Mighty Fine Boogie (Ronnie Earl-- Guitar; Kim Wilson-- Harmonica; James Cotton-- Harmonica); Knocking At Your Door (John Primer-- Guitar, Vocals; Matthew Skoller ...

Spearheaded by this long-time linchpin of The Fabulous Thunderbirds, on Blues and Boogie Vol. 1, a group of musicians as versatile as they are empathetic tackles classics from Little Walter, Elmore ...

There are many types of music that Detroit is known for. With a long rich history of musicians in nearly every genre, our shining city has been a part of it all. With Motown of the '60s and the ...

Imagine your band playing the usual gig at Rum Boogie Café on Beale Street and everything seems normal. Then, actor Jim Belushi joins the stage with his harmonica — twice. Local Memphis band FreeWorld ...

Since 2005 Plastic Crimewave (aka Steve Krakow) has used the Secret History of Chicago Music to shine a light on worthy artists with Chicago ties who’ve been forgotten, underrated, or never noticed in ...

It seemed to be the perfect vacation for the dawn of the Clinton era, a rhythm-and-blues cruise to Mexico, Jamaica and Grand Cayman, featuring virtually nonstop entertainment from eight hot bands.

Even in the hill country of Mississippi - this Melbourne trio's favourite place, musically - Collard Greens & Gravy would be a stand-out band. Juke Joint Boogie is true to its title and to Ian Collard ...

Sadly, there seems to be fewer and fewer blues festivals happening these days. So, it’s up to fans of this great American art form to support the ones still around. Your chance to do just that is ...

Pinetop Perkins, 97, a blues pianist who worked with such legendary musicians as Muddy Waters, Sonny Boy Williamson and B.B. King, died March 21 at his home in Austin from cardiac arrest. Last month, ...

Back in 1984, it began rather humbly as “The Blues Amateur Contest,” a small free showcase held at the New Daisy theater, part of an ongoing series of concerts called The Beale Street Rambles. But 40 ...