BMA Best New Artist Nominee Paula Harris spoke with American Blues News about her music, her inspiration and the difference between making a living and having a career… On your website it is suggested that you had a “late start” musically… how do you feel that has impacted your journey either positively or negatively [...]
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JOHN PRIMER and BOB CORRITORE – “KNOCKIN’ AROUND THESE BLUES”
JOHN PRIMER & BOB CORRITORE “KNOCKIN’ AROUND THESE BLUES” John Primer and Bob Corritore combine forces to deliver a Chicago blues masterpiece! The blues roads of John Primer and Bob Corritore have been running parallel for so long, it was almost inevitable that they would eventually join forces in a musical collaboration. In the 1970′s [...]
Sad News on Magic Slim
Magic Slim was a symbol of Chicago blues around the world and an upholder of its noblest traditions. Mr. Slim — who was born Morris Holt in Torrance, Miss., on Aug. 7, 1937 — died Thursday, Feb. 21, in a hospital in Philadelphia at age 75, after undergoing surgery for a bleeding ulcer, according to his son, [...]
A Request from Bob Corritore-Photos of Eddie Taylor
Eddie Taylor photos needed! We are compiling a photo page honoring the late Chicago blues guitar master Eddie Taylor who sound helped to define the music of Jimmy Reed, John Lee Hooker and Chicago blues in general. Eddie Taylor‘s beautiful guitar work masterfully transitioned his deep Mississippi country blues upbringing into a vibrant, electric, [...]
February 15 World Cafe Blues Lunch Show
WXPN PRESENTS SPECIAL TWO-HOUR ‘FREE AT NOON’ CONCERT AND LIVE BROADCAST AS PART OF ITS MISSISSIPPI BLUES PROJECT Acclaimed Mississippi blues musicians to perform on February 15 PHILADELPHIA, PA (JANUARY 31, 2013):As part of its year-long Mississippi Blues Project initiative to showcase the Mississippi blues as a vibrant folk art form, WXPN 88.5 FM [...]
RIP Precious Bryant
RIP Precious Bryant – January 4, 1942 – January 12, 2013. Georgia blueswoman Precious Bryant was a spectacular down- home singer and guitarist who combined her love for Memphis Minnie, Jimmy Reed and Muddy Waters with the spirituals and rags that characterize her region. She passed away on Jan 12, 2013 at age 71. Her [...]
New Photo of Robert Johnson Released
Perhaps the most infamous music deal ever struck involved no contracts and no lawyers. The blues singer Robert Johnson, so the legend goes, acquired his unearthly musical talent after meeting the devil at a crossroads. Until now, there were only two verified photographs of Johnson (1911-1938), who remains the most inspirational musician produced by the [...]
We sadly share the news of Ann Rabson’s passing
It is with a heavy heart that American Blues News reports the passing of Ann Rabson, whose barrelhouse piano propelled the rollicking, often bawdy music of Saffire — the Uppity Blues Women, a group she co-founded and led for more than 20 years, died Jan. 30 at her home in Hartwood, Va., in Stafford County. She [...]
IBC Nominee Sandy Atkinson and the Magic That Surprises…
Singing Blue Suede Shoes on stage at the age of four, IBC Nominee Sandy Atkinson was already feeling the magic that happens when people and music come together. Recently releasing her 7th album Christmas Songs, Tales and Fables, with special guest Bob Margolin, Sandy spoke with American Blues News about the excitement [...]
Bluuzapalooza Needs Our Help
January 2nd, 2013 There are only 29 days left in their campaign to fund a series of celebrity Blues concerts for our troops at military hospitals and military bases here in the states. To date, a total of $2,500 has been contributed but with only 4 weeks left we need the rest of our friends to step up now [...]
The Katz Pajamas – A Music Benefit for Herbie ‘Doctor Fun’ Katz
What: Benefit Concert for Herbie ‘Doctor Fun’ Katz and Colon Cancer Awareness Where: Joe’s Great American Bar & Grill, 4311 W. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank, CA 91505 When: Sunday, December 16th, 2012 from 2pm-8pm The Katz Pajamas – A Music Benefit for Herbie ‘Doctor Fun’ Katz (Burbank, CA): Helping someone fight cancer is ‘The Katz Pajamas’ {The Cool Thing To [...]
Sad News on Nick Curran
Today, the Blues community lost Nick Curran to his battle with oral cancer. He died on October 6, 2012. Nick Curran’s career was on a meteoric rise since the February 2003 release of his Blind Pig debut, Doctor Velvet, winner of the 2004 W.C. Handy Award for “Best New Artist Debut.” He was an original new talent who captured [...]
The Top 50 for the week of September 28, 2012
The top 50 for the week of September 28, 2012.
Sarasota Blues and Music Festival September 29
Sarasota, Fla. (September 21, 2012)– The Sarasota Blues and Music Festival (#SBMF) will once again participate in philanthropic outreach by donating partial proceeds from their event to a charity. SBMF has announced that they are proud to partner with the All Faiths Food Bank as the 2012 beneficiary from this year’s festival taking place [...]
Blues Revival with his Plate Full O’ Blues…Live at the Grey Eagle
I first saw Mac Arnold two years ago on the LRB Blues Cruise. He was playing his signature gas can guitar, left handed. That guitar captured our attention and Mac Arnold captured the audience. Mac was kind with words and generous with his smile, but that guitar playing slayed everyone. His first band included Charles [...]
