Ollee Owens Protects Us When There Is ‘Nowhere to Hide’
Ollee Owen expresses that quintessential blues vibe of “we are all in this together” no matter what troubles come down the road.
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Kevin Burt and Big Medicine Lean on Bill Withers for New LP
Bluesman Kevin Burt may be reverent towards Bill Withers, but he isn’t afraid to mess with Withers’ songs. He offers interpretations rather than recreations.
Rock ‘n’ Stroll: Robert Cray’s Blues Stormer ‘Midnight Stroll’
Robert Cray plays subtly with basic blues convention on Midnight Stroll, turning it into a brand-new face for listeners who have heard it all before.
12 Essential Contemporary Blues Artists
Blues is the foundation of much American music, but it’s often seen as a legacy genre. These 12 blues artists make the case for its continuing relevance and vitality.
Sugaray Rayford Wants You to Think and Be Inspired on ‘In Too Deep’
Sugaray Rayford’s new album, In Too Deep has roots in late 20th century blues, soul, gospel, and funk, but hints of the 21st century are revealed in the lyrics.
Soul Blues’ Sugaray Rayford Delivers a “Homemade Disaster” (premiere + Q&A)
What was going to be a year of touring and building Sugaray Rayford's fanbase has turned into a year of staying home and reaching out to fans from his Arizona home.