Blues: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Best Blues 2009
About.com Blues picks the best blues albums of 2009
About.com Blues picks the best blues albums of 2009
Blues CDs November 2009
New Blues CD releases for November 2009, compiled by the Rev. Keith A. Gordon, your About.com Blues Guide.
New Blues CD releases for November 2009, compiled by the Rev. Keith A. Gordon, your About.com Blues Guide.
Six Blues Artists To Watch
Six talented young blues artists to watch in 2010
Six talented young blues artists to watch in 2010
Modern Blues Artists
Profiles of six essential modern blues artists, circa 1950-1980
Profiles of six essential modern blues artists, circa 1950-1980
Bad Luck Blues
Born Under A Bad Sign: ten blues songs about bad luck.
Born Under A Bad Sign: ten blues songs about bad luck.
Female Blues Singers
Profiles of five classic female blues singers
Profiles of five classic female blues singers
Blues Music Tour Dates
Blues music tour dates - concert dates for touring blues musicians.
Blues music tour dates - concert dates for touring blues musicians.
Chicago Blues Songs
List of the greatest Chicago blues songs, classic songs from artists like Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, and others
List of the greatest Chicago blues songs, classic songs from artists like Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, and others
Sean Costello Blues
Review Sean Costello's Sean's Blues album, a memorial retrospective that takes a look at the blues guitarist's early work
Review Sean Costello's Sean's Blues album, a memorial retrospective that takes a look at the blues guitarist's early work
BluesBlast2009
Nominees and winners of the 2009 Blues Blast Music Awards, sponsored by Illinois Blues
Nominees and winners of the 2009 Blues Blast Music Awards, sponsored by Illinois Blues
Heaviest Blues-Rock Bands
Profiles of the six heaviest blues-rock bands, those that brought thunder & lightning to their blues-rock sound and thus created the genre known as heavy metal.
Profiles of the six heaviest blues-rock bands, those that brought thunder & lightning to their blues-rock sound and thus created the genre known as heavy metal.
Best Blues 2008
Here are About.com Blues choices for the best blues records of 2008.
Here are About.com Blues choices for the best blues records of 2008.
Blues Festivals 2009
Dates and information on Blues Festivals during 2009.
Dates and information on Blues Festivals during 2009.
The Devils Music
An overview of popular blues songs associated with the devil by artists like Robert Johnson, Charley Patton, Brownie McGhee and others.
An overview of popular blues songs associated with the devil by artists like Robert Johnson, Charley Patton, Brownie McGhee and others.
Early Blues Artists
Six Essential Blues Arts from the Early Blues Era, 1910-1950
Six Essential Blues Arts from the Early Blues Era, 1910-1950
Chicago Blues Albums
Instant Record Collection: Essential Chicago Blues Albums provides a list of ten Chicago blues albums that every blues music fan needs for their collection.
Instant Record Collection: Essential Chicago Blues Albums provides a list of ten Chicago blues albums that every blues music fan needs for their collection.
Bonamassa Royal Albert
Review of Joe Bonamassa's Live From The Royal Albert Hall DVD, a two-disc set featuring a dynamic performance by the blues-rock guitarist
Review of Joe Bonamassa's Live From The Royal Albert Hall DVD, a two-disc set featuring a dynamic performance by the blues-rock guitarist
Muddy Waters' Live At Newport 1960
Album cover for Muddy Waters' Live At Newport 1960
Album cover for Muddy Waters' Live At Newport 1960
Blues CDs Release Dates
List of blues and blues-Rock CD release dates, organized by day and artist.
List of blues and blues-Rock CD release dates, organized by day and artist.
Delta Blues
Definition of the Mississippi Delta blues style, including musical characteristics and important artists performing in the Mississippi Delta blues style.
Definition of the Mississippi Delta blues style, including musical characteristics and important artists performing in the Mississippi Delta blues style.
Blues CDs October 2009
New Blues CD releases for October 2009, compiled by the Rev. Keith A. Gordon, your About.com Blues Guide.
New Blues CD releases for October 2009, compiled by the Rev. Keith A. Gordon, your About.com Blues Guide.
Country Blues
Definition of the Country blues style, including musical characteristics and important artists performing in the Country blues style.
Definition of the Country blues style, including musical characteristics and important artists performing in the Country blues style.
Blues-Rock Guitarists
Profiles of five essential blues-rock guitarists that helped define the genre and influence a generation of musicians to follow.
