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Joe Bonamassa Tour Dates

Oct 30, 2009 12:59pm

If you are near one of these venues at the right time, you should check this artist out. 'Nuf said.10/30 @ Center Stage Theatre, Atlanta GA10/31 @ Alys Robison Stephen PAC, Birmingham AL11/05 @ Plaza Theatre, Orlando FL11/06 @ Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater FL11/07 @ Gusman Center, Miami FL11/10 @...

The Essential Coco Montoya: Release date: 10/20/09

Oct 18, 2009 3:20pm

The Essential Coco Montoya features a dozen tracks culled from Montoya's three excellent mid-1990s albums recorded for Blind Pig Records. ...

Robert Cray: This Time

Oct 17, 2009 4:45pm

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John Mayall's "Tough"

Sep 30, 2009 12:21pm

New Studio Album By The Blues Master – His 57th To Date New York, NY -Over the years, Eagle Rock Entertainment has developed a strong relationship with legendary blues master John Mayall. On September 15, 2009, through their wholly-owned Eagle Records subsidiary, Mayall’s dynamic and masterful new piece of...

Roots 'N Blues 'N BBQ delivers sweet meat and beats

Sep 29, 2009 7:42am

Photo by Katie CurridIt was the first night of the third annual Roots 'N Blues 'N BBQ Festival and the streets were chock full of people, moving and grooving to the sultry rhythms. Roots 'N Blues is more than just a concert; this is a musical experience. [read more by...

The Crank Brothers: Black Midnights, Stars & Streetlights

Sep 23, 2009 11:22am

Norway's The Crank Brothers have a new CD out titled, "Black Midnights, Stars & Streetlights. You can learn more about this band on the web at: www.myspace.com/grandeblues...

Bluesbelt Magazine - Declared one of the top blues blogs

Sep 2, 2009 9:16pm

Just found out that Bluesbelt Magazine has been declared one of the top blues blogs by The Daily Reviewer. Thanks, everyone!...

BLUESFEST LONDON X: Bluesman pays homage to legends and friends

Jul 20, 2009 9:58pm

U.S. rock and roll royalty was in the Bluesfest house last night. Steve Earle returned to downtown...

Koko Taylor...dead at 80

Jul 2, 2009 11:34pm

Grammy Award-winning blues legend Koko Taylor, 80, died on June 3, 2009 in her hometown of Chicago, IL, as a result of complications following her May 19 surgery to...

Portland, Oregon's Waterfront Blues Festival

Jun 29, 2009 7:40pm

World-class music. Gorgeous setting. Great cause. What could be better? Join blues fans from throughout the world at the 21st annual Safeway Waterfront Blues Festival, presented by First Tech Credit Union,...

Time for a break

Oct 16, 2008 1:43pm

In order to concentrate on my art, I am going to take a break from blogging except on my art blog www.artfoundango.blogspot.comThanks for supporting Bluesbelt...I will be back soon.Thanks,Randy...

B.B. King: One Kind Favor

Oct 6, 2008 3:21pm

Though he's created some of the most essential, elemental blues in musical history, B.B. King has never shied away from exploring different directions, and some might say he's occasionally ventured too far afield. ONE KIND FAVOR should silence those doubters; with the help of superproducer T-Bone Burnett's roots noir approach,...

Blues in the Schools

Sep 18, 2008 8:29pm

Portland, Oregon blues guitar legend Robbie Laws is advancing the teaching of blues to students in the Portland school system in conjunction with the Cascade Blues Association. Laws, an 18-time winner and Hall of Famer of the Muddy Awards and owner of SixStringCentral School of Music, is spending his twenty-third...

B.B. King Museum Grand Opening

Sep 11, 2008 8:42am

Blues giant B.B. King will christen the B.B. King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center in Indianola, Miss., September 13 and 14 and just released a new CD. Get more info at the website....

