Tangled Up in Blue by Tedeschi Trucks Band
Tangled Up in Blue by Tedeschi Trucks Band Live at MGM Fenway on October 1st illustrated the power of musical storytelling. The Tedeschi Trucks Band took this classic song and…
Blues Songs
Piece of My Heart by Janis Joplin – Live in Germany, 1968
Piece of My Heart by Janis Joplin stands as a monumental track in rock music history. From the first note, Joplin’s voice reaches listeners with a raw and relatable emotion….
Chuck Berry – Still Got the Blues
Charles Edward Anderson Berry (Chuck Berry) was born, on October 18, 1926, in St. Louis, Missouri. It is impossible to overstate Berry’s importance and influence on early rock ’n roll…
Johnny Winter’s Mastery in “Mississippi Blues” Live Performance
Mississippi Blues by Johnny Winter’s performance of “Mississippi Blues” highlights his status as a blues icon. The song draws from the deep roots of the Mississippi Delta sound, presenting a…
Ball and Chain by Janis Joplin – Live at the Monterey Pop Festival (1967)
Ball and Chain by Janis Joplin – Live at the Monterey Pop Festival in 1967 remains one of the defining moments in rock history. That day, both Janis and Jimi…
Sweet Home Chicago by Buddy Guy, Jimmie Vaughan, Eric Clapton, Robert Cray and Hubert Sumlin
Buddy Guy, Jimmie Vaughan, Eric Clapton, Robert Cray, and Hubert Sumlin! So much awesomeness on one stage! The 2004 Crossroads Guitar Festival brought together some of the finest guitar legends…
Blues Power by Albert King – Live at Fillmore East, 1970.
Blues Power by Albert King is one of the finest examples of slow blues ever captured on film. Such distinctive phrasing and passion! His influence will live on for generations….
Janis Joplin and Johnny Winter – Help Me Baby
Janis Joplin and Johnny Winter’s “Help Me Baby” performance from 1969 is a remarkable example of blues at its best. Joplin’s voice is filled with deep emotion, while Winter’s guitar…
Backstroke by Albert Collins : A Journey Through Blues with Ronnie Earl’s Cover
Backstroke by Albert Collins Guitarist Albert Collins was born on October 01, 1932. Raised in Houston, Texas’ Third Ward, he was a contemporary of Johnny “Guitar” Watson and Johnny Copeland….
Testify by Stevie Ray Vaughan
Testify by Stevie Ray Vaughan – Live at MTV Unplugged, set in 1990. He took learning the “instrument” seriously, teaching himself through careful listening of records. He listened to blues…