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

March 27, 2025March 27, 2025 - by JBP

B.B. King’s Lucille: The Story Behind the Guitar If the blues had a heartbeat, it’d be the sweet, stinging cry of B.B. King’s guitar, Lucille. More than just wood and …

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Samanth Fish Releases New Single – Sweet Southern Sounds

February 25, 2025March 27, 2025 - by JBP

  Samantha Fish, the electrifying blues-rock guitarist, has dropped her latest single, “Sweet Southern Sounds,” a soulful teaser from her upcoming album Paper Doll, set for release on April 25, …

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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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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, …

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

January 27, 2025March 27, 2025 - by JBP

Samantha Fish, Kansas City’s blues-rock titan, dropped Faster back in 2021, and though it’s taken us a hot minute to unpack this gem—blame life’s chaos—it’s more than worth the wait. …

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The Enduring Legacy of Lowell Fulson: A Blues Titan

January 14, 2025January 23, 2025 - by JBP

Lowell Fulson, a name synonymous with the evolution of blues music, wasn’t just a bluesman; he was a sonic architect, a restless innovator who seamlessly blended tradition with contemporary sounds. …

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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 …

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The Devil’s Music: The Life and Legend of Robert Johnson

January 12, 2025January 23, 2025 - by JBP

  The Mississippi Delta, a land of simmering heat, fertile soil, and a rich musical tradition. It was here, amidst the cotton fields and the mournful cries of the blues, …

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Texas Blues: Where the Devil Howls and Guitars Burn

January 11, 2025January 23, 2025 - by JBP

  Texas Blues: Where the Devil Howls and Guitars Burn Forget Chicago’s smoky blues clubs. Texas blues ain’t your grandpappy’s Delta blues either. This ain’t no delicate finger-picking contest. This …

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The Man Who Sold the Blues to the World: W.C. Handy

January 10, 2025January 23, 2025 - by JBP

  W.C. Handy, the name might not instantly ring bells for everyone, but his music undoubtedly does. This legendary musician, often hailed as the “Father of the Blues,” single-handedly introduced …

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News from Rock & Blues Muse

  • 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...
  • Robert Jon & The Wreck Release New Single “I Wanna Give It”

      Robert Jon & The Wreck Release New Single “I Wanna Give It" Southern California roots-rockers Robert Jon & The Wreck continue the rollout of their upcoming album Heartbreaks & Last Goodbyes with the release of their latest single, “I Wanna Give It,” out now via Joe Bonamassa’s Journeyman Records. Co-written during the quiet, uncertain [Continue] Continue reading Robert Jon...

Blues Disciples Podcast

  • 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...

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