The blues is a genre that needs to be experienced live, and these are ten albums which well and truly capture the heart of it ...

These live albums aren't just bad, they're so bad that one listen will stop you ever wanting to go to a gig again.

In the early ‘60s, Buddy Guy’s livewire guitar playing with blues stars like Muddy Waters and Howlin’ Wolf wowed soon-to-be ...

An offhand remark from the Band’s farewell concert was recalled by Ronnie Wood in 1992 and has been retold for decades.

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The best Sunday side-stage bet is bassist Bob Stroger, who’ll play the Rosa’s Lounge stage at 3:30 PM. The former sideman for ...

Market researchers said Sportradar used black market gambling partners to drive a significant portion of its revenue.

When Muddy Waters moved to Chicago in 1943, it didn’t take him terribly long to find his footing in the local music community. “There was quite a few people around singing the blues, but most of them ...

Robert St. John says a long drive across a beautiful place is its own argument for being alive. Get in your car this weekend ...

Also, today I’m introducing a new feature you’ll see in The Amplifier every so often: The Amplifier Quiz! Test your knowledge ...

The day after he releases his first album “Roots & Wings” on the prestigious Blind Pig Records label on May 29, Middletown guitarist Amani Burnham turns 21 years old. It has only been three years ...

Martin Scorsese’s legendary concert documentary 'The Last Waltz' continues to dominate greatest rock film discussions decades ...