One of the biggest misconceptions about blues music is that the genre is all about doom and gloom. Naturally, many blues songs feature lyrics about being down in the dumps, love lost, and heartbreak.

The music world is mourning the loss of British blues-rock legend John Mayall, who died on Monday, July 22. Mayall, who was 90, is best known as the longtime leader of his band The Bluesbreakers, with ...

Ahead of River City Blues Festival, McKinley James discusses growing up in music, shaping his sound, and what audiences can ...

The real Rainey would be out of a job just a year later: classic blues was fading in popularity in favor of swing jazz, and ...