Blues

Blues is a vocal and instrumental form of music based on the use of “blue notes.” It emerged in Black communities of the United States from spirituals, work songs, field hollers, shouts and chants, and rhymed simple narrative ballads. The use of blue notes and the prominence of call-and-response patterns in the music and lyrics are indicative of African influence. Read more…|Edit this Artist photo: Hugh Laurie

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Today
Fleetwood MacConcert Wednesday 19 June 2013	Times Union Center Albany, NY, United States 42.648651 -73.755415	4 going Add shout
Frampton's Guitar Circus Peter Frampton, Robert Cray, The Robert Cray Band, Steve CropperConcert Wednesday 19 June 2013	The Lawn At White River State Park Indianapolis IN, United States 39.767439 -86.167477	2 going Add shout
Iron Mike Norton - Bloody Knuckles Tour Iron Mike NortonConcert Wednesday 19 June 2013	Chestