Blues

Meet Jim Quick
Who is Jim Quick?
Read the Official Bio at Jim Quick Music The swamp boy was raised just east of the Carolina Sandhills and has an upbringing surrounded by soul. From the roots of black gospel to the hard-hitting vocals of the 60s, Jim's sound is reminiscent of Mussel Shoals yet has a distinct character like no other. On stage, his showmanship is second to none and recognized time and time again from The Carolina Music Awards by winning Entertainer Of The Year more than anyone. Jim Quick Interview from Novemb...

Women with the Blues Video Showcase
Women Get the Blues, Too
When listing the great blues musicians, the seminal artists of the genre, most often only men come to mind. Women, however, have been getting and singing the blues for just as long as their male counterparts have. Here you'll find videos of fantastic female blues musicians, from guitar strummers and banjo pickers to piano players and amazing singers. One of the best things about these videos is reading the comments at YouTube, where you can learn so much about the history of iconic woman blu...

Homemade Jamz Blues Band
The Homemade Jamz Blues Band
An amazing blues band consisting of three siblings; Ryan Perry, age 16, playing guitar, Kyle Perry, age 14, playing electric bass, and Taya, age 9, playing drums.

Robert Lockwood Jr.
Robert Lockwood Jr. Was The Last Link To A Legacy
In November of 2006, one of the last links to a great legacy passed away. Not only was Robert Lockwood Jr. one of the original Delta Blues musicians, he also had direct ties to the King of the Delta Blues, Robert Johnson. Lockwood was a national treasure that at one point recorded with musicians who had no idea where the man came from, on the music map, and how close he was to the soul of a major genre movement. Grab a cup o' mud, kick back, and enjoy your visit with the legendary Robert Lo...

Wang Dang Doodle: A Blues Standard
Wang Dang Doodle from 1960 to Today
Blues great Willie Dixon wrote Wang Dang Doodle and Howlin' Wolf recorded it in 1960, though neither man thought much of the song at the time. How the decades have proven them wrong! Here you'll find music videos, lyrics, and a couple of dozen versions of what has become a blues standard. You'll also find a guitar tutorial and the lyrics so that you can learn to play it yourself. Please vote for your favorite cover of Wang Dang Doodle while you're here. If you just want to have a listen to n...

Best Blues CDs
Great blues by great blues musicians
There's more to the blues than the standard 12-bar blues progression you hear from the band at your local bar. 12-bar blues is a good place to start, but you don't want to stop there. I'm using this lens to introduce some of the best blues albums/cds ever. I'll add to the list as I find more worth bringing to your attention. I'd also like to hear your views on good blues albums. Image is Blue Guitar by Rick Harris