Music & Entertainment | American Blues Scene

Ma Rainey Box Set Collects Complete Paramount Recordings From 1923–1928
Tue Jun 23 12:26 pm
Black Swan Records and the George H. Buck Jazz Foundation revisit the catalog of the “Mother of the Blues” with newly restored audio, previously unreleased alternate takes, and expanded historical context.
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Exclusive Premiere: A.J. Fullerton’s “St. June,” Written at Dusk in the Colorado Wilderness
Tue Jun 16 9:37 am
A.J. Fullerton's 'BARETONE' will be released September 11 via Gitcha Records.
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Exclusive Premiere: Cento Threeo’s “It Takes What It Takes” Previews ‘Halfway to Mellowtown’
Fri Jun 05 7:54 am
An early vocal sketch becomes an instrumental ahead of 'Halfway to Mellowtown,' out June 19.
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Dr. John Estate Honors Anniversary of His Passing With Archival and Live Releases
Thu Jun 04 11:26 pm
Since his passing in 2019, the Dr. John estate has overseen catalog releases, concert recordings, and carefully curated projects that trace the full scope of Mac Rebennack’s career.
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Delta Blues Museum Marks Howlin’ Wolf Birthday Month, Receives Arts Commission Grant
Tue Jun 02 7:34 pm
The Delta Blues Museum highlights Howlin’ Wolf’s June birthday, and has received a Mississippi Arts Commission grant supporting professional development for museum staff.
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Grammy Award Won by “Queen of the Blues” Koko Taylor Heads to Auction
Tue May 26 3:55 pm
A Grammy awarded in 1984 to blues legend Koko Taylor, along with a Chicago Blues Legacy Award, will be auctioned May 28, 2026.
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Corey Henry & The Treme Funktet Release “My City,” New Orleans Brass Anthem After Grammy Recognition
Fri May 22 3:00 pm
With “My City,” Corey Henry maps New Orleans through brass, hip-hop rhythm, and community performance, drawing a straight line from Treme to his Vaughan’s residency.
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The Mavericks Announce Return to Touring Following Loss of Raul Malo
Tue May 05 6:32 pm
In a message to fans, The Mavericks speak to grief, gratitude, and the decision to continue performing
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Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers 1978 Paradise Rock Club Show Gets Limited Vinyl Release
Mon May 04 5:54 pm
A newly restored 1978 broadcast finds Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers in full early-flight form, now pressed as a 3,000-copy split dye collector’s vinyl.
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Reverend Shawn Amos Brings “The Loco-Motion” into His Dance Party Series
Fri May 01 12:34 pm
Seventh installment in his 'Dance Party' series connects music and forthcoming novel in a cross-disciplinary project around themes of dance, joy, and shared expression.
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