Blues Stage on Beale

As the youngest son of the revered Chicago bandleader Luther Allison, Bernard Allison was destined to be a bluesman from birth. During his long and distinguished career, the guitar-slinging singer has carried the torch of his father’s lofty legacy while also making a distinct name for himself through his prolific recordings and high energy live […]

 Hailed as “a remarkable, contemporary bluesman” and “a powerhouse young guitarist and soulful vocalist” by Rolling Stone, Selwyn Birchwood has distinguished himself as one of blues music’s most prodigious and visionary young artists. His self-described “electric swamp funkin’ blues” sound has won over legions of fans, leading to a meteoric rise that still hasn’t reached […]

Although California isn’t typically viewed as a source for authentic blues, Compton’s Keb’ Mo’ is living proof that the genre is defined more by attitude than geography. With five Grammys, 14 Blues Foundation Awards, and innumerable other accolades under his belt, Keb’ Mo’ is inarguably one of roots music’s most accomplished and respected artists working […]

Thanks to artists such as B.B. King and Furry Lewis, Memphis will always be known as the “Home of the Blues,” even if the genre is no longer the dominant cultural force it once was. That said, homegrown acts like the Ghost Town Blues Band are proof that the blues is still alive and well […]

Recognized as one of the world’s preeminent harmonica players and a true embodiment of the Delta blues, Blind Mississippi Morris is one of Memphis’ finest classic bluesmen. The recipient of the Mississippi Music Foundation’s “Lifetime Achievement Award” and a two-time winner of the Premier Player Grammy Award for “Harmonica Player of the Year,” Blind Mississippi […]

 If Reba Russell isn’t Memphis’ hardest working musician, it sure isn’t for lack of trying. For over 35 years, Russell has been a mainstay within the city’s musical community, performing in virtually every venue, studio, and event around the Memphis area. From singing backing vocals for U2 and B.B. King to leading her own band, […]

Although she originally hails from Belgrade, Serbia,  Ana Popavic’s music is stepped in traditional Americana. The internationally renowned guitarist first broke into the public consciousness in 2001 with the release of her debut album Hush!, which was recorded in Memphis. In the ensuing years, she has emerged as one of the most thoughtful, dynamic, and […]