iPod circa 1917
The weight isn’t shown, but carrying this in your arms and cranking it as you go would be a pretty good workout. Read more
Video of the week: Dana Fuchs
Dana Fuchs – Ball and Chain I was watching Janis Joplin‘s cover at Monterrey, and I got to wondering if Dana would be up to... Read more
Blues as a healer at IBC
This will be a very interesting discussion at The International Blues Challenge. I can say for myself, the blues has a very restorative effect, and... Read more
Forget disco
Moving away from the blues for a moment: The 70s aren’t remembered for jazz, but I was listening to a mix this morning, and there... Read more
2017 Blues Music Awards – NW not represented
The Blues Foundation‘s 2017 Blues Music Awards nominations are out, and I’m straining to find Northwest connections. Maybe there are some, at least indirectly. The... Read more
Where to find local blues venues
Nothing’s better than live music, and two websites have the lowdown on where the blues is playing around town: Blues To Do has a daily... Read more
We miss you both
Today is David Bowie‘s 70th birthday. What does that have to do with the blues? Nothing, really, but listen to him joined by Stevie Ray... Read more
Cowboy’s Juke Joint
More great blues programming for Sunday: Cowboy’s Juke Joint from 6 to 9PM PT on Rock93X features new and emerging rock bands. They’re about “finding... Read more
Happy 2017
Best wishes for the new year. I don’t have high hopes for the coming calendar year, but I’ll post these from New Years Eves past... 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