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
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
Remembering Steve Cropper: The Architect of Memphis Soul and Blues Royalty
We’re pouring one out for Steve Cropper, the man who, whether you knew it or not, … Remembering Steve Cropper: The Architect of Memphis Soul and Blues RoyaltyRead more
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
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
Sister Rosetta Tharpe: The Godmother of Rock and Roll (and One Hell of a Guitar Slinger)
Let’s talk about a woman who could make a church shake, a guitar scream, and a … Sister Rosetta Tharpe: The Godmother of Rock and Roll (and One Hell of a Guitar Slinger)Read more
B.B. King: The Soul of the Blues, From the Delta to the World
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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
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
Father of the Delta Blues: Charley Patton
The Mississippi Delta, a land of simmering heat, rich soil, and a deep, enduring sorrow, birthed … Father of the Delta Blues: Charley PattonRead more