Blues: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Blues Christmas
The best blues albums on which to hear blues Christmas music.
The best blues albums on which to hear blues Christmas music.
Best Blues 2009
About.com Blues picks the best blues albums of 2009
About.com Blues picks the best blues albums of 2009
Modern Blues Artists
Profiles of six essential modern blues artists, circa 1950-1980
Profiles of six essential modern blues artists, circa 1950-1980
BluesMusic2010
Nominations and winners of the 2010 Blues Music Awards from The Blues Foundation
Nominations and winners of the 2010 Blues Music Awards from The Blues Foundation
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 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.
Blues Music Tour Dates
Blues music tour dates - concert dates for touring blues musicians.
Blues music tour dates - concert dates for touring blues musicians.
Blues Festivals 2009
Dates and information on Blues Festivals during 2009.
Dates and information on Blues Festivals during 2009.
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.
Female Blues Singers
Profiles of five classic female blues singers
Profiles of five classic female blues singers
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
Favorite Blues Artists
The Reverend lists his favorite blues artists and their albums
The Reverend lists his favorite blues artists and their albums
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.
Six Blues Artists To Watch
Six talented young blues artists to watch in 2010
Six talented young blues artists to watch in 2010
Christmas Gift Guide 2009
Christmas Gift Guide 2009 for the Blues music fan
Christmas Gift Guide 2009 for the Blues music fan
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.
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
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.
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 Artists Died 2009
List of blues artists that died in 2009, including brief biographies and career highlights
List of blues artists that died in 2009, including brief biographies and career highlights
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.
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
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.
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
Little Walter's His Best
Album cover for Little Walter's His Best
Album cover for Little Walter's His Best
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.
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.
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.
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.
Muddy Waters' Live At Newport 1960
Album cover for Muddy Waters' Live At Newport 1960
Album cover for Muddy Waters' Live At Newport 1960
Contemporary Blues
Six essential Contemporary Blues Artists
Six essential Contemporary Blues Artists
Buddy Guy Skin Deep
Album review of Buddy Guy's Skin Deep, which features guest stars like blues musicians Derek Trucks, Susan Tedeschi, Eric Clapton, Robert Randolph, and the amazing nine-year-old Quinn Sullivan.
Album review of Buddy Guy's Skin Deep, which features guest stars like blues musicians Derek Trucks, Susan Tedeschi, Eric Clapton, Robert Randolph, and the amazing nine-year-old Quinn Sullivan.
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.
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.
Bessie Smith Profile
Profile and biography of legendary female blues singer Bessie Smith.
Profile and biography of legendary female blues singer Bessie Smith.
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.
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
Govt Mule By A Thread
Review of blues-rock band Gov't Mule's By A Thread album
Review of blues-rock band Gov't Mule's By A Thread album
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.
Jeff Beck Profile
Profile of guitarist Jeff Beck, former member of the Yardbirds and 2009 inductee into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Profile of guitarist Jeff Beck, former member of the Yardbirds and 2009 inductee into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
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.
Magic Sam Blues Band's 'Black Magic'
Credited to the Magic Sam Blues Band, 'Black Magic' would feature the great guitarist's final recording sessions. Released in 1968 and featuring a band of musical talents like saxophonist Eddie Shaw, pianist Lafayette Leake, and fellow guitarist Mighty Joe Young, this is Bob Koester's favorite Magic Sam album. Sadly, Magic Sam Maghett would die a year later, in 1969, of a heart attack.
Credited to the Magic Sam Blues Band, 'Black Magic' would feature the great guitarist's final recording sessions. Released in 1968 and featuring a band of musical talents like saxophonist Eddie Shaw, pianist Lafayette Leake, and fellow guitarist Mighty Joe Young, this is Bob Koester's favorite Magic Sam album. Sadly, Magic Sam Maghett would die a year later, in 1969, of a heart attack.
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.
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.
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.
Early Blues-Rock Bands
Six Essential Early Blues-Rock Bands
Six Essential Early Blues-Rock Bands
Stevie Ray Vaughan
Profile of influential Texas blues-rock guitarist Stevie Ray Vaughan.
Profile of influential Texas blues-rock guitarist Stevie Ray Vaughan.
