The North Mississippi Allstars seem to have sprung from the Mississippi mud. The band’s attachment to the fabled land of the blues is passionate and profound.
“I’ve always been drawn to the past,” says lead singer and guitarist Luther Dickinson. “I love old music, old books and movies, old sayings, phrases. There’s an aesthetic that runs [...]
The widow of John Belushi, Judy Belushi Pisano says she’s working with Saturday Night Live writer Anne Beatts to turn the classic movie, The Blues Brothers into a TV show.
Pisano says the adventure will star Kieron Lafferty and Wayne Catania as Jake and Elwood Blues. The original role were played by Belushi and Dan Aykroyd. [...]
With its two principal players boasting a combined 115 or so years in show business, no wonder Saturday’s sold-out Orpheum Theatre concert with B.B. King and Buddy Guy was more a lesson in showmanship than the blues. Unfortunately, one of the players would have fared better sticking to the music.
The two biggest living legends of [...]
A rare Jimi Hendrix cover recorded over 40 years ago is set to be released next month.
‘Bleeding Heart’, the late veteran’s take on Elmore James’ classic blues song, is being lined up for a digital release on March 1 and a seven-inch vinyl release seven days later.
Originally recorded in April 1969, the studio recording, featuring [...]
HARVEY, Ill., Feb. 17
- A commercial developer from Chicago said it has plans to rebuild a mall in Harvey, Ill., more famous for a movie car chase than for merchandise.
The Dixie Square Mall was the setting for an indoor car chase in the movie “The Blues Brothers,” staring comedians Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi.
The mall [...]
HIGHLAND – The Blues Brothers, featuring Dan Aykroyd and Jim Belushi, will take the stage at the San Manuel Indian Bingo and Casino on Thursday.
Belushi said he enjoys the performances. “It doesn’t matter what mental state you’re in,” Belushi said.
“Once the downbeat happens, we are transformed into joy boys. We have a ball up there. [...]
Get revved up for a day of all-American fun as the second annual Oro Valley Classic Car, BBQ and Blues Show Family Festival kicks into gear Saturday, Feb. 20, at Oro Valley Marketplace.
Presented by the Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance, the festival runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with a gate fee of [...]
During the 2010 Grammy awards, the Delta blues was remembered as guitarist David “Honeyboy” Edwards was honored with a lifetime achievement award. At 94 years old, Edwards is one of the only original Delta musicians still alive, and he continues to tour. Honeyboy has been around since the beginning of Delta blues and has witnessed [...]
NEW YORK, Feb. 5 /PRNewswire/ — THE DEREK TRUCKS BAND celebrates their first Grammy win taking home a 2010 award for “Best Contemporary Blues Album” for their latest release, ALREADY FREE.
ALREADY FREE, praised by Rolling Stone Magazine as their “most accessible blues-rock set to date,” is one of the band’s most successful efforts. Released last [...]
Deeply authentic blues gigs and genuine roots music don’t pop up around town every night … unless the Lowcountry Blues Bash is in effect. Every February, Charleston musician and entrepreneur Gary Erwin’s Lowcountry Blues Society creates a terrific opportunity for blues musicians and fans that dig the real-deal stuff.
“The Blues Bash is a venue crawl [...]