VISIT CLARKSDALE, MISSISSIPPI ~ SPEND A WEEKEND AT THE CROSSROADS ~ Live Blues Nightly~SPEND A WEEKEND AT THE CROSSROADS~Live Blues Nightly~ Clarksdale is in the heart of the Mississippi Delta. We welcomes travelers to experience the fun and funky, and the music and myths that are part of life here. They will find a mouth-watering mix… Read more: VISIT CLARKSDALE, MISSISSIPPI ~ SPEND A WEEKEND AT THE CROSSROADS ~ Live Blues Nightly~

Ronnie Baker Brooks who won Contemporary Blues Album, Contemporary Blues Male, and Song of the Year for “Blues In My DNA,”at the 46th Annual Blues Music Awards. The annual awards ceremony was Thursday, May 8 in Memphis, Tennesee. THE BLUES FOUNDATION 46TH ANNUAL BLUES MUSIC AWARDS WINNERS ARE… It was another memorable night in Memphis on Thursday, May… Read more: Ronnie Baker Brooks won Contemporary Blues Album, Contemporary Blues Male, and Song of the Year for “Blues In My DNA,”at the 46th Annual Blues Music Awards

Brandon Santini – Which Way Do We Go? (Official Lyric Video) Lyrics & Music by Brandon Santini Album Produced by Jeff Jensen RELEASE DATE Full length album pre-orders begin March 28th, 2025 Official release date: May 9th, 2025 on MoMojo Records FOLLOW SUBSCRIBE to Brandon Santini’s YouTube channel: https://tr.ee/mlHGOtyq-w FOLLOW Brandon Santini:Facebook:   / brandonsantinimusic  Instagram: https://tr.ee/-CC6xrq90SWebsite: https://www.brandonsantini.comSpotify:… Read more: New From MoMojo Records: Brandon Santini’s “Which Way Do We Go?”

Blues From The Top Music Festival Winter Park, CO June 27-29, 2025 features JJ Grey & Mofro, Little Feat, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, The Record Company, Sonny Landreth, and more. This 23rd Annual Blues From The Top Music Festival Winter Park, CO June 27-29, 2025 features JJ Grey & Mofro, Little Feat, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, The… Read more: Blues From The Top Music Festival Winter Park, CO June 27-29, 2025 – JJ Grey & Mofro, Little Feat, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, The Record Company, Sonny Landreth, more

Get your tix now for the Eureka Springs Blues Party return on May 29–June 1, 2025, Eureka Spring, AR Eureka Springs Blues Party 2025 The sounds of blues, rock, and funk will echo through the Ozarks when the Eureka Springs Blues Party returns May 29–June 1, 2025. Four days of live music downtown. This year’s festival features… Read more: Get your tix now for the Eureka Springs Blues Party return on May 29–June 1, 2025, Eureka Spring, AR

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… Read more: A sneak peek into the educational & entertaining editorial in the 2025 Blues Festival Guide magazine

The Big Easy Cruise – See Your Festival Favorites in Paradise! See Your Festival Favorites in Paradise! If you love the spirit of New Orleans music festivals, the 2026 BIG EASY CRUISE is the ultimate 7-day vacation experience for YOU! Sailing January 18-25, 2026, for a week of music, culture, and unforgettable memories aboard Holland… Read more: The Big Easy Cruise – See Your Festival Favorites in Paradise!

Mark your calendars for a special vvent Honoring ZZ Top Presented by Holmes Pettey called Crossroads Connection – Muddy Waters to ZZ Top. It will be held at the Delta Blues Museum in Clarksdale, MS on April 9, 2025. Delta Blues Museum invites you to join us as we kick off a new fundraising event series honoring… Read more: Special Event Honoring ZZ Top at Delta Blues Museum, Clarksdale, MS

On May 10, 2025 in El Dorado Hills, CA, the HEART OF THE HILLS BLUES BLAST Ft. Fabulous Thunderbirds will take place. The El Dorado Hills Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the tickets for the 2025 festival are on sale now! The 2024 event sold-out – so be sure to get yours early!… Read more: El Dorado Hills, CA – HEART OF THE HILLS BLUES BLAST Ft. Fabulous Thunderbirds & more on May 10, 2025

New Album Available Now! HEAVYDRUNK & WATERMELON SLIM  Bluesland Theme Park   Featuring 21 Blues Award Nominee: Watermelon Slim Vinyl & CD Available Click here to purchase Bluesland Theme Park CD Read the reviews! ~Two of the Best Delta Blues Musicianson the Scene Today!~Thick Dizzying Vibes!~ Roller Coaster Exhilaration!  www.HEAVYDRUNK.COM

Jacksonville Beach, FL – Join us: Springing the Blues Festival – April 4-6 – Get Tix Here… Join us for the 33rd Annual Springing the Blues Festival! Springing the Blues. It is a three-day family-friendly music festival that celebrates the blues. The venus is the incomparable oceanfront Seawalk Pavilion in Jacksonville Beach Florida. Springing the… Read more: Jacksonville Beach, FL – Join us: Springing the Blues Festival – April 4-6 – Get Tix Here…

JOHN NÉMETH ~ WESTERN TOUR ~ FEB & MARCH ~ Mark Your Calendar! JOHN NÉMETH – WESTERN TOUR ON TOUR ~ FEB & MARCHMark Your Calendar! With a singular voice that’s instantly recognizable in the world of soul and blues, Nemeth’s albums are constantly evolving, showcasing songwriting with wit and social wisdom, mixing irresistible dance… Read more: JOHN NÉMETH ~ WESTERN TOUR ~ FEB & MARCH ~ Mark Your Calendar!

