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Sister Rosetta Tharpe: The Godmother of Rock and Roll (and One Hell of a Guitar Slinger)

February 12, 2025March 27, 2025 - by JBP

Let’s talk about a woman who could make a church shake, a guitar scream, and a whole generation get down. We’re talking about Sister Rosetta Tharpe, the original queen of …

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News from Rock & Blues Muse

  • Deep Purple Releases New Single and Video ‘Arrogant Boy’

    Photo Credit: Olaf Heine Deep Purple Releases New Single an Video 'Arrogant Boy' Deep Purple  have debuted the first single and video for the powerful, fast-paced hard rock tune “Arrogant Boy.” It’s the initial musical statement from SPLAT! the band’s new studio album set for a July 3 release on earMUSIC. The official [Continue] Continue reading Deep Purple Releases...
  • Bywater Call Unveil New Single ‘No One Else’

    Photo: Bywater Call Bywater Call Unveil New Single 'No One Else' Canadian roots, rock, and soul band Bywater Call are excited to announce the release of their third studio single of 2026, “No One Else”, and the July 29th release of their forthcoming fourth studio album Broken Souvenirs. A sonically bombastic retro soul [Continue] Continue reading Bywater Call Unveil...
  • Review: Ghalia Volt ‘Burn The House Down’

    Review: Ghalia Volt 'Burn The House Down' By Jim Hynes Wow! Ghalia Volt has been with us for a decade already. She begins her second decade working in yet another new configuration on her sixth album. The Belgian-born, ever-evolving, once one-woman band Ghalia Volt teams with fellow guitar slinger and producer JD Simo on Burn [Continue] Continue reading
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  • Gig Review: Laura Cox, 100 Club, Oxford St, London

    Photo credit: Simon Green Gig Review: Laura Cox, 100 Club, Oxford St, London, May 8, 2026 By Simon Green It doesn’t really matter how you define music genres, but it is quite handy to have a vague idea of what an artist is all about before you shell out for a ticket to [Continue] Continue reading Gig Review: Laura...
  • Carlos Santana Announces Fall 2026 Residency House of Blues Las Vegas

    Photo by Denise Truscello Carlos Santana Announces Fall 2026 Residency House of Blues Las Vegas at Mandalay Bay Carlos Santana is excited to announce September 2026 performances of An Intimate Evening with Santana: Greatest Hits Live: Presented by SiriusXM at House of Blues inside Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino. The residency is in [Continue] Continue reading Carlos Santana Announces...
  • Concert Review: Joe Bonamassa, Royal Albert Hall, May 6, 2026

    Photo credit: Simon Green Concert Review: Joe Bonamassa, Royal Albert Hall, May 6, 2026 By Simon Green It’s difficult to know what to write about Joe Bonamassa these days; anyone likely to read this will be very familiar with him and his work, even if they are not complete afficionados. He’s top of [Continue] Continue reading Concert Review: Joe...

Blues Disciples Podcast

  • 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...
  • 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...
  • Dr David Evans & Marc Ryan Interviews on Babe Stovall – Part 2

    With this episode, we wrap up our excerpts from recent interviews we had with our friends Dr David Evans and Marc Ryan, who each worked with and learned from the legendary New Orleans Songster, Babe Stovall, in the 1960’s.  Here Dr Evans and Marc share more of their stories about Babe and his unique character, genius, and playing style as...
  • Dr David Evans & Marc Ryan Interviews on Babe Stovall – Part 1

    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 New Orleans Songster, Babe Stovall, in the 1960s. Dr Evans and Marc share some of their stories about Babe and his unique character, genius, and playing style as we feature some...
  • Just Great Blues Artists with Great Blues Music

    On this podcast, we feature 11 great blues and spirituals from an excellent group of my blues heroes and friends, past and present.  And these artists embody the genius, honesty, and creativity found only in the blues. This show’s main artists are David “Honeyboy” Edwards, Pinetop Perkins, Bob Corritore, Bob Margolin, Diunna Greenleaf, Blind Willie McTell, Paul Oscher, Pat Thomas,...
  • 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...

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