Blues – The Blues Garage

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

by JBP•February 7, 2025March 27, 2025•0

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

by JBP•January 14, 2025January 23, 2025•0

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

by JBP•January 13, 2025January 23, 2025

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

by JBP•January 12, 2025January 23, 2025

The Delta Blues – A Little History

The Delta Blues. The name itself conjures images: a sweltering Mississippi summer, the languid flow of … The Delta Blues – A Little HistoryRead more

by JBP•January 9, 2025January 23, 2025•1

Concert Review: 29th Annual Briggs Farm Blues Festival Feat. The Record Company, Tab Benoit & More

Photo credit: Tina PastorTab Benoit, Laura Chavez & Vanessa Collier, Black Joe Lewis Concert Review: 29th Annual Briggs Farm Blues Festival Feat. The Record Company, Tab Benoit & More By Jim Hynes Billed as “The best weekend of the year” with “our best lineup,” The Briggs Farm Blues Festival, held on July 9 [Continue] Continue reading Concert Review: 29th...
Danielle Nicole Announces New Album ‘Fireflies’

Danielle Nicole Announces New Album 'Fireflies'
Danielle Nicole is excited to announce the release of her new album Fireflies, arriving August 28 via 40 Below Records. Nicole delivers her most personal and musically adventurous statement yet - a raw, deeply felt collection recorded live to analog tape that explores grief, resilience, empowerment, and transformation through [Continue] Continue reading
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Eric Johanson Releases ‘Bridge Of Sighs’ Tribute to Robin Trower

Eric Johanson Releases 'Bridge Of Sighs' Tribute to Robin Trower New Orleans guitar guru,
Eric Johanson, releases new single "Bridge of Sighs", a tribute to Robin Trower on July 17, the first release from his joint venture with his new label Levee Ward Records and Amplified Distribution. Guitarist, singer, and songwriter
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Review: The Waterboys ‘Atlantic Rain: The Lost Fisherman’s Blues Recordings’

Review: The Waterboys 'Atlantic Rain: The Lost Fisherman’s Blues Recordings' By Jim Hynes A possible reaction to this triple LP/CD release, Atlantic Rain: The Lost Fisherman’s Blues Recordings (Chrysalis/Blue Raincoat), is that Mike Scott, the frontman, must be greedy. After all, he and the band released a six-disc set, The Fisherman’s Box, in 2013. Most [Continue] Continue reading
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Review: Grey DeLisle & Les Greene ‘Grey & Greene’

Review: Grey DeLisle & Les Greene ‘Grey & Greene By Hal Horowitz The colorful combination of names on this collaboration is indicative of the vibrant music they create together. Americana singer/songwriter Grey DeLisle, who has been releasing rootsy country/folk/rocking albums for over 20 years, heard young soul singer Greene and was so impressed, she suggested [Continue] Continue reading
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Heather Anne Lomax Releases ‘Step Aside’ New Single

Heather Anne Lomax Releases 'Step Aside' New Single
Heather Anne Lomax kicks off a bold new chapter today with the release of “Step Aside,” the new single from her forthcoming album Who Do You Think You Are, due August 28th via The Blackbird Record Label. Driven by big guitars, powerful vocals, and the raw energy [Continue] Continue reading
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Marc Ryan Interview About Home Of The Blues

This episode features excerpts from our recent interviews with our friend Marc Ryan who is in the process of publishing a box set of recordings about a long out-of-business record label by the name of Home Of The Blues that operated in the early 1960’s and published some little known, but excellent rhythm and blues music recorded at the famous...
Dr Guido van Rijn Interview About Reverend Robert Wilkins

On this episode we feature excerpts from recent interviews we had with our friend Dr Guido van Rijn who recently wrote and published a very interesting book about blues and gospel artist Reverend Robert Wilkins, The Memphis Blues and Gospel of Robert Wilkins. With its purchase you get an excellent CD containing Rev Wilkins early recordings. In our interview, Dr...
Dr David Evans & Marc Ryan Interviews on Roosevelt Holts

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 Roosevelt Holts in the 1960’s and early 1970’s. Dr Evans and Marc share some of their stories about Roosevelt and his unique character, genius, and playing style as we feature some...
Blues Music From Rock, Soul and Raw Country Artists

Blues Music From Rock, Soul and Raw Country Artists – This episode focuses on Musical Artists who were deeply influenced by The Blues but took the path to another genre. We feature Recordings that show the Blues Roots of Little Feat, The Chambers Brothers and David Allan Coe. Please enjoy!! Episode 276 – Recorded 5-16-2026 The post
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Billy Johnson, Libby Rae Watson and Bob Corritore Interviews on our Tribute to Bluesman Pat Thomas

Billy Johnson, Libby Rae Watson and Bob Corritore Interviews on our Tribute to Bluesman Pat Thomas – On this episode we feature excerpts from recent interviews we had with our friends
Billy Johnson, Libby Rae Watson and Bob Corritore who each knew Pat Thomas well. Their stories inform us about Pat, his character and his playing style as we feature...
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,...