Three Blues Music Award Nominations for Anthony PauleHey Everybody! We’re thrilled and honored to announce we’ve just been nominated for 3 Blues Music Awards! That’s right 3 nominations! Please vote for the BMA nominated Anthony Paule Soul Orchestra Ft. Willy Jordan Band Of The Year 
The APSO featuring Willy JordanAlbum Of The Year 
What Are… Read more: Three Blues Music Award Nominations for Anthony Paule. Please vote for the BMA nominated Anthony Paule Soul Orchestra Ft. Willy Jordan

Check out Overton Music’s 3rd Release with Tomislav Goluban & Crooked Eye Tommy Click Here to Buy/Stream https://tgoluban.lnk.to/NashvilleRoad Overton Music’s Third Release Brings Together Tomislav Goluban and Crooked Eye Tommy For An International Journey In Blues Musical heaven, as Tomislav Goluban joins Crooked Eye Tommy with straight-ahead, hard-rocking blues on their international journey to Nashville… Read more: Check out Overton Music’s 3rd Release with Tomislav Goluban & Crooked Eye Tommy

(Memphis TN) – After a memorable 40th IBC (International Blues Challenge) last week in Memphis attended by several thousand from around the globe, The Blues Foundation is pleased to announce the 2025 IBC winners: Best Self Produced CD: Piper & The Hard Times: RevelationBest Harmonica: Jock Webb Sr., Ra’Shad The Blues KidSolo/Duo Guitar: Nick CharlesSolo/Duo… Read more: 2025 IBC WINNERS ANNOUNCED BY THE BLUES FOUNDATION

The Tampa Bay Blues Foundation Inc. is pleased to announce the 29th annual Tampa Bay Blues Festival set for Friday, Saturday & Sunday, April 11, 12, & 13, 2025 Vinoy Waterfront Park, St. Petersburg, Florida.  It’s a fabulous weekend of the very best blues music, staged on the scenic shores of Tampa Bay, with lots of savory food vendors, full bars,… Read more: Tampa Bay Blues Festival – Three Great Days of Blues By the Bay – April 11-13 – JJ Grey & Mofro, Kingfish, Tab Benoit, Walter Trout, Ana Popovic, more…

Thank you from Eden Brent. In this holiday season, we wanted to take a moment to thank you for your support of Eden Brent this year. We’ve been thrilled with the response to her new album GETAWAY BLUES. We deeply appreciate everyone who has listened, shared, and enjoyed!  Laid down in London, mixed up in Memphis, made in… Read more: Thank you from Eden Brent

Now Booking. Joyful Blues. The Reverend Shawn Amos. Now Booking. Joyful Blues.  Blues and roots singer, The Reverend Shawn Amos, is an exhilarating entertainer whose performances are filled with the foot-stomping, call-and-response energy of the great 1960s’ Chicago blues shows. ABOUT The Rev was raised in 1970s Los Angeles watching musical legends like Marvin Gaye and Quincy… Read more: Now Booking. Joyful Blues. The Reverend Shawn Amos.

MITCH WOODS is Now Booking 2025 Festival Season – New Album HAPPY HOUR – Listen Here…He has a NEW ALBUM called HAPPY HOURClick image to listen “Jukebox Drive”  ALBUM REVIEWS “On this, his 14th album, singer and boogie piano master Mitch Woods has reprised 13 of his top cuts with new recordings … This is one fun blues party.… Read more: MITCH WOODS Now Booking 2025 Festival Season – New Album HAPPY HOUR

Now Booking for 2025 – The Delta Wires – High-Energy Harmonica & Horns Blues Band! Listen here… Click image to see this Dynamic Band in Action  ~ Voted “BEST LIVE BAND” by Oakland Magazine~Voted “BEST LIVE BAND” by the East Bay Express~Inductees into the California Blues Hall of Fame~Finalists in the Blues Foundation’s International Blues Challenge in Memphis TN ABOUT… Read more: Now Booking for 2025 – The Delta Wires – High-Energy Harmonica & Horns Blues Band!

The Explosive Pascal Bokar AfroBlueGrazz Band ~ Where the rhythms of West Africa meet the soul of the American South. A musical journey beyond borders ~ NOW BOOKING ~  The Explosive Pascal Bokar AfroBlueGrazz Band – Where the rhythms of West Africa meetthe soul of the American South. A musical journey beyond borders ~ NOW BOOKING ~   The Father of… Read more: The Explosive Pascal Bokar AfroBlueGrazz Band ~ Where the rhythms of West Africa meet the soul of the American South

Boca Raton, FL Blues Festival ~ BOCA BLUES – Samantha Fish, Tab Benoit, Vanessa Collier, Tommy Castro, more… Nov. 16-17, 2024 – Get Tickets Today! Latitude-88, Inc. is proud to announce South Florida’s only Blues Festival!  Sunset Cove Amphitheater in Boca Raton, FL. This unique 2-day music festival will feature 10 amazing bands performing nothing but theblues in a beautiful… Read more: Boca Raton, FL Blues Festival ~ BOCA BLUES – Samantha Fish, Tab Benoit, Vanessa Collier, Tommy Castro, more…Nov. 16-17, 2024

RUF RECORDS 30th ANNIVERSARY TOUR November 7-24, 2024 – 12 dates! PA, OH, IL, VA, DC, NY, and MA ~ Three Decades of Blues Excellence ~Star-Studded Lineup Featuring Samantha Fish with Mitch Ryder; Canned Heat with Special Guest, Bernard Allison; One-Woman Band, Ghalia Volt.    In celebration of its 30th anniversary, Ruf Records is proud to announce… Read more: RUF RECORDS 30th ANNIVERSARY TOUR November 7 – 24, 2024 – 12 dates!

