When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Chris Morphet/Redferns When it comes to blues guitar legends, few are as groundbreaking ...
At 89, Buddy Guy is a vital link to the roots of an entire genre. He’s also just plain vital, with a key role in this year's 'Sinners' ...
Veteran blues musician Tinsley Ellis takes on new territory and strips down, delving into the acoustic blues traditions of Delta legends like Son House and Skip James.
Tickets are $27-$87, and are available through Ticketmaster or the MPAC box office. Call 481-5100 for more information. It's been many years since blues was a regular part of radio playlists, and the ...
Before speaking with D.K. Harrell, we asked Joe Bonamassa if he had any thoughts he’d like to share on the fast-rising blues star. And indeed, he did. Via email, Bonamassa wrote: "When I first heard D ...
Guy released his latest album, “Born To Play Guitar,” in summer 2015 and it included a few songs that seemed compatible with rock radio formats. A leading candidate is “Wear You Out.” Featuring guest ...
Joe Louis Walker can amaze you with his blues guitar playing, but he's not out to machine-gun a million notes into your eardrums. "I learned to play to express, not to impress," he said in a recent ...
Grace Bowers picked up a guitar at age 9. She began livestreaming her practice sessions to some 20,000 viewers. Bowers has played onstage with Tyler Childers and Devon Allman, and will join Lainey ...
Albert King (1923-92) was one of the "kings" of the blues, along with B.B. and Freddie. His recording career began during 1962 and continued until his death in 1992. His most creative and commercially ...