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There’s something to be said for an artist who takes their time building a career rather than chasing trends. Greg Nagy’s journey from Michigan’s Root Doctor to independent solo artist exemplifies the kind of deliberate, honest approach that keeps blues music vital in the contemporary landscape. Nagy’s path mirrors a broader tradition in American blues […]

When The Blues Project first emerged from New York’s Greenwich Village folk scene in the mid-1960s, they did something revolutionary—they fused blues with rock, psychedelia, and jazz in ways that wouldn’t become commonplace until years later. Now, nearly six decades after their formation, they’re still proving that the intersection of blues authenticity and experimental spirit

There’s something about Hill Country blues that refuses to be polished. While Delta blues got its urbanization and Piedmont blues its fingerpicking sophistication, the Hill Country style—that raw, hypnotic sound emerging from Mississippi’s north-central region—has always kept one foot planted firmly in the dirt. Kenny Brown’s presence in contemporary blues journalism matters precisely because he

The November 2025 Living Blues Radio Chart delivers a reassuring message to longtime blues devotees: the real deal still resonates. With Roomful of Blues’ *Steppin’ Out* claiming the top spot, we’re witnessing a validation of authentic, hard-swinging blues that refuses to compromise or chase trends. Roomful of Blues has spent decades perfecting their craft—that propulsive,

There’s a particular magic that happens when a blues musician understands the fundamental truth that the instrument itself is the primary voice. Emanuel Casablanca appears to have grasped this principle on his latest track “Pistol,” a blues-rock anthem that lets his fretwork do the heavy lifting while his vocals take a purposefully restrained approach. This

When Roomful of Blues claims the top spot on the Living Blues Radio Chart for December 2025, it’s not just another chart achievement—it’s a validation that the hard-driving, horn-powered sound that defined New England blues continues to resonate with contemporary audiences hungry for authenticity and musicianship. “Steppin’ Out” landing at number one speaks volumes about

The Living Blues Radio Chart for January 2026 offers a fascinating snapshot of where contemporary blues stands, and it’s encouraging to see established masters still commanding attention alongside emerging voices. With Kim Wilson’s *Slow Burn* claiming the top spot, we’re reminded that the blues world still rewards authenticity and longevity—two qualities that have defined Wilson’s