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  • Smokin’ Joe Kubek Benefit

    Smokin’ Joe Kubek Benefit

    The blues community was stunned last October when Dallas blues guitarist Smokin’ Joe Kubek died suddenly of a heart attack, a loss that reverberated through musical circles, including those in Rochester.

    56a0fc6c9541f.image Kubek died as he was about to take the stage at the Pleasure Island Seafood & Blues Festival in North Carolina. He was 58.

    Three months later, the “Smokin’ Joe Kubek Benefit” is being held starting at noon on Saturday, Jan. 23 at the Wicked Moose Bar & Grill in Rochester to raise money for his wife, Phyllis, who has multiple sclerosis.

    Music will be played throughout the day starting at 1:15 p.m.. Doors open at noon. Each band will play for about 30 minutes. There will be also be a bake sale and a silent auction.

    (via: All-day blues concert benefits guitarist’s widow – PostBulletin.com)

  • Beyond Blues: Matt Schofield’s Sophisticated Solos

    Beyond Blues: Matt Schofield’s Sophisticated Solos

    Beyond Blues: Matt Schofield’s Sophisticated Solos

    In the three or so years I’ve been writing this column, I’ve been able to cover some big names and some unsung heroes, but none have been more requested …Read More

    Rickey Flake: This week’s Sound Check features guitarists galore

    20 CD/vinyl release is the 16th solo album from guitar hero Leslie West; and, he seems … Blues guitar and classic rock fans should dig all three of these albums…Read More

    5 questions for musician John Carey – ‘Blues is alive all over the world’

    John Carey is a blues musician, singer, songwriter, producer, and best-known … 6 at the closure of Festival Paseo Gastronómico La Luz, Barrio Escalante, San ..Read More

    Do get the blues this Christmas

    How about some blues music, and you don’t even have to change out of your PJs to get these tunes. Sure, the Greenwood Blues Cruise is a full seven months …Read More

    Jimmie Vaughan Plays “Texas Flood” with University of Texas…

    Jimmie’s younger brother, the late Stevie Ray Vaughan, covered the song, which was written by Larry Davis and Joseph Scott, on his debut 1983 album, Texas …Read More
  • Texas blues singer Guthrie Kennard is slated to perform at the Woodward

    Texas blues singer Guthrie Kennard is slated to perform at the Woodward

    Texas singer and song writer Guthrie Kennard is slated to perform at …

    TZ Wright is a local multi-instrumentalist singer songwriter who has his roots dug deeply into Americana and blues music. Wright’s passion for this region may be …Read More

    Duo with shared passion for blues to be reunited for show in …

    SPENDING his teenage years in South Carolina and born to musicalparents with a love of jazz and blues, Ben Tyzack was always going to develop a deep …Read More

    Historian Mack McCormick made an impact on Texas blues

    McCormick was best-known for helping two great Texas bluesplayers – Sam … and author of three books about blues, zydeco and Houston music history…Read More

    Easy Riders, Rolling Stones by John Scanlan review – a wonderfully …

    John Scanlan’s fascinating study explores the theme of being on the road in 20th-century American popular music, from the itinerantblues guitarists of the …Read More

    Blues Bash raises funds for Salvation Army’s Christmas Miracle …

    Since 2010, the Annual Blues Bash for the Christmas Miracle has been a … top notch live blues music while helping to fill up the stockings for Island children at …Read More

    Almost 30 years later, the spotlight still shines on women in Toronto …

    For close to 30 years, the Women’s Blues Revue has shown a spotlight on female musicians and blues in this city. This year’s show pays tribute to the first…Read More
  • Mason Rack tells: addiction, live shows, new blues music

    Mason Rack tells: addiction, live shows, new blues music

    Mason Rack tells: addiction, live shows, new blues music

    Mason Rack at the 2015 Agnes Blues, Roots and Rock Festival. Mike Richards GLA270315MASO. “Now when I go somewhere and they’ll say … Read More

    Mack McCormick, Student of Texas Blues, Dies at 85

    Mr. McCormick found his calling as a music researcher in 1946 on a trip … As his focus turned to the blues in the 1950s, he talked to people on … Read More

    Blues musicians to pay tribute to old Tamarack bar Friday

    During its 10-year run, the bar hosted the best blues musicians in Milwaukee, including Greg Koch, Jim Liban, Stokes and Billy Flynn — all of … Read More

    Those turkey blues are back for another year

    Each year about this time, a post card comes in the mail to regional music fans announcing the annual “Thanksgiving Chicago All Star Blues … Read More