American Blues Scene Magazine

1. World Premiere Track: Bobby Rush “Bowlegged Woman”

   "Wherever I go I find a bowlegged woman, whether it’s Kansas City or anywhere.” - Bobby Rush

2. Bruce Cockburn to Release New Instrumental CD ‘Crowing Ignites’

   More than 40 years since he embarked on his singer-songwriter career, Cockburn continues pushing himself to create—and winning accolades in the process.

3. Flagstaff Blues & Brews Festival is a Great Time in the Mountains

   The Flagstaff Blues & Brews Festival was a great time.

4. Josh Newcom to Release ‘The Blues Gonna Getcha’ via Warpaint Entertainment on June 28th

   Listening to 'The Blues Gonna Getcha,' there is no question the pure powerful, natural intonation is there as Newcom delivers his lyrics in song.

5. 47th Bentonia Blues Festival Begins Today

   The festival celebrates one of the most unique forms of blues ever conceived, the haunting Bentonia Blues.

6. Tab Benoit at the Musical Instrument Museum

   It could have been called The Tab Benoit Comedy Hour but was just a great night of blues in Phoenix, Arizona.

7. Michael Lee To Release Debut Album on Ruf Records

   Studio trickery was not an option for a dues-paying bluesman who sings every line from his soul.

8. Nashville Honky Tonk Legend Chuck Mead Heads to Memphis While Keeping it ‘Close to Home’

   “It's probably the least-country record I’ve ever made,” Mead says, “but at the same time, it’s really a country record.”

9. Dr. John Dead at 77

   Dr. John, the King of the Krewes is gone, and the world is a bit more dim and colorless because of it.

10. Dick Waterman Blues Savior

    Although he never heard blues music at home, he became one of the most influential figures in Blues during the twentieth century.