Top 10 Gifts For Blues Fans

2003 was designated the "Year of the Blues" by Congress and the highlight of the year was this seven part series broadcast on PBS. Though there is more talking than playing, Scorsese has put together the most comprehensive study the Blues has ever seen.

These DVDs are stunning! Quality audio and video recordings from 1960's Germany of some of the greatest artists in the Blues. These recordings were found this year and were a complete surprise to the Blues community. John Lee Hooker, Muddy Waters, Memphis Slim, and more.

Chenier is the Bob Marley of Zydeco music. Like Marley, he took a regional music style and brought it to the world. The world has been dancing ever since.

Blues revue has got it's finger on the pulse of the Blues. This is a great gift for your Blues fan that will keep giving all year long.

Buddy Guy is the ultimate Blues guitarist yesterday and today. This record is a departure for Buddy as it is all acoustic. This more traditional sound seems to take his music even deeper.

Whoever watched the PBS series "The Blues" were stunned by the performances of J.B. Lenoir. His subtle delivery camouflaged the serious message of his music. The DVD is also worth it to see the groovie clothes worn by Lenoir. He was the Liberace of the Blues.

Take a trip with the Blues. This publication is your map to your Blues vacation. Ride Highway 61 and visit the places that both caused and celebrated the Blues.

This is Texas Blues, pure and simple. The great Sam Myers once again kicks it over the edge while Anson's guitar is as Texas as BBQ.

The son of the famed producer has blazed a unique Blues trail. Hammond has developed the most authentic Country Blues sound of any modern player and this is a fitting honor of Blues great Robert Johnson.

She is a powerful force of nature. Candye's huge voice and fun image bring the Blues back where it's supposed to be, entertainment, not history.