Big Joe Turner News

If President Obama were to appoint a Boogie Woogie Czar - someone to travel the world promoting the rolling and rollicking Blues style popularized in the late '30s by pioneers like Albert Ammons and Big Joe Turner - Cincinnati-based pianist Ricky Nye would definitely be on the short list for the appointment.

ONE of the leading lights on the British rhythm'n'blues scene, Big Boy Bloater and the City Shakers produces an energetic blend of blues, boogie and rock'n'roll that has thrilled audiences around the world for 15 years.

Inspired by blues legends like T-Bone Walker, Charlie Patton and Big Joe Turner, Duke's guitar work has seamlessly spanned the worlds of jazz, blues and swing since he founded the renowned big band, Roomful of Blues, in 1967.

Ahmet Ertegun was born on July 31, 1923 and he passed away on December 14, 2006.

Ahmet Ertegun was born on July 31, 1923 and he passed away on December 14, 2006.

Blues fans can catch a rare opportunity to hear national acts and legendary blues and R&B musicians when Guitar Shorty, Blues Mafia and Blues Specialists take the stage for the next Roots Music concert Saturday, at Pioneer Museum in Fredericksburg.

Summer speeds by with an abundance of festivals, but one of the largest of the season is the Russell City Blues Festival, celebrating Hayward's rich blues tradition.

Every Wednesday this summer, we're offering a quick course in early rock 'n' roll.

The Long Beach Blues Festival was born at full strength in 1980, when then KLON radio blues-show host and blues musician Bernie Pearl put together the festival's first edition.

I nearly bawled a couple of times while watching "Astral Weeks: Live at the Hollywood Bowl: The Concert Film." This is one of the most astoundingly artful live performances I've ever seen.

May 18 1911 Big Joe Turner is born in Kansas City, Mo. His shouting blues inspired rock singers like Elvis Presley and Little Richard.

Dave Alvin played tour guide at the Southgate House on Friday night. The California singer-songwriter sang about where he came from, where he is, and offered a peek at where he might be headed.