Blues in the Bottoms 3 Recap

Blues in the Bottoms got off to an earlier than expected start, but the performers did not let that interfere with one of the best blues music shows this year.

Blues in the Bottoms Artist: D.K. Harrell

Guitarist, vocalist and songwriter D.K. Harrell, one of the most formidable young stars of the current blues resurgence, sounds like no one else on the scene today.

Blues in the Bottoms Artist: Selwyn Birchwood

Although award-winning Florida musician Selwyn Birchwood is firmly rooted in traditional blues music, the young guitarist, lap steel player, songwriter and vocalist sets a course for the future of the blues with his visionary, original music.

Blues in the Bottoms Artist: Kevin Burt

For more than 25 years, Kevin Burt has been electrifying audiences throughout the Midwest, dispelling the myth that true blues has no roots in Iowa.

Brigett Owens, Kansas City Siren

Brigett’s first performance was at age 19 in a Blues band with a focus on Chicago blues greats and modern influences of Kenny Wayne Shepard and Jonny Lang.

Musician Spotlight – Drum & Dye

Craig Smith sat down with John Paul Drum and Bill Dye over coffee one afternoon to discuss their trip to Memphis and their music careers.

Musician Spotlight – Jonny Green

We asked Jonny Green, leader of The Jonny Green Arrangement, to introduce himself to the Kansas City Blues Society members and here is his interesting story.

Monthly Spotlight – The “Youngsters” of da Blues!

Legendary Rhythm & Blues cruise (LRBC) #39, which set sail from San Diego on October 28, had a new crop of blues musicians on board. We called them the “youngsters” of blues music.

Monthly Spotlight – Tom “Trashmouth” Baker

Article by Tom “Trashmouth” Baker is a self-taught master blues harmonica player who has been prominent on the KC music scene since the 1970s. Tom is a Missouri native who …