Good morning and boola boola to you
My girlfriend uttered a Vietnamese phrase the other night, “boola boola,” or something. I don’t have any idea what it means, but I went into... Read more
Blues Music Awards streaming this year
This year’s Blues Music Awards ceremony will be unlike any of its predecessors. In light of the current coronavirus pandemic, the annual BMA gala will... Read more
Playlist: Tom McFarland
Tom McFarland played the Seattle blues scene in the 1970s before hrefore travelin’ on with his jazzy style to several other cities and recording three... Read more
Live studio jam
Guitarist Rafael Tranquilino is live with a solo studio jam. Remember to leave a tip. Read more
Help save our music scene
The coronavirus recession is having a devastating effect on local musicians and venues. Seattle nightlife won’t be the same when it’s over, but Washington Nightlife... Read more
Playlist: Mike Zito
Social isolation and show cancellations haven’t kept Mike Zito from belting out new tunes. He and his band recorded Quarantine Blues, a free album for... Read more
Watch: Black Joe Lewis
Here’s something to fill your time: 100 minutes of our funk blues favorites Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears at the Levitt in Denver. Read more
Almost live
KEXP has an Upcoming Virtual Concert Schedule for your enjoyment during isolation. The blues isn’t represented here, but it’s a work in progress. Check out... Read more
Streaming blues radio
Besides Spotify, there’s a lot of radio streaming the blues. A few are dedicated to the genre, including Blues Music Fan, KCOR, and Austin Blues... Read more
Northwest blues profile: Sheri Roberts Greimes
Sheri Roberts Greimes is a local fixture with her vocal mixture of soulful blues and country. She doesn’t name any specific influences, but her sweet,... Read more