review Crown is Not an Eric Gales Comeback The singer/guitarist has experienced personal ups and downs, but his music is always top-notch.
interview Jeremy Lyons Keeps the Blues in Morphine Vapors of Morphine continues the bluesy arc of the cult band.
interview Ilana Katz Katz Bows to Her Blues Violin Muse The violinist has always loved the blues and is gaining confidence as a songwriter.
review Tedeschi Trucks Band Interprets Layla Susan Tedeschi, Derek Trucks, and Trey Anastasio are faithful to the original, with their own special spin.
interview Ilkka Helander and the Science of the Blues The singer/guitarist explains how even Finnish scientists get the blues.
review Lowell Fulson Live! reveals his creative process The recently discovered live album delivers energy and insights.
interview Kid Ramos Captures Great Blues Moments The musician/producer keeps things live on 75 and Alive, with singer Johnny Tucker.
review Preaching the Blues of Gospel Sacred Soul of North Carolina shows the link between the two styles.
interview Sue Foley Explains Why Songs Should Ring True The blues singer/guitarist privileges musical honesty above everything else.
review Sue Foley Is Always a Blues Force The singer/guitarist has a distinctive voice that makes Pinky's Blues lots of fun.
interview Buffalo Nichols Discusses Growing Past Your Songs He may see some cracks on his debut, but listeners won't.
review Eddie 9V Continues to Evolve His Blues Little Black Flies isn't perfect, but includes some special moments.
interview Christopher Paul Stelling on the Rugged Individualism of the Blues The singer/songwriter draws inspiration from country blues.
review Muddy Gurdy unlocks their blues with unusual instrumentation Hurdy-gurdy and exotic grooves makes for an exciting sound.
review GA-20 Finds Their Natural Boogie in Hound Dog Taylor The album teaches as much as it rocks out.
interview Matthew Stubbs Reveals How GA-20 Released the Hound The GA-20 guitarist discusses the band's Hound Dog Taylor tribute album.
review Christone "Kingfish" Ingram maps a blues path on 662 Ingram remains rooted in the blues, but isn't afraid to go beyond it.
review Guy Davis Makes a Show of the Blues The actor/musician takes the listener on a fun blues ride.
interview Christone "Kingfish" Ingram Delivers the News with the Blues His follow-up album, 662, shows a willingness to experiment while remaining true to the blues.
review Alligator Records' 50 Years of Genuine Houserockin' Music is Lots of Memories The compilation also reminds us of great, forgotten music from the iconic blues label.
interview Guy Davis is Always Ready for His Muse Songwriting is intentional, but never rushed, for the actor and musician.
review Steve Cropper pairs youthful energy with aged wisdom Fire it Up lets the legendary soul guitarist show he can still command attention.
interview Pascal Danae Discovers Himself in the Blues The Delgres singer/guitarist writes the blues through a Guadeloupean lens.
