British bombshell
How about a little British blues? Rebecca Downes is getting some great reviews in the UK, but hasn’t yet made a name for herself here.... Read more
Category: Rock
Thunderbitch
If you’re already stoked with anticipation of Alabama Shakes‘ next album, Britanny Howard is moonlighting with a second band, Thunderbitch, and has released an album... Read more
NW blues profile: Curtis Salgado
Born in Everett in 1954 and based in Eugene, Curtis Salgado began his professional career with The Nighthawks in the late 60s, notable as the... Read more
Everything’s going right for Stacy Jones
Stacy Jones is finally getting the recognition she deserves. She just won the IMEA Blues Song Of the Year award for Can’t Do Nothin’ Right.... Read more
Vintage Trouble
I’ve been finding some good bands on Twitter lately. These guys are blowing me away. They’re a tight, hard-working group, and they play with a... Read more
Big Blues Bender
Oh, to be in Vegas right now. I don’t think there’s ever been a blues event like the Big Blues Bender going on this week.... Read more
Ana Popovich in Seattle
Ana Popovich is at the Jazz Alley this week. She’s nearly sold out, so get your tickets soon. Popovich will entice you with her soulful,... Read more
Mike Zito at Buddy’s
Mike Zito & the Wheel at Buddy Guy’s Legends. Zito starts at about 1:30. He’s joined by Shemekia Copeland at 2:36. First half is The... Read more
John Mayall next week
The Jazz Alley is presenting blues legend John Mayall next week (7/16 – 7/19). Mayall has 50 years of rock and electric blues (and just... Read more
Welcome back Walter
Walter Trout has returned, and in great form. His weight and his voice are back, and he hasn’t lost a lick on the guitar. His... Read more