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Introducing jump blues – the electrified ‘40s guitar style that melded jazz, blues and swing
Guitar World via Yahoo News· 2 months agoT-Bone Walker. Jump blues was a style of music that developed in the 1940s and was an offshoot of...
“When I listened to Danny Gatton’s mind-boggling licks, I realized that they depended on a different...
Guitar World via Yahoo News· 6 months agoJosh Smith. Jump blues is a style that dates back to the 1940s and was the precursor to R&B and rock...
Hank Williams' family, country stars celebrate his 100th birthday at Country Hall of Fame
The Tennessean via Yahoo News· 9 months agoAn all-star set of practitioners of timeless country music — plus members of Hank Williams' family...
Why is a famous Sarasota, Bradenton waterfront restaurant closing? Here's what we know
Herald-Tribune via Yahoo News· 11 months agoOne of the best waterfront restaurants in Sarasota and Bradenton is closing. That's what spread...
Portsmouth Middle School ushers in Black History Month with blues music, inspiring stories
Portsmouth Herald via Yahoo News· 1 year agoPORTSMOUTH — The sounds of American blues music surged through the auditorium of Portsmouth Middle...
Charley Crockett sells out Ryman, creates undeniable honky-tonk party moments
The Tennessean via Yahoo News· 2 years agoCharley Crockett's sold-out Monday night Ryman Auditorium appearance -- because it opened with a...
Ryman offers new exhibition celebrating Elvis' legacy with venue
The Tennessean via Yahoo News· 2 months agoElvis Presley's lone Oct. 2, 1954, appearance on the Ryman Auditorium stage during the Grand Ole...
Robert Finley's new album 'Black Bayou' highlights Southern blues' timeless soul influence
The Tennessean via Yahoo News· 6 months agoRobert Finley is a 69-year-old North Louisiana bluesman with his star on the rise. The latest...
Are Black artists sellouts when they go pop or are they taking back something that was stolen?
TheGrio via Yahoo News· 1 year agoOPINION: In recognition of Black Music Month, theGrio breaks down the tense feelings that the Black...
Sierra Ferrell astounds Nashville's Ryman with headlining set
The Tennessean via Yahoo News· 3 months agoFor consecutive evenings, Sierra Ferrell transformed the Ryman Auditorium into a rollicking bordello...