’ The Shout”

Bob Corritore’s Doin’ the Shout brings 30 blues legends together—discover why this electrifying album has everyone talking. Highlights include appearances by Thornetta Davis, Francine Reed, Oscar Wilson, Tia Carroll, Nora Jean Wallace, Bobby Rush, Jimmy “Primetime” Smith, and John Primer. With a rich blend of Chicago blues, swamp blues, funk-infused blues, and gospel-blues fusion, the album showcases iconic vocals, soulful harmonica, and...
Dr David Evans – The Majesty of Madame Van Zula Hunt

Dr David Evans introduces us to a True Country Blues Diva, Madame Van Zula Hunt who he met and started recording in 1979 when Madame Hunt was in her 80’s. Here, Dr Evans provides you with some of her history and some very interesting stories of this early Blues Diva. This is the first in a series of interview episodes...
1969 Memphis Blues Festival “Blues Society” Documentary Interview

Augusta Palmer – “The Blues Society” Documentary Show 259 – Recorded 10-19-24 – This podcast features excerpts from an interview we had with Ms
Augusta Palmer, the writer, producer and director of an excellent documentary film titled “The Blues Society”. This documentary focused on the Memphis Blues Festival of 1969 and the great blues artists who performed there. Our Blues Disciples...
Episode 258

Roger Brown and George Mitchell with Memphis Jug Band Episode 258 – Recorded 10-5-24 – This show features an interview we had with musicologist and blues historian
Roger Brown who traveled with his high school buddy George Mitchell to find, meet, befriend and record a great group of aging jug band era and country blues artists in and around Memphis in...