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. ...
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- May 18
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,...
- Apr 11
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...
- Mar 21
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...
- Jun 5, 2022
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...
- Mar 2, 2022
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...
- Oct 11, 2021
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:...
- Jun 6, 2021
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...
- Apr 4, 2021
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...
- Nov 10, 2020
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...
- May 21, 2020
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,...
- May 16, 2020
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
- May 8, 2020
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...
- Apr 21, 2020
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...
- Nov 1, 2019
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...
- Dec 29, 2018
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...
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