This year’s festival will see it return to 229, Great Portland Street, and officially start on Saturday 3rd January 2026 for ...

Back in 1984, it began rather humbly as “The Blues Amateur Contest,” a small free showcase held at the New Daisy theater, part of an ongoing series of concerts called The Beale Street Rambles. But 40 ...

This article is part of the “Meet Your Neighbor Monday” series, highlighting the stories of individuals who make Warren ...

January Blues Festival has announced its full 2026 lineup at 229 London, featuring artists from across the UK, Europe, and ...

Since 2005 Plastic Crimewave (aka Steve Krakow) has used the Secret History of Chicago Music to shine a light on worthy artists with Chicago ties who’ve been forgotten, underrated, or never noticed in ...

NPR's A Martinez talks with Cary Baker, author of "Down on the Corner: Adventures in Busking and Street Music." JEWEL: (Singing) These foolish games are... MARTÍNEZ: B.B. King, Tracy Chapman, Ed ...

When NBC’s Blue Network was divorced from the Red, the Blue retained custody of one of radio’s brighter offspring — the Chamber Music Society of Lower Basin Street. Like many a bright village charmer ...

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 ...

Rory Block may not see herself the way her fans, the music world, and the press view her career. But seminal Blues guitarist Robert Johnson’s grandson Greg Johnson says, “When I hear Rory Block’s ...

The last edition of Street Scene took place 15 years ago. But memories of San Diego’s homegrown music festival, held annually from 1984 to 2009, still run strong. How strong is underscored by our ...

Reflecting on 30 years at the River Street Jazz Cafe, owner Rob Friedman is looking forward to Saturday’s anniversary celebration. On the wall behind him is a mural painted by artist Robin Glazer. If ...