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Sister Rosetta Tharpe: The Godmother of Rock and Roll (and One Hell of a Guitar Slinger)

February 12, 2025March 27, 2025 - by JBP

Let’s talk about a woman who could make a church shake, a guitar scream, and a whole generation get down. We’re talking about Sister Rosetta Tharpe, the original queen of …

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News from Rock & Blues Muse

  • Beth Hart Unveils Special Edition of ‘You Still Got Me’

    Photo credit: Greg Watermann Beth Hart Unveils Special Edition of 'You Still Got Me' The Grammy-nominated US powerhouse singer-songwriter Beth Hart extends an iconic chapter, announcing a special digital deluxe edition of her acclaimed 2024 album, You Still Got Me - set for release on June 17 via Provogue. Hart will also be [Continue] Continue reading Beth Hart Unveils...
  • Review: Ringo Starr ‘Long Long Road’

    Review: Ringo Starr ‘Long Long Road’ By Hal Horowitz The plunge Ringo Starr took into country music with superb, most would say invaluable, assistance from T Bone Burnett (as producer, player, songwriter and overall musical guru) on 2025s ‘Look Up’ resulted in a somewhat unexpected critical and commercial hit for the ex-Beatle. Although he had [Continue] Continue reading
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  • The Red Clay Strays Announce ‘Grateful’ New Album Share Single

    Photo Credit: Robby Klein The Red Clay Strays Announce 'Grateful' New Album Share Single The Red Clay Strays are proud to unveil their eagerly anticipated new album, Grateful, arriving via HBYCO Records/RCA Records on Friday, June 5. Pre-orders/pre-saves are available now. Produced once again by 9x GRAMMY® Award-winner Dave Cobb (Chris Stapleton, Brandi [Continue] Continue reading The Red Clay...
  • Dave Mason, Rock Icon and Traffic Co-Founder Dies at 79

    Photo credit: Chris Jensen Dave Mason, Rock Icon and Traffic Co-Founder Dies at 79 "On behalf of his family, it is with deep and profound sadness that we share the news of the passing of Dave Mason. On Sunday, April 19, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, celebrated songwriter, musician, singer, [Continue] Continue reading Dave Mason, Rock...
  • When Rivers Meet Release ‘The Script’ New Video

    When Rivers Meet Release 'The Script' New Video Blues-infused alt rock duo
    When Rivers Meet embrace the future and refuse to give in to fear on the scorching video for defiant new single "The Script." A rallying call for the would-be courageous, the second track culled from upcoming album Rhythm Rust & Static stares down [Continue] Continue reading
    When Rivers...
  • Modern Rock Band Crashing Wayward Returns With ‘Bullet For A Heart’

    L-R: Carl Raether, Tucker Jones, Peter Summit, Jon Gunder, David HarrisPhoto Credit: Shane O’Neal Modern Rock Band Crashing Wayward Returns With 'Bullet For A Heart' Modern rock band Crashing Wayward hold nothing back in “Bullet For A Heart,” a track bursting with raging guitars, razor-sharp vocals, and an unflinching worldview that rails against [Continue] Continue reading Modern Rock Band...

Blues Disciples Podcast

  • 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...
  • 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...
  • 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,...
  • 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...

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