Eddie Cotton grew up in the Church of God in Christ in Clinton, Mississippi near Jackson. He heard guitar-playing deacons and preachers. His father was a preacher who bought Eddie his first guitar ...

Eddie 9V’s path to becoming a nationally renowned blues artist started with a guitar in middle school, coupled with a desire ...

While widely known and respected among musicians, Hammond purposefully avoided the trappings of celebrity bestowed upon “big ...

The newly emerging audience is seeking a “totally modern type of blues” that respects traditional stylings but also injects modern guitar sounds, electronic ‘beatz’ and sophisticated production ...

The nonprofit founder, musician, and educator says Saturday’s symposium will cover old and new ground, including an appreciative look at guitar legend Sister Rosetta Tharpe and Dallas blues legend ...

Pat McAndrew had the blues most of his life. "It touched something in his soul," said his son, Wes McAndrew. "My dad was a really deep guy, and he kept everything deep inside of him." McAndrew was ...

Wayne Perkins may not be a name that all modern music fans know, but he had a big impact on rock music as well as blues and even reggae. Sadly, the guitar icon, who helped influence the likes of ...

Blues musician Barrett Anderson will perform with his band at the Bull Run Restaurant in Shirley on March 21. Anderson, who is from Petersham, went to see shows at the Bull Run with his father while ...

No B-bender, no problem, as the Blackberry Smoke frontman shows us 9 licks for that faux pedal-steel sound ...

Guitar content explores tone gear and classic blues techniques. From testing signature overdrive pedals to learning iconic playing styles inspired by legendary musicians. Discover tips sounds and ...

Atlanta bluesman Tinsley Ellis will bring his “rocking acoustic” blues to the Ute Theater in Rifle on Saturday. His acoustic ...

With his acclaimed interpretations of Delta Blues standards, he was a fixture on the Greenwich Village music scene for ...