Eric Bibb, already enjoying success in Europe, is becoming a familiar face, and voice, on the U. S. acoustic folk-blues scene. His unique talent continues…
Artist Profiles: Eric Bibb
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Artist Profiles: Doc Watson
Arthel L. “Doc” Watson was born in Deep Gap North Carolina in 1922 to a musical family. Blind since infancy Doc started playing harmonica and…
Artist Profiles: Dom Flemons
Dom Flemons is a multi-instrumentalist, producer, actor, slam poet, radio host, music historian, and songwriter originally from Phoenix and now based in Chicago He plays…
Southern Rock Icon Gregg Allman Dies at 69
Legendary Southern rock guitarist and singer-songwriter Gregg Allman passed away on May 27, 2017. Gregory LeNoir Allman was one of the founding members of the…
Artist Profiles: Cindy Cashdollar
American slide guitarist Cindy Cashdollar was born May 25, 1956. She specializes in steel guitar and dobro. Cindy Cashdollar grew up in Woodstock, New…
Tedeschi Trucks Band Live, a Special Experience
Tedeschi Trucks Band – Tedeschi Trucks Band Live From the Fox Oakland (Fantasy Records, 2017) With summer just around the corner many of you are…
Artist Profiles: Bobby Rush
Born Emmit Ellis, Jr., Bobby Rush was born in Homer, Louisiana. Rush gained renown in Chicago starting in the 1950s and 60s where he performed…
Artist Profiles: Bo Diddley
Bo Diddley was an artist with legendary stature and a remarkable five-decade career. Called ‘The Originator’ for his role in the birth of rock ‘n…
Artist Profiles: Blind Boy Fuller
Blind Boy Fuller Fulton Allen, also known as Blind Boy Fuller, was one of the most influential and popular Bluesmen of the 1930s. Born in…
Bluesmen Taj Mahal and Keb’ Mo’ Announce New Album and Tour
Celebrated blues musicians Taj Mahal and Keb’ Mo’ have announced an extraordinary, full-band tour in support of their first album as a duo, ‘TajMo’ (Concord).…