14Jul
23Jan
Eden Brent
Official Website: edenbrent.comA lifetime in the birthplace of the Blues: a riches to rags story
Mississippi Delta native Eden Brent is a piano-pounding, juke-joint hollering powerhouse of American music. A legendary performer and southern songwriter, she spent the first two decades of her career under...
08Sep
The Boneshakers
Website: www.officialboneshakers.com No holds barred funk, blues, and rock that marries the sounds and spirits of Detroit Rock City, Memphis, and Mussel Shoals. In the remarkable 25-year career of The Boneshakers, the iconic band has always been led...
11Oct
Blackcat Zydeco featuring Dwight Carrier
Website: https://blackcatzydecomusic.com/ Dwight Carrier popularly known as, “The Black Cat” has become one of the most exciting Zydeco Accordionist of this era. He is deeply rooted in the “Carrier” family tradition, where music has always been a passion and implemented into much of their families...
10Oct
Joe Krown Quartet Featuring Papa Mali
OFFICIAL WEBSITE: joekrown.com Joe Krown is a resident and is based out of the city of New Orleans. He is a New Orleans styled piano and Hammond B-3 player. He has been nominated twice and won a New Orleans Big Easy Award in the Blues...
10Oct
Waylon Thibodeaux
Website: www.waylonthibodeaux.com “Waylon Thibodeaux is a master at his instrument! He is a true and authentic voice of South Louisiana. He genuinely embodies what the old folks in the old country used to call a real ‘Music-man’” ~ Anders...
20Aug
Sisters Of Slide & Austin Musician, Nakia, Joins The Tina Terry Agency For Worldwide Exclusive Representation
The Tina Terry Agency welcomes Rory Block & Cindy Cashdollars' newest project, Sisters of Slide to our roster along with Austin musician, Nakia. Quality in music matters to us here at the Agency, and for that, we are excited to be representing these two astounding...
27Jul
ICON: The Life and Legacy of B.B. King
THE GRAMMY FOUNDATION® AND GRAMMY MUSEUM® PARTNER TO PRESENT ICON: THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF B.B. KING FEATURING JOE BONAMASSA, KEB' MO', KENNY WAYNE SHEPHERD, SLASH, SUSAN TEDESCHI, DEREK TRUCKS, JIMMIE VAUGHAN, AND JOE LOUIS WALKER WITH JIMMY VIVINO AND THE BASIC CABLE BAND GRAMMY Foundation® Vice President Scott Goldman...
19Apr
Ian Siegal and Jimbo Mathus Celebrate LIVE Release ‘Wayward Sons’
Wayward Sons is an evocative snapshot of a special night of dry banter, salty tales and classic songs performed with industrial-strength charisma by two artists at the top of their game. The atmospheric album places the listener squarely in the midst of the crowd as...
23Feb
Murali Coryell
Official Website: muralicoryell.com TOUR DATES As the son of guitar legend Larry Coryell, Murali grew up around the likes of Jimi Hendrix, Miles Davis, and Carlos Santana. Now with 8 CD’s to his credit, Murali Coryell was inducted into the New York State...
18Feb
EDDY CLEARWATER TO BE INDUCTED INTO THE BLUES HALL OF FAME
On Tuesday, February 16, The Blues Foundation announced musical legend Eddy Clearwater will be inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame. The ceremony will take place on Wednesday, May 4 in Memphis, TN. The Sheraton Memphis Downtown Hotel will host the event as it...
06Feb
CHICAGO BLUES FESTIVAL TO CELEBRATE ALLIGATOR RECORDS’ 45TH ANNIVERSARY & OTIS RUSH
The City of Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events has announced the Petrillo Bandshell line-up for the 33rd Annual Chicago Blues Festival taking place June 10–12, 2016 in Grant Park. The free admission three-day festival opens on Friday, June 10 with a celebration of Alligator Records'...
26Jan
Blues for Peace
BLUES FOR PEACE is a grass roots movement of musicians, music promoters, music venues & anybody who would like to help promote peace. May 27-30, 2016 there will be musical events in cities and towns around the world sending a message of peace. BLUES FOR PEACE has...
14Jan
Sugar Blue will release his 1st Studio Recording in Over 5 years
Northport N.Y. - M.C. Records is proud to announce the signing of modern blues harmonica sensation Sugar Blue. The new release Voyage will be all originals except for one Ray Charles cover, "Mary Ann." The recording is full of what makes Sugar Blue and...
16Dec
GRAMMY AWARD WINNER VANCE POWELL TO MIX DELTA GENERATORS NEW ALBUM
It is now official, The Delta Generators will be heading to Nashville to have Multi Grammy award winning producer/engineer/mixer Vance Powell mix their new album. Vance has engineered and mixed such artists as the White Stripes, Jack White, Beck, Buddy Guy, Chris Stapleton, Keb Mo,...
28Sep
Live for Hope: The new Karp-Foley CD Release to Benefit the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund.
The Karp-Foley Band is excited to announce the release fo a double live CD to benefit the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund (www.OCRF.org). The double CD set, Live for Hope, features live performances by acclaimed blues/Americana musicians, Peter Karp and Sue Foley. The September, 2015 release...
21Sep
Eddy Clearwater Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
BLUES LEGEND EDDY CLEARWATER RECEIVES LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD FROM BLUES BLAST MAGAZINE Legendary Chicago bluesman Eddy Clearwater will be honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award from Blues Blast online magazine. Clearwater will accept his award in person at the 9th Annual
09Jul
Allman Brothers Founding Member Recruits Local Musicians
By Wade Tatagelo Herald-Times / Thursday, June 25, 2015 One of the original members of the Allman Brothers Band has recruited a couple of local musicians for a newly announced show in Florida. Venice's Berry Duane Oakley and former Bradenton Beach resident, Damon Fowler, will be part...
30Jun
Peterson Brothers Debut on Blue Point Records
A Summer Celebration – The Peterson Brothers Release Their First CD on Blue Point Records Talented, young musicians Glenn and Alex Peterson release their first recording, The Peterson Brothers on Blue Point Records. The eleven tracks display the brothers’ diverse influences, some first forays into their...
14May
