A Harp Master Comes to Red Bank
On one of the hottest nights of the summer, Steve Guyger and the Excellos brought sizzling mid-century blues to Red …
Mississippi Delta Meets the Jersey Shore
Big A & The All Stars returned to Monmouth University for a sold-out show, bringing Delta Blues from Clarksdale, Mississippi …
Bucks County Blues Festival Does It Again
Despite early rain, the Bucks County Blues Festival exceeded expectations with incredible sets from blues and roots artists all day …
Ray Brown: His Life and Music – A Biography by Jay Sweet
Discover the life and legacy of jazz legend Ray Brown in Jay Sweet’s richly detailed biography, filled with stories, insights, …
The Blues Is Alive in ‘Sinners’
Sinners is a gritty, blues-driven film set in 1932 Mississippi, where music, myth, and menace collide in a juke joint …
Andrew Ahlborn’s Musical Journey After JSJBF Scholarship
Andrew Ahlborn reflects on his journey since receiving a JSJBF scholarship—from college marching bands to local gigs with Loveseat Pete …
Joe Farnsworth’s ‘Big Room’ Tribute to Jazz Legends
In this exclusive interview, jazz drummer Joe Farnsworth opens up about his July release Big Room—a heartfelt tribute to the …
David Starr: From Arkansas Drummer to “Bluesicana” Vanguard
In an exclusive interview, David Starr opens up about his musical origins, the inspiration behind his latest release “Must Be …
Vintage Vibe Tribe Plays West End
Jay Sweet’s Vintage Vibe Tribe brought “three horn swing” to Long Branch, dazzling with jazz interpretations of hits and a …
A Great Night of Blues at the Chubby Pickle
The Chubby Pickle hosted a fantastic blues night with The Incinerators and Joe Zook & Blues Deluxe. Relive the soulful …
Marcus Miller at Carteret PAC: ‘New & Old’ Bass Hits
In this exclusive interview, Miller shares insights into his incredible career, his upcoming show at Carteret PAC, and how he …
Bubba O’Keefe & Blues: Clarksdale’s irresistible “Vortex”
Bubba O’Keefe, the passionate director of Visit Clarksdale, shares his lifelong love affair with this historic Mississippi Delta town …
Jump Back’s Latest Offering, Misunderstood
Jump Back, a Jersey Shore staple, has dropped “Misunderstood,” their new album blending blues and rock. This ten-song collection, produced …
From the Delta to the Jersey Shore Series, Big A & the Allstars return!
Get ready for a night of electrifying blues as “From the Delta to the Jersey Shore Series” welcomes back the …
Les Paul’s 110th Birthday Celebration
We were honored to attend Les Paul’s 110th Birthday Celebration, a heartwarming event by the Mahwah Museum and Les Paul …
