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charley-patton

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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News from Rock & Blues Muse

  • Whiskey Myers Release New Single ‘Tailspin’ And Announce New Album

    Photo: Khris Poage Whiskey Myers Release New Single 'Tailspin' And Announce New Album Acclaimed Southern rockers Whiskey Myers continue to turn up the heat with the release of ‘Tailspin’, the second track from their highly anticipated seventh album, Whomp Whack Thunder, due out on September 26 via the band’s own Wiggy Thump Records. [Continue] Continue reading Whiskey Myers Release...
  • Review: Van Morrison ‘Remembering Now’

    Review: Van Morrison ‘Remembering Now’ By Hal Horowitz Even fans of Van Morrison likely have a difficult time keeping track of, let alone absorbing, all his releases. Contrary to many aging musical icons, with the notable exceptions of Willie Nelson, Neil Young and some others, Morrison has been on a tear in the past decade. [Continue] Continue reading
    Review: Van...
  • Review: Larry McCray ‘Heartbreak City’

    Review: Larry McCray ‘Heartbreak City’ By Hal Horowitz In 2022, bluesman/guitarist Larry McCray was in danger of being an also-ran. The Michigan by way of Arkansas musician hadn’t released an album since 2014s ‘The Gibson Sessions.’ That one though featured only covers of rock songs McCray liked. He had also taken time off to beat [Continue] Continue reading
    Review: Larry...
  • Review: North Mississippi Allstars ‘Still Shakin’’

    Review: North Mississippi Allstars ‘Still Shakin’ By Hal Horowitz There have been numerous changes in music and culture since the North Mississippi Allstars released their debut, ‘Shake Hands with Shorty,’ back in May of 2000. At that time, four years after forming, most of the world was using dial-up, Apple’s iPhone was still seven years [Continue] Continue reading
    Review: North...
  • YES Announce ‘The Fragile Tour 2025, The Album Series’

    Left to Right: Jay Schellen, Jon Davison, Billy Sherwood, Steve Howe, Geoff DownesPhoto: Gottlieb Bros. YES Announce 'The Fragile Tour 2025, The Album Series' Influential and pioneering Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees YES—who are Steve Howe (guitars, vocals), Geoff Downes (keyboards), Jon Davison (vocals, acoustic guitar), Billy Sherwood (bass guitar, vocals), [Continue] Continue reading YES Announce ‘The...
  • Sly Stone Dies At 82

    Sly Stone Dies At 82
    Sly Stone died in Los Angeles at the age of 82. Frontman for Sly and the Family Stone, he created one of the most influential bands in the development of funk, R&B, Soul, and rock music. A few of their hits “Everyday People” “Dance To The Music” and “Stand!” hit [Continue] Continue reading Sly Stone...
  • Whiskey Myers Release New Single ‘Tailspin’ And Announce New Album

    Photo: Khris Poage Whiskey Myers Release New Single 'Tailspin' And Announce New Album Acclaimed Southern rockers Whiskey Myers continue to turn up the heat with the release of ‘Tailspin’, the second track from their highly anticipated seventh album, Whomp Whack Thunder, due out on September 26 via the band’s own Wiggy Thump Records. [Continue] Continue reading Whiskey Myers Release...
  • Review: Van Morrison ‘Remembering Now’

    Review: Van Morrison ‘Remembering Now’ By Hal Horowitz Even fans of Van Morrison likely have a difficult time keeping track of, let alone absorbing, all his releases. Contrary to many aging musical icons, with the notable exceptions of Willie Nelson, Neil Young and some others, Morrison has been on a tear in the past decade. [Continue] Continue reading
    Review: Van...
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Blues Disciples Podcast

  • Episode 256

    Episode 256 – Recorded 9-7-24 – This Episode features a medley of great blues songs Talkin’ About Love by artists past and present. Here we have 9 excellent recordings and interview snippets about the wonderful artists to inform and entertain you.  Our featured artists are Sleepy John Estes, Georgia Tom & Tampa Red, Susan Tedeschi & Tom Hambridge, Bobby Rush,...
  • 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...
  • Episode 257

    Episode 257 – Recorded 9-28-24 – This Episode features a medley of 18 songs chosen from a 2015 album from Yahoo Records of Memphis Jug Band recordings from 1927 – 1934.  These recording start in the Roaring, Upbeat 1920’s and end in the depths of The Great Worldwide Depression.  Our featured artists are Will Shade, Charlie Burse, Hattie Hart, Ben...
  • Episode 256

    Episode 256 – Recorded 9-7-24 – This Episode features a medley of great blues songs Talkin’ About Love by artists past and present. Here we have 9 excellent recordings and interview snippets about the wonderful artists to inform and entertain you.  Our featured artists are Sleepy John Estes, Georgia Tom & Tampa Red, Susan Tedeschi & Tom Hambridge, Bobby Rush,...
  • 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...
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