All Entries in the "The Blues News" Category
The Blues News – The Real Blues Festival
“The opportunity to have underprivileged kids get a chance to experience a different vision of life is very important to me,” says Real Blues Festival founder Papa J.
The Blues News- Last Chance To Get “Live In Mississippi” By The White Stripes
First off, Third Man Records is pleased to offer Live in Mississippi a recording of the White Stripes’ final live concert from July 31st, 2007 in Southaven, Mississippi.
With the local geography looming large on their minds, the set list is decidedly heavy on the blues and features covers of songs by Robert Johnson, Son House and Leadbelly.
News – A Celebration of the Legendary Pinetop Perkins 4.1.11
On Monday, March 28, in Austin, Texas, the Blues World celebrated the life of Pinetop Perkins. Of course, Bob Margolin was there. Let him take you there, too. Trust us, you want to go!
Etta James – At Last 2.27.11
Etta James is not doing well health-wise. Her family is fighting over her treatment. Read about it here in the Blues News.
Blues Hall of Fame Inductees Announced
If You Enjoyed This Article Please Share It With Your Friends, Thank You! For The Best Video Links In The Blues Follow Us On Twitter!Follow @BluesRevue The Blues Foundation has announced the 2011 inductees for the Blues Hall of Fame, including singer/songwriter/guitarist Robert Cray; acoustic blues artist, singer, guitarist, and harpist John Hammond; singer/songwriter Denise [...]
Win The Ultimate Eric Clapton Experience 1.28.11
If You Enjoyed This Article Please Share It With Your Friends, Thank You! For The Best Video Links In The Blues Follow Us On Twitter!Follow @BluesRevue Meet Clapton “Strings” Attached Fifteen grand prize winners will get access to Eric Clapton’s private rehearsal, an exclusive meet and greet, and a ticket to see Clapton live at [...]
Gerry Rafferty Passes
If You Enjoyed This Article Please Share It With Your Friends, Thank You! For The Best Video Links In The Blues Follow Us On Twitter!Follow @BluesRevue Gerry Rafferty, the Scottish singer-songwriter behind the hit songs “Baker Street” and “Stuck in the Middle With You,” has died after a long illness. [...]
Pinetop Perkins Foundation Youth Scholarships
The Pinetop Perkins Foundation puts on Annual Master Class Workshops for youth. With great teachers, including the Master himself, the Workshops are proof that Pinetop Perkins continues to pay it forward. Find out more about this great project and how they have raised some wonderful scholarships to spread the music.
Webb Wilder To Enter Mississippi Musicians Hall of Fame 1.7.11
Roots rocker Webb Wilder will be inducted into the Mississippi Musicians Hall of Fame at an induction ceremony in Jackson on January 18.
Stax Innovator To Receive Recording Academy Award 1.7.11
If You Enjoyed This Article Please Share It With Your Friends, Thank You! For The Best Video Links In The Blues Follow Us On Twitter!Follow @BluesRevueAl Bell, chairman of the Memphis Music Foundation and one of the driving forces behind Stax Records, has received one of the highest honors the music industry offers, the Trustees [...]
