Blues News

Fans of Scott H. Biram 's brand of rusty yelpin' need not worry, because the Dirty Old One Man Band still sheltering us in a hefty dose of antiquated down-home blues.

Queen's Birthday weekend is again Blues Festival weekend in Rotorua. In keeping with the objectives of the Bay of Plenty Blues Club to "nurture and develop Blues among young and aspiring musicians", there will be two opportunities for young students to gain knowledge of the blues guitar during the festival weekend.

Hanni El Khatib is a first-generation American who grew up with a Palestinian father and a Filipino mother in San Francisco.

Ever since Elvis died in 1977 and his private estate in Memphis, Tenn., got turned into a public shrine, my sister has wanted to go to Graceland.

The album is released on Deluxe CD+DVD and Double Vinyl in the UK/Europe today 20th May by Provogue Records .

"If you guys came for the blues , you came to the right place!" announced Jeff "Papa J" Hudson at The Orange County Blues Society's one-year "Anniversary Party and Blues Jam" on May 19, at the Main Street Restaurant in Yorba Linda, California.

Up and coming folk-rock band Gill Moss headlined an amazing night at The Roots this weekend.

We're going to be hearing the name Marton Csokas a lot over the next couple of months and not least of all thanks to his appearance in the upcoming Amazing Spider-Man 2. We're going to be hearing the name Marton Csokas a lot over the next couple of months and not least of all thanks to his appearance in the upcoming Amazing Spider-Man 2 . The actor ... (more)

With a combustible blend of soul, blues, rock, folk and gospel, Ruthie Foster fires up the stage, leaving audiences in awe of her vibrant voice and indelible presence.

He made his name playing floppy-haired Matthew Crawley in ITV's Downton Abbey, but Dan Stevens is almost unrecognisable in his new role - as a tough guy.

Top singles player Cam McCleary and the Nighthawks defeated Joel Barlow in the SWC tourney semifinals to advance to face Weston in the pinnacle match.

Rock and Roll history was made on April 18 in Los Angeles when Heart , Rush , Randy Newman , Public Enemy , late disco queen Donna Summer , late bluesman Albert King and producers Quincy Jones and Lou Adler were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Today's birthdays: Actor Peter Gerety is 73. Singer Taj Mahal is 71. Singer-songwriter Jesse Winchester is 69.

"This was the first verse that he wrote," he said by way of introduction to Lead Belly's Goodnight Irene .

Red 2 isn't being released until July 19, but the Lionsgate division has signed Jon and Erich Hoeber to write a third installment of the action franchise.

Looking back at all the nominees from my December article , several points seem to stand out.

While Barbara Morrison's 1973 arrival to the jazz and blues party was somewhat late, the singer has definitely lived it to the hilt.

He left fans bereft with his departure from the nation's favourite posh soap. Now he's in the movies - and, he tells Matt Mueller, his appearance in Summer in February is a labour of love The pavement in front of the Athenaeum gentlemen's club in Pall Mall is scattered with dirt and gravel, a horse and carriage is parked at the entrance and ... (more)

Young bluesmaker siblings from Tupelo play on the big dance floor of the Samoset Resort, 220 Warrenton St., Rockport.

The one-day event returns to Woodley Park in Los Angeles this Sunday, offering attendees a hodgepodge of "entertainment, education and enlightenment". It's an occasion filled with experts, activists, and celebrities whose efforts are at the forefront of improving healthful living, as well as protecting the environment and animals rights.