Noise 11 confirmed Hammond's death, noting the 83 year old blues icon died on February 28. The site confirmed his death with Hammond's friend and collaborator Paul James, who learned of his friend's ...

Bonnie Raitt, George Thorogood and Hot Tuna’s Jorma Kaukonen are among the artists paying tribute to blues singer and ...

The blues genre has never been totally obsolete. However, in the ever-changing music industry, the genre has seemingly taken a back seat in favor of other types of music. It’s a shame, but it is ...

The history of blues music is drenched in melancholy. So it’s no surprise when some of the most gut-wrenching blues tunes ...

Renowned blues guitarist John Hammond, who won a Grammy and was nominated for several others, died over the weekend. He was ...

The Delta stretches across northwestern Mississippi like a big fallen leaf, tucked between two rivers. It spans 220 miles north to south and, at its widest, 87 miles east to west. How can so many ...

BOGALUSA, La. (WGNO) — Blues musician Chris Thomas King will headline the 2025 Bogalusa Blues and Heritage Festival. King is known for his catalog of music, as well as his performances in the movies, ...

While the blues may be having a mainstream moment, the Chicago blues community has long been dedicated to the art form’s preservation, history and future.

PAXICO — The Paxico Blues Festival is set to return for its 21st year, bringing top blues musicians to the small town of Paxico on Sept. 20. The festival, which runs from 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., is free ...

Blues legend and former Berkshire resident James Montgomery will perform with his band, The James Montgomery Band, on Friday, March 20, at ButtonBall Barn.

BLACK MOUNTAIN, N.C. (WSPA) — A huge blues festival in Western North Carolina is bringing in top musicians and supporting Hurricane Helene relief efforts. The Black Mountain Blues Festival is back for ...