Profiles of five essential blues-rock guitarists that helped define the genre and influence a generation of musicians to follow.
MapleBlues2010
Nominees and winners of Toronto Blues Society's 13th Annual Maple Blues Awards 2010
Nominees and winners of Toronto Blues Society's 13th Annual Maple Blues Awards 2010
Blues Christmas
The best blues albums on which to hear blues Christmas music.
The best blues albums on which to hear blues Christmas music.
Blues Music Awards 2009
Nominees and winners of the 2009 Blues Music Awards, presented on May 7, 2009 in Memphis, Tennessee.
Nominees and winners of the 2009 Blues Music Awards, presented on May 7, 2009 in Memphis, Tennessee.
Little Walter Profile
Profile of Chicago blues harp legend "Little Walter" Jacobs, former Muddy Waters Band member and the influential innovator of blues harmonica.
Profile of Chicago blues harp legend "Little Walter" Jacobs, former Muddy Waters Band member and the influential innovator of blues harmonica.
Blues CDs July 2009
New Blues CD releases for July 2009, compiled by the Rev. Keith A. Gordon, your About.com Blues Guide.
New Blues CD releases for July 2009, compiled by the Rev. Keith A. Gordon, your About.com Blues Guide.
Blues Music Award Nominees09
Details of The Blues Foundation's 2009 Blues Music Awards, including a complete list of nominated blues artists and recordings.
Details of The Blues Foundation's 2009 Blues Music Awards, including a complete list of nominated blues artists and recordings.
Blues Music
Definition of, or meaning of terms used in blues music and blues music-related subjects.
Definition of, or meaning of terms used in blues music and blues music-related subjects.
Bessie Smith Profile
Profile and biography of legendary female blues singer Bessie Smith.
Profile and biography of legendary female blues singer Bessie Smith.
Woodstock Blues
Where are they now? Blues-rock artists that performed at the Woodstock Festival, 1969.
Where are they now? Blues-rock artists that performed at the Woodstock Festival, 1969.
Chicago Blues
Definition of the Chicago blues style, including musical characteristics and important artists performing in the Chicago blues style.
Definition of the Chicago blues style, including musical characteristics and important artists performing in the Chicago blues style.
T-Bone Walker
Profile and biography of Texas blues guitarist T-Bone Walker, including recommended albums.
Profile and biography of Texas blues guitarist T-Bone Walker, including recommended albums.
Robert Johnson
Profile of Mississippi Delta blues legend Robert Johnson, influential slide guitarist and blues music songwriter.
Profile of Mississippi Delta blues legend Robert Johnson, influential slide guitarist and blues music songwriter.
Blues CDs June 2009
New Blues CD releases for June 2009, compiled by the Rev. Keith A. Gordon, your About.com Blues Guide.
New Blues CD releases for June 2009, compiled by the Rev. Keith A. Gordon, your About.com Blues Guide.
Blues Music Awards 2008
The Blues Foundation's annual Blues Music Awards recognize excellence in blues music. Here are details on the 2008 Blues Music Awards winners.
The Blues Foundation's annual Blues Music Awards recognize excellence in blues music. Here are details on the 2008 Blues Music Awards winners.
Jeff Healey Songs
Review of Jeff Healey's Songs From The Road album, a posthumous collection of inspired live performances
Review of Jeff Healey's Songs From The Road album, a posthumous collection of inspired live performances
Essential Coco Montoya
Review of Coco Montoya's The Essential Coco Montoya album, a retrospective of the guitarist's years with Blind Pig Records
Review of Coco Montoya's The Essential Coco Montoya album, a retrospective of the guitarist's years with Blind Pig Records
Muddy Waters
Profile of Chicago blues musician Muddy Waters, legendary singer, slide guitarist, and band leader.
Profile of Chicago blues musician Muddy Waters, legendary singer, slide guitarist, and band leader.
Blues Roots
Definition of the roots of the blues, including historical figures important to the evolution of the music.
Definition of the roots of the blues, including historical figures important to the evolution of the music.
Johnny Winter Woodstock
Review of Johnny Winter's The Woodstock Experience album, a two-CD set comprised of Winter's 1969 debut and his festival performance
Review of Johnny Winter's The Woodstock Experience album, a two-CD set comprised of Winter's 1969 debut and his festival performance
Joe Bonamassa
Profile and biography of blues-rock guitarist Joe Bonamassa.
