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At the time, Sikes, a public school band director ... Butt Hall to cornet player Buddy Bolden's signature song, "Funky Butt Blues." The topic of the band's name once again sets off a lightning ...

One of the most popular blues and roots music artists performing today, acclaimed musician Tommy Castro with his band the Painkillers has been igniting audiences for more than 30 years. A 10-time ...

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Portsmouth’s Amba Tremain Band had a very busy weekend appearing at the two Blues, Rhythm & Rock Festivals held in the ...

And so it was that on March 10 the Opry got funky ... first time the Opry had featured a black performer. The earliest broadcasts, back in 1926, had featured harmonica ace DeFord Bailey, who in ...