Happy new year
Blues to bring in the new year. If you know of any other events, please post them in the comments. TIME BAND VENUE CITY 7:00... Read more
Author: Jon Cosby
Eric Clapton & the Yardbirds collection CD
Enjoying a British import album, Eric Clapton & the Yardbirds (listed as Tribute to Elmore on Amazon). It’s a nice collection, opening with seven instrumental... Read more
This weekend
Highlights for the weekend of Dec. 26th – Dec. 28th. DATE ARTIST VENUE CITY Friday Katy Bourne North City Bistro Shoreline Friday Rod Cook &... Read more
This weekend
Highlights for the weekend of Dec. 19th – Dec. 21st. DATE ARTIST VENUE CITY Friday The Gotz/Lowe Duo Read more
Radio list update
My list of blues radio stations has gotten quite long. Of course, there’s Pandora and Spotify, but these stations have no ads or subscriptions. They... Read more
The science of misheard lyrics
Great article on the science of “mondegreen,” or misheard words or lyrics. My experience with the phenomena is especially pronounced hearing random chatter walking along... Read more
Blues jam in Pioneer Square
The 88 Keys in Pioneer Square, a “dueling piano and sports bar,” is featuring a blues jam every Monday night. A different artist is featured... Read more
This weekend
Highlights for the weekend of Dec. 4th – Dec. 7th: DATE ARTIST VENUE CITY Thursday Brian Lee & the Orbiters Highway 99 Blues Club Seattle... Read more
Win tickets to Elvin Bishop
KPLU has another ticket giveaway, this time for Elvin Bishop at the Jazz Alley on 12/02. Sign up and maybe you’ll win! You won’t win... Read more
Goodbye to Little Joe
Texas blues legend Little Joe Washington has passed away. He had been on dialysis, but he couldn’t fight any more. He was a top-notch guitarist... Read more