Blues

Orpheum moments

Both winners overcome obstacles on way to prestige in Memphis

25 images from the opening rounds

Optimism abounds on first night of the International Blues Challenge in Memphis

Yup! That’s a mouthful of a title for a review, but playing the harmonica like these guys do is also a mouthful. Like a mini-blues version of Ringo Starr’s All Star Band, Mark Hummel puts together his own all star band every year for the Blues Harmonica Blowout Tour. Each Blowout Band features an ever-changing cast of blowhards (get it?), ...

Bothers collaboration began after each had built successful careers

Photos of Mark Hummel's Blues Harmonica Blowout

aynton With the blues secured, South Shore residents can focus on praying for snow this winter. The Tuesday Night Winter Blues series at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe resumed Jan. 6 with the host Buddy Emmer Blues Band and guest Matty T. Taynton. The shows have three sets, the first with Emmer’s band, the second featuring a guest artist and the third ...

He sure can play

Rick Estrin, Billy Boy Arnold, Steve Guyger featured in Lake Tahoe show