Blues Music

A simple how-to on picking out the most basic of blues guitar progressions -- the I-IV-V, better known as the 12-bar blues.

Feb 2, 2010 - david mink

Of the noted Southern blues guitarists from the 1920s and 30s, few had such a masterful command of so many complex and varied styles as Francis "Scrapper" Blackwell.

Feb 1, 2010 - Paul Ridden

Black Ace adopted a rare guitar style and made it his own. He repeatedly turned his back on making music but his few recorded works are thankfully still available today.

Jan 17, 2010 - Paul Ridden

Pete Johnson had many jobs - everything from working in a mortuary to laborer to washing ice cream vans. He was also one of the greatest exponents of Boogie Woogie piano.

Jan 14, 2010 - Paul Ridden

Unlike other type of music, the blues connects, on a visceral, level with those who hear it. One of the most unique voices on the blues scene now, is that of Mama Red.

Dec 7, 2009 - Leacy Monnier

Blues is in the blood and bones of musician-songwriter Slim Fatz. It's in the rhythm of his speech and story of his life. But mostly, it's in the way he plays and sings.

Nov 3, 2009 - Tony Simmons

Robert Johnson nurtured blues mythology. His tale has inspired generations of musicians. He was named #5 of Rolling Stone's "Top 100 Guitarists of All Time"

Sep 17, 2009 - Michael Catley

Roger "Hurricane" Wilson has the blues- literally. Since the age of 9, Roger Wilson has been perfecting the art of the blues, and has toured the nation playing music.

Sep 2, 2009 - John Shults

B.B. King one of the true legends of blues music returns at 83 to tour around Britain. This is a synopsis of his show in Manchester.

Aug 21, 2009 - Michael Catley

The bluesy Wood Brothers return with their sophomore effort. Similar in style to their first record, Loaded is full of soulful originals and some famous covers.

Aug 21, 2009 - Sebastian Albu

Barbara Morrison has recorded with some of the finest jazz and blues musicians of her generation, traveled the world and remains a respected educator and businessperson.

Jul 30, 2009 - Paula Edelstein

With 56,000 + album sales this past year alone, Adele isn't shy when it comes to belting out her bluesy ballads.

Mar 26, 2009 - My Nguyen

Guitarists, time to feel the groove. Read on for a lesson in Blues comping and the sacred art of the riff.

Mar 9, 2009 - Craig Sanders

Suite101 investigates the origins of one of the most important music genres of the 20th century, The Blues.

Mar 7, 2009 - Craig Sanders

Buddy Guy gives blues fans an album of all new, original material that reflects the energy and confidence that the blues guitarist has been known for since the '60s.

Nov 11, 2008 - Stephen Lloyd

B. B. King's newest release, One Kind Favor, finds the legendary blues guitarist pondering his mortality amid tracks about life and love.

Sep 29, 2008 - Michael Irvin Arrington

Chicago has one of the richest musical histories of any American city. Musical genres such as jazz and blues had major historical events happen along the shores of Lake

Sep 12, 2008 - Bryan Alaspa

"Delta blues" is historically used to describe the music originating in the Mississippi Delta. The delta sound migrated north evolving into R&B and rock and roll.

Aug 5, 2008 - John Ford

Music legend Bo Diddley dies on June 2, 2008 of heart failure.

Jun 2, 2008 - Cicely A. Richard

Bonnie Raitt, Al Green, Coco Montoya,and blues legend Pinetop Perkins set the stage ablaze at the 16th annual Santa Cruz Blues Festival for Memorial Day Weekend.

May 31, 2008 - Michael Mercer

Watermelon Slim released his first album in 1973, his second in 2004. In the 30 intervening years he trained to become one of the most important bluesmen in N. America.

May 5, 2008 - Caitlin Ward