Blues News
RIP Frank Robinson Jr., aka “Scrap Iron”
RIP Frank Robinson, Jr., aka"Scrap Iron"March 24, 1951-November 6, 2020 From the Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise: It is with Deep Sadness and Sorrow to report that the LRBC...
R.I.P., Mojo Morganfield
Singer Joseph “Mojo” Morganfield, son of blues legend Muddy Waters, has died at 56 JOSEPH “MOJO” MORGANFIELD: APRIL 14, 1964 – DECEMBER 10, 2020 Singer Joseph “Mojo” Morganfield,...
COVID-19 Georgia Announcment
Gov. Brian Kemp signed an executive order June 11 that relaxes more restrictions put in place since April to stem the spread of Covid-19, including no limits on the...
New CEO of The Blues Foundation
President and CEO of the African American Museum in Philadelphia and former Executive Director of the Rhythm and Blues Foundation Patricia Wilson Aden named new President &...
Welcome – New Friend of the ABS
Welcome to our new Friend of the ABS, “Live Music Daily”We write what we see. Live Music Daily is a hybrid music news website that combines the interactive aspects of a music...
New Sponsor: Spaulding Injury Law
Spaulding Injury LawA Team of Award-Winning Advocates Fighting for You When you need straightforward legal advice from an experienced Georgia personal injury lawyer, turn to the...
R.I.P. Sterling Magee (aka “Satan”)
Sterling Magee, Satan of the duo Satan & Adam, has died. There's no easy way to say this, but perhaps you've already heard: after fighting COVID-19 to a draw, moving...
New Gold Sponsor: Hasner Law P.C.
Atlanta’s Top Rated Injury LawyersOver 80 years of experience helping personal Injury and workers’ compensation accident victims.At Hasner Law, our personal injury and workers’...
New WABE “American Routes”
WABE 90.1 FM Announces New Weekend ProgramAmerican Routes, Sundays at 7 pmThis two-hour program is hosted by Nick Spitzer, a folklorist and professor of anthropology at...
Sandra Hall is Still “Empress”
BLUES & BEYOND:Atlanta’s ‘Empress of the Blues’ retains her crown.Sandra Hall’s triumphant half century singing blues and soul Check out Hal Horowitz's excellent article...
Making a Scene: Copyright Infringement
Social Media AI Technology is Getting Tougher on Copyright Infringement With the shutdown of the gig economy due to Covid 19 many musicians have moved to Live Stream platforms...
The ABS Blues Video of the Week
Here’s a little something to keep you entertained while you shelter… We are going to be posting a legacy Video of the Week – of Atlanta blues artists, performing live, some shot...
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