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Aaron Porter
Mar 15, 20246 min read
Sonia Astacio - Latino Alegre
I thought about what to write to introduce Sonia Astacio. I’ve seen her perform for years at Buddy Guy’s Legends but didn’t really have...
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Aaron Porter
Feb 29, 20248 min read
Downtown Charlie Brown - Enjoy the Ride
Nearly everything you need to know about Charlie Brown you can learn by watching, listening and savoring one of his sets. His life is a...
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Aaron Porter
Sep 23, 20231 min read
Gallery — Marty Sammon
Few artists had the spirt that Marty Sammon brought to the stage and to his life. While the pain of his loss will stay with us, so will...
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Todd Beebe
Sep 6, 20233 min read
GBNF — Son House
In the world of iconic blues artists Eddie James "Son" House rises to the top of the list. Son house was born on March 21,1902 in Lyons...
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Aaron Porter
Sep 6, 202323 min read
Artist Series — Tom Hambridge
Aaron Porter: Let’s start with, the title of producer, it can feel a little vague to some who aren’t familiar with the industry, can you...
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Todd Beebe
Sep 6, 20234 min read
GBNF — Aretha Franklin
The world lost a true musical icon with the passing of Miss Aretha Franklin on August 16, 2018. She was without a doubt the undisputed...
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Todd Beebe
Sep 6, 20234 min read
GBNF — Johnny Winter
The 1969 self-titled album from Johnny Winter blew through the music world like a Texas tornado. Mixing blazing guitar with amazing...
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Aaron Porter
Sep 6, 202319 min read
Artist Series Greg Guy
I first met Greg at 754 Wabash, or as many of you remember it, the original location of Buddy Guy’s Legends. I remember him starting off...
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Aaron Porter
Sep 6, 202312 min read
Pablo Bianco - Dancar
What can be said about someone so passionate about music that they essentially create a company for the sole purpose of promoting and...
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Todd Beebe
Sep 6, 202325 min read
Who Was The Real Howlin' Wolf?
A Discussion with Bettye Kelly and Barbra Marks BY: TODD BEEBE There are a select few artists whose names will be on “The Mount Rushmore...
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Todd Beebe
Jul 12, 20233 min read
GBNF - Sam Cooke
When lists of iconic Blues artists are compiled, chances are the name Sam Cooke won’t be at the top, or possibly at all. True, Cooke is...
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