Chicago blues great Billy Branch says a concert in Grant Park got him hooked on the music many decades ago. His latest album ...

Bruce is joined on stage by drummer Kofi Baker and guitarist Rob Johnson, who are the son and grandnephew of Ginger Baker, respectively. Bruce also discussed how Sons of Cream is not just a standard ...

The freestyle recordings that were to make up the third, Apple Jam disc on All Things Must Pass were typically recorded in-between official takes, when the musicians slipped into extended noodling.

Recently, we asked IJ readers to share their favorite musical memories. Here’s what they had to say. 1972: James Gang. Met ...

The history of Eric Clapton’s guitars during Cream’s brief but influential existence – from Fresh Cream to Goodbye – reveals an intriguing mixofinstruments but also offers up a mystery or two ...

The blues is alive and well” as Buddy Guy shares the stage with Gary Clark Jr. in what felt like a proverbial passing of the ...

Ever since kicking his career off at the age of 12, Joe Bonamassa has not only evolved into a top-notch ...

Beyond having released upwards of 40 albums, worked with and produced a variety of artists including Eric Gales and Beth Hart ...

The Fabulous Thunderbirds have long been considered one of the premier blues-rock bands. But leader and frontman Kim Wilson ...

In an exclusive interview with American Songwriter, Joe Bonamassa said that having Eric Clapton and Chaka Khan cover “The Thrill Is Gone” on his new B.B. King tribute album is “as good as it gets.” ...

A few popular, influential, and legendary acts have called Rhode Island home over the years, and one of them is Roomful of Blues. Originally starting in Westerly back in 1967 ...

The nine-time Grammy winner will perform at the Lynn Memorial Auditorium on Aug. 5 as part of the tour celebrating his upcoming 90th birthday on July 30. Tickets go on sale Friday, Feb. 13, at 10 a.m.