Blues Society Teams With Producer Harrell To Release Best Of Las Vegas Blues BLUE LAS VEGAS Volume One   We are excited to announce the upcoming release of Blue Las Vegas, Volume One, a collection of the very best Blues music made in Sin City.  The album is available on from CD Baby and Amazon: Various Artists – Blue Las Vegas – Amazon.com Music The Las Vegas Blues Society partnered with Dan Harrell, a lifelong Blues supporter and LVBS award recipient, to make this recording that features the stars of the Las Vegas Blues scene. Harrell had this to s ..read more

Blues Moon Marquee Sweep Awards (TORONTO, CANADA) – British Columbia-based Blue Moon Marquee rocked the Maple Blues Awards in a four-award sweep, winning the coveted categories of Entertainer of the Year, Acoustic Act of the Year, Songwriter of the Year, and Record/Producer of the Year for their fifth album Scream, Holler & Howl. It’s the first time in the 26-year history of the awards that one artist swept in these specific categories. A.W. Cardinal, one-half of the Blue Moon Marquee duo, is also the first Indigenous artist to win the big four categories. Cardinal ..read more

Sail on Sale… BLUESGUIDE is your promo code to book The Sandy Beaches Cruise just returned after a 3-year hiatus and it was the most incredible reunion! From surprise artist collaborations to late-night jam sessions, to reuniting with friends, new and old, it all made the wait well worth it – and we hope you’ll book your spot for next year! In 2024 we’ll be sailing January 13-20 aboard Holland American Line Nieuw Amsterdam from Ft. Lauderdale, FL to St. Maarten and San Juan. This 7-day voyage will feature performances by Delbert McClinton, The Mavericks, Marcia Ball, The Band o ..read more

Reno Blues Society present the Delta Wires to Mardi Gras Dance Fundraiser                 (RENO, NV) The Reno Blues Society’s annual Mardi Gras with California Blues Hall of Famers the Delta Wires will be held Saturday, February 18th at the Ramada in Reno, Nevada. This always fun event will also feature a silent auction fundraiser with lots of great items to benefit the non-profit’s local causes. Tickets are available for $30 at the website or at the door. They expect a full house for this event so better get to it! Doors an ..read more

News From the Slidewinder Roy Rogers                     “Happy 2023! Excited to be re-entering the live performance world once again after an amazing 40 + years of touring the globe. It’s been quite a ride these last 2 years, and we so appreciate all of your support in getting through this crazy pandemic time.” Roy Rogers & The Delta Rhythm Kings have a show coming up at the beautiful newly renovated Center for the Arts in Grass Valley Saturday February 11. This show is for Mardi Gras season – so be bold, costume up, and bring yo ..read more

Delmark Records 70th Anniversary Blues Revue Feb 4 iView Music presents the first episode of the Chicago Blues Music Series: “Delmark Records 70th Anniversary Blues Revue,” an epic night of blues music, performed at the Al Larson Prairie Center for The Arts in Schaumburg IL. Three prominent acts from the venerable Chicago label’s roster are featured, as well as revealing interviews with Julia Miller and Elbio Barilari of Delmark, Michael Frank of Earwig Music, and the performing Delmark artists. First, Dave Weld & The Imperial Flames hit the stage with guest artist, harmonica pla ..read more

VERO BEACH BLUES FESTIVAL Feb 25-26, 2023 Vero Beach, FL Indian River County Fairgrounds 7955 58th Ave., Vero Beach, FL Headlining Sat Night: MR. SIPP The Mississippi Blues Child Headlining Sun Night: JOHN PRIMER You Can’t Paint the Blues Without the Primer! Other highlights include Selwyn Birchwood, Annika Chambers, JP Soars, Gabe Stillman and more. A music festival on 40 acres!  Camping available Admission is Only $5.00! (under 13 is Free)  Parking is Free Enjoy the huge BLUES LOUNGE tent, hand-rolled cigar lounge, 180 booth vendor marketplace, yummy food, e ..read more

Coeur d’Alene Blues Festival Coeur d’Alene, ID | March 31 – April 2, 2023 The Coeur d’Alene Resort and Too Far North Productions are proud to welcome back the 13th Annual Coeur d’Alene Blues Festival, a five-time winner of the Inland Empire Blues Society – “Best Blues Festival”. The Coeur d’Alene Blues Festival will feature top talent from local, regional and national blues artists. The invitation is open to all for a soulful weekend celebrating the best of modern blues, showcasing many of the most popular blues bands on the planet. For Tickets and More Informat ..read more

VERO BEACH BLUES FESTIVAL Feb 25-26, 2023 Vero Beach, FL Indian River County Fairgrounds 7955 58th Ave., Vero Beach, FL Headlining Sat Night: MR. SIPP The Mississippi Blues Child Headlining Sun Night: JOHN PRIMER You Can’t Paint the Blues Without the Primer! Other highlights include Selwyn Birchwood, Annika Chambers, JP Soars, Gabe Stillman and more. A music festival on 40 acres!  Camping available Admission is Only $5.00! (under 13 is Free)  Parking is Free Enjoy the huge BLUES LOUNGE tent, hand-rolled cigar lounge, 180 booth vendor marketplace, yummy food, e ..read more

Now Booking 2023… Michele D’Amour and the Love Dealers    What happens when you combine an award-winning poet and songwriter/singer from the Pacific Northwest with a New Orleans guitarist, a smokin’ rhythm section, and a sax player with top-notch r&b, funk, and jazz chops? You get Northwest-based Michele D’Amour and the Love Dealers, an award-winning* blues band that delivers fun, funky original tunes as well as strong interpretations of blues classics. The band has released seven studio albums, most recently Hot Mess in October 2022.  (Click image to listen ..read more