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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 …

Kim Wilson To Release New Album ‘Slow Burn’

Kim Wilson To Release New Album 'Slow Burn' M.C. Records is proud to announce the release of Slow Burn from legendary harmonica player and singer of the Fabulous Thunderbirds
Kim Wilson. Slow Burn is the follow-up to his 2020 Grammy-nominated release, The Bigtone Sessions. Joining Kim on much of the record are three amazing blues [Continue] Continue reading
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Kenny Wayne Shepherd Announces 30th Anniversary Tour of ‘Ledbetter Heights’

Kenny Wayne Shepherd Announces 30th Anniversary Tour of 'Ledbetter Heights' Platinum-selling, five-time GRAMMY-nominated blues-rock icon
Kenny Wayne Shepherd has announced a major new tour to celebrate the 30th anniversary of his groundbreaking debut album, Ledbetter Heights. The “Ledbetter Heights 30th Anniversary Tour” will launch February 19th, 2026 in Dallas, TX, and will bring Shepherd and [Continue] Continue reading
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Review: Roomful of Blues ‘Steppin’ Out’

Review: Roomful of Blues 'Steppin' Out' By Jim Hynes Roomful of Blues is an institution, the blues genre’s equivalent to the Count Basie Band and Duke Ellington Orchestra. Roomful is much smaller, comprising only an octet, yet considering its longevity of 58 years, the comparison holds. Basie and Ellington’s bands had a tenure of 50 [Continue] Continue reading
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Review: Kara Grainger ‘That’s How I Got To Memphis’

Review: Kara Grainger 'That's How I Got To Memphis' By Jim Hynes Australian-born, Nashville-based Kara Grainger has been gracing the international blues and roots circuit for almost two decades. Originally hailed as a guitar slinger, for her adept picking and slide skills, Grainger has developed into a triple threat with formidable singer-songwriter skills. As the [Continue] Continue reading
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A Thousand Horses Announce New Album ‘White Flag Down’

A Thousand Horses Announce New Album 'White Flag Down', Share New Single "Dead Man Walking" Acclaimed Nashville rockers
A Thousand Horses will release their new album White Flag Down on Feb 27th 2026. To coincide with the announcement, the band have released the thundering new single ‘Dead Man Walking’, which ushers in a new chapter [Continue] Continue reading
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Joe Bonamassa Announces Two Nights at London’s Royal Albert Hall

Photo credit: Estelle Massry Joe Bonamassa Announces Two Nights at London's Royal Albert Hall Backed by a stellar band of outstanding at the top of their game, the set list for this show will feature new songs from Joe’s latest critically acclaimed album Breakthrough, alongside career-spanning favourites. By exceeding his own vertiginously high [Continue] Continue reading Joe Bonamassa Announces...

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...
Blues Harp Legend Jerry Portnoy

This podcast episode features interview excerpts with Blues Harp Legend, Jerry Portnoy who tells us about his life and performing alongside Mr Muddy Waters, Eric Clapton and others as he shares stories from his excellent new book, “Dancing with Muddy”. This is a great read with many historic and hilarious backstage stories. Check it out! Show 264 – Recorded 8-1-25 The post...
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...