Wisconsin Blues Music Hall Of Fame

The first time I met Big Al Dorn was inside the raucous interior of Milwaukee’s Orson’s Saloon, a quaint but lively blues bar tucked away into the city's quieter south side. As we were introduced he approached me with a…

2025 CHICAGO BLUES FESTIVAL REVIEW

BY JIM FEENEY

The 41 st Chicago Blues Festival was held June 5 th -8 th. As with
ant event of this magnitude its virtually impossible to see every
act. With that said, this review…

Writing on the Wall by Coco Montoya - Review

Writing on the Wall is a blistering-hot return by long-stay blues virtuoso Coco Montoya, an exhibition of soul-wrenching guitar wizardry and old-school class. Coco invites his tight-knit touring band into the…

Olustee by JJ Grey & Mofro - Review

Olustee is a triumphant and heartfelt return home from Florida’s own JJ Grey & Mofro, the band's first release after nearly a decade of performance and song craft from frontman JJ Grey—…

Selwyn Birchwood, the burgeoning bluesman from Florida, has spent upwards of ten years teetering on the edge of blues music stardom, trailblazing a name for himself and The Selwyn Birchwood Band through non stop touring and a colossal radio presence…