Blues

“We aim to honour the blues masters whose shoulders we stand on, and to help preserve their legacy. At the same time, as we are part of the evolution and expansion of the art form in contemporary blues and blues rock, in our small way we are broadening and diversifying the audiences who come to appreciate blues-based music. Even if they don’t know...

“Music should be healing. It should bring people together. Lord knows the blues came from real struggles back in the day, things we don't face now. But Lord also knows that the blues can land on anyone. Hard times come from life and the horribly unacceptable things we go through. We all have our story. If you don't have one, you are blessed.”...

“I think it’s really important for musicians to listen to a bunch of different stuff to expand their ears and knowledge - be a sponge and learn something new! As much as I absolutely adore guitar (the greatest instrument ever, in my unbiased opinion), I’ll find inspiration from tenor sax players, drummers, ambient music, Irish trad music, even old...

“The truth is that some kids are coming and asking things about the blues, but I don’t really believe that there is a whole generation who could continue that. Times changed. But never say never. So, let’s just hope that this will happen.”

Niki Gourzoulidou: Soulful Groove

Niki Gourzoulidou (Niki Gourz) is one o...

“Kim was a musician's musician with an authentic and uncompromising blue-collar work ethic carried out in an unpretentious manner. He was deeply respected by guitarists and blues fans worldwide and is still a big influence on so many guitarists.”

Debbie Lyons Simmonds: Too Much Of A Good Thing by Savoy Brown

Too Much O...