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Precious Taylor Interview

“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. ...

Christone "Kingfish" Ingram Interview

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

Bear Williams Interview

“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...

Tommy Castro Interview

"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...

Melody Angel Interview

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

Tinsley Ellis Interview

“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...

Donna Herula Interview

"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:...

Melody Angel Interview

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

Ivy Ford Interview

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...

Dave Specter Interview

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

John Primer Interview: Part 2

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

John Primer Interview: Part 1

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

Billy Branch pays tribute to Little Walter & The Stones

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 Interview

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...

Lindsay Beaver: Give The Drummer Some

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

Bruce Iglauer Interview

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...

Samantha Fish Interview

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