Profile and biography of blues-rock guitarist Joe Bonamassa.
BluesCruise2010
Details of The Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise 2010, bluesin' on the high seas of the Caribbean with the hottest names in blues, soul, blues-rock, R&B, and roots-rock
Details of The Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise 2010, bluesin' on the high seas of the Caribbean with the hottest names in blues, soul, blues-rock, R&B, and roots-rock
Eric Clapton
Profile of legendary British blues-rock guitarist Eric Clapton, who has played with bands such as John Mayall's Bluesbreakers, Cream, and Derek & the Dominos as well as pursuing a significant solo career over the past 30+ years.
Profile of legendary British blues-rock guitarist Eric Clapton, who has played with bands such as John Mayall's Bluesbreakers, Cream, and Derek & the Dominos as well as pursuing a significant solo career over the past 30+ years.
Buddy Guy's I Was Walking Through The Woods
Album cover for Buddy Guy's I Was Walking Through The Woods
Album cover for Buddy Guy's I Was Walking Through The Woods
Joe Bonamassa Ballad John
Review of Joe Bonamassa's The Ballad Of John Henry album, another stunning collection of blues-rock songs featuring the guitarist's incredible style and technique.
Review of Joe Bonamassa's The Ballad Of John Henry album, another stunning collection of blues-rock songs featuring the guitarist's incredible style and technique.
AllmanBros
Details on the royalty lawsuit between the Allman Brothers Band and Universal Music
Details on the royalty lawsuit between the Allman Brothers Band and Universal Music
Contemporary Blues
Six essential Contemporary Blues Artists
Six essential Contemporary Blues Artists
Butterfield Anthology
Review of the Paul Butterfield Blues Band's An Anthology: The Elektra Years, a two-disc collection of 33 of the Chicago blues pioneers' best songs
Review of the Paul Butterfield Blues Band's An Anthology: The Elektra Years, a two-disc collection of 33 of the Chicago blues pioneers' best songs
The Paul Butterfield Blues Band
Album cover for The Paul Butterfield Blues Band's self-titled debut album
Album cover for The Paul Butterfield Blues Band's self-titled debut album
Little Walter's His Best
Album cover for Little Walter's His Best
Album cover for Little Walter's His Best
IBC2009
Details on the winners of the International Blues Challenge 2009, sponsored by The Blues Foundation.
Details on the winners of the International Blues Challenge 2009, sponsored by The Blues Foundation.
Legendary 2009 Caribbean
Details of the Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise 2009 Caribbean cruise including featured blues, R&B and blues-rock performers.
Details of the Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise 2009 Caribbean cruise including featured blues, R&B and blues-rock performers.
Buddy Guy
Profile of legendary Chicago blues guitarist Buddy Guy, often cited by Eric Clapton as his favorite blues guitarist.
Profile of legendary Chicago blues guitarist Buddy Guy, often cited by Eric Clapton as his favorite blues guitarist.
Jimi Hendrix
Profile of legendary blues-rock guitarist Jimi Hendrix, the most ground-breaking guitarist in rock music history.
Profile of legendary blues-rock guitarist Jimi Hendrix, the most ground-breaking guitarist in rock music history.
Blues Instruments
Definition of blues instruments, a term used in blues music and blues music-related subjects.
Definition of blues instruments, a term used in blues music and blues music-related subjects.
Little Walter Chess Masters
Review of Little Walter's The Complete Chess Masters (1950-1967), a five-disc box set documenting much of the great blues harpist's career.
Review of Little Walter's The Complete Chess Masters (1950-1967), a five-disc box set documenting much of the great blues harpist's career.
Blind Lemon Jefferson
Profile of Texas blues legend Blind Lemon Jefferson, friend of folk-blues giant Leadbelly and influential blues musician.
Profile of Texas blues legend Blind Lemon Jefferson, friend of folk-blues giant Leadbelly and influential blues musician.
Taste Profile
Profile of Irish blues-rock band Taste, featuring guitarist Rory Gallagher, called back for seven encores at the 1970 Isle of Wight Festival.
Profile of Irish blues-rock band Taste, featuring guitarist Rory Gallagher, called back for seven encores at the 1970 Isle of Wight Festival.
