This independent-minded artist refuses to be pigeonholed and continues to blaze her own trail in the music business. This mindset is...

After 9 years without a new release, Mercer has just released an all-live, all-original recording Live at The Roxy . Recorded at the...

Ronnie makes his Alligator Records debut with Blues in my DNA  ; the son of Lonnie Baker Brooks,  he comes full circle and makes a life...

“I think every artist’s goal is to bring their music to a wider audience.  I am always happy to see a wide demographic at my shows and I...

“I had once visited and I knew I had to move here,” German native Hillesheim says of his decision to become a Chicago bluesman. “It’s not...

The internationally acclaimed Chicago blues man discusses his third release for Alligator Records, Shut Up and Play. The official CD...

Nick Alexander releases debut CD, Lil Hoochie, an homage to his bluesman daddy, Linsey Story and Photos: Peter M. Hurley Photo: Peter...

Just released, One Guitar Woman honors eight solo acoustic female guitarists. “These trailblazing women weren’t just playing the guitar,...

“The Blues is our culture, it’s a way of life. Our children need to know where they come from, where we came from. The Blues was a form...

Chicago Blues Piano Giant of Profound Influence By Curt Brown He was a well-known figure on the blues scene in the 1940s, owning a...

“I have been singing since I was eight years old," says Precious Taylor, who is the niece of the late Queen of the Blues, Koko Taylor. ...

Overnight Sensation? Or Old Soul? By Linda Cain Photo: Roman Sobus Christone “Kingfish” Ingram has arrived! At age 24, the Clarksdale,...

“I’ll always go back and forth with different genres. But my first love is pretty much the blues. It may sound cliché, but what I love...

"As long as you don’t feel that you know it all, there’s still plenty of room to grow." By Eric Schelkopf Photo: Tommy Castro and The...

The Future: Chicago’s Blues Youngbloods / Part 1 “I have to be true to myself,” declares the multi-talented musician/actress/activist...

“It’s been a long 18 months and now folks are ready to have some fun.” By Linda Cain & Greg Easterling Photo: Regan Kelly “Feral blues...

"Learning slide guitar has been one of the most joyful things I've done in my life and I love spreading the joy." By Linda Cain Photo:...

The Future: Chicago’s Blues Youngbloods / Part 1 “I have to be true to myself,” declares the multi-talented musician/actress/activist...

The Future: Chicago’s Blues Youngbloods / Part 2 “I hope people listen to my music…and walk away with their souls feeling 10 times richer...

Specter speaks out against injustice, with help from Billy Branch and Brother John, on new Delmark release By Linda Cain Dave Specter is...

Blues Ain’t Nothin’ But the Mind The world famous Chicago blues great speaks his mind on Muddy Waters, Magic Slim, The Rolling Stones,...

Chicago Blues Hero to release new album The award-winning, international blues star was on top of the world until the world suddenly changed

Releases new CD tribute to Little Walter on Alligator Records By Eric Schelkopf Billy Branch not only learned how to be a better...

Mary Lane has been singing the blues for over 60 years with little recognition. Now at age 83, it’s her turn to be a star. By Eric...

Alligator Records’ newest artist is multi-talented and Tough As Love, with a little help from her famous friends By Eric Schelkopf...

Bruce Iglauer was bitten hard by the blues 50 years ago when he walked into Florence’s Lounge on the South Side to witness the raucous...

Best Contemporary Female Blues Artist Samantha Fish to play Blues on the Fox Fest 2018 in Aurora By Eric Schelkopf Samantha Fish's...