#blues-music

#blues-music

About a third of the people visiting our club on any given night are from outside of the United States. Yeah, so it only makes sense to go to them, if so many of them are coming to us.

Chris Duarte is more than a Blues Man; he embraces 'rockin' blues' or 'punk blues' while channeling the sounds of legendary musicians.

Johnny 'V' Vernazza emerged from San Francisco's dynamic 1960s music scene, touring with bands that set the stage for legendary acts like War and Big Brother.

Actually, in Chicago then, we didn't have stages. We'd always go in a corner and play. And they had jukeboxes during their breaks, and they would play tunes.

The Waterfront Blues Festival's lineup is growing, featuring local talents like LaRhonda Steele and ZZ Ward, promising a vibrant experience for blues music lovers.

"My motivation to still perform comes from a power much greater than myself. It comes from God above. Whether I want to or didn't want to (perform), it all comes down to God leaving me here for whatever His reason is."

"Norman keeps going back to the power of music to impact people," harmonica player Kim Field said. Shoemaker concurred: "The best thing about working with Norman is the respect he has for the audience."

Lara Price's life story, from escaping Vietnam's war to becoming a successful blues singer, is filled with resilience and cultural richness, perfect for musical adaptation.

Cleo Sylvestre, an accomplished blues singer, fostered a vibrant music community, sharing her passion for rhythm and blues while mentoring young artists.