New Album Release from BLIND PIG by JOVIN WEBB called Drifter Jovin Webb dazzled millions of viewers on American Idol with his bayou mystique, his humility, and his distinctive gravelly vocals. Now, the Baton Rouge, Louisiana-based artist steps forward with his debut album, Drifter , produced by multi-Grammy winner Tom Hambridge (Buddy Guy, Susan Tedeschi, Kingfish). The 12-song collection is… Read more: New Album Release from BLIND PIG

The Piedmont Blues Preservation Society (PBPS) is excited to announce Africa Unplugged as the winner of their Band category

(FLORIDA) – So far, seven of Florida’s Blues Societies who are Blues Foundation affiliates have held their Blues Challenges. THUMBNAIL  Here is the list and thumbnail pics we gathered and complied to share of their respective winners. They will represent their society as they compete at the IBC in Memphis in Jan 2025.  Pictured Lt-RT from… Read more: Seven of Florida’s Blues Societies who are Blues Foundation affiliates have held their Blues Challenges.

(LONG BEACH, CA) – The Southern California Blues Society (SCBS) will hold their “Battle of The Blues Band” on Sun Oct 13th at Malainey’s Grill & One Hell of an Irish Bar. It is located at 168 North Marina Dr., in Long Beach, California. For more information call (562) 598-9431. You can find YouTube videos… Read more: THE ROAD TO THE IBC’S ~SCBS’ BATTLE OF THE BLUES BANDS – WINNER GOES TO MEMPHIS! – in Long Beach!

(DURHAM, NC) – The Triangle Blues Society’s Triangle Blues Challenge will determine the Solo/Duo act and Band that will represent them at the IBC’s. The IBC’s are the International Blues Challenge. The Blues Foundation’s 40th International Blues Challenge (IBC) in Memphis, Tennessee is scheduled for January 2025. This year’s local event is at 1pm Sunday, October… Read more: THE ROAD TO THE IBC’S…Triangle Blues Society’s Blues Challenge will determine the Solo/Duo act and a Band that will go to IBC

VANEESE THOMAS CELEBRATES THE RELEASE OF HER NINTH ALBUM, STORIES IN BLUE. She is a member of Memphis Music Royalty with father, Rufus, sister, Carla, and brother, Marvell (R.I.P.), As you can imagine, Vaneese carries forward the rich heritage of Memphis soul and R&B; music that has touched generations and crossed many divides. At the… Read more: VANEESE THOMAS CELEBRATES THE RELEASE OF HER NINTH ALBUM, STORIES IN BLUE.

2024 Central Iowa Blues Society Challenge  (DES MOINES, IA) – Join us Sunday, September 22 and cheer on your favorite(s) at the 2024 Iowa Blues Challenge to be held at Lefty’s Live Music (2307 University Ave,) in Des Moines, Iowa. Presented by the Central Iowa Blues Society, this year’s challenge consists of three Solo/Duo acts and three Bands.… Read more: Road To IBC – 2024 Central Iowa Blues Society Challenge

The Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival returns to New Orleans for its 17th edition on October 11-13, 2024.  The venue is at Lafayette Square Park (602 St. Charles Ave.). Lil Ed & the Blues Imperials and Irma Thomas & the Professionals will headline the festival. It is presented by the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage… Read more: The Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival returns to Lafayette Square Park (602 St. Charles Ave.) in New Orleans for its 17th edition on October 11-13, 2024

Lancaster, PA ~ LANCASTER ROOTS & BLUES, September 27-29 2024, 70 bands  Lancaster Roots and Blues is an annual festival of music held in beautiful downtown Lancaster Pennsylvania, USA. The event is held indoors at multiple venues all located within three blocks of each other. Attendees receive a wristband at check-in and can move about… Read more: Lancaster, PA ~ LANCASTER ROOTS & BLUES, September 27-29 2024 – 70 bands

Blind Pig releases new Sonny Gullage album, Go Be Free! 25-year old Sonny Gullage bursts onto the blues scene with an ambitious album showcasing his impassioned singing, dynamic songwriting, and dazzling keyboard playing. Rock & Blues Muse proclaims the New Orleans, Louisiana native, and American Idol alum, as “a legitimate musical phenomenon with a huge… Read more: Blind Pig releases new Sonny Gullage album, Go Be Free!