Jack Bruce Robin Trower DVD
Review of Jack Bruce and Robin Trower's Seven Moons Live DVD, which captures a live February 2009 performance in Nijmegen, Holland
Review of Jack Bruce and Robin Trower's Seven Moons Live DVD, which captures a live February 2009 performance in Nijmegen, Holland
Country Blues Artists
Profiles of six pioneering country blues artists.
Profiles of six pioneering country blues artists.
Definitive Buddy Guy
Review of Buddy Guy's The Definitive Buddy Guy album, a career-spanning retrospective of the guitarist's 50 years in the blues.
Review of Buddy Guy's The Definitive Buddy Guy album, a career-spanning retrospective of the guitarist's 50 years in the blues.
Bobby Rush's Raw - Acoustic Blues Album of the Year
CD cover for Bobby Rush's Raw - Acoustic Blues Album of the Year
CD cover for Bobby Rush's Raw - Acoustic Blues Album of the Year
Howlin' Wolf's Moanin' In The Moonlight
Album cover for Howlin' Wolf's Moanin' In The Moonlight
Album cover for Howlin' Wolf's Moanin' In The Moonlight
Jimi Hendrix Blues
Album review of Blues by Jimi Hendrix, a classic collection that spotlights the great rock guitarist's significant contributions to blues music and blues-rock music.
Album review of Blues by Jimi Hendrix, a classic collection that spotlights the great rock guitarist's significant contributions to blues music and blues-rock music.
Early Blues-Rock Bands
Six Essential Early Blues-Rock Bands
Six Essential Early Blues-Rock Bands
Sharecropping
Definition of sharecropping, a term used in blues music and blues music-related subjects.
Definition of sharecropping, a term used in blues music and blues music-related subjects.
Balling Jack
Definition of balling the jack, a term used in blues music and blues music-related subjects.
Definition of balling the jack, a term used in blues music and blues music-related subjects.
Ma Rainey Profile
Profile and biography of popular female blues singer Ma Rainey.
Profile and biography of popular female blues singer Ma Rainey.
B.B. King Profile
Profile of blues guitar legend B.B. King, dynamic performer who has helped define blues music for over 50 years.
Profile of blues guitar legend B.B. King, dynamic performer who has helped define blues music for over 50 years.
Muddy Waters ChicagoFest
Review of Muddy Waters' Live At ChicagoFest DVD, a live concert film of Waters' performance at the ChicagoFest 1981 with Johnny Winter.
Review of Muddy Waters' Live At ChicagoFest DVD, a live concert film of Waters' performance at the ChicagoFest 1981 with Johnny Winter.
Duane Allman
Profile of late blues-rock slide guitarist Duane Allman, founder of the Allman Brothers Band and a notable studio musician. Allman also performed on the classic Derek & the Dominos album.
Profile of late blues-rock slide guitarist Duane Allman, founder of the Allman Brothers Band and a notable studio musician. Allman also performed on the classic Derek & the Dominos album.
Charley Patton
Profile of Delta blues legend Charley Patton, influential guitarist and performer from the earliest days of the Mississippi blues.
Profile of Delta blues legend Charley Patton, influential guitarist and performer from the earliest days of the Mississippi blues.
Cuttin' Heads
Definition of cuttin' heads, a term used in blues music and blues music-related subjects.
Definition of cuttin' heads, a term used in blues music and blues music-related subjects.
Blues CDs September 2009
New Blues CD releases for September 2009, compiled by the Rev. Keith A. Gordon, your About.com Blues Guide.
New Blues CD releases for September 2009, compiled by the Rev. Keith A. Gordon, your About.com Blues Guide.
Dust My Broom
Definition of dust my broom, a term used in blues music and blues music-related subjects.
Definition of dust my broom, a term used in blues music and blues music-related subjects.
Charlie Musselwhite Rough
Review of Charlie Musselwhite's Rough Dried: Live At The Triple Door album, a scorching collection of red-hot live performances.
Review of Charlie Musselwhite's Rough Dried: Live At The Triple Door album, a scorching collection of red-hot live performances.
JohnnyJones
Obituary for Nashville blues guitarist Johnny Jones
Obituary for Nashville blues guitarist Johnny Jones
"Steady Rollin'" Bob Margolin - Best Blues Instrumentalist, Guitar
Steady Rollin' Bob Margolin - Best Blues Instrumentalist, Guitar
Steady Rollin' Bob Margolin - Best Blues Instrumentalist, Guitar
Big Bill Broonzy
Profile of Chicago blues legend Big Bill Broonzy.
