Photo: Snooks Eaglin funeral
James “Fess” Jackson, a drummer who played with blues guiitarist Snooks Eaglin in the Flamingos, pays his respects at Eaglin’s coffin Friday at the Howlin’ Wolf.
George Street revives blues legend Bessie Smith
She was randy, ribald, raucous and raw. Yet despite most descriptions that focus on Bessie Smith’s id, actress Miche Braden sees another side of the blueswomen: The artist.
“Maestro” Taj Mahal surrounds himself with greatness
Taj Mahal will be inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame this spring. He plays Saturday at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe.
Book ‘Delta Blues’ offers wealth of fascinating information
I have always had a thirst for knowledge, especially when it comes to music. So after watching the movie “Cadillac Records,” writing about it and then being chastised by a reader for not being factual enough, I …
Taj Mahal Headed To Blues Hall Of Fame
NEW YORK a ‘Blues legend Taj Mahal has been tabbed for the Blues Hall of Fame. He was picked for the honor, along with New Orleans soul singer Irma Thomas.
Buie and Shomakhov to meet in blues – showdown’
The former Soviet Union has been described as many things – ” but surely never as a breeding ground for the blues.
Saffire The Uppity Blues Women (farewell concert), plus Julie Black CD Release Party
Saffire-The Uppity Blues Women are one of the most successful and entertaining acoustic blues groups today.
Guitars for Vets benefit will be a true family affair
Published Feb. 26, 2009 at 1:37 p.m. Tags: guitars for vets , greg koch , kurt koenig , chris hanson , bill camplin , jason klagstad , kenn anderson , all day 4k , linneman’s Six of Milwaukee’s more prominent …
Ground Zero Blues Club in Memphis Installs Peavey Versarray System
This Month in Mix From left: Morgan Freeman, Hartley Peavey and Bill Luckett The Mississippi Delta is considered ‘ground zero’ of the blues-music movement.
North Carolina students help paint home of Birmingham bluesman
Grover Burt performs for a group of middle school students from the Arthur Morgan School in Burnsville, N.C. Birmingham bluesman Grover Burt — who performs as Dr.
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