On Cinco de Mayo, the Blues Foundation brought out their best at the Cook County Convention Center in Memphis, TN for the 32nd Blues Music Awards. The night was full of awards honoring artists in 26 categories wrapped around performances by many of the nominees. The evening began across the street where Ms. Eden Brent [...]
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Bob Corritore and the road continues on
From his youth sneaking onto the streets of Chicago, Bob had a goal and his will, his talent, his drive has brought him to this tie in his life where he feels like he has lived 5 lifetimes already.
Juried Showcase and can you help out?
I would like to share information on how to be a volunteer at a Blues Festival, information on the Performing Arts exchange for those of you looking for a booking, and I thought it would be fun to share some guitarist hands.
International Blues Challenge – the Finals
After some 466 performances the judges had made their selections. Eight bands and eight solo/duo artists were ready to perform to a full house.
Friday at the International Blues Challenge
The morning after. The morning after the difficult cut down to 32 solo/duo acts and 44 bands. The list was posted last night and we had it here immediately. The schedule came out at about 2:00pm on the windows of the Handy Bar, ‘headquarters’ for the Blues Foundation during the Challenge. Here you can get [...]
International Blues Competition – Bands
The band competition is very strong this year with many bands who could contend for the title
Matt Anderson – the 2010 IBC Champ, One Year Later
Matt’s rise is a combination of talent, hard work and the excitement of his fans spreading the word.
International Blues Competition Day 1 – the Bands
Another day of fantastic bands at the International Blues Challenge
International Blues Competition Day 1
After the heavy rains of yesterday, we are greeted by sun, but very cold temperatures for the first day of the International Blues Challenge. The schedule is massive this year. Solo/duo artists play in 8 venues from 4:00pm – Midnight. Bands play in 11 different venues and begin at 5:00pm and will end around 11:00pm. [...]
Night Before International Blues Challenge
On the eve of the 27th International Blues Challenge, American Blues News takes a look at the activity on the street before the Challenge begins.
Home Made Jamz Blues Band – The Game CD Review
I am hopeful in 2011 that the age of the band members is not the first thing you have to read. They are young…but they have skills and that is the important thing. The Game is a solid album, worth the money to add it to your collection.
Greg Gumpel – 27-Years Old and Looking to Soar
With his hands on a guitar or the yoke of a plane Greg Gumpel, the 27-year old (28 in January) guitar player from the band Victor Wainwright and the Wildwoods, is looking to make people soar alongside him.
Kat Danser “Passin’-a-Time” CD Review
Kat Danser “Passin’-A-Time” CD Review. From Canada to Mississippi and beyond, the Queen Of Swamp Blues takes a new step in her career.
Interview with the Father of Homemade Jamz Band and U.S. Veteran Renaud Perry
Interview With The Father Of Homemade Jamz Band And U.S. Veteran Renaud Perry
Renaud left his life in the military to allow for his children to find their place in the blues world.
An Interview with Blues Guitarist Damon Fowler
An Interview With Blues Guitarist Damon Fowler “The thing that I always really dug, the first tune was James Taylor’s “Steamroller Blues” and I liked the pattern of it. And I really liked the lyrics.”