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.
Johnny Winter
Profile and discography for legendary Texas blues-rock guitarist Johnny Winter
Profile and discography for legendary Texas blues-rock guitarist Johnny Winter
The Yardbirds Profile
Profile of British blues-rock band the Yardbirds, featuring Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, and Jimmy Page, three guitarists that would influence the future of rock music and launch the Yardbirds to international stardom.
Profile of British blues-rock band the Yardbirds, featuring Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, and Jimmy Page, three guitarists that would influence the future of rock music and launch the Yardbirds to international stardom.
Paul Butterfield
Profile and discography for Chicago blues legend and influential harp player Paul Butterfield
Profile and discography for Chicago blues legend and influential harp player Paul Butterfield
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.
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.
Chicago Blues Living
Review of Chicago Blues: A Living History featuring Billy Boy Arnold, John Primer, Billy Branch & Lurrie Bell.
Review of Chicago Blues: A Living History featuring Billy Boy Arnold, John Primer, Billy Branch & Lurrie Bell.
Johnny Winter Second Winter
Album review of Second Winter, blues-rock guitarist Johnny Winter's second album from 1970.
Album review of Second Winter, blues-rock guitarist Johnny Winter's second album from 1970.
Perkins Pistol City
Review of Dave Perkins' Pistol City Holiness album, a stellar collection of guitar-driven, explosive blues-rock tunes.
Review of Dave Perkins' Pistol City Holiness album, a stellar collection of guitar-driven, explosive blues-rock tunes.
Tinsley Ellis Speak
Review of Tinsley Ellis's Speak No Evil album, a fiery collection of guitar-driven blues-rock tunes
Review of Tinsley Ellis's Speak No Evil album, a fiery collection of guitar-driven blues-rock tunes
Magic Sam's West Side Soul
Album cover for Magic Sam's West Side Soul
Album cover for Magic Sam's West Side Soul
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Charlie Musselwhite
Profile of blues harp player Charlie Musselwhite, legendary Chicago blues musician and in-demand session player.
Profile of blues harp player Charlie Musselwhite, legendary Chicago blues musician and in-demand session player.
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
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.
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
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.
Jimmy Page
Profile of British blues-rock guitarist Jimmy Page of the legendary rock band Led Zeppelin.
Profile of British blues-rock guitarist Jimmy Page of the legendary rock band Led Zeppelin.
Al Wilson
Profile and discography for Canned Heat's Al 'Blind Owl' Wilson, an underrated blues-rock guitarist and harmonica player
Profile and discography for Canned Heat's Al 'Blind Owl' Wilson, an underrated blues-rock guitarist and harmonica player
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.
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 CDs March 2009
New Blues CD releases for March 2009, compiled by the Rev. Keith A. Gordon, your About.com Blues Guide.
New Blues CD releases for March 2009, compiled by the Rev. Keith A. Gordon, your About.com Blues Guide.
Blues CDs May 2009
New Blues CD releases for May 2009, compiled by the Rev. Keith A. Gordon, your About.com Blues Guide.
New Blues CD releases for May 2009, compiled by the Rev. Keith A. Gordon, your About.com Blues Guide.
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.
Duke Robillard Stomp!
Review of Duke Robillard's Stomp! The Blues Tonight album.
Review of Duke Robillard's Stomp! The Blues Tonight album.
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
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
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.
Otis Rush's The Classic Cobra Recordings 1956-1958
Album cover for Otis Rush's Classic Cobra Recordings
Album cover for Otis Rush's Classic Cobra Recordings
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.
Black Cat Bone
Definition of black cat bone, a term used in blues music and blues music-related subjects.
Definition of black cat bone, a term used in blues music and blues music-related subjects.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Freddie King
Profile and discography of Freddie King, an influential and innovative blues guitarist.
Profile and discography of Freddie King, an influential and innovative blues guitarist.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Bobby Rush Profile
Profile of folk-funk bluesman Bobby Rush, whose unique blend of soul, blues, and funk music has made the artist a popular live performer.
Profile of folk-funk bluesman Bobby Rush, whose unique blend of soul, blues, and funk music has made the artist a popular live performer.
