Mississippi Blues Trail Commemorates Blues History
The Mississippi Blues Trail is a project dedicated to placing markers at sites of historical significance to the development of blues music throughout the state
July 9, 2020
Blues News
Keb’ Mo’ Slows Down for Love in Vain
This week we bring Keb’ Mo’ performing a stellar version of Robert Johnson’s classic “Love In Vain” on Legends of Jazz with Ramsey Lewis, which
July 8, 2020
Rory Gallagher 1982 Europe Tour
William Rory Gallagher was born in Ballyshannon, Ireland on March 2, 1948. From an early age, Rory and his brother were given instruments and encouraged
July 7, 2020
Blues Birthdays – July 6- July 12
Bill Haley: July 6, 1925 As a front man for the iconic group Bill Haley & His Comets, Haley became a bona fide music superstar
July 6, 2020
Ex-Yardbirds Reunite at ARMS Charity Concerts
The ARMS Charity concerts were a series of charitable rock concerts in support of Action into Research for Multiple Sclerosis in 1983 visualized by bassist
July 1, 2020
John Lee Hooker and Santana – Blues Boogie Jam
Fair warning: it’s likely your feet won’t stop moving once you start listening to this number. This Blues Video of the Week features none other
July 1, 2020
The Allman Brothers at the 1971 Jubilee
This week’s photo of the week is a still shot from the Allman Brothers Band at the 1971 Jubilee concert held on Navy Field at
June 29, 2020
June 29 – July 5 Blues Birthdays
This week we celebrate legends from all walks of blues life…even some fictional ones. Armenter Chatmon aka Bo Carter: June 30, 1892 While he
June 29, 2020
Les Paul Electrifies His Strings
Lester William Polsfuss was a self-taught guitarist, inventor, and luthier from Waukesha Wisconsin. He is also credited with bringing widespread attention to many recording techniques,
June 25, 2020
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