Best Blues Sites of '99

1999 has been a banner year for the Blues on the Internet. It's taken a little longer for it's presence to be felt. Unlike other more technical genres, roots music has been lagging. But in 1999 the Blues really started to blossom on the Net. Most major artists have a Web presence and just about every local Blues band has a site too. It has been a Blues explosion. The big news is MP3. Never has more music been more available. And it's just starting.

Best Blues Web Sites of 1999

• The Blues Foundation
  Memphis is the home to this organization. Hall of Fame and Blues WebCasts.
• Blues Review Magazine
  Covering the Blues with features from upcoming issues, MP3's, and televised Blues.
• HOB.com
  The House of Blues site has dozens of on-demand live Bluescasts.
• iMusic Artist Bulletin Board
  Grassroots review network. Don't rely on critics, read what real Blues Fans think.
• Jefferson Blues Magazine
  The oldest blues magazine. Named for Blind Lemon Jefferson. Subscribe to their newsletter online.
• Alan & John Lomax Historical Tour
  Follow the trail of these Blues recording pioneered. Photos and audio.
• MP3.com
  Check out Blues posted from around the world. Search by region for original artists.
• The Mudcat Cafe
  Lyrics, RealPlayer Webcasts, and the Cafe for Kids.
• Muddy Waters Official Site
  Muddy's Family is keeping his Blues alive.
• Ottawa Citizen Bluesfest
  Festival proceeds go towards sheltering the homeless.