That Buddy Flett is recording at all, after an encephalitis-induced coma, is its own kind of miracle. You May Also Like: Jon Irabagon – ‘I Don’t Hear Nothin’ But the Blues Vol. 3: Anatomical Snuffbox’ (2020) Reza Khan – ‘Imaginary Road’ (2021) ZZ Top’s “El Diablo,” “Thunderbird,” “Rough Boy” +Read More

It’s probably smart of David Egan to release a self-titled album at this point — because despite his having written a trunk-load of songs for famous people, he’s hardly a household name. David Egan shows what a crime that is. You May Also Like: Remembering David Sanborn: “A Tear ForRead More

The 32nd annual Blues Museum Awards ceremony was held Thursday night at the Memphis Cook Convention Center. Produced by the Memphis-based Blues Foundation, the event belonged to Buddy Guy. You May Also Like: Denise LaSalle, Soul-Blues Belter (1939-2018): An Appreciation How Levon Helm Turned ‘Dirt Farmer’ Into a Rootsy, ThrillingRead More

by Nick DeRiso This two-hour documentary explores music from both southern and northern Louisiana, a rare tip of the hat to both traditions. So you have the expected segments on Acadiana- and New Orleans-based standouts Rosie Ledet, the Hackberry Ramblers, Henry Butler, Nathan Williams and the Jambalaya Cajun Band, amongRead More