The birthplace of the Blues — and much of American music — lies in Mississippi’s northwest corner.

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Syd Barrett wasn't meant to go the distance with Pink Floyd, but what can we all learn from listening to one of his musical swan songs?

Pawn has no signs, scant advertising, and yet somehow musicians keep finding it with bat-like radar that unfailingly draws ...

Essex's Pawn 22, extension of Champlain Peony Co. and 22 Brew, is a new venue for vintage equipment and a musical haven ...

The blues have taken a backseat in modern music; however, these three musicians and their killer tunes might disagree.

Before the 1950s, guitars supported the band. By the end of the decade, they led it. This breakdown covers the rise of electric guitar heroes like Scotty Moore, Johnny “Guitar” Watson, and Chuck Berry ...

Both Keb’ Mo’ and Taj Mahal have been playing their music for over half a century. Taj is approaching seven decades. We throw the term ‘legend’ rather ...

Houndmouth at Bearsville Theater, Delicate Steve at Tubby's, Brooklyn Youth Chorus at PS21 and Jeff Beal's intimate solo ...

Brother of acclaimed guitarist Syl Johnson, the late Jimmy Johnson was a singular player who was a mainstay of his city's ...

The iconic 100 Club in London hosted a co-headlining evening as part of their Tuesday Blues at the 100 Club. This featuring ...

He won the Blues Music Award (formerly the W.C. Handy Award ... On his album “Great Guitars,” released in 1997, he collaborated with the likes of Bonnie Raitt, Ike Turner and Taj Mahal.