Category: Blues

Mississippi Delta Meets the Jersey Shore

Posted on July 25, 2025July 28, 2025 by JSJBF

Big A & The All Stars returned to Monmouth University for a sold-out show, bringing Delta Blues from Clarksdale, Mississippi to the Jersey Shore!

Bucks County Blues Festival Does It Again

Posted on July 23, 2025July 23, 2025 by Tom Baldino

Despite early rain, the Bucks County Blues Festival exceeded expectations with incredible sets from blues and roots artists all day long!

The Blues Is Alive in ‘Sinners’

Posted on July 11, 2025July 11, 2025 by JSJBF

Sinners is a gritty, blues-driven film set in 1932 Mississippi, where music, myth, and menace collide in a juke joint tale filled with soul, sound, and vampires.

David Starr: From Arkansas Drummer to “Bluesicana” Vanguard

Posted on June 30, 2025June 30, 2025 by JSJBF

In an exclusive interview, David Starr opens up about his musical origins, the inspiration behind his latest release “Must Be Blue,” and working with an incredible lineup of “A” listers including Reese Wynans and John Oates. Discover how this self-proclaimed “singing drummer” found his true calling as a singer-songwriter and navigated the ever-evolving music industry, landing a deal with Quarto Valley Records.

A Great Night of Blues at the Chubby Pickle

Posted on June 22, 2025June 22, 2025 by Tom Baldino

The Chubby Pickle hosted a fantastic blues night with The Incinerators and Joe Zook & Blues Deluxe. Relive the soulful sets and electrifying performances!

Bubba O’Keefe & Blues: Clarksdale’s irresistible “Vortex”

Posted on June 16, 2025June 17, 2025 by JSJBF

Bubba O’Keefe, the passionate director of Visit Clarksdale, shares his lifelong love affair with this historic Mississippi Delta town.

Harpin’ Help, 27 Years Old, and Still Going Strong

Posted on May 8, 2025May 14, 2025 by Tom Baldino

Relive the 27th Harpin’ Help! See photos by John Posada from the successful JSJBF fundraiser featuring incredible local bands & supporting Monmouth food pantries.