🎸 Celebrating John Lee Hooker’s birthday! JLH Trivia, Music & Merch Specials HAPPY BIRTHDAY Today we’re celebrating the blues guitar great’s 112th birthday with John Lee Hooker trivia, music, videosand some excellent specials on Hooker merch! Code BOOMBOOM gets you 15% off $40+ STOREWIDE in honor of THE HOOK plus get FREE U.S. GROUND SHIPPING OVER $95… Read more: 🎸 Celebrating John Lee Hooker’s birthday! JLH Trivia, Music & Merch Specials

Here is your chance: Help Launch Community Blues Radio in Clarksdale, Mississippi Open Sky Radio Corp., a California-based 501c3 non-profit has built over a dozen non-commercial FM radio stations in rural west towns (CA, NV, OR), and eventually turned them over to local non-profits. Their next venture is to build a town station for Clarksdale, Mississippi. Are you passionate… Read more: Help Launch Community Blues Radio in Clarksdale, Mississippi

Reunion Music Festival at Historic White Park in Riverside, CA on Sunday, September 1, 2024, Features Grammy-Winning Blues Guitarist, Eric Gales, plus Reggae, Pop, R&B, Soul, and more

SLASH’s S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Blues Festival Kicks Off Nationwide. ‘Orgy of the Damned,’ his Acclaimed New Album Hits Six Weeks at #1 on the Blues Albums Chart  “The inaugural S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Festival show featured supercharged Blues turned up to 11 as Slash’s guitar captivated the crowd. The evening closed with Warren Haynes returning to the stage for an encore… Read more: SLASH’s S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Blues Festival Kicks Off Nationwide, ‘Orgy of the Damned,’ Acclaimed New Album Hits Six Weeks at #1 on the Blues Albums Chart

Now Available for Booking…Mojomama has been a force on the Colorado music scene since 2002 with a style they call “Funked up Blues” Mojomama has been a force on the Colorado music scene since 2002 with a style they call “Funked up Blues” Mojomama is fronted by powerhouse vocalist Jessica Rogalski. Click HERE to enjoy video Their latest album… Read more: Now Available for Booking…Mojomama has been a force on the Colorado music scene since 2002 with a style they call “Funked up Blues”

Dennis Jones’ Much Anticipated New Album Release ABOUT TIME – Blues You Can Rock To! Order/Download Here…Dennis Jones’ Much Anticipated New Album Release About TimeBlues You Can Rock To!   “An absolute beast of a musician and songwriter…” according to Mike O’Cull of Rock and Blues Muse. Rock-blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter Dennis Jonesis pleased to announce his… Read more: Dennis Jones’ Much Anticipated New Album Release ABOUT TIME – Blues You Can Rock To! Order/Download Here…

If you love the spirit of New Orleans and music festivals, the 2025 BIG EASY CRUISE is the ultimate 7-day vacation experience for YOU! Enjoy 75+ LIVE performances under the Caribbean sky, plus countless interactive artist events including, Q&As, jam sessions, and so much more. MARK YOUR CALENDAR The Big Easy Cruise is sailing January 5-12, 2025, out of Ft.… Read more: The Big Easy Cruise – See Keb’ Mo’ and More!

The Blues Foundation announced its winners for the 2024 Blues Music Awards Thursday night in Memphis, Tennessee. Christone “Kingfish” Ingram was the big winner of the night hauling in four awards including “Album of the Year” for Live in London Other multiple award winners included Mike Zito, Bobby Rush, Ruthie Foster, and John Primer. Congratulations… Read more: 2024 Blues Music Awards winners announced

Capitol Theatre in Chambersburg, PA

Stellar Music Coming to El Dorado Hills, CA – Heart of the Hills Blues Blast

THE BLUES FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES THE 45TH ANNUAL BLUES MUSIC AWARDS NOMINATIONS

MRE ENTERTAINMENT BLUES REVUE Presenting four West Coast blues recording artistsready for booking your next event or festival! Special Request Ft Rey T     Special Request Ft Rey T recording artists with MRE Entertainment LLC. Grammy-Nominated artist in seven genres — recently received the BMA’s ICON Award 2023 from the BMA Awards. They’re also with Universal Music Publishing Group/InGrooves Music… Read more: MRE ENTERTAINMENT BLUES REVUE Presenting four blues recording artists ready for booking your next event or festival!

FOR YOUR CONSIDERATON – JOHN PRIMER – THREE-TIME GRAMMY NOMINEE

The Blues Foundation introduces its 2024 KBA recipients. Each year, The Blues Foundation presents the Keeping the Blues Alive (KBA) Awards to individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to the Blues world. The Blues Foundation presents the KBA Awards at a recognition brunch as part of the International Blues Challenge (IBC) weekend of… Read more: The Blues Foundation introduces its 2024 KBA recipients

The Stevie Ray Vaughan Experience on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at the Goodyear Theater – Akron, Ohio

At long last, It’s Here! Mitch Woods’ Friends Along The Way Deluxe Edition is a career spanning tour de force. On each song, Mitch performs as part of a duo or trio in an intimate and mostly unplugged environment. The musicians on each track – who happen to be some of today’s blues and musical… Read more: MITCH WOODS’ FRIENDS ALONG THE WAY Deluxe 2 CD Edition featuring Van Morrison, Taj Mahal, Ruthie Foster, Charlie Musselwhite + more!

