• Discovering the Muddy Waters Exhibit in Westmont: 60+ Rare Artifacts and Memorabilia

    Discovering the Muddy Waters Exhibit in Westmont: 60+ Rare Artifacts and Memorabilia
    Larry McIntyre created the Muddy Waters Exhibit in Westmont, Illinois and gives tours. I highly recommend checking out the humble room located inside the Westmont Center. It contains over 60 unique Muddy Waters artifacts, most donated by his third wife Marva Jean Brooks. Waters relocated to Westmont from Chicago’s South Side in 1973 and died in his Westmont home April 30th, 1983.
    Upon entering, you will see Muddy’s suit jackets on hangers and artist drawn photos in the style of Andy
  • Exclusive Premiere: Jad Tariq Brings Vintage Sophistication to ‘Precious Company’

    Exclusive Premiere: Jad Tariq Brings Vintage Sophistication to ‘Precious Company’
    Memphis guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter Jad Tariq will release his sophomore album, Precious Company, on September 18 via MoMojo Records. Ahead of the album’s arrival, we’re premiering its title track today. “Precious Company” moves with an unhurried elegance, its warm vocal, graceful phrasing, and understated instrumental arrangement allowing atmosphere to take center stage.
    He tells us:I’ve always been a sucker for these slow swing tunes.  This song
  • ROMANIA – OPEN AIR BLUES FESTIVAL: WHERE THE BLUES KNOWS NO BORDERS

    ROMANIA – OPEN AIR BLUES FESTIVAL: WHERE THE BLUES KNOWS NO BORDERS
    ROMANIA – OPEN AIR BLUES FESTIVAL: WHERE THE BLUES KNOWS NO BORDERS by Beth RudolphOPEN AIR BLUES FESTIVAL: WHERE THE BLUES KNOWS NO BORDERSIn the heart of Romania, the Open Air Blues Festival brought together legendary voices, rising stars and extraordinary musicians for a celebration of the blues that felt as much like a journey as a concert.There are festivals built around a lineup.
    And then there are festivals built around a feeling. The Open Air Blues Festival in Romania belongs

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