by ABS Editor | Jul 1, 2021 | Blues News, Sponsor Event
Live music aficionado Tammy Meadows was tired of not being able to hear live music during the Covid Pandemic, so she decided that when it was safer, she would have live music in her own backyard. Hence, the Backyard Bandstand was born. The musicians play on her back...
by ABS Editor | Jun 27, 2021 | Blues News
We are saddened to share the news of the loss of Ike Stubblefield. Our prayers, thoughts and condolences to his family, fellow musicians, friends and fans. Rest in Peace IkeIn Memoriam: Ike StubblefieldPublished on: June 21st, 2021 Hammond B3 virtuoso Ike Stubblefield...
by ABS Editor | May 26, 2021 | Blues News
Dear ABS Member, While watching the GoFundMe campaign for the Carlos Capote Family grow, and seeing the names of the 182 donors, it occurred to me that since our membership grows sometimes daily, we probably have a fair number of folks that may not be aware of their...
by ABS Editor | May 22, 2021 | Blues News
Congratulations to our long-time Musician Sponsor, Lola, for receiving the Willie Mitchell Lifetime Artist Award from the Jus’ Blues Music Foundation. Well deserved! Here’s what they had to say: Outstanding Artistry in Blues & Soul Music Lola (just...
by ABS Editor | May 1, 2021 | ABS Announcement, Blues News
Great article on our ABS Musician Sponsor Garrett CollinsBlues & Beyond: No Looking BackBy Hal Horowitz, Creative Loafing. After weathering the worst year in music, Garrett Collins prepares for his next act. Collins, who grew up in a musical family, discovered the...
by ABS Editor | Apr 30, 2021 | ABS Announcement, Blues News
Carrie’s Corner A Private Home Gathering Place with a Mission Carrie’s Corner is a private home gathering space with a mission: To support live music by giving music lovers (and newbies) a different, more intimate way to experience musical performances and...
