From “Man-Child” to Blues Royalty…. Long Love the King by TJ Wheeler The 20 year old Black man in May 1945 was having mixed feelings about his life’s prospects. There was a World War still raging and still another in his inner world. After all, at his young age he had already achieved the coveted…
The new issue of The Blues Audience newsletter is on the street! It is not free, but darn cheap! $18 for the year to get it sent to you as a pdf you can carry in your phone. You will also get updates and important news thru the month. Help support the live Blue music…
Article and pictures by Diana Shonk May 2015- MEMPHIS, TN: You can look on line for the results of who won what at the Blues Music Awards 2015 but I want to tell you about how much fun it is to go to the Awards, they have an All Star line-up performing at the Awards…
“Monster” Mike Welch reflects on his musical connections and his work with Sugar Ray & the Bluetones by Art Simas Many of us recall seeing Mike Welch literally grow up on stage in the early 1990s. He seemed mature beyond his years, digging into gut-wrenching blues with such poise, character and conviction. A great deal…
Line-up for 2015 announced.. New England Blues Summit featuring Darrell Nulisch and Matt Stubbs Also performing: The Peacheaters, 12:01 Blues Band, Michelle Willson and the “Evil Gal” Orchestra, Drivin’ Blind and Charlie Keating Band Here is a description of last year’s festival: It was a beautiful day for the 2nd Annual Library Park Blues Festival…
The Blues Audience Newsletter’s Publisher, Diana Shonk, was honored and flattered by HeatherFest with their first annual KEEPING THE BLUES ALIVE award! “It was a shock and a little emotional for me to hear what Nancy was saying about me and my newsletter.” She and Heather are so have always been so supportive of my efforts to help…
There are all types of personalities in Blues. David Maxwell was a top shelf gentleman and extraordinarily talented piano player. His great deep voice brought his songs to the Blues community with creativity and humor. Peter Ward puts on a show at the Regent Theater in Somerville, MA in memory of the late, great, Queen…
