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View from the Door: The Door Guy
I have watched people walk through the doors of Buddy Guy’s Legends with looks of profound admiration and excitement. They gaze into the...
John Fountain III
Dec 19, 20243 min read
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January Magic
For the last twelve years Buddy Guy has given new meaning to the winter blues in Chicago. Typically a slow, quite month in the industry,...
Linda Janota
Dec 7, 20244 min read
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Artist Series - Breezy Rodio
Anthony Moser: First things first man- you must be pretty excited about releasing [So Close To It]. BR- I am, I am. Actually, this is my...
Anthony Moser
Dec 4, 202411 min read
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Sound Design - The Shadows
Good design is hard to come by. Interesting composition can be hindered by the lack of interesting elements. Interesting elements can be...
Aaron Porter
Nov 30, 20242 min read
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The Pontiff Of The Blues
“He’s the last of ‘em, really,” said Geoff Miller, who was visiting Chicago from Boston with his wife Lynn. They had been waiting since noon
J. Howard Rosier
Oct 19, 20247 min read
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Classic Album - Slippin' In
Originally Posted in 2015 The 1990’s were a great time for the Blues as it re-emerged strongly in the public eye. Acts such as Stevie Ray...

Todd Beebe
Oct 9, 20243 min read
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Sound Design - Judgement
For better or for worse professionals excel at picking apart, decoding, and disseminating design and the world around them. Their minds...
Aaron Porter
Sep 18, 20245 min read
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Metal Roots
The May 2016 cover of Guitar World magazine features the man himself shoulder-to-shoulder with heavy metal icon Zakk Wylde. Both men...

Todd Beebe
Sep 14, 20243 min read
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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...
Aaron Porter
Feb 29, 20248 min read
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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...
Aaron Porter
Sep 23, 20231 min read
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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...

Todd Beebe
Sep 6, 20233 min read
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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...
Aaron Porter
Sep 6, 202323 min read
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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...

Todd Beebe
Sep 6, 20234 min read
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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...

Todd Beebe
Sep 6, 20234 min read
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Aaron Porter
Sep 6, 20230 min read
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Aaron Porter
Sep 6, 20230 min read
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Aaron Porter
Sep 6, 20230 min read
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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...

Todd Beebe
Sep 6, 202325 min read
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