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
Thanksgiving with Taj Mahal
If you’re looking for a way to spend your Thanksgiving weekend, Taj Mahal will be at the Jazz Alley from the 20th to the 29th.... 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
Good bye Smokin’ Joe
Last week’s passing of legendary guitarist Smokin’ Joe Kubek was stunning, both for the loss of an icon and for his young age: He was... Read more
Tommy Castro on Alligator Radio
There’s a pre-release of Tommy Castro‘s Method to My Madness on Alligator Radio. The CD release is Friday. There’s some serious foot stomping blues and... 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
Fantastic Negrito
I noticed a very busy news feed on Twitter, an artist named Fantastic Negrito. Modesty aside, he’s gone from being a big-time gangsta rap star,... Read more
Shemikia Copeland’s new release
Speaking of Shemekia, she has a new album scheduled for release next Friday, Outskirts of Love. You can listen to some of the tracks here. Read more