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Bluesville Records celebrates America's bedrock music genre with release of its first two audiophile quality vinyl reissues on June 7, 2024.

Craft Recordings proudly announces the launch of Bluesville Records—a new reissue series that celebrates America’s bedrock music genre, as well as the trailblazing musicians that contributed to its rich traditions. Inspired by the original Bluesville imprint (launched by Prestige Records in 1959 to preserve the hallowed genre and capture its most important living figures), the series is intended to appeal to blues enthusiasts of all levels—from casual fans who are eager to learn more to lo...

A native of Plymouth, Dick Waterman served as a chronicler of the rebirth of the blues and of the resurrection of the careers of aging bluesmen, and as a conduit from the clubs of Boston and Cambridge to the Mississippi Delta.

The Boston-bred agent, promoter, and photographer — a central figure in the city's '60s folk scene who would soon embrace a lifetime in the blues — died Jan. 26 at age 88.

In 1993 the late Cream bassist joined forces with Gary Moore and Ginger Baker to form the short-lived power trio BBM

A.J. Croce drew 'em in with the promise of playing the beloved songs of his dad, Jim Croce. And he delivered on that promise last night at Bayou Music Center in Houston. But, the crowd also was treated to a heavy dose of diverse music from the last half of the 20th century as Croce explored the music that informed his career and his dad's.

Like anyone pursuing a career, A.J. Croce wanted to forge his own path to success. As a musician and the son of the great American songwriter Jim Croce, that meant staking his own claim in the family business of music. With a successful 30-year career now, Croce has leaned into his late dad's music, bringing beloved songs to life for audiences everywhere with Croce Plays Croce. The tour hits Houston's Bayou Music Center Sunday, December 10.

A.J. Croce was a couple of decades into his career before he decided it was time to take on the music of his father, the late Jim Croce.

On Friday, February 9, 2024, Alligator Records will release Naked Truth, the first-ever solo acoustic album from world-renowned Atlanta-based guitarist, vocalist and songwriter Tinsley Ellis. The new album is steeped in the folk blues traditions of Muddy Waters, Skip James, Son House, Robert Johnson and even Leo Kottke. To the casual fan, this might seem to be a new direction, but for Ellis, it’s an extension of his music, as he taps into the raw essence of the blues.

Located on Milwaukee’s East Side, the Avant-Garde Coffeehouse was the center for music and all things countercultural in the ‘60s.