Profile of Chicago blues legend Big Bill Broonzy.
Blues Slide Guitarists
Six essential blues slide guitarists that influenced a future generation of blues and blues-rock musicians.
Six essential blues slide guitarists that influenced a future generation of blues and blues-rock musicians.
Magic Sam's West Side Soul
Album cover for Magic Sam's West Side Soul
Album cover for Magic Sam's West Side Soul
mojo
Definition of mojo, a term used in blues music and blues music-related subjects.
Definition of mojo, a term used in blues music and blues music-related subjects.
Fleetwood Mac Profile
Profile of British blues-rock band Fleetwood Mac, formed by John Mayall's Bluesbreakers alumnus Peter Green and Mick Fleetwood in 1967.
Profile of British blues-rock band Fleetwood Mac, formed by John Mayall's Bluesbreakers alumnus Peter Green and Mick Fleetwood in 1967.
Junior Wells' Hoodoo Man Blues
Album cover for Junior Wells' Hoodoo Man Blues
Album cover for Junior Wells' Hoodoo Man Blues
Hendrix Woodstock
Review of Jimi Hendrix's Live At Woodstock album, a document of the influential guitarist's legendary performance at the 1969 festival
Review of Jimi Hendrix's Live At Woodstock album, a document of the influential guitarist's legendary performance at the 1969 festival
Ida Cox Profile
Profile and biography of popular female blues singer Ida Cox.
Profile and biography of popular female blues singer Ida Cox.
Etta James
Profile of rhythm & blues legend Etta James, a phenomenal singer capable of mixing blues, soul, rock, and jazz styles into a single powerful performance.
Profile of rhythm & blues legend Etta James, a phenomenal singer capable of mixing blues, soul, rock, and jazz styles into a single powerful performance.
Howlin' Wolf
Profile of blues legend Howlin' Wolf, the biggest and baddest artist in the history of the Chicago blues
Profile of blues legend Howlin' Wolf, the biggest and baddest artist in the history of the Chicago blues
Overlooked Early Blues
Six Essential Overlooked Blues Artists of the Early Blues Era
Six Essential Overlooked Blues Artists of the Early Blues Era
Taj Mahal Profile
Profile of multi-instrumentalist blues artist Taj Mahal
Profile of multi-instrumentalist blues artist Taj Mahal
Rolling Stones Profile
Profile of British blues-rock legends the Rolling Stones.
Profile of British blues-rock legends the Rolling Stones.
Rory Gallagher Profile
Profile of Irish blues-rock guitarist Rory Gallagher, a prolific recording artist and tireless performer.
Profile of Irish blues-rock guitarist Rory Gallagher, a prolific recording artist and tireless performer.
Chicago Blues Fest 2008
The Chicago Blues Festival celebrates its 25th anniversary with a stellar line-up of talent, including B.B. King, Koko Taylor, and Johnny Winter with James Cotton.
The Chicago Blues Festival celebrates its 25th anniversary with a stellar line-up of talent, including B.B. King, Koko Taylor, and Johnny Winter with James Cotton.
Blues CD August 2008
New Blues CD releases for August 2008, compiled by the Rev. Keith A. Gordon, your About.com Blues Guide.
New Blues CD releases for August 2008, compiled by the Rev. Keith A. Gordon, your About.com Blues Guide.
Stevie Ray Vaughan
Profile of influential Texas blues-rock guitarist Stevie Ray Vaughan.
Profile of influential Texas blues-rock guitarist Stevie Ray Vaughan.
Ronnie Earl Living Light
Review of Ronnie Earl & the Broadcasters' Living In The Light album, a collection of blues instrumentals and vocal performances by Kim Wilson and Dave Keller.
Review of Ronnie Earl & the Broadcasters' Living In The Light album, a collection of blues instrumentals and vocal performances by Kim Wilson and Dave Keller.
Things About Comin' My Way
Review of Things About Comin' My Way - A Tribute to the Music of the Mississippi Sheiks album
Review of Things About Comin' My Way - A Tribute to the Music of the Mississippi Sheiks album
Lonnie Brooks
Profile of Chicago blues guitarist Lonnie Brooks, a long-time Alligator Records recording artist and a legendary figure on the Chicago blues scene during the 1970s, '80s and '90s.
