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
Blues History
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
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
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
B.B. King: The Soul of the Blues, From the Delta to the World The blues don’t … B.B. King: The Soul of the Blues, From the Delta to the WorldRead 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
The Devil’s Music: The Life and Legend of Robert Johnson
The Mississippi Delta, a land of simmering heat, fertile soil, and a rich musical tradition. … The Devil’s Music: The Life and Legend of Robert JohnsonRead more
Texas Blues: Where the Devil Howls and Guitars Burn
Texas Blues: Where the Devil Howls and Guitars Burn Forget Chicago’s smoky blues clubs. Texas … Texas Blues: Where the Devil Howls and Guitars BurnRead more
The Man Who Sold the Blues to the World: W.C. Handy
W.C. Handy, the name might not instantly ring bells for everyone, but his music undoubtedly … The Man Who Sold the Blues to the World: W.C. HandyRead more