The Blues Foundation held its 37th annual Blues Music Awards ceremony on May 5th, 2016 in Memphis, Tennessee. Blues fans, industry profes...

It’s a rough world out there for an independent record company, but the esteemed blues label Alligator Records has beat the odds and is ce...

Launched in 1991 by blues fan Matthew Johnson, the Oxford, Mississippi-based Fat Possum Records quickly earned a name for itself by reco...

Named for the classic Muddy Waters' song, Rollin' 'n' Tumblin' is the second volume in The Reverend's Archives, a ...

Cleopatra Records moved further into the blues field with the November 6th, 2015 release of the talented blues singer, songwriter, and gui...

With one foot in the past and his eyes on the horizon, bluesman Eric Bibb is one of the most exciting and innovative artists on the blues...

The Reverend has long sang the praises of blues legend Bobby Rush , one of the most talented cats to ever step up to a microphone and stru...

Tommy Castro is one of the most popular bluesmen on the scene today – a six-time Blues Music Award winner, Castro has twice been honored ...

Nashville-based bluesman Mark Robinson is one of my favorite contemporary guitarists, a talented string-bender who can deliver songs with...

I’ve long heard it said that blues music is an international language, and it seems to be true. You’ll find a thriving blues scene in the ...

Since hooking up with the good folks at the Music Maker Relief Foundation in 2010, blues legend Ironing Board Sam has been making up for ...

Blues guitarist Duke Robillard has earned his share of W.C. Handy/Blues Music Awards yet he doesn’t seem to receive the respect due his s...

Here’s some interesting news for blues music fans – the estate of Blues Hall of Fame inductee and Chicago blues legend Junior Wells has b...

It’s my personal feeling that legendary blues guitarist Robert Cray has been somewhat underserved when it comes to the release of live ma...

Blues guitarist Ronnie Earl will celebrate “Father’s Day” a little late with the July 17th, 2015 release of his album by the same name, co...

She’s one of the brightest and most talented young blues artists coming up in the scene today. On July 10th, 2015 the world will receive f...

There will never be another like him…blues legend Riley “B.B.” King , one of the greatest American musicians and performers in any genre,...

Thirty-plus years after his death, the great Muddy Waters remains the undisputed King of Chicago Blues. Sure, Buddy Guy may be his heir a...

Roots ‘n’ blues veterans the Nighthawks are a respected brand with a long and storied history behind the name. Formed in 1972 by singer/h...

If you’re one of those That Devil Music readers that enjoys some tasty roots ‘n’ blues guitar (and, if you’re not, what are you doing here...