Profile of Chicago blues guitarist Lonnie Brooks, a long-time Alligator Records recording artist and a legendary figure on the Chicago blues scene during the 1970s, '80s and '90s.
Blues CDs April 2009
New Blues CD releases for April 2009, compiled by the Rev. Keith A. Gordon, your About.com Blues Guide.
New Blues CD releases for April 2009, compiled by the Rev. Keith A. Gordon, your About.com Blues Guide.
Gatemouth Brown
Profile of Texas blues legend Clarence Gatemouth Brown, talented guitarist and influential roots musician that mixed electric blues music with elements of country, jazz, and Cajun sounds.
Profile of Texas blues legend Clarence Gatemouth Brown, talented guitarist and influential roots musician that mixed electric blues music with elements of country, jazz, and Cajun sounds.
Doheny Blues 2009
Details of the Doheny Blues Festival 2009, held in Dana Point, California including list of performers and artist biographies.
Details of the Doheny Blues Festival 2009, held in Dana Point, California including list of performers and artist biographies.
Richard Johnston
Interview with Memphis blues artist Richard Johnston, a one-man-band with a cigarbox guitar.
Interview with Memphis blues artist Richard Johnston, a one-man-band with a cigarbox guitar.
Junior Wells Profile
Profile of Chicago blues legend Junior Wells, master of the blues harp, former Muddy Waters Band member and frequent performing partner of blues guitarist Buddy Guy.
Profile of Chicago blues legend Junior Wells, master of the blues harp, former Muddy Waters Band member and frequent performing partner of blues guitarist Buddy Guy.
Koko Taylor Profile
Profile of Koko Taylor, the Queen of the Blues and Chicago blues legend.
Profile of Koko Taylor, the Queen of the Blues and Chicago blues legend.
Cream
Profile of influential British blues-rock legends Cream, featuring Eric Clapton, Jack Bruce, and Ginger Baker.
Profile of influential British blues-rock legends Cream, featuring Eric Clapton, Jack Bruce, and Ginger Baker.
Son House
Profile of Delta blues legend Son House, influential guitarist and performer and running partner of Charley Patton
Profile of Delta blues legend Son House, influential guitarist and performer and running partner of Charley Patton
Albert King Profile
Profile and biography of influential blues guitarist Albert King including a select discography.
Profile and biography of influential blues guitarist Albert King including a select discography.
Fox King of the Queen City
Review of Jon Hartley Fox's King of the Queen City, the history of Cincinnati's King Records label
Review of Jon Hartley Fox's King of the Queen City, the history of Cincinnati's King Records label
Albert Collins
Profile of Texas blues guitarist Albert Collins, better known as the Ice Man for his chilly, fluid six-string style.
Profile of Texas blues guitarist Albert Collins, better known as the Ice Man for his chilly, fluid six-string style.
Shemekia Copeland Never Going
Review of Shemekia Copeland's Never Going Back album, a fine collection of blues, R&B, and soul music.
Review of Shemekia Copeland's Never Going Back album, a fine collection of blues, R&B, and soul music.
Gary Moore Bad For You Baby
Review of Gary Moore's Bad For You Baby album, a solid collection of guitar-driven blues-rock songs.
Review of Gary Moore's Bad For You Baby album, a solid collection of guitar-driven blues-rock songs.
Jeff Healey Mess Of Blues
Album review of Mess Of Blues from Canadian blues-rock guitarist Jeff Healey.
Album review of Mess Of Blues from Canadian blues-rock guitarist Jeff Healey.
Canned Heat
Profile and discography for blues-rock band Canned Heat
Profile and discography for blues-rock band Canned Heat
Big Joe Williams' 'Blues On Highway 49'
Big Joe Williams, one of the original Mississippi Delta bluesmen, often stayed in the back room of Koester's Jazz Record Mart store when not traveling across the country. Released by Delmark in 1961, 'Blues On Highway 49' features Williams' unique nine-string guitar working out on a collection of road-weary country blues.
Big Joe Williams, one of the original Mississippi Delta bluesmen, often stayed in the back room of Koester's Jazz Record Mart store when not traveling across the country. Released by Delmark in 1961, 'Blues On Highway 49' features Williams' unique nine-string guitar working out on a collection of road-weary country blues.
