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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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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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The Blues – Let’s Keep Them Alive

January 9, 2025January 9, 2025 - by JBP

The blues are more than just music; they’re a reflection of the African American experience. Back in the days of slavery and the Jim Crow era, life was incredibly difficult. …

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About Us

January 3, 2025January 23, 2025 - by JBP

Yo, fellow blues lovers! We’re a bunch of folks who just can’t get enough of this incredible music. We’re digging deep into the history of the blues, from the early …

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News from Rock & Blues Muse

  • Beth Hart Announces ‘You Still Got Me’ May 2026 UK Tour

    Photo: Rocky Roode Beth Hart Announces 'You Still Got Me' May 2026 UK Tour Beth Hart returns to the UK for five exhilarating concerts in May 2026. Planet Rock’s 48-hour ticket pre-sale starts 10am GMT on Wednesday October 22 at Planet Rock. The UK tour will kick off at Bristol Beacon on Friday [Continue] Continue reading Beth Hart Announces...
  • Brave Rival Release New Video ‘Wild Child’

    Brave Rival Release New Video 'Wild Child' and Their EP '5 To 4'
    Brave Rival, the award-winning Portsmouth Rock & Blues band release their EP "5 to 4" today, October 17th, accompanied by the video for their single, "Wild Child." If their opening track "Let Me Rock n Roll" was a statement of intent, "Wild [Continue] Continue reading
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  • Review: Kelli Baker ‘Granite’

    Review: Kelli Baker ‘Granite’ By Hal Horowitz Few people who experience blues/soul/rock singer/songwriter Kelli Baker live leave her shows without being blown away by her lung power and dynamic stage presence. And most of them would love to support the relatively undiscovered artist by purchasing a physical CD or vinyl to enjoy after the last [Continue] Continue reading
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  • Review: Lonnie Mack ‘Live From Louisville 1992’

    Review: Lonnie Mack 'Live From Louisville 1992' By Jim Hynes Ask most casual blues fans about who pioneered blues-rock, and the likely answers may range from Stevie Ray Vaughan to Jeff Beck and other British Invasion guitarists such as Eric Clapton and Jimmy Page. Yet, they were all influenced by arguably the greatest pioneer of [Continue] Continue reading
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  • Joe Bonamassa Shares Six Songs from ‘B.B. King’s Blues Summit 100’

    photo: TT News Agency - Alamy Joe Bonamassa Shares Six Songs from 'B.B. King's Blues Summit 100' Album Featuring Special Guests Gary Clark Jr, Keb' Mo', Paul Rodgers, and Aloe Blacc Following the powerful launch of B.B. King’s Blues Summit 100 last month – to celebrate B.B. King’s 100th birthday – Joe Bonamassa [Continue] Continue reading Joe Bonamassa Shares...
  • The Black Crowes Celebrate ‘amorica’ Live at Analog On PBS

    Photo: Dokk Savage Photography The Black Crowes Celebrate 'amorica' Live at Analog On PBS GRAMMY® and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame–nominated rock band The Black Crowes perform their acclaimed 1994 album amorica. in a brand-new episode of Recorded Live at Analog. Led by founding brothers Chris and Rich Robinson, The Black Crowes [Continue] Continue reading The Black Crowes...

Blues Disciples Podcast

  • Mary Lane

    This podcast features excerpts from a recent interview we had with Blues Legend and Chicago Hall of Fame inductee, Ms Mary Lane.  Mary is among the very few living blues artists still performing who grew up under the Jim Crow era oppression in the south and moved north to find a better life.  At almost 90 years of age, Mary...
  • 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...

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