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You don't have to be a blues fanatic to appreciate this music. Hooker was a true bluesman, and his influence is pervasive. He'll continue to impact music for some time.

Blues music is a truly American artform that has considerably influenced rock n' roll and jazz. But many people do not understand what blues is all about. Here's an eye opener into a unique tradition, all the way from its roots in the Mississippi Delta.

Chicago has a storied history with blues that goes back generations stemming from the Great Migration from the South and particularly the Mississippi Delta region in pursuit of advancement and better career possibilities for musicians.

Robert Johnson was a brilliant blues man whose recordings served to popularize the blues for a new generation of blues fans, but the work of earlier musicians who influenced Johnson's blues should not be overlooked by fans of Johnson's work.

Jackson has some mighty fine venues for real live jazz and blues. New bands come along each and every day and find venues for presenting their own interpretations of older music.

Blues is a musical style that begs borrows and fuses all other styles together in one harmonious sound. It's wide base makes it appealing to in some way to just about everyone.

The Keeping the Blues Alive Awards recognize the significant contributions to blues music made by the people behind the scenes.

We had only stooped at the bar in St. Louis for a quick drink and to rest a bit after an all day shopping trip when legendary blues pianist James Crutchfield decided to sit down at our table......

Down on Beale Street in Memphis, the blues were born. Today, the music still rings true and the famous street is one of Tennessee's top tourist attractions.

While rap, hip-hop and pop might dominate the nation's airwaves, the roots of American popular music cannot be denied. And when digging for roots, you need go no further than the blues, soul and jazz, which are some of America's greatest original artforms

Two driving and edgy blues albums from an independent label that knows good roots rock when they hear it.

a selection of blues performances on YouTube

Robert Gordon's book and subsequent PBS video serve as excellent introduction to blues, the music that gave birth to rock and roll.

Book Review: Delta Blues Guitar by Stefan Grossman

A brief historical and societal look at a genre of music, which has had a profound impact on music and society.

This is a very good basic Delta Guitar book for the starting guitar player. The book contains a DVD that explains open and alternate tuning that is very popular in Delta Blues playing. The books and DVD also discusses the 12 bar blues and 8 bar blues.

The 25th Annual Chicago Blues Festival will be heading into Chicago once again on June 5-8, 2008 in the Grant Park. Come to the Chicago Blues Festival prepared for lots of fun and adventure.

W.C. Handy is credited with popularizing the blues genre in Memphis. But, in the six years prior to arriving in Memphis, he made his home in Clarksdale as the leader of the Knights of Pythias band.

Headliners are headed North.

Part 1 of an essay series on the advent of Blues music, its origins and influence.

When you need to stir up your soul with some home cooked classics, the House of Blues in Orlando should definitely make it to the top of your itinerary; here's why.

I had visions of backyard barbeque's and the blues, sipping sweet tea on porch swings and, above all, the abundance of fruits and vegetables growing wildly out of every farm, field and flower pot for miles...

Airline baggage fees are going up. Here are some tips on how to save and some examples of charges by several major airlines

With their debut album, Come On Home, Rural Free Delivery proves that a little bit of everything adds up to a whole lot of great music. And by great music I mean: country, blues, jazz, Latin, rock, and then some.

A wonderful first effort from London's 22-20s.

Martial Arts and Film star Steven Seagal shows his musical side on this album of blues music

To become a better guitarist, bluesman Robert Johnson made a deal with the devil at midnight at a deserted Mississippi crossroads. Or did he? We may never know, but you can visit places where it may have happened.

Every year hundreds of thousands of people from all over the world come to Portland to attend this event. It is going to be a 5 day party with the emphasis on New Orleans music ending with a world famous fireworks show.

Capsule reviews of three CDs released in Louisiana, all featuring some of the region's legendary blues and pop/rockabillty legends

Robert Johnson

Kate Campbell's songs have been permeated by the surroundings and history of her upbringing. She has a lovely, lyrical voice that is a pleasure to listen to, making the pain and suffering in her songs' stories palatable.

This collection has varied musical themes with an emphasis on the blues roots of the players.

Nathan James and Ben Hernanadez's newest album is a unique and fresh addition to the tradition of country blues music. James and Hernandez are outstandingly talented both vocally and instrumentally.

An overview of Muddy Waters and his music.

A review of Furthur which contains tracks by Bob Weir, Bruce Hornsby and Los Lobos

DVD Review: Guitar Signature Licks: Robert Johnson Taught by Scott Ainslie

A young listener's thoughts on jazz.

Is August 26th your birthday? How will you celebrate this momentous occasion? With what notable individuals do you share your birth date?

Exploring exotic roots from the Caribbean, South America, and the Philippines

Paying homage to Dolly Parton, everyone improves. Show includes several standout performances.

Gift ideas, fourth anniversary symbols, and celebration ideas.

Like a masterful magic show, whenever you start to believe you know what's going on in this story, Wallace waves his magic wand and transforms it into something very different.

Aimed at the beginner with no exposure to the legendary band, this is a full review of all eight studio albums by Led Zeppelin.

Music and its Roots in Voodoo

The history of jazz before it became jazz.

This is a guide to help you plan your trip to Tunica, MS.

The essentials to knowing how to properly execute a perfect barre lie herein.

This paper focuses on Nigeria's NEEDS development plan and how the country can expand upon it.