Mississippi Arts Commission announces 2024 Governor’s Arts Awards recipients. The Mississippi Arts Commission has announced the 2024 winner of the 36th annual Governor’s Arts Awards. This is a prestigious honor for the state’s top artists recognizing their impact on Mississippi. Mississippi Arts Commission announces recipients This year’s recipients are Cedric Burnside, Brent Funderburk, Peter Zapletal… Read more: Mississippi Arts Commission announces 2024 recipients

The weekend of September 15th and 16th is the Mecca of blues in the midwest as the Mississippi Valley Blues Society Blues Fest takes over LeClaire Park in Davenport, and we have tickets for you. LeClaire Park is a public park located along the Mississippi River in downtown Davenport, Iowa. The 400 acre park includes… Read more: Mississippi Valley Blues Society Presents Blues Fest on September 15-16 in Davenport, Iowa

The popular Niagara Falls Blues Festival – Old Falls St, Niagara Falls, NY – will return for its 14th year of programming on Old Falls Street. The dates are Friday, Sept. 15, and Saturday, Sept. 16. The event will be held in memoriam of Toby Rotella, the founder of the festival who passed away in… Read more: World-class musicians to perform Sept. 15-16 at Niagara Falls Blues Festival

Dusk til Dawn Blues Festival is coming Sept 1-3, 2023. This 33rd annual event will feature 50 acts on three stages over three days in Rentiesville, Oklahoma. Tix are only $20 a day. Hidden in the woods, the festival is located two miles north of 1-40 up US 69 on a 5-acre old family farm.… Read more: Dusk til Dawn Blues Fest – World’s Largest Backyard Party Labor Day Weekend Sept 1-3

(CLARKSDALE, MS) –  Kicking off Sunflower River Blues & Gospel Festival events in downtown Clarksdale, Mississippi, Delta Blues Museum will host “From Hand to Hand: Passing Down the Blues,” an educational panel featuring three graduates of the Delta Blues Museum Arts & Education Program–Jaxx Nassar, Anthony “Big A” Sherrod and Lee Williams. The classmates learned… Read more: From Hand To Hand -Passing Down The Blues

(WHEELING, WV) – The 22nd Heritage Music BluesFest in Wheeling, West Virginia features all you’ve come to expect from the festival plus a few changes. The fest will be held Aug 11-13 at Heritage Port Amphitheater (1200 Water St.), Wheeling, West Virginia. Gates will open 4pm and at 2pm early entry for canopy permits. Friday Lineup… Read more: Heritage Music BluesFest Enters Homestretch

(PEORIA, IL) – Here is some big news about this year’s Blues Blast Music Awards happening on September 22 & 23, 2023 at The 3300 Event Center, 3300 Willow Knolls, in Peoria, Illinois. There hasn’t been an awards show since 2019, but we are back!. There are lots of nominated artists wanting to come perform… Read more: Big news about 2023 Blues Blast Music Awards

By Selby Minner and Irene Johnsondut − da-dah-duh − dah-de-dup!” My bass rang out across the crowd… I could hardly breathe! He had me starting the song as a solo − indeed the whole set! Up the steps he came, out from behind the stage and into the light, sporting a yellow ice cream suit… Read more: Oklahoma’s Blues Heritage

Rare Union Band just announced the release of their new CD called Times They Always Change. Rare Union was born out of the chaos and isolation of the pandemic. These unique and talented musicians came together from five states. They recorded a deeply personal album, Brother of Mine, which went to the top 100 in… Read more: New CD release from Rare Union Band, Times They Always Change

Immerse Yourself in the Ultimate Laid-Back Blues Festival Experience at Prairie Dog! Join us at Prairie Dog, the epitome of laid-back blues festivals! Located on the picturesque St. Feriole Island, within a stunning city park, this annual event unfolds in a breathtaking setting, nestled between the majestic Mississippi River, unspoiled green hills, and rugged, Ice… Read more: Prairie Du Chien, Wisconsin, USA July 27-29, 2023

Blues Blast Music Award Tickets On Sale Now The 16th Annual Blues Blast Music Awards ceremonies are September 23, 2023 at the 3300 Event Center in Peoria, IL. Doors open at 4:00pm. Show starts at 5:00pm Visit our Blues Blast Music Awards website to get your tickets now at: www.TheBBMAs.com/. General admission tickets are $35 in… Read more: Blues Blast Music Award Tickets On Sale Now

(PARCHMAN, MS) — Inside the Mississippi State Penitentiary, formerly known as Parchman Farm, a group of nine individuals sit attentively at their desks. Clad in green-and-white striped pants and shirts labeled “MDOC convict” for Mississippi Department of Corrections, these men, convicted of crimes ranging from drug possession to armed robbery to homicide, are now college… Read more: The blues returns to Mississippi’s Parchman Prison Farm

(TALLAHASSEE, FL) – The Bradfordville Blues Club, a renowned and distinctive establishment along the Mississippi to Florida Blues Trail, reluctantly closed its doors on April 1 after 21 years due to an expired lease. Great news for blues enthusiasts in the Tallahassee area! On July 7, Charles Cros Mack will take the stage for the… Read more: Reopening Bradfordville Blues Club at the Legion July 7th 

Don’t miss the legendary, one-and-only Christone “Kingfish” Ingram perform live at The Adelphia Summer Concert Series! Called “the future of Blues” by Guitar World, and “the next generation of American blues artists” by PBS News Hour, Kingfish has opened for the Rolling Stones and been compared to guitar legends Jimmy Hendrix and Stevie Ray Vaughan. June… Read more: See Christone “Kingfish” Ingram Perform LIVE at the Adelphia!

