Memories of Marc Broussard
Everyone had to start somewhere. For me, Marc Broussard started in the Mid Continent Library in Lees Summit, MO back in 2003.
Interview with Nick Schnebelen and Carly Harvey
After nearly 2 decades of writing, performing, and touring, Nick said he’s still enjoying the rush of performing and the magic of being onstage.
Rock and Roll History and The Blues
Placing the dawn of rock 'n' roll in the 1950s is similar to walking into a movie theater when the movie's half over - you're missing half the plot!
Celebrating Women in Blues: Kimberly Dill
KCBS presents the third annual Celebrating Women in Blues showcasing the music of Sister Lucille and Lauren Anderson
Book Review: Biography of A Phantom: A Robert Johnson Blues Odyssey by Robert “Mack” McCormick
This book is a much better read if one skips the self-serving Editor’s Preface and begins with the work itself. McCormick clearly intended this work to be a book for the general public, wanting it to be a kind of mystery story.
My experience playing the Open Air Blues Festival in Brazoi, Romania
The excitement and anticipation upon arriving in Bucharest, Romania was overwhelming. I had never been to Romania before. Upon arrival in Brazoi, I felt like I had stepped back in time.
Let’s Have a Picnic – in the North Mississippi Hill Country
I finally attended my first North Mississippi Hill Country Picnic. As you can tell from the picture above, the "Picnic" might be more than the name implies. I assure you it is.
Pinetop Perkins Masterclass Workshop 2023
If you'd like to join us for the June 13-17, 2023 Pinetop Perkins Masterclass session in Clarksdale, MS, please set your alarms to register NOW!
Hendrix’s Roots in the blues
...I never realized how deeply Hendrix's music was rooted in the blues. I'd always thought of him as a terrific rock music performer but I never really thought of him as a blues musician.