Etta Baker was born in 1913, in Caldwell County, North Carolina, and learned to play guitar at age three. Her mother and father both played fiddle and banjo, and her sisters played guitar and sang. Music in their rural community revolved around events like corn shuckings, barn raisings, and dances, where blacks and whites associated more freely than in other parts of the state. Her background in o... read full post picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

Blues singer Etta James is in stable condition in a Los Angeles hospital, suffering from complications following abdominal surgery, her manager said on Wednesday. picked by punthe 1 year ago

Some live stuff from Blues Traveller this week. picked by donteatpoop 2 years ago

I guess they're not bitter about his cup winning goal for Dallas and the fact that he's still on the Star's Payroll. picked by icepigs 2 years ago

The prize for this is insane. If only I could play guitar :(
Link to actual contest site: picked by Jacki Jinx 2 years ago

All he wants to do is play for people, but the child prodigy may be getting too good too soon because he's already making some mysterious -- and possibly dangerous -- enemies.
*video of him playing in comments picked by dollyllama 3 months ago

Ringo Starr: It Don't Come Easy picked by Hoosker 1 year ago

Funny, funny man. Kinda makes me a bit sad posting this but it's brilliant. Carlin's take on why white people shouldn't play the blues. picked by doggylives 2 months ago

If you like acid jazz you'll really enjoy this song. This is a fan made video, but I think it suits the song quite well. picked by 86Apex 1 year ago

This man is remarkable, and one of the few musical artists who continues to jam out even in his later years.

Here's where he'll be. picked by donteatpoop 2 years ago

The Black Keys are a blues band out of Akron, OH who have a distinctly gritty sound that is refreshing in todays over-produced industry. picked by donteatpoop 2 years ago

wow. it's blue day and no one has posted the blues brothers? behold the glory! here for your edification is the mall chase scene. they trashed a real mall to film this. (plus you gotta love the sam and dave tune playing when the chase starts) enjoy!! picked by indisguise 1 year ago

I was listening to some "Pinetop Perkins" this morning and ran across 12 year old Conrad here playing some SRV on a 12 string.
Blues fan or not, you are bound to recognise talent in this boy. picked by Hoosker 1 year ago

One of the greatest blues performers to live. I often wonder at how many people have not heard of him, or why it took me so long to discover his music. picked by donteatpoop 2 years ago

Two police officers crash at the intersection of Sample and Chapin Streets, a stone's throw from the police station. picked by Whimsy420 8 months ago

The Sauce Boss gives concerts where he not only plays and sings, but cooks a huge batch of Gumbo ON STAGE to give away to the audience at the end of the show! His message (and nonprofit group) is to provide hope and sustenance to folks in need. His music is absolutely SMOKING! If you have never seen him live, I STRONGLY recommend it as soon as humanly possible. picked by Moe 1 year ago

He started off as a music reporter, coining the term "rhythm and blues". Later he became a producer, some would say The producer. He produced and/or signed artists such as Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, Led Zeppelin, Bob Dylan and more. He was also a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. picked by bernardblack 5 days ago

Because 2many didn't figure it out ;) picked by dollyllama 12 months ago

40 Years ago today, the Legend Johnny Cash recorded one of his most popular songs in the same place it shares it's name with, Folsom Prison Blues.

The video is from the Prison performance, see the full song from his 1990 performance here. picked by muppetmaker 7 months ago

The Black Keys are on tour. I'm stoked. Are you? Here's where they'll be. picked by donteatpoop 2 years ago