I think you know why we are gathered here: A new Fabulous Thunderbirds record just dropped.

You see, as under-the-radar legends go, the Staples Jr. Singers are secretly famous. And Searching is not your typical anything.

Live at the Hollywood Bowl—With Orchestra ranks, hands down, as some of the most absolutely majestic misery you’ll ever experience.

In the heart of Ireland lies a musical powerhouse by the name of Grainne Duffy - a guitarist, singer, and songwriter whose melodies echo...

The Allman Brothers Band was mothballed, yet again. So, Dickey Betts had plenty of time—and energy—on his hands that November of 1988.

As juke-joint gladiators go, Roosevelt “Booba” Barnes held his own. More than that, actually—having held sway over Greenville, Mississippi.

Yes, that Matt ‘Guitar’ Murphy. The same one most universally recognized as the lead guitarist of Jake and Elwood Blues' band.

Now if you hadn’t yet met Curtis Salgado, it may help to know he carries quite the backstory. Ever heard of the Blues Brothers?

Come rain or shine, it’s typically storming in Gerald McClendon’s heart. And, thankfully so.

It doesn’t take much. By the time the first verse of the first song arrives—12 seconds into “Trouble in Mind”—they’ve already hooked you.

BAM! Whoosh! Instantly, you are in the thick of it.

Pop quiz! With whom does Nick Gravenites have ties?

NJBS presents its Showcase Series featuring Chris Bergson & Ellis Hooks, as well as John Sheehan on 4/13/24 in The Lounge at Factory Records

Buddy Guy & Junior Wells — Live in Montreux

Mike Zito — Life Is Hard

Leo Lyons and Hundred Seventy Split's Movin’ On

Tom Hambridge — Blu Ja Vu

Walter "Wolfman" Washington -- Feel So at Home

D.K. Harrell The Right Man

North Jersey Blues Society review of Jingle All the Way released by Blue Heart and Nola Blue Records