The Prairie Dog is one of the most laid-back blues festivals out there! It is held every year on historic St. Feriole Island in a beautiful city park, right on the Mississippi River and nestled between jagged cliffs and green hills untouched by the Ice Age! Once you get that cold drink in your hand,… Read more: Prairie Du Chien, Wisconsin, USA, July 27-29, 2023

Make the pilgrimage to the cradle of the blues,Visit The Shack Up InnClarksdale, MS Blues lovers making the pilgrimage to the cradle of the blues,the Mississippi Delta, should not miss the unique opportunity to experience The Shack Up Inn. Located only three miles from the legendary Crossroads, Highways 49 and 61, guests can immerse themselves in the… Read more: Visit The Shack Up Inn, Clarksdale, MS

Tedeschi Trucks- Fireside Live Joins the Big Easy CruiseView In BrowserSoak up the music, the food, and the good vibes on the Big Easy Cruise, a New Orleans music festival at sea with non-stop blues, brass, R&B, swamp pop, gospel, and jazz performances. Tedeschi Trucks – Fireside Live has just been added for an intimate performance… Read more: Soak up the music, the food, and the good vibes on the Big Easy Cruise

The 22nd Heritage Music BluesFest Announces MainStage ScheduleWe are pleased to announce that the 22nd Annual Heritage Music BluesFest, will be held on August 11, 12, 13, 2023 in Wheeling, WV, and are happy to present our MainStage LineUp that features multiple Blues Music Award Nominations.Friday August 11 kicks off the 2023 BluesFest with Blues Music Award nominee Duwayne Burnside… Read more: The 22nd Heritage Music BluesFest Announces MainStage Schedule

The Best Grassroots Music Festival in Colorado Nothin’ but good times at Blues From The Top: June 23-25, 2023! Get ready to dance the weekend away! The Blues From The Top Festival is just around the corner, and we’ve got a lineup of incredible artists to keep you moving and grooving all day long. Who… Read more: Blues from the Top The Best Grassroots Music Festival in Colorado

Dear Fellow Blues Fans, It’s been a long winter and I know we all can’t wait to hit the festival circuit! Our team is hard at work on the 2023 issue (we are still accepting ads – reserve your space today), and we’re looking forward to bringing you the latest happenings in the industry, glimpses of blues history… Read more: From the Desk of Editor Irene Johnson: 

Blues Society Teams With ProducerHarrell To Release Best Of Las Vegas Blues BLUE LAS VEGASVolume One   We are excited to announce the upcoming release ofBlue Las Vegas, Volume One, a collection of the very best Blues music made in Sin City.  The album is available on from CD Baby and Amazon:Various Artists – Blue Las Vegas –… Read more: Blues Society Teams With Producer Harrell To Release Best Of Las Vegas Blues

(TORONTO, CANADA) – British Columbia-based Blue Moon Marquee rocked the Maple Blues Awards in a four-award sweep, winning the coveted categories of Entertainer of the Year, Acoustic Act of the Year, Songwriter of the Year, and Record/Producer of the Year for their fifth album Scream, Holler & Howl. It’s the first time in the 26-year history of the… Read more: Blues Moon Marquee Sweep Awards

The Sandy Beaches Cruise just returned after a 3-year hiatus and it was the most incredible reunion! From surprise artist collaborations to late-night jam sessions, to reuniting with friends, new and old, it all made the wait well worth it – and we hope you’ll book your spot for next year! In 2024 we’ll be… Read more: Sail on Sale… BLUESGUIDE is your promo code to book

(FREDERIKSHAVN, DENMARK) – Early bird discount tickets are now available for the Blues Heaven Festival, Denmark’s biggest multi-award-winning blues and soul festival. Named the world’s best festival, the festival has received several national and international awards. This musical cornucopia has been the ultimate winter medicine for music-loving audiences from around the world. The 17th edition of Blues… Read more: Blues Heaven on Earth

Now Available for Booking Omar Sharief Gordon Blues Lead Guitarist from Clarksdale, MS Mississippi has been a hotbed of musical talent for decades and has always been home to many blues-guitar masters like Robert Johnson, Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolfe, B.B King, and in more recent times, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram. Meet Omar Gordon. Born October 29, 1990,… Read more: Now Available for Booking Omar Sharief Gordon Blues Lead Guitarist from Clarksdale, MS

(RENO, NV) The Reno Blues Society’s annual Mardi Gras with California Blues Hall of Famers the Delta Wires will be held Saturday, February 18th at the Ramada in Reno, Nevada. This always fun event will also feature a silent auction fundraiser with lots of great items to benefit the non-profit’s local causes. Tickets are available for $30 at… Read more: Reno Blues Society present the Delta Wires to Mardi Gras Dance Fundraiser

“Happy 2023! Excited to be re-entering the live performance world once again after an amazing 40 + years of touring the globe. It’s been quite a ride these last 2 years, and we so appreciate all of your support in getting through this crazy pandemic time.” Roy Rogers & The Delta Rhythm Kings have a… Read more: News From the Slidewinder Roy Rogers

iView Music presents the first episode of the Chicago Blues Music Series: “Delmark Records 70th Anniversary Blues Revue,” an epic night of blues music, performed at the Al Larson Prairie Center for The Arts in Schaumburg IL. Three prominent acts from the venerable Chicago label’s roster are featured, as well as revealing interviews with Julia… Read more: Delmark Records 70th Anniversary Blues Revue Feb 4

VERO BEACH BLUES FESTIVAL Feb 25-26, 2023 Vero Beach, FL Indian River County Fairgrounds 7955 58th Ave., Vero Beach, FL Headlining Sat Night: MR. SIPP The Mississippi Blues Child Headlining Sun Night: JOHN PRIMER You Can’t Paint the Blues Without the Primer! Other highlights include Selwyn Birchwood, Annika Chambers, JP Soars, Gabe Stillman and more. A music… Read more: VERO BEACH BLUES FESTIVAL Feb 25-26, 2023

