J2B2
J2B2 (no relation to R2D2) stands for John Jorgenson Bluegrass Band. It’s just one of the myriad of musical projects Jorgenson seems to always be deeply involved with. “Oh, The … Read more
Album Reviews
Rory Block
Rory Block, today’s best traditional female blues artist, has more work to do. She would probably tell you that she is ‘semi-retired,’ having reduced her touring schedule and having completed … Read more
Paul Rodgers
Everyone knows “All Right Now.” Released in 1970, the song has received more than 3,000,000 airplays in the United States alone, but how many other Free songs can you name? … Read more
Buffalo Springfield
Buffalo Springfield died too young, but the music they produced and the bands they begat will live forever. Stephen Stills (Crosby, Stills & Nash), Neil Young (Crosby Stills & Nash … Read more
Kat Riggins
I believe if we still had Bill Allen, “The Ol’ JIvin’ Hossman,” blastin’ the blues across the South on 50,000 watt WLAC, he would intro-ing and tagging’ any cut on … Read more
Buddy Guy
“As long as I’m around, the blues is alive and well,” Buddy Guy sings on the title track of his new album. Guy will turn 82 years old in July, … Read more
Kinky Friedman
In today’s musical environs there are very few “originals” left. Texas-based Kinky Friedman is a charter-member of that special club: Poet, balladeer, social activist, animal protector and political voice, he … Read more
Wily Bo Walker
Wily Bo Walker is one of those guys who never seems to fail to deliver interesting, varied, finger-on-the-pulse blues music that rips and roars along, pulling in a huge variety … Read more
Vanessa Collier
Vanessa Collier is fearless. She’s been on the rise ever since graduating from the esteemed Berklee College of Music in 2013. Building a reputation as one of the most charismatic … Read more
Jim Pharis
No matter what the odometer says, High Mileage runs like a dream. As humble and unpretentious as the old truck on its cover, the quiet, dependable set of acoustic blues … Read more
