Two debut albums to hear
A couple of local bands released their first studio albums this last week that you have to hear, Brett Benton‘s You Got To Pray and... Read more
Category: Delta
Own a piece of history
Interested in investing in a historic piece of blues roots? Dean Chow in Clarksdale, MS, is offering one corner of the intersection where Highway 49... Read more
Video of the week
The Howlin’ Wolf Story, a 90 minute documentary. Read more
Video of the week
Longer versions of Muslim Call to Prayer and Levee Camp Holler, referenced in Jonathan Curiel’s article (see previous post). Read more
Muslim roots in the blues
When listening to the blues, Muslim tradition is probably far from your mind. But the genre is rooted in the music of the African slaves,... Read more
Bringing in 2017
Three good ways to bring in 2017 on a high note: The Highway 99 Blues Club in Seattle is having its 11th Annual Hayride to... Read more
Blues masters calendar
Artist Mick Flynn, guitarist with the local rock band Child, is offering a 2017 calendar featuring paintings of 20th century blues greats. Among them are... Read more
Evolution of the Blues
Guitarist Jimmy Thackery on The Evolution of the Blues, From Africa To Hendrix on Blues Radio International. Read more
Free tickets!
Itching to get out for a night on the town, but tapped out? KPLU and The Washington Blues Society are both having contests for a... Read more
New photo of Robert Johnson
A third photo of Robert Johnson has surfaced, or so it’s claimed. There have been other claims. In this one, though, he is seated with... Read more