Chicago blues legend Koko Taylor, known internationally as the "Queen of the Blues," passed away on Wednesday June 3, 2009 as a result of complications from a recent operation. Taylor...
Joe Bonamassa, the complete blues musician, has arrived.
When talking about major figures in blues, the conversation is almost guaranteed to include such luminaries as B.B. King, Muddy Waters, Steve Ray Vaughan, Howlin' Wolf, Robert Johnson, Koko Taylor and the like. But if you're talking about the blues scene of today, such talk has to include Joe Bonamassa. Think not?Consider that...
Blues singer, songwriter, and guitarist Sam "The Bluzman" Taylor passed away on Monday, January 5th, 2009 in his Islandia, NY home from complications associated with heart disease. Taylor was 74...
Highly anticipated new studio album to be released on March 10, first single sees digitial release on January 27.
As season eight of the hit show American Idol gets underway, season five winner Taylor Hicks is preparing to release his new studio album, The Distance, on March 10. Hicks’ fans have been long awaiting the new release, many looking forward to a more soulful sound than what was heard on his first post-Idol album (Taylor Hicks). The album will...
Blues music veteran and master harpslinger Rod Piazza and his award-winning band the Mighty Flyers Blues Quartet are hitting the road this month in support of their brand-new Delta Groove Music release Soul Monster . A hard-hitting collection of traditional and contemporary blues with a soulful edge, a little Chicago style, and an undeniable West Coast vibe, Soul Monster is Piazza's third album for the label, and his 24th release altogether. Piazza is a blues harpist in the style of Chicago great Little Walter , and was mentored in his art by the late, great George "Harmonica" Smith. Backed by the rock solid Mighty Flyers Blues Quartet
Chicago's Grant Park will be filled with every style and sound in the blues when the 28th annual Chicago Blues Festival is held from Friday, June 10 through Sunday, June...
Buddy Guy's Legends has become as celebrated as its namesake for providing Chicago with the highest quality blues talent to be seen anywhere. From the Monday jam sessions to the constant flow of world-class talent on weekends, Legends is a required stop for soul-stirring blues and barbeque. Chicago Blues Jam brings you a slice of this legendary stage, with interviews and commentary by Buzz Kilman. This dvd features Son Seals, who was boarn hearing blues in this father's juke joint. Seals was hailed as a bright hope for the blues when his debut album hit stores in 1973. You're sure to enjoy this performance captured at Legends by the original "Bad Axe". The second artist featured is Howard & the White Boys. This young band started jamming together in 1988 and have enjoyed substantial success through regular apperances at Legends, as wellas being the opening band for Buddy Guy on tour.
