by ABS Editor | Oct 16, 2021 | ABS Announcement, Blues News
The ABS has selected the CD we will sending to the Blues Foundation for the Best Self-Produced CD Competition. We have chosen the CD put out by Hughes Taylor, Modern Nostalgia. Modern Nostalgia is the 4th studio album from Hughes Taylor and is his best yet. Recorded...
by ABS Editor | Aug 1, 2021 | ABS Announcement, Blues News
We are very pleased to announce that we have a brand new Gold Sponsor, Rocco’s Pub in Jasper, GA, Rocco’s is a Family Friendly Restaurant & Bar with a Party Room, an outside Deck with Fireplace, and a good stage w/ sound & lights and dance...
by ABS Editor | Jul 10, 2021 | Blues News
Get ready for the 2022 Blues Music Awards! All musicians are invited to submit their Blues recordings for consideration. Blues music released between November 1, 2020 and October 31, 2021 is eligible for consideration for a 2022 Blues Music Award...
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...
