Bo Diddley
Bo Diddley This week marks the 60th anniversary of Bo Diddley‘s 1958 self-titled debut album, a compilation of multiple pre-released singles from the mid 1950s.…
Category: Blues
Meeting My Shadow by Vanessa Collier
Meeting My Shadow by Vanessa Collier Combining dynamic, passionate and entertaining live performances with an authentic blending of R&B. soul, blues and Gospel, Vanessa Collier…
Dr. John’s Gumbo
Dr. John’s Gumbo 45 years ago Dr. John released his iconic tribute to New Orleans music, Dr. John’s Gumbo. This fifth album by this artist…
My Side by The Electric Rag Band
My Side by The Electric Rag Band The Electric Rag Band is a father/son duo which incorporates many roots genres – rockabilly, blues, folk, bluegrass…
History of the Blues, Part 2
History of the Blues, Part 2 In the second and final part of the series, we look at American blues as it fanned out into…
Chuck Berry in the 1950s
Chuck Berry in the 1950s This past week the world lost an original music legend and rock pioneer when Chuck Berry passed away at age…
Pennsylvania Blues Festival
Pennsylvania Blues Festival Formerly known as the Pocono Blues Festival, the Pennsylvania Blues Festival will celebrate its 25th annual show at Split Rock Resort in…
Gospel Blues at Briggs Farm
Gospel Blues at Briggs Farm Article contributors: Margaret Neiswender and Kevin Lizbinski For the first time in its 19 year history, the Briggs Farm Blues…
History of the Blues, Part 1
History of the Blues, Part 1 We examine the evolution of American blues from the start of the 20the century into the early 1940s. This…