B.B. King - Premier Collection

Sep 8, 2008 10:54am

As part of Acrobat Music’s U.S. label launch, B.B. King’s B.B. King & His Orchestra Live will be released October 21, 2008, marking the recording’s first availability in the U.S. The album was recorded in January 1983 in Cannes during the international music industry gathering known as MIDEM. The...

Lil' Ed & the Blues Imperials

Aug 18, 2008 8:22am

Celebrating 20 years together as one of the most explosive and electric live bands on the blues scene today, the newest album from Lil' Ed & the Blues Imperials delivers more of the foot-stomping boogies, emotionally-charged slow blues, and rocked-out celebrations that have become the band's trademark. (Release date: 08/26/08)...

Irma Thomas Teams Up with Jazz Stars on New CD

Aug 12, 2008 10:51am

Blues singer Irma Thomas' new album, Simply Grand, will be released on August 12. The collection teams her with 12 renowned pianists, including Ellis Marsalis, Norah Jones, Henry Butler, Dr. John, Marcia Ball and Randy Newman. Last year, Thomas won her first Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Blues Album for...

Buddy Guy - Skin Deep Video

Jul 16, 2008 3:29pm

To celebrate the imminent release of his all new album "Skin Deep," Buddy Guy has filmed a great solo version of the song...

Taj Mahal, Eddie Floyd added to Long Beach Blues Festival lineup, August 31

Jul 9, 2008 8:06am

Blues and world music legend Taj Mahal and Booker T. Jones will co-headline the Sunday, August 31 show of the Long Beach Blues Festival. In addition, Stax soul veteran Eddie Floyd has been added to the Sunday roster. The festival will be held Saturday and Sunday, August 30-31 in its...

Waterfront Blues Festival

Jul 7, 2008 9:51am

From all reports, The Portland, Oregon Waterfront Blues Festival was a big success - good crowd, great weather and super blues.The budget was a little tighter this year, which probably accounts for the proliferation of Portland bands represented, but some classics represented there as well.Blues stalwarts, like Charlie Musselwhite, Sherman...

Jimmy Reed Marker Unveiled Today

Jun 19, 2008 8:28am

The Mississippi Blues Commission unveils a marker today at 4pm honoring the great Jimmy Reed in Sunleith, Mississippi at Collier Road. A mural unveiling will follow at 5pm on Broad Street in Leland and a reception at the Hwy 61 Blues...

2008 Blues Music Award Winners Announced

Jun 11, 2008 11:06pm

The 2008 Blues Music Awards were announced in the Mississippi Delta on Thursday, May 8. The winners selected by the vote of the Blues Foundation's members are.1. DVD - Kenny Wayne Shepherd – 10 Days Out: Blues from the Backroads 2. Traditional Blues Male Artist - Hubert Sumlin ...

Music Review: Marcia Ball - Marcia Ball: Live at the Highline Ballroom

Jun 10, 2008 10:17am

By Stephen Foster of BlogcriticsListen carefully now: Marcia Ball ("long, tall Marcia Ball," as she's called) is possibly the best blues piano player you've never heard. If you know her and her music, you've been blessed. If you don't know her, Woozyfly gives you a glimpse of her hard stomp,...

Goodbye, Bo Diddley

Jun 6, 2008 10:22am

Rock legend Bo Diddley has passed away from heart failure at his home in Archer, Florida on Monday, according to his spokeswoman Susan Clary. He had suffered a heart attack last August, three months after suffering from a stroke. He was 79. Diddley won a Lifetime Achievement Grammy Award...

New Guitar Summit Gives You Shivers On News CD Out July 8

Jun 1, 2008 6:29pm

Stony Plain Records announces a July 8 release date in the U.S. for Shivers, the second album from New Guitar Summit, comprised of Jay Geils, Duke Robillard and Gerry Beaudoin. Joining this trio of stellar guitarists as special guest on Shivers is legendary Canadian rocker Randy Bachman (Guess Who, Bachman...