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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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Piedmont Blues Piedmont Blues – A little History

January 9, 2025January 23, 2025 - by JBP

Okay, let’s ditch the stuffy academic jargon and cut to the chase. Piedmont blues? Think finger style guitar that’ll make your jaw drop. Think intricate rhythms that’ll have your foot …

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The Delta Blues – A Little History

January 9, 2025January 23, 2025 - by JBP

The Delta Blues. The name itself conjures images: a sweltering Mississippi summer, the languid flow of the river, and the raw, soul-baring music that seemed to rise up from the …

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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

  • Review: Wille and the Bandits ‘Salt Roots’

    Review: Wille and the Bandits 'Salt Roots' By Jim Hynes There have been a few singles from the UK band, Wille and Bandits, shared on this site that have drawn enthusiastic responses. Let’s fill in some blanks, now that their new album, Salt Roots, has arrived. The band hails from Cornwall, a place that almost [Continue] Continue reading
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  • Video Premiere: Curtis Salgado “Wiggle Out of This”

    Photo credit: Ross Hamilton Video Premiere: Curtis Salgado “Wiggle Out of This” Rock & Blues Muse is pleased to exclusively premiere Curits Salgado’s video for “Wiggle Out Of This” from his forthcoming album Legacy Rewind: Live in ’25, set to release April 17, 2026, on Nola Blue Records. The 13-time Blues Music Award-winner, [Continue] Continue reading Video Premiere: Curtis...
  • Melissa Etheridge Nominated For Rock Hall Of Fame Releases “Bein’ Alive”

    Melissa Etheridge Nominated For Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame 2026 and Releases "Bein' Alive" Single Co-Produced with Shooter Jennings
    Melissa Etheridge wrapped up 2025 announcing her first studio album in five years, RISE, which will be out March 27, 2026. Now she’s giving fans another taste of the anticipated album with the release of [Continue] Continue reading
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  • Crashing Wayward Unveils Video For ‘Holding On For Dear Life’

    L-R: Carl Raether, Tucker Jones, Peter Summit, Jon Gunder, David HarrisPhoto Credit: Shane O’Neal at SON Studios Crashing Wayward Unveils Video For 'Holding On For Dear Life' Rock outfit, Crashing Wayward returns with a powerful new chapter. The Las Vegas–based modern rock band have unveiled the video for their new gripping single “Holding [Continue] Continue reading Crashing Wayward Unveils...
  • Cinema Stereo Announce ‘So Sorry My Dear’ New Single

    Rock Band, Cinema Stereo Announces 'So Sorry My Dear' New Single Nashville-based alternative rock band Cinema Stereo return with their newest single and video, “So Sorry, My Dear,” which arrives on all major streaming platforms Tuesday February 24. The release will be accompanied by a limited edition 7-inch vinyl, featuring an exclusive B-side, “Keep Me [Continue] Continue reading Cinema Stereo...
  • Jared James Nichols To Release New Album ‘Louder Than Fate’

    Photo credit: Eric Ahlgrim Guitar Powerhouse Jared James Nichols To Release New Album 'Louder Than Fate' Jared James Nichols is set to release his upcoming releas his fourth studio album, Louder Than Fate. Due out on June 5, this new album is easily the guitarist, singer, and songwriter's most powerful and fully realised [Continue] Continue reading Jared James Nichols...

Blues Disciples Podcast

  • Just Great Blues Artists with Great Blues Music

    On this podcast, we feature 11 great blues and spirituals from an excellent group of my blues heroes and friends, past and present.  And these artists embody the genius, honesty, and creativity found only in the blues. This show’s main artists are David “Honeyboy” Edwards, Pinetop Perkins, Bob Corritore, Bob Margolin, Diunna Greenleaf, Blind Willie McTell, Paul Oscher, Pat Thomas,...
  • Dr David Evans & Marc Ryan Interviews on Babe Stovall – Part 2

    With this episode, we wrap up our excerpts from recent interviews we had with our friends Dr David Evans and Marc Ryan, who each worked with and learned from the legendary New Orleans Songster, Babe Stovall, in the 1960’s.  Here Dr Evans and Marc share more of their stories about Babe and his unique character, genius, and playing style as...
  • Dr David Evans & Marc Ryan Interviews on Babe Stovall – Part 1

    On this episode, we feature excerpts from recent interviews we had with our friends Dr David Evans and Marc Ryan, who each worked with and learned from the legendary New Orleans Songster, Babe Stovall, in the 1960s. Dr Evans and Marc share some of their stories about Babe and his unique character, genius, and playing style as we feature some...
  • Spirituals and Gospels

    On this podcast, we feature 12 great spirituals from an excellent group of artists celebrating their love of God and the world. These songs and performances express the genius, honesty, character, love, and integrity of these artists, including Mary Lee, The Swan Silvertones, Rev. Robert Wilkins, Mahalia Jackson, The Staple Singers, James Shorty and Viola James, L. C. Ulmer, Diunna...
  • Willie Buck and Bob Corritore

    On this podcast we feature excerpts from recent interviews we had with Blues Legend Willie Buck and Blues Harp Genius Bob Corritore. Willie is one of the 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 88 years of age, Mr Willie...
  • 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...

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