Robert "Wolfman" Belfour
Bluesman Robert 'Wolfman' Belfour learned the Mississippi Hill Country traditional style from legends like Otha Turner, Junior Kimbrough, and R.L. Burnside. Belfour is best-known for his 2003 Fat Possum Records album Pushin' My Luck.
Bluesman Robert 'Wolfman' Belfour learned the Mississippi Hill Country traditional style from legends like Otha Turner, Junior Kimbrough, and R.L. Burnside. Belfour is best-known for his 2003 Fat Possum Records album Pushin' My Luck.
Living Blues 2009
Details on the winners of the 2009 Living Blues magazine awards.
Details on the winners of the 2009 Living Blues magazine awards.
Blues CDs Oct. 2008
New Blues CD releases for October 2008, compiled by the Rev. Keith A. Gordon, your About.com Blues Guide.
New Blues CD releases for October 2008, compiled by the Rev. Keith A. Gordon, your About.com Blues Guide.
Blues CDs Sept 2008
New Blues CD releases for September 2008, compiled by the Rev. Keith A. Gordon, your About.com Blues Guide
New Blues CD releases for September 2008, compiled by the Rev. Keith A. Gordon, your About.com Blues Guide
Blues CDs January 2009
New Blues CD releases for January 2009, compiled by the Rev. Keith A. Gordon, your About.com Blues Guide.
New Blues CD releases for January 2009, compiled by the Rev. Keith A. Gordon, your About.com Blues Guide.
Blind Willie Johnson Profile
Profile of slide guitarist Blind Willie Johnson, influential gospel and blues artist of the 1920s.
Profile of slide guitarist Blind Willie Johnson, influential gospel and blues artist of the 1920s.
Jimmy Page Profile
Profile of blues-rock guitarist Jimmy Page.
Profile of blues-rock guitarist Jimmy Page.
Christmas Gift 2008
A gift guide for the blues music fan or budding blues musician on your holiday gift list.
A gift guide for the blues music fan or budding blues musician on your holiday gift list.
Piedmont Blues Pioneers
Profiles of Piedmont Blues Pioneers
Profiles of Piedmont Blues Pioneers
Blues - FullReviews
An index of FullReviews for the Blues guide site.
An index of FullReviews for the Blues guide site.
Mike Zito Today
Album review of Mike Zito's Today, a fine collection of soul-blues with gritty vocals and searing guitar work.
Album review of Mike Zito's Today, a fine collection of soul-blues with gritty vocals and searing guitar work.
Nick Moss Live Chan's
Review of Nick Moss and the Flip Tops' Live At Chan's - Combo Platter No. 2, a scorching live album that captures the band's red hot sound on tape.
Review of Nick Moss and the Flip Tops' Live At Chan's - Combo Platter No. 2, a scorching live album that captures the band's red hot sound on tape.
Sippie Wallace
Profile and biography of classic female blues singer Sippie Wallace.
Profile and biography of classic female blues singer Sippie Wallace.
Brownie McGhee
Profile of Piedmont bluesman Brownie McGhee, a folk-blues legend and a talented guitarist that is best known for his work with blues harpist Sonny Terry.
Profile of Piedmont bluesman Brownie McGhee, a folk-blues legend and a talented guitarist that is best known for his work with blues harpist Sonny Terry.
The Holmes Brothers - Soul Blues Album of the Year award winners
The Holmes Brothers - Soul Blues Album of the Year winners for State Of Grace
The Holmes Brothers - Soul Blues Album of the Year winners for State Of Grace
Delmark Records' 'Sweet Home Chicago'
An influential 1988 album release, Delmark Records' 'Sweet Home Chicago' is a compilation of late-1960s Chicago blues music by talents like Magic Sam, Luther Allison, Eddie Shaw, Louis Myers, Big Mojo, and Lucky Lopez with the Jazz Prophets.
An influential 1988 album release, Delmark Records' 'Sweet Home Chicago' is a compilation of late-1960s Chicago blues music by talents like Magic Sam, Luther Allison, Eddie Shaw, Louis Myers, Big Mojo, and Lucky Lopez with the Jazz Prophets.
Legendary Rhythm & Blues Revue
Album review of Command Performance, by the Legendary Rhythm & Blues Revue featuring Tommy Castro, Deanna Bogart, Ronnie Baker Brooks and Magic Dick.
Album review of Command Performance, by the Legendary Rhythm & Blues Revue featuring Tommy Castro, Deanna Bogart, Ronnie Baker Brooks and Magic Dick.
