He wrote chart-topping hits and a Christmas classic, but all he wanted to do was play slide blues – remembering Chris Rea

A slide master with a voice like life, the English bluesman hated the spotlight – and deserves notice beyond his perennial Christmas hit ...
The Advocate

Tunes under the tree: Here's a look at the holidays' festive and reflective music for 2025

A new slate of festive and reflective music arrived early this holiday season. In the tradition of Nat King Cole’s “The Christmas Song” and Louisiana's Vince Vance & the Valiants' and Mariah Carey’s ...
Jazz

Putumayo's "A Jazz & Blues Christmas" Available Now

Putumayo delivers the perfect package of soulful jazz and blues to liven up the holiday season. A Jazz & Blues Christmas, which will be released on October 14th, offers a memorable array of classic ...
WLRN

New Orleans musicians share their favorite Christmas songs, from bounce to blues

NEW ORLEANS — When you think about music in New Orleans — you probably think of jazz or blues, or maybe funk and bounce. Christmas carols? Not so much. But many musicians in New Orleans have deep ...
The Herald-Dispatch

Huntington Blues Society and Harmonica Club to host free Christmas party, open jam at Fly In Cafe

For the last three years, the Huntington Blues Society has had the perfect home for its monthly open jam at the Fly In Café, at the nearby Robert Newlon Airpark at 6090 Kyle Lane in Huntington. The ...