April 28-30 and May 5-7, 2006 marks the 37th anniversary of Jazz Fest. This year's headliners include: Bruce Springsteen, Elvis Costello, Bob Dylan, Juvenile, Etta James, Jimmy Buffet, Fats Domino, Dave Matthews Band, Paul Simon, Keith Urban

2006 in Melbourne has been a memorable year, with some events that will forver be engraved in our minds. They were happy, tearful moments, stressful and depressing times, but overall 2006 was a fantastic year.

Everyone wants to date a rock star, but few know how. If you have a decent rack, tart up well, and don't mind pounding the Sunset Strip pavement at 2 a.m. on a weeknight, you, too, can have your very own rock star of the high-holy-Hollywood variety!

Pitchforkmedia.com has kicked off its 2nd annual indie music festival in Chicago.

Despite some nervous moments, Cat Power's voice never faltered.

A recent major outbreak of equine influenza in Australia and New Zealand has threatened everything from pony club weekends to the Melbourne Cup. It pays to know about this even if your horse is in the U.S.

Eric Clapton is one of the finest guitar players and songwriters in the world today. Here's one fan's listing of ten great Clapton songs.

The District Awake Music Festival returns for its second Year. They have new venues and new artists to rock the city's music scene.

74-year-old George Brock has played with Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, Jimmy Reed, and Albert King, but just recently began recording for himself.

Black Snake Moan serves up compelling blues performances from artists old and new and showcases yet another side of the talented Samuel L. Jackson.

Is July 30th your birthday? How will you celebrate this momentous occasion? With what notable individuals do you share your birth date?

You Have To Blues Rock Like This

With six Blues Award nominations for his self-titled release last year, Watermelon Slim's new CD is likely to snare a similar number of nominations this year.

A look at blues singer Jason Ricci.

With their 10th studio album, Clutch successfully fuses blues and heavy metal to a magnificent end....

Chuck Berry celebrated his 80th birthday in true Rock 'n Roll fashion Wednesday at the Duck Room at Blueberry Hill in St. Louis. Berry was born on October 18th, 1926.....

When Heavy Metal music first reached the masses, it was like nothing they'd heard before. The seeds had been sown years earlier, but what band more than any other provided the catalyst for transforming the hard rock of the past into the metal of the future?

Photos by American photographer Annie Leibovitz are now on display at the Detroit Institute of Arts. The six room exhibit features over 70 of Leibovitz's photographs of "American Music."

Olive Branch has doubled its budget for the annual *July 4th-Celebrate Your Independence* festivities planned at the city park. Expect a bigger and better show thanks to the decisions of city officials and the contributions of local sponsors.

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Memphis is a town steeped in musical heritage. Blues, rock, soul, R&B, Memphis has it all! The third largest gambling site in America is located 20 miles south of Memphis. Food? You will never eat any barbecue better anywhere in the world!

This article lists the Billboard Top Ten Songs as well as the top ten singles of the 1970's year by year. It also offers the Song of the Year, music from the top grossing movies and some little known facts about the decade.

Festivals are abundant in the Memphis area especially in the fall. Arts, crafts, music and charity events are listed in this handy reference guide.

Let the Luck of the Irish be with you this season! This Celtic inspired, glass ornament is so incredibly simple to make that even the most beginning crafter can create a spectacular gift!

A good look at the music left behind in the wake of their supernova career.

Here are a few ideas of things to do for Labor Day Weekend.

This attraction is a great source for homeschool parents and others to teach children about the history, geography and science facts about the Mississippi River. This article could bring parenting topic views as well as travel.

This summer will mark 29 years since the release of the classic movie comedy "Animal House."

Works well for both the individual viewer as well as playing during a party.

It's easy to make a Halloween bucket for your kids with nothing but a coffee can, a wire hanger and some craft paint.

Healthy aging means healthy sleep. Sleep problems may be caused by age-related illness and are not necessarily part of "normal" aging. See why you should stay alert to sleep changes so as to get the best, and healthiest, sleep you can.

One of the most contemporary looks is that of geometric shapes and contrasting colors. The use of a square vase and wooden tiles in conjunction with the black and mirrored glass contrast creates more than just a vase... it leads to an interesting conversation piece of art.

Legendary rocker Robert Plant joins the geriatric rock crowd.

This is a run down of what is going on in Memphis, Tennessee in 2008.

A guide to the best fall performances, prices and locations.

The Memphis area is a busy place in the fall. There are festivals and events sure to please everyone. Use this handy guide as a reference so you don't miss a thing!

An overview of the life and music of Townes Van Zandt.

More events and products have come from this city than most other cities in the world

These chic and very simple to make teal and brown swirled wine glasses are an inexpensive version of a set found recently at a trendy home décor boutique.

This article reviews "Red Hot & Blue" Restaurant.

The Blue Angels, a U.S. Navy flight demonstration team, are performing in Hawaii this weekend for the first time in years.

A careful reading of the historical subtext in Toni Morrison's Sula reveals a deeper understanding of how Morrison's conceptualizations of identity and self-revelation informs much of the novel's narrative.

Pamela Anderson Lee's wedding outfit (a white bikini), Debbie Gibson's halloween Seances, and Pres. Nixon's favorite Johnny Cash tune. Learn while you laugh. A music event timeline, covering the craziness of rock history w/ some down2earth facts mixed in.

Casinos in Mississippi have flourished into nearly every region in the state. Here is a look at where the casinos are located and what visitors can enjoy while in the Magnolia State.

Some movies starring women of color are well-known, like Waiting to Exhale. Here's a list of some great perhaps lesser-known movies starring women of color in multi-faceted roles.

An excellent performance by the entire ensemble makes you realize how good pop music used to be a century ago