A sneak peek into the educational & entertaining editorial in the 2025 Blues Festival Guide magazine
Hello fellow blues fans! The Blues Festival Guide team is polishing up the 2025 issue! We’re excited to share everything you’ll need to plan your blues music calendar, as well as get the latest industry news, revisit blues history, and connect with the greater blues community. Here’s an editorial sneak peek!
Keep a look-out for magazines to hit the streets at the end of April
Till then, blues on!
Irene Johnson, Editor
EDITORIAL SNEAK PEEK
100 Years of B.B. King
This year marks the 100th birthday of legendary “King of the Blues” B.B. King, and we’re ready to celebrate! A year-long series of events and tributes at the B.B. King Museum and beyond will include live music, special exhibits, educational programs and community celebrations that highlight his extraordinary journey, groundbreaking contributions to music and enduring impact on the world. Keep B.B. King’s spirit and legacy alive!
Living Legend: Bettye LaVette
By Marty Gunther
Whenever Bettye LaVette takes the stage, you know you’re in for a treat. Possessing one of the most recognizable voices in the entertainment industry, she casts a potent spell singing emotion-packed lyrics. Learn more about this living legend who remains at the top of her game.
What’s Cookin’
with Alabama Mike
Check out bluesman and caterer “Alabama Mike” Benjamin’s recipe for tamale pie. Not only is it delicious, but he shares a story of how it saved the day at Greaseland Studios!
Wichita Blues
By Patrick Joseph O’Connor,
Explore the history and stand-out players of Wichita’s blues scene with Patrick Joseph O’Connor, author of the book Wichita Blues, Music in the African American Community. From the 1930s to today, the Wichita blues sound is evolving, from early urban to R&B to electric contemporary to a brand-new sound.
AND EVEN MORE…
First Time I Met the Blues
By Reverend Billy C. Wirtz
Rev. Billy C. Wirtz is back to ask fellow musicians, blues industry folks and fans: What album or record turned on your blues love light? In this feature, you’ll find connection, laughs, heartfelt memories and great recommendations for your next listen!
Taking Over the Town
Elevate your blues festival experience by attending a festival that seems to take over the town – where attendees can bop from a juke joint to a church to a museum and beyond. The Blues Festival Guide staff has compiled some highlights so you can hit one of these festivals every month of the year!
Teenage Blues
By Michele Lundeen
Celebrating up-and-coming blues musicians is key to keeping the blues alive. In this feature, learn more about the next generation of teen musicians carrying on the tradition of playing the blues.
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