When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Eric Gales has a true gift for foregrounding rhythm in his playing, borrowing from elements of ...

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On his new album, Rhythm & Blues, guitarist and vocalist Buddy Guy sums up his approach when he sings, "People always ask me / About the blues I play / I say it just comes through me / I don't know no ...

In general, blues jams are a good opportunity for some widdly soloing, but remember that a great deal of any jam session will be spent on rhythm duties. And, rather than chopping away on basic chords, ...

Blues-rocker Joe Bonamassa has made a habit of having a specific theme or a musical direction in place before recording many of his solo albums. For his new collection, 'Blues of Desperation,” the ...

Cropper’s most enduring contribution, though, isn’t any particular song, but the way he pared the guitar techniques of R&B ...

An architect of Memphis soul, Cropper made his guitar sing and sting. And as a songwriter, he collaborated on more than a few ...

Strumming roots: from Romania to Winnipeg blues He came from far away but found a home in the chords and notes of Canadian blues. For Robert Andreas the journey has been international, deep, and full ...

“I certainly wasn’t born into the tradition,” Long Beach-based blues singer, songwriter and guitarist Bernie Pearl said. “When I was about 18 or 19, I was impressed not only by the music, but the ...