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National Blues Artists M-S
Magic Slim & the Teardrops
One of the ultimate Chicago Blues bands.
Lonnie Mack
One Oreo Cookie eatin' Bluesman.
Magic Sam
He didn't write "Sweet Home Chicago", but he recorded the version we remember most.
Taj Mahal
Entertaining, educational.
Bob Margolin
Steady-rolling Muddy Waters alumnus.
John Mayall
Granddaddy of the British Blues scene.
Jerry McCain
"She's Tuff" is Jerry's most recorded song.
Mighty Sam McClain
Mighty big Blues vocalist.
Delbert McClinton
Soulful Texas vocalist.
Memphis Minnie
Pioneer Blues Guitarist.
The Meters
New Orleans pioneering funk masters.
Little Milton
Sun Records guitarist and singer.
Brownie McGhee
Teamed with Sonny Terry and became folk icons.
Coco Montoya
Blues and roots rock guitar slinger.
Keb' Mo'
A voice, a guitar, and a song.
John Mooney
Inventive guitar and the deepest grooves.
Big Bill Morganfield
The son of Muddy Waters continues the family tradition.
Matt "Guitar" Murphy
He's recorded with most of the greats, and the Blues Brothers.
Charlie Musselwhite
Visit the harmonica master.
Kenny Neal
Baton Rouge singer/guitarist/harpist and his brothers put on a great Blues show.
Aaron Neville
The sweetest voice alive!
Neville Brothers
New Orleans first family of music.
The Nighthawks
D.C.-based icons on the Blues scene.
North Mississippi Allstars
The Dickinson brothers are carrying it down the road.
Odetta
National vocal treasure.
Omar and the Howlers
Rough and rugged Texas Blues.
Parker, Sista Monica
The Lioness of the Blues
Perkins, Pinetop
Piano player for Muddy Waters. Still is vibrant and touring the country.
Peterson, James
Alabama Bluesman and father of Blues virtuoso Lucky Peterson.
Peterson, Lucky
The "Prince of the Blues" is a triple threat on piano, guitar, and Hammond B3 organ.
Professor Longhair
New Orleans Piano God!
Pryor, Snooky
Pioneer of the postwar Blues sound.
Rabson, Ann
One "Uppity" Blues woman who plays a mean piano.
Gertrude "Ma" Rainey
The "Mother of the Blues".
Raitt, Bonnie
She goes for the Gold, but never forgets the Blues.
Ramos, Kid
Guitarist for the Fabulous Thunderbirds steps out with his own release.
Ramsey, Pat
Blown harmonica for Johnny Winter and now tours with his band the Blues Disciples.
Jimmy Reed
He didn't need no bass player. Probably the swinginest Bluesman ever.
Sonny Rhodes
Lap Steel Guitar Master.
Rishell, Paul
Blues duo with Annie Raines on harp.
Robicheaux, Coco
New Orleans' treasure gets supernatural with the Blues.
Duke Robillard
Founding member of Roomful of Blues.
Robinson, Fenton
"Somebody Loan Me A Dime."
Rod Piazza and The Mighty Flyers
Blazing harmonica master is playing the hottest west coast blues along with his wife Honey on piano.
Rockin' Jake
New Orleans' master harmonicat.
Rush, Otis
Innovative Chicago Bluesman. Granmmy nominated and Handy Award winner.
Roomful of Blues
They get their great horn section swingin'.
Saffire - The Uppity Blues Women
It don't get more "Uppity" than with these three talented gals.
Sarasota Slim
Master Blues guitarist and vocalist will take you down to Florida to get some sand in your shoes.
Scott, E.C.
Blues diva.
Seals, Son
Blazing guitarist born next to the river in Arkansas.
Shannon, Mem
New Orleans guitarist.
Shaw, Eddie
Great Blues sax along with his guitar playing son Vann Shaw and his band the Wolf Gang.
Shepherd, Kenny Wayne
Dynamic young talent.
Johnny Shines
Delta Blues original.
Smith, Bessie
She used to belt them out.
Smither, Chris
New Orleans guitarist.
Spann, Otis
Chicago piano hero.
Stevens, Corey
Check his schedule and see him play.
The Siegel-Schwall Band
Chicago Blues band led the way in the 1960's-70's Blues revival. The great Sam Lay on drums.
Charley Patton
When you hear acoustic Delta Blues, you're hearing Charley.

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