Rick Payne feels he’s been earning a living from the work of the early Blues guys, many of whom were blind, and he wants to give something back. To this end he’s recorded an album of songs [with radio related lyrics] and will be giving a percentage from the sales to British Wireless For The [...]

      There is a review of the 2011 Chicago Blues Festival over on Chicago Blues Guide. Chicago Blues Festival 2011 Review.

Hiya blueslovers.  I’m going to be a away for a few days.  Business trips to Spain and Exeter followed by a weekend away.  I have set the site on auto-publish so you should see a stream of the usual high quality material – however, I won’t be around to deal with any last minute stuff [...]

I love this short film from Tom Doughty. The judging criteria include the number of comments so I encourage you to go to the site and leave a comment. http://www.virginmediashorts.co.uk/film/1248/including-you

Hampshire RnB band The Mustangs will launch their new CD “Shaman & The Monkey” at the Maryport Festival with three performances over three days.  The album is the band’s second on the Cross Border label, following the critically acclaimed Cut Loose. The 13-track album will be available from Amazon, iTunes, and all good online retailers. [...]

Jon Amor has a new CD available from his website. “LIVE & UNRELEASED” Live solo acoustic performance plus 3 previously unreleased bonus tracks. Only £5.00 inc P&P http://www.jonamor.com/

The Soul Of John Black: Back To ‘The Mooche’ http://www.npr.org/2011/07/11/137681163/the-soul-of-john-black-back-to-the-mooche

As previously reported, Ralph Wareing of Guisborough Rhythm & Blues Club and Festival fame sadly died on Saturday, 9th July. His funeral will take place at 3.30pm on Thursday, 21st July at Teesside Crematorium, Acklam Road (A1032), Middlesborough TS5 7HD. The recommended route is A62, A1, A19, A174 (eastwards) – take the first exit off [...]

We have been informed that Ralph Wareing died yesterday after a brave battle against increasingly debilitating illness. Ralph and his partner, Kath Whinyates, have run the Guisborough (near Middlesborough) Rhythm and Blues Club and its associated annual rhythm and blues festival for many years and have gained many friends from the bluesinthenorthwest.com  region. Famous for [...]

I just received this…. just wondered if you could help i booked a twin room at the old mill inn in maryport for the fri/sat/ sun but because my sister couldn’t commit to coming with me i wanted to cancel but dont want to lose my deposit. if someone is looking for a room for [...]

What a great week for music. Thursday night in Alexander’s Chester with the absolutely brilliant Paul Garner Band. Then all day yesterday, the superb Worthenbury Festival. A great varied line up of many styles. Highlight for me was The Martin Harley Band who unfortunately could only do a way too short set. Well done to [...]

The bluesinthenorthwest.com team will all be at today’s Worthenbury Blues and Roots Festival. Come and say hello.

Phil Marsland will be doing the local gig guide on BBC Radio Lancashire and will happily publicise bluesy events in the bluesinthenorthwest.com region.  Here’s what Phil says…. I need your help with this one and I’ll then be able to help you. I’ve been asked to compile a gig guide that will then be broadcast [...]

An absolutely amazing post over at “the B side” featuring so many brilliant tunes featuring The Memphis Boys. What a selection of amazing tunes. http://redkelly.blogspot.com/2011/06/kingpins-in-pocket-atco-6516.html  

JANIVA MAGNESS returns to WoodSongs on the heels of FOUR major Blues Awards for 2011 including: BB King Entertainer Of The Year, Album Of The Year, Contemporary Blues Female Artist Of The Year, and Contemporary Blue Album Of The Year. Although Magness is now a bona fide blues star, her rise to the top was [...]

Some great news.  In 2012, Theatre Severn in Shrewsbury will be the first theatre to host one of these events. http://www.theatreofblues.com/