“Kiss The Sky” Coming To Legends For Blues of Hendrix Tribute
Tickets are on sale now Are you a fan of the blues? Are you a fan of Jimi Hendrix? Then mark your calendars. On Sunday, November…
“Killer” Ray Allison passes away suddenly at 60
By Barry Kerzner – Originally posted at American Blues Scene Chicago, IL – Chicago staple and blues icon “Killer” Ray Allison died peacefully in his sleep…
Buddy Guy receives Fifth Star award at Millennium Park tribute
Blues legend Buddy Guy added a “Fifth Star” to his collection of accolades on Wednesday night. The City of Chicago began the awards in 2014 to…
Paul Natkin interviews Carlos Johnson
Paul Natkin is an iconic music photographer who recently began interviewing musicians and producers from the Chicago community. “I have been active in the blues community…
Country legend Merle Haggard dies on his 79th birthday
Legendary country and western performer Merle Haggard has died today, his 79th birthday. The iconic guitarist / singer / fiddler / songwriter passed away at his…
Healey on Healey: Some Thoughts On Heal My Soul
A few weeks back we posted an announcement that several lost Jeff Healey recordings would be released posthumously on March 25 under the title Heal My Soul. Well, aside…
Reviews: Landmark Theatre – Syracuse, NY
One very cool thing about Buddy Guy still touring is that he plays at some of the oldest and most beautiful venues in the US. For…
Blues legend LC Ulmer dies at 87
BY Lici Beveridge ORIGINALLY POSTED by Hattiesburg American Blues legend LC Ulmer has died. He was 87. He was found unconscious Sunday morning by family members in…
Buddy Guy announces lineup of 2016 January residency
Tickets go on sale Saturday Oct 31 at 10AM CT. GET TICKETS HERE 6-time GRAMMY Award winner, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, and Chicago Blues…
In Memory of James Wheeler (1937-2014)
by Thaddeus Krolicki Chicago has lost one of its true masters of the blues with the passing of guitarist and singer James Wheeler in late 2014. James…