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Laurie’s love affair with New Orleans blues music takes a detour into the American heartland with 'Didn’t It Rain'. And surprise! This is no vanity project.
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New York -
‘Blues for Smoke’ explores a wide swath of contemporary art through the lens of blues music, offering a thought-provoking combination of artists and media, highlighting the pervasive influence and central position of blues music in American culture.
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Toronto -
The 25th Folk Alliance Conference swarmed all over Toronto’s Delta Chelsea Hotel between Feb.20-24. Even though they stuck out like hookers at a folk festival, the working girls in the lobby in their little black dresses were ok with the sweater crew
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Robert Johnson died August 16, 1938. Eight years ago there were only two known photographs of him. Today, after a long process of authentication, there are three.
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Aaron Williams and the Hoodoo never fail to impress in concert, and a recent show in Sterling, IL, proved that. As they continue to tour, the band is rising in the musical ranks.
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Estepona -
Rock guitarist Gary Moore was found dead in his Spanish hotel room just over a year ago. His official cause of death has just been announced.
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Washington -
President Barack Obama, in an impromptu session at a concert held in the White House on Tuesday night, sang lines from the blues classic "Sweet Home Chicago" with blues icons B.B. King and Buddy Guy.
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The innovative jazz saxophonist, flutist and composer Sam Rivers, who worked with Miles Davis among others, has died over the holiday weekend.
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Toronto -
‘Tis the season to be hungover and ‘tis a reckless journalist who skeds an interview for 9.a.m. Especially with rising jazz vocalist Sophie Berkal-Sarbit who comes on as bright eyed and bushy tailed as one of Santa’s reindeer.
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Drew -
The legendary Staple Singers is now being honored in Drew, MS for their world wide performances and music. They continue to hold a special memory for many even after 40 years.
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Blues Blogs
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My 6-year-old on BB King: "He's cheating! He's playing the electric guitar!"
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Cancer was never my zodiac sign. The angel I loved was never mine My dreams were just the stars of night I opened...
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Aaron Williams and the Hoodoo will be back in Sterling, Illinois for a CD release party for their sophomore effort...
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Just heard this one online and seemed like the perfect song for a lazy and crazy Sunday afternoon....
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Ever have those days when you just feel like listening to one artist? Today it's Joan. Armatrading....
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