Blues Music News--4.4.12

10-Hour Music Lineup to Debut Blues & BBQ Festival Patch.com "Our Reggae Festival has been such a success the last two years we decided to create another 10-hour music festival using the same format but dedicated to the blues," said Michele Maker Palmieri, General Manager of the Newport Yachting Center. See all stories on this topic »

UK protest punk band The King Blues announces split Chicago Tribune LONDON (Reuters) - British punk band The King Blues, who drew inspiration from anti-government demonstrations and were at the forefront of a political protest movement in pop music, have split, they said on their website. See all stories on this topic »

The King Blues Will Split Up After Next Album Crave Online By Paul Tamburro The King Blues announced their retirement yesterday (April 3) after 8 years of music. The London six-piece released three studio LP's during their career, and in a statement released on their official web site revealed that they would ... See all stories on this topic »

Chatting with Moody Blues' Justin Hayward Newsday Music Newsday > Entertainment > Music Print Aa Chatting with Moody Blues' Justin Hayward Originally published: April 3, 2012 6:59 PM Updated: April 3, 2012 7:06 PM By ALAN H. FALLICK alan.fallick@newsday.com The Moody Blues and longtime front man ... See all stories on this topic » Newsday

Justin Hayward: The Moody Blues' story in his eyes Newsday Music Newsday > Entertainment > Music Print Aa Justin Hayward: The Moody Blues' story in his eyes Originally published: April 3, 2012 6:38 PM Updated: April 3, 2012 6:41 PM By ALAN H. FALLICK alan.fallick@newsday.com Most rockers can become immune to ... See all stories on this topic » Newsday

Joan Osborne sings the blues Washington Examiner As catchy and radio-friendly as that song is, there's so much more to Osborne's music than that hit. Anyone who doubts that needs only listen to her latest album, "Bring It On Home," filled with vintage blues, R&B and soul songs that speak to Osborne's ... See all stories on this topic »

Blues & Brews Laughlin Entertainer In addition to live blues music, there will be food and beverage booths set up in the area. The food and beverages are for sale separately; the blues music doesn't cost a dime. "Guitar Shorty is the one who turned me on to Michael Burks," explained ... See all stories on this topic »

The King Blues split: A gaping hole in a political platform our disfranchised ... The Independent (blog) But unfortunately, it is not just music the King Blues will leave behind. Their departure sees a gaping hole in a political platform that our disfranchised youth shout from. We will miss the music, but we will miss the topical bite and social ... See all stories on this topic » The Independent (blog)

Grammy nominee performing at Navasota's Blues, Bluebonnets and Barbecue The Navasota Examiner Ball's grove-laden New Orleans R&B, heart-wrenching ballads and driving Gulf Coast blues have made her a one-of-a-kind favorite of music fans everywhere. Her music mixes equal parts simmering soul fervor and rollicking Crescent City piano. See all stories on this topic »

The King Blues announce split The Guardian The King Blues have split. The highly politicised London ska-punk band, celebrated for their participation in 2009's G20 protests, have "taken things as far as they can go" and will issue one last album in July. "It is with great sadness and very heavy ... See all stories on this topic » The Guardian

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