Susan Tedeschi
Profle and discography for blues guitarist Susan Tedeschi
Profle and discography for blues guitarist Susan Tedeschi
Ida Cox Profile
Profile and biography of popular female blues singer Ida Cox.
Profile and biography of popular female blues singer Ida Cox.
Lightnin' Hopkins
Profile of Texas blues music legend Sam Lightnin' Hopkins, an influential guitarist and country bluesman.
Profile of Texas blues music legend Sam Lightnin' Hopkins, an influential guitarist and country bluesman.
Jeff Healey
Profile and discography for blues-rock guitarist Jeff Healey
Profile and discography for blues-rock guitarist Jeff Healey
Joe Bonamassa
Profile and biography of blues-rock guitarist Joe Bonamassa.
Profile and biography of blues-rock guitarist Joe Bonamassa.
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.
M for Mississippi DVD
Review of the M for Mississippi documentary film DVD featuring a variety of contemporary Delta blues musicians.
Review of the M for Mississippi documentary film DVD featuring a variety of contemporary Delta blues musicians.
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.
King Vaughan Session
Review the Albert King with Stevie Ray Vaughan In Session album, a 1983 collaboration between the two great blues guitarists.
Review the Albert King with Stevie Ray Vaughan In Session album, a 1983 collaboration between the two great blues guitarists.
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
Tommy Castro Hard
Review of Tommy Castro's Hard Believer, the 11th album from the popular blues-rock singer and guitarist and his first for Alligator Records.
Review of Tommy Castro's Hard Believer, the 11th album from the popular blues-rock singer and guitarist and his first for Alligator Records.
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.
John Mayall Tough
Review of John Mayall's Tough album, the British blues-rock legends 57th release
Review of John Mayall's Tough album, the British blues-rock legends 57th release
Johnny Winter Live Bootleg 2
Album review of Live Bootleg Series Vol. 2 by blues guitarist Johnny Winter, a collection of the slide-guitar wizard's favorite blues songs by artists like B.B. King, Mose Allison, and Robert Johnson.
Album review of Live Bootleg Series Vol. 2 by blues guitarist Johnny Winter, a collection of the slide-guitar wizard's favorite blues songs by artists like B.B. King, Mose Allison, and Robert Johnson.
Piedmont Blues Pioneers
Profiles of Piedmont Blues Pioneers
Profiles of Piedmont Blues Pioneers
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.
Robert Cray This Time
Review of Robert Cray's This Time album, the first studio effort from the talented soul-blues guitarist in four years.
Review of Robert Cray's This Time album, the first studio effort from the talented soul-blues guitarist in four years.
Eden Brent Mississippi
Review of pianist Eden Brent's Mississippi Number One album, an inspired and entertaining blend of blues, jazz, and pop music.
Review of pianist Eden Brent's Mississippi Number One album, an inspired and entertaining blend of blues, jazz, and pop music.
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
Koko Taylor's Old School - Traditional Blues Album of the Year
CD cover for Koko Taylor's Old School - Traditional Blues Album of the Year
CD cover for Koko Taylor's Old School - Traditional Blues Album of the Year
BB King One Kind Favor
Review of B.B. King's One Kind Favor album, produced by T-Bone Burnett and featuring a selection of the blues guitarist's favorite blues songs from the 1930s, '40s and '50s.
Review of B.B. King's One Kind Favor album, produced by T-Bone Burnett and featuring a selection of the blues guitarist's favorite blues songs from the 1930s, '40s and '50s.
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.
Jimmy Page Profile
Profile of blues-rock guitarist Jimmy Page.
Profile of blues-rock guitarist Jimmy Page.
Allman Brothers
Profile and discography of the Allman Brothers Band
Profile and discography of the Allman Brothers Band
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tampa Red Profile
Profiles of Chicago blues guitarist Tampa Red, known on the Chicago blues scene of the 1920s and '30s as "The Guitar Wizard" for his incredible slide-guitar style.
Profiles of Chicago blues guitarist Tampa Red, known on the Chicago blues scene of the 1920s and '30s as "The Guitar Wizard" for his incredible slide-guitar style.
Big Bill Broonzy
Profile of Chicago blues legend Big Bill Broonzy.
Profile of Chicago blues legend Big Bill Broonzy.
