Roots-rocker Chuck Mead returns to the music of Memphis for his latest LP, ‘Close to Home’  The Commercial Appeal

After a decade spent focusing on Sun Records, Sam Phillips and Memphis music, it’s no surprise Chuck Mead decided to make his new album, “Close to Home,” …

Johnny Wheels is in the national blues spotlight for more than just his music  Statesman Journal

Johnny Kennicott’s musical influences include his late father, who bought him his first guitar and taught him to play drums when he was just a toddler.

Blues band closes out summer concert series  Westport News

WESTON — The Weston Historical Society’s annual summertime concert series, Music at the Barn, came to a close Sunday night when Otis & the Hurricanes …

On Stage: Blues legends come to Sellersville  The Unionville Times

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times. John Mayall. If you’re a fan of blues music, the only place you should want to be on August 20 is the …

Big Blues Competition Coming To Everett Waterfront Sunday – And It’s Free!  My Everett News

Just got this announcement in about a big blues event happening on the Everett Waterfront Sunday… There is no charge to come see the competition. The 2019 …

Program spotlights Des Moines blues and jazz musicians  Des Moines Register

All year long, the Des Moines Public Library has been spotlighting blues and jazz musicians as part of our CROSSROADS series. Earlier this summer, Rob …

The Beat Goes On: Meet the bands at this year’s Roots Festival  NWAOnline

For nearly two decades, the Sunday night headliners for this year’s Roots Festival have been traveling the world, picking up influences to blend with their own …

Brews and Blues event benefits at-risk youth  KRQE News 13

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE)- Here’s your chance to grab a brew and listen to some local bands for a good cause. The Freedom in Music Project is hosting its …

Wausau’s Big Bull Falls Blues Fest draws people from all over the state  WSAW

The Big Bull Falls Blues Fest is underway. No matter what age the attendees are, everyone can appreciate the blues.

Blues to uplift wounded veterans’ program  The Bridgton News

BREAKFAST IS GOOD any time of day. The blues band Breakfast will play at a fundraiser for the Travis Mills Foundation on Saturday. (Photo courtesy of Maine …