Coco Montoya and Stacy Jones
Originally a drummer, Coco Montoya picked up the guitar while touring with Albert Collins in the 70s, getting lessons from the blues great. He became... Read more
Author: Jon Cosby
Blues Sunday With the Highway 99
Here’s a way to spend a hot August afternoon. The Highway 99 Blues Club is bringing five bands to the Waterfront Hot Spot Stage in... Read more
Free tickets to Otis Taylor
There’s another ticket giveaway contest at KNKX, this time for The Otis Taylor Band. Otis calls his music “trance blues,” although he doesn’t use electronic... Read more
Video of the week
Toronzo Cannon is a part-time bus driver. You can imagine the inspiration he gets for his music from his day job. Read more
Last song
A pre-release from Gregg Allman‘s last album, Southern Blood, set to be come out in September. He’ll never be forgotten. Read more
Janiva at Jazz Alley
Janiva Magness was spectacular at the Jazz Alley last night, as she always is. I’m always mesmerized when she belts out I Won’t Cry with... Read more
Blues and brews
Tacoma’s Broadway Center presents the 5th annual Brew Five Three Beer and Blues Festival, with a full schedule of local musicians and 53 Washington state... Read more
Artist in residency at the Sorrento
Singer/songwriter Erin Austin, of OK Sweetheart, is in residence at the Hotel Sorrento this Summer, and performing new songs and interacting with the audience every... Read more
Video of the week
How about a little alternative soul by Whitney Mongé? Read more
Blues On in Old Tacoma
Tacoma’s Old Town Business Association is bringing a free blues concert to Old Town Park on Saturday. Blues On has some of the Northwest’s premier... Read more