The Coeur d’Alene Resort and Too Far North Productions are proud to welcome back the 13th Annual Coeur d’Alene Blues Festival, a five-time winner of the Inland Empire Blues Society – “Best Blues Festival”. The Coeur d’Alene Blues Festival will feature top talent from local, regional and national blues artists. The invitation is open to all for a… Read more: Don’t miss Coeur d’Alene Blues Festival Coeur d’Alene, ID, March 31 – April 2, 2023

VERO BEACH BLUES FESTIVAL Feb 25-26, 2023 Vero Beach, FL Indian River County Fairgrounds 7955 58th Ave., Vero Beach, FL Headlining Sat Night: MR. SIPP The Mississippi Blues Child Headlining Sun Night: JOHN PRIMER You Can’t Paint the Blues Without the Primer! Other highlights include Selwyn Birchwood, Annika Chambers, JP Soars, Gabe Stillman and more. A music… Read more: VERO BEACH BLUES FESTIVAL Feb 25-26, 2023 Vero Beach, FL

Now Booking 2023… Michele D’Amour and the Love Dealers  What happens when you combine an award-winning poet and songwriter/singer from the Pacific Northwest with a New Orleans guitarist, a smokin’ rhythm section, and a sax player with top-notch r&b, funk, and jazz chops? You get Northwest-based Michele D’Amour and the Love Dealers, an award-winning* blues band… Read more: Now Booking 2023… Michele D’Amour and the Love Dealers

(CLARKSDALE, MS) – The Pinetop Perkins Foundation 14th Annual Workshop Experience 2023 registration is now open. Workshops are open to the young and young at heart — adults welcome! Scholarships are available for ages 12 to 21 years. Masterclasses in Piano, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Harmonica, Bass and Drums will be held June 13-16, 2023 at Hopson… Read more: Pinetop Perkins Foundation 14th Annual Workshop Experience 2023 Registration Now Open

(TORONTO, CANADA) – The Toronto Blues Society presents the Maple Blues Awards live Monday, January 30, 2023 at 231 Queens Quay West, Toronto Canada. Hosted by renowned soul singing activist Quisha Wint, the 28th edition of the Maple Blues Awards brings together a community of passionate and talented artists. The stage will be full of talent with Gary Kendall leading… Read more: Maple Blues Awards LIVE Monday January 30

(MANCHESTER, NH) – After 13 years of sold out shows all around New England, the New England Winter Blues Festival makes its first stop at the wonderful Rex Theatre at23 Amherst St., Manchester, New Hampshire. The festival will happen Jan 29 from 4-6pm. This year features a cavalcade of international blues guitar giants. Headlining will… Read more: 13th Annual New England Winter Blues Festival Jan 29

Get your Radio Program listed only $75 People are looking for more ways to listen to the Blues at home now! It is more important than ever to let the Blues Community know about your Blues stations & programs with a listing in the 2023 Blues Festival Guide print and digital versions. We are in our 21st year… Read more: Get your Blues Radio / Internet show listed in our 2023 21st Annual Blues Festival Guide $75

We are in our 21st year with the 2023 Blues Festival Guide & we would love to get your Blues Society listed! Get your Blues Society ad in our 21st Annual Blues festival Guide only $50 Dear Blues Society, We know that part of your job is gaining new members…and we can help! Would you… Read more: Get your Blues Society Ad in our 21st Annual Blues festival Guide magazine only $50

ONCE A YEAR MARKETING OPPORTUNITY! It’s time to reserve your Ad Space in the 21st Annual  BLUES FESTIVAL GUIDE Magazine! Click Here for Ad Sizes and Prices  (ads and payment not due until April 15)   Why You Should Include a PRINT Ad in Your Budget… ~ People love the magazine! The physicality. Getting their hands on it. It engages your… Read more: It’s time to reserve your Ad Space in the 21st Annual BLUES FESTIVAL GUIDE Magazine!

13th Annual Pigz in Z’Hills BBQ & Blues Festival Jan 13-14 (ZEPHYRHILLS, FL) – The 13th Annual Pigz in Z’Hills BBQ & Blues will be held Jan 13 from 5-9pm and Jan 14 from 10am-6pm at 39421 South Avenue, Zephyrhills, Florida (across from the Zephyrhills Municipal Airport). This annual event benefits local youth and education programs. There’s… Read more: 13th Annual Pigz in Z’Hills BBQ & Blues Festival Jan 13-14

Ring in The New Year in Rentiesville, OK (RENTIESVILLE, OK) – Performer, event planner, bassist, singer and proprietor Selby Minner of the Oklahoma Blues Hall of Fame, D.C. Minner Rentiesville Museum, and Blues Club, invites you to celebrate the New Year, Saturday Dec 31st from 8 pm until late. It’s BYO whatever, all ages, lots of music… Read more: Ring in The New Year in Rentiesville, OK

It’s Not Too Late To Make A Difference if you act right now! Little Village Foundation (LVF) just received the Keeping the Blues Alive award from the Blues Foundation for their outstanding work with artists. They focus on seeking out, recording, and promoting artists whose music has not yet been discovered outside of their communities. They… Read more: It’s Not Too Late To Make A Difference if you act right now!

