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GRAMMY-winning guitarist, vocalist and songwriter Christone “Kingfish” Ingram has quickly become the defining blues voice of his generation. From his hometown of Clarksdale, Mississippi to stages around the globe, the young blues star has already headlined multiple U.S. and European tours, and amazed fans in Australia, New Zealand, and India. Selected in summer 2022 to open for The Rolling Stones …
Reigning from Atlanta, GA, Grammy-nominated vocal powerhouse Teddy Swims (born Jaten Dimsdale) has been putting in real work for years. A quiet, yet steady grind has brought Swims to the forefront of the music scene in 2024 with record breaking songs, sold-out global tours, and iconic performances. With a voice that effortlessly blends genres, including R&B, soul, and pop, Teddy …
“I’M THE MESSENGER,” MAVIS STAPLES SAYS ON THE EVE OF HER 80THBIRTHDAY. “THAT’S MY JOB—IT HAS BEEN FOR MY WHOLE LIFE—AND I CAN’TJUST GIVE UP WHILE THE STRUGGLE’S STILL ALIVE. WE’VE GOT MORE WORKTO DO, SO I’M GOING TO KEEP ON GETTING STRONGER AND KEEP ONDELIVERING MY MESSAGE EVERY SINGLE DAY.” That message—a clarion call to love, to faith, to …
At one point in her decades-long career the MINNEAPOLIS STAR-TRIBUNEs aid: •surprises don’t often crop up on thewell-trodden blues circuit. So welcome Kelley Hunt. This Kansan is a full-blown phenomenon: powerhouse singer,hard boogieing pianist polished songwriter.. .• That review serves as perhaps the most economical description of anartist sometimes difficult to describe. Roots R&B/Americana singer/songwriter/piano player/guitarist KELLEY HUNThas always been …
JOSH HOYER & SOUL COLOSSAL Night after night at their live shows, Josh Hoyer & Soul Colossal leave it all on the table, bringing crowds palpably authentic music. This is a real working band; music for the people, by the people. You hear the veracity in Hoyer’s voice. You hear the strife of a guitar amp being pushed to its …
Discovering Lonesome Creek: A Journey Through Folky, Alternative Sounds In a music landscape brimming with diverse genres and ever-evolving sounds, Lonesome Creek stands out with their unique blend of folky and alternative music. This intriguing band is more than just a group of musicians; it’s a testament to the power of family and the magic that happens when different talents …