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Artist Series - Breezy Rodio
Anthony Moser: First things first man- you must be pretty excited about releasing [So Close To It]. BR- I am, I am. Actually, this is my...
Anthony Moser
Dec 4, 202411 min read


Sound Design - The Shadows
Good design is hard to come by. Interesting composition can be hindered by the lack of interesting elements. Interesting elements can be...
Aaron Porter
Nov 30, 20242 min read


Gone But Not Forgotten - Otis Spann
The name Otis Spann will always be mentioned at the top of any list of great Blues musicians. Spann is considered by many to be the...

Todd Beebe
Nov 23, 20242 min read


1999 Bluesletter July August
Scanned Buddy Guy's Legends publication from July and August 1999

Buddy Guy's Legends
Nov 20, 20240 min read


Gone But Not Forgotten - Link Wray
The name Link Wray may not be the first to pop up on a list of iconic blues artists, but make no mistake: Wray’s music and influence...

Todd Beebe
Nov 14, 20244 min read


Sound Design - Standing Out
“The more albums there are over time the harder it will be for the albums to stand out.” That’s one way of looking at it.
Aaron Porter
Nov 6, 20245 min read


Classic Album – Brothers and Sisters
In 1973 the Allman Brothers Band were no strangers to making great music. Their 1969 self-titled debut album showed the world what a blues -

Todd Beebe
Nov 3, 20244 min read


Charlie Musslewhite - Stand Back
In the world of blues harmonica players one name rightfully finds its way to the top of any list: Charlie Musselwhite.

Todd Beebe
Oct 29, 20244 min read


Artist Series - Guy King
Guy King is one of the foremost blues musicians playing today. Style, grace, skill and kindness only scratches the surface of what we love..
Anthony Moser
Oct 26, 20244 min read


Sound Design – Knowhow
In the time I’ve worked at Buddy Guy’s Legends, I have seen hundreds of albums come through our door. It took a while before I started reall
Aaron Porter
Oct 23, 20245 min read


The Pontiff Of The Blues
“He’s the last of ‘em, really,” said Geoff Miller, who was visiting Chicago from Boston with his wife Lynn. They had been waiting since noon
J. Howard Rosier
Oct 19, 20247 min read


Landmark Theater - Syracus's Premier Performing Arts Center
Of all the venues we’ve talked about the Landmark in Syracuse is the only one that let their pride get in the way. It’s the job of the venue
Aaron Porter
Oct 16, 20247 min read


Gone But Not Forgotten - Bo Diddley
Originally Posted in 2016 The “Bo Diddley Beat” is a timeless style that has influenced everyone from Buddy Holly to the Clash. It’s...

Todd Beebe
Oct 12, 20243 min read


Classic Album - Slippin' In
Originally Posted in 2015 The 1990’s were a great time for the Blues as it re-emerged strongly in the public eye. Acts such as Stevie Ray...

Todd Beebe
Oct 9, 20243 min read


Classic Album - Strike Like Lightning
Originally Posted in 2016 The passing of Blues rock legend Lonnie Mack on April 21, 2016 affected the music world drastically. The early...

Todd Beebe
Oct 6, 20243 min read


Classic Album - Otis Blue/Otis Redding Sings Soul
The 1965 Stax Records release of Otis Redding’s classic Otis Blue/Otis Redding Sings Soul broke new ground and set the standard...

Todd Beebe
Oct 3, 20243 min read


Coffee with Matt Hendricks
Matt Hendricks has been a mainstay at Legends for almost two decades now. He has a number of different styles, but to me, he is best known..
Aaron Porter
Sep 30, 20247 min read


Classic Album - Then Play On
For the casual music lover, the name Fleetwood Mac brings to mind visions of the 1970s lineup, with Stevie Nicks front and center,...

Todd Beebe
Sep 28, 20245 min read


Matt Hendricks - Blues Mandolin
Blues mandolin is not a misprint. The mandolin is mainly associated with bluegrass music thanks to the great Bill Monroe and others...

Matt Hendricks
Sep 26, 20244 min read


IVY FORD: More Than a Musician
With twenty years of music behind her, I can’t wait for the decades ahead of Ivy Ford, the “Blues Kitten;” we, the audience, are in for a re
Aaron Porter
Sep 25, 202419 min read
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