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 subgenre of contemporary blues is best defined as one that merges the traditions of blues music (which date back at least to the 1860s) with more modern musical aspects. The Grammy Awards ...

Before speaking with D.K. Harrell, we asked Joe Bonamassa if he had any thoughts he'd like to share on the fast-rising blues star. And indeed, he did. Via email, Bonamassa wrote: "When I first heard D ...

The modern blues artists teamed up for a blistering rendition of Marks' "Death Rolls Like Thunder" on the festival's final night, Sept. 19.