Some of these albums may have slipped below the radar, but each of them typifies the current trends in Americana.

For guitarists, it’s a masterclass in feel and fluidity. Hendrix doesn’t just play the guitar. He speaks through it, bending ...

Four bands, all with Bemidji ties, will perform for the Street Dance on Saturday, July 26, in downtown Bemidji.

The Stone Temple Pilots guitar icon explains how he stumbles upon songs, why nothing’s quite like a Telecaster, and how his latest spellbinding collaboration, One More Satellite, came to be ...

Steve Stevens credits a wide range of influences that molded him into the musician that he is today, giving him a long career which notably includes his ongoing collaboration with Billy Idol. There’s ...

The sledgehammer power of Rockin' in the Free World, its repeated false endings and Young's unmistakable lead-guitar work capped a punishingly hot afternoon at Hyde Park that also featured Van ...

How Sue Foley discovered the blues in Ottawa The 2025 Grammy nominee returns to her hometown on July 12 for a pair of appearances at Bluesfest: a band show followed by a solo, acoustic performance.

The tradition of a unique and memorable live entertainment venue still going strong in Bow Island, Blues at the Bow will welcome Steve Manniner & Local Electric to the stage.

By the late '50s, rock ’n’ roll was in full swing – and so for Guild, a ‘jazz guitar’ maker, it was time to catch up. Enter the Starfire electrics… ...

The blues have taken a backseat in modern music; however, these three musicians and their killer tunes might disagree.

Local blues musician Tom Walbank works his guitar during a number at the Tap and Bottle, 403 N. 6th Ave., April 3, 2025, Tucson, Ariz., 2025. After decades of having Tucson as his home, Walbank is ...