Derek Trucks
Profile and discography for blues guitarist Derek Trucks
Profile and discography for blues guitarist Derek Trucks
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.
Sippie Wallace
Profile and biography of classic female blues singer Sippie Wallace.
Profile and biography of classic female blues singer Sippie Wallace.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Clearwater Festival 2009
Details for the Knology Clearwater Sea Blues Festival 2009, including a list of performers with biographies of the headliners.
Details for the Knology Clearwater Sea Blues Festival 2009, including a list of performers with biographies of the headliners.
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.
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.
"Steady Rollin'" Bob Margolin - Best Blues Instrumentalist, Guitar
Steady Rollin' Bob Margolin - Best Blues Instrumentalist, Guitar
Steady Rollin' Bob Margolin - Best Blues Instrumentalist, Guitar
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
Lee Chester "L.C." Ulmer
Mississippi bluesman Lee Chester 'L.C.' Ulmer has been playing music for 50 years, the multi-instrumentalist often performing as a "12-piece" one-man-band on guitar, harmonica, keyboards, drums, fiddle, and other instruments.
Mississippi bluesman Lee Chester 'L.C.' Ulmer has been playing music for 50 years, the multi-instrumentalist often performing as a "12-piece" one-man-band on guitar, harmonica, keyboards, drums, fiddle, and other instruments.
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.
Mississippi Fred McDowell Best
Review of The Best Of Mississippi Fred McDowell album, a collection of the Delta blues artist's best material from the Arhoolie Records vaults.
Review of The Best Of Mississippi Fred McDowell album, a collection of the Delta blues artist's best material from the Arhoolie Records vaults.
Koko Taylor What It Takes
Review of Koko Taylor's What It Takes - The Chess Years (Expanded Edition) album, a comprehensive look back at the blues singer's early years
Review of Koko Taylor's What It Takes - The Chess Years (Expanded Edition) album, a comprehensive look back at the blues singer's early years
Dr. John City That Care Forgot
Album review of Dr. John's City That Care Forgot, the New Orleans musical legend's lament for the destruction of his hometown.
Album review of Dr. John's City That Care Forgot, the New Orleans musical legend's lament for the destruction of his hometown.
Overlooked Early Blues
Six Essential Overlooked Blues Artists of the Early Blues Era
Six Essential Overlooked Blues Artists of the Early Blues Era
Jeff Beck Performing
Review of guitarist Jeff Beck's Performing This Week album, a collection of dynamic live performances taken from a week of concerts at the U.K. club Ronnie Scott's.
Review of guitarist Jeff Beck's Performing This Week album, a collection of dynamic live performances taken from a week of concerts at the U.K. club Ronnie Scott's.
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
Rory Gallagher Live In Cork
Review of Irish blues-rock guitarist Rory Gallagher's Live In Cork DVD, a thirteen-song collection of raging guitarwork and blustery British blues-rock music.
Review of Irish blues-rock guitarist Rory Gallagher's Live In Cork DVD, a thirteen-song collection of raging guitarwork and blustery British blues-rock music.
Gary Moore Back To Blues
Album review of Back To The Blues by Gary Moore, British blues-rock guitarist and former Skid Row and Thin Lizzy band member.
Album review of Back To The Blues by Gary Moore, British blues-rock guitarist and former Skid Row and Thin Lizzy band member.
Jim Suhler Tijuana Bible
Review of Jim Suhler & Monkey Beat's Tijuana Bible album, a scorched-earth collection of guitar-driven blues-rock tunes.
Review of Jim Suhler & Monkey Beat's Tijuana Bible album, a scorched-earth collection of guitar-driven blues-rock tunes.
Thorogood Dirty Dozen
Review of George Thorogood and the Destroyers' The Dirty Dozen album, twelve guitar-driven covers of classic blues-and-roots-rock songs.
Review of George Thorogood and the Destroyers' The Dirty Dozen album, twelve guitar-driven covers of classic blues-and-roots-rock songs.
Blues - FullReviews
An index of FullReviews for the Blues guide site.
An index of FullReviews for the Blues guide site.
Country Blues Artists
Profiles of six pioneering country blues artists.
Profiles of six pioneering country blues artists.