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“Keep Going Until Everybody Knows Who You Are”: Rory Block Talks the Blues By Jimmy Leslie published 24 November 22 Koko Taylor's “Little Miss Dynamite” gives blues women their due on new album ‘Ain’t Nobody Worried,’ with acoustic covers of Bonnie Raitt, Tracy Chapman, Elizabeth Cotten and more
Rory Gallagher’s School of Blues By Rod Brakes, Stefan Grossman published 14 June 22 This archive gem could be the best free guitar lesson you’ve ever had.
“His Storytelling Was as Brilliant as His Guitar Playing”: How the Spirit of Skip James is Felt Stronger than Ever Today in Bentonia Blues By Jim Beaugez published 13 April 22 Washed up at age 30, the legendary bluesman was rediscovered in 1964, just five years before his death.
From Satan to Jesus, Skip James Played Through Shadow and Light on These Five Essential Tracks By Jim Beaugez published 31 March 22 Mississippi Delta bluesman Robert Johnson may have sung about having a hellhound on his trail, but Skip James sounded like the one on the run.
Watch John Lee Hooker Bringing the Blues to London in 1964 By Jas Obrecht published 16 March 22 Video This historic BBC performance of “Boom Boom” helped turn a whole generation on to the blues.
“The Fire of Youth is the Fuel for Rock and Roll”: Luther Dickinson Talks Tone, Inspiration, and the Future of Roots Rock By Jimmy Leslie published 14 March 22 The North Mississippi Allstars frontman gives a tour of the band’s existential party cruise on ‘Set Sail.’
Acoustic Blues Musings, Part 2: Hip Tips and Tricks for Better Playing By Jimmy Leslie last updated 4 February 22 Add these helpful hints to your arsenal of blues moves.
Acoustic Blues Musings, Part 4: Slide Song Suggestions By Jimmy Leslie last updated 4 February 22 Essential listening for blues players with insights from Ben Harper and Roy Rogers.
Old Man’s Blues or Young Man’s Blues? Here’s Why Eric Clapton’s Beano Album Remains Essential Listening for Everybody By Jim Campilongo published 1 February 22 Slowhand reinvented electric blues with this landmark recording.
Here’s Some Blues You Can Really Use By Rob Laing, Jon Bishop, Chris Bird published 26 January 22 Improve your playing with this master class on everything you need to know for better blues.