Rockin’ The Blues Dec 31 (BLOOMINGTON, MN) – The Rockin’ The Blues 2023 New Year’s Eve party will be held Dec 31 at the Minneapolis/Bloomington Hilton (3900 American Blvd. West). The lineup features Johnny Burgin, RJ Mischo, Paul Barry and “Hurricane” Harold Tremblay and just added is blues guitarist extraordinaire Anson Funderburgh to this already… Read more: Rockin’ The Blues Dec 31

Carolyn Gaines Pays Tribute to Her Heroes: Ma Rainey, Roy Gaines, Buddy Guy, more… Songbird Carolyn Gaines shares exciting blues history and thoughts about five heartfelt tracks from her album of covers, The Thrill Is Gone: “I Got Dreams to Remember,” “God Bless the Child,” “Deep Moaning Blues,” “Stormy Monday,” and “Damn Right I Got the… Read more: Carolyn Gaines Pays Tribute to Her Heroes: Ma Rainey, Roy Gaines, Buddy Guy, more…

Celebrate New Orleans on the Big Easy Cruise 2023! Enjoy a New Orleans music festival at sea onboard the Big Easy Cruise, a 7-day event that brings together the music, food, culture and spirit of this extraordinary city. Concerts will fill the days and nights with performances by Little Feat, Tab Benoit, Samantha Fish, Dirty Dozen… Read more: Celebrate New Orleans on the Big Easy Cruise 2023!

Now Booking Sunny Bleau… 2023 Album on the Way Bold, gregarious, and talented Jazz, Roots and Blues-Rock Powerhouse, Sunny Bleau, knows how to fire up an audience! Sunny Bleau is now booking shows and festivals for 2023 to support her highly anticipated second album (debuting early 2023)! Sunny Bleau and The Moons first album, Breakfast Served Cold (October… Read more: Now Booking Sunny Bleau: 2023 Album on the Way

BOOKING NOW!   3X MAPLE BLUES AWARD-NOMINEE CHRIS ANTONIK LATEST ALBUM ‘MORNINGSTAR‘ OUT NOW! LISTEN AND PURCHASE HERE “Top-shelf bluesman.  Sophisticated, mesmerizing guitar work, stellar vocals.”  – Programming Director, Mt. Baker Blues Festival  “Music that advances the state of blues-rock and guitar music. We should all be listening.” – Rock and Blues Muse “Would make Clapton smile.” – Glide Magazine “Brilliance” – Blues Rock Review “10/10” – All Music… Read more: BOOKING NOW! 3X MAPLE BLUES AWARD-NOMINEE CHRIS ANTONIK

BOOKING NOW! 2022 BMA CONTEMPORARY BLUES FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR 2022 BLUES BLAST AWARD HORN PLAYER OF THE YEAR 2019 & 2020 BMA HORN PLAYER OF THE YEAR NEW LIVE ALBUM JUST RELEASED! LISTEN AND PURCHASE HERE! BOOKING: TOM GOLD CONCERTED EFFORTS (617) 969-0810 TOM@CONCERTEDEFFORTS.COM MANAGEMENT: BETH VERMEER BLUE ROOTS MANAGEMENT (410) 707-2257 BLUEROOTSMANAGEMENT@GMAIL.COM WWW.VANESSACOLLIER.COM… Read more: Vanessa Collier BOOKING NOW!

BUDDY GUY ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM THE BLUES DON’T LIE  AVAILABLE NOW ! FEATURES APPEARANCES BY ELVIS COSTELLO, MAVIS STAPLES AND JAMES TAYLOR   “Buddy Guy plays 150 shows a year …and his take on the blues, expressed through his plaintive voice and virtuosic guitar, is still scorching.” – Billboard “searing… masterful…. Buddy Guy…shows no signs of decreasing productivity.” – Rolling… Read more: BUDDY GUY ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM THE BLUES DON’T LIE AVAILABLE NOW

Bogalusa, Louisiana: The Bogalusa Blues & Heritage Festival announced their lineup for this year’s festival. The festival is scheduled for September 23-24, 2022 at the Cassidy Park in Bogalusa.   The 2 day well produced music festival calls the beautiful and spacious Cassidy Park home. Bogalusa Blues & Heritage Festival features tent & limited RV… Read more: Bogalusa Blues & Heritage Festival September 23-24, 2022 Louisiana

Tim Horton’s Southside Shuffle, 24th annual Port Credit Blues and Jazz Festival Coming up September 9-10, 2022 – Mississauga, Ontario, Canada featuring Bands from Around the World. The 24th Annual Tim Horton’s Southside Shuffle is scheduled for September 9-10, 2022 in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada and features blues bands from around the world.. No more singin’… Read more: Tim Horton’s Southside Shuffle, 24th annual Port Credit Blues and Jazz Festival Coming up September 9-10,

TIM HORTONS SOUTHSIDE SHUFFLE BLUES NEWS – JULY 2022 FESTIVAL TICKETS ON SALE NOW! FRIDAY: $15. SATURDAY $20. SUNDAY $15. WEEKEND PASS: $40.00 www.southsideshuffle.ca THE RABBA FINE FOODS STREET SHUFFLE IS BACK! CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE BEGGARS BLUES BANQUET TICKETS The Hogtown Allstars The Hogtown Allstars is the newest band of not-so-new blues players making its’ debut… Read more: Get your tix for Tim Horton’s 24th Annual Southside Shuffle Sept 9-11, Port Credit, Canada