Five Blues-Rock Guitarists
Profiles of five essential blues-rock guitarists that helped define the genre and influence a generation of musicians to follow.
Profiles of five essential blues-rock guitarists that helped define the genre and influence a generation of musicians to follow.
Eric Lindell Gulf Coast Hwy
CD Review of Eric Lindell's Gulf Coast Highway album, a collection of New Orleans-flavored R&B
CD Review of Eric Lindell's Gulf Coast Highway album, a collection of New Orleans-flavored R&B
Watermelon Slim & the Workers' The Wheel Man - Blues Album of the Year
CD cover for Watermelon Slim & the Workers' The Wheel Man - Blues Album of the Year
CD cover for Watermelon Slim & the Workers' The Wheel Man - Blues Album of the Year
Son Seals
Profile of legendary Chicago blues guitarist Son Seals, the original "bad axe" and a long-time Alligator Records recording artist.
Profile of legendary Chicago blues guitarist Son Seals, the original "bad axe" and a long-time Alligator Records recording artist.
Blues CDs Nov. 2008
New Blues CD releases for November 2008, compiled by the Rev. Keith A. Gordon, your About.com Blues Guide.
New Blues CD releases for November 2008, compiled by the Rev. Keith A. Gordon, your About.com Blues Guide.
Blues CDs August 2009
New Blues CD releases for August 2009, compiled by the Rev. Keith A. Gordon, your About.com Blues Guide.
New Blues CD releases for August 2009, compiled by the Rev. Keith A. Gordon, your About.com Blues Guide.
Ry Cooder The UFO Has Landed
Review of Ry Cooder's The UFO Has Landed album, a two-CD anthology of the talented guitarist's best work in the blues, rock, and country genres.
Review of Ry Cooder's The UFO Has Landed album, a two-CD anthology of the talented guitarist's best work in the blues, rock, and country genres.
Otis Taylor
Profile of blues artist Otis Taylor, a multi-instrumental talent that provides guitar, harp, and banjo to his unique country-blues sound.
Profile of blues artist Otis Taylor, a multi-instrumental talent that provides guitar, harp, and banjo to his unique country-blues sound.
Sonny Boy II
Profile of blues harp Legend Sonny Boy Williamson, Mississippi Delta bluesman and Chess Records recording artist.
Profile of blues harp Legend Sonny Boy Williamson, Mississippi Delta bluesman and Chess Records recording artist.
GordonMuddy
Book review of Robert Gordon's Can't Be Satisfied: The Life and Times of Muddy Waters, a comprehensive biography of the blues legend's life and music.
Book review of Robert Gordon's Can't Be Satisfied: The Life and Times of Muddy Waters, a comprehensive biography of the blues legend's life and music.
Blues Festival Guide 2008
Review of the 2008 Blues Festival Guide, a directory of blues music festivals and other blues music related stuff.
Review of the 2008 Blues Festival Guide, a directory of blues music festivals and other blues music related stuff.
Johnny Winter
Profile and discography for legendary Texas blues-rock guitarist Johnny Winter
Profile and discography for legendary Texas blues-rock guitarist Johnny Winter
Johnny Guitar Watson
Profile of the great blues-funk guitarist Johnny "Guitar" Watson, whose influence helped shape rockers like Jimi Hendrix and Prince, and rappers like Jay-Z and Outkast.
Profile of the great blues-funk guitarist Johnny "Guitar" Watson, whose influence helped shape rockers like Jimi Hendrix and Prince, and rappers like Jay-Z and Outkast.
Eddie Campbell Tear
Review of Eddie C. Campbell's Tear This World Up album, a fine collection of Chicago blues music from an underrated artist.
Review of Eddie C. Campbell's Tear This World Up album, a fine collection of Chicago blues music from an underrated artist.
Johnny Winter Live 70s
Review of blues-rock guitarist Johnny Winter's Live Through The '70s DVD, a collection of fourteen electric live performances.
Review of blues-rock guitarist Johnny Winter's Live Through The '70s DVD, a collection of fourteen electric live performances.
Tommy Johnson Profile
Profile of Mississippi Delta blues legend Tommy Johnson, obscure bluesman popularized by the hit movie O' Brother Where Art Thou?
Profile of Mississippi Delta blues legend Tommy Johnson, obscure bluesman popularized by the hit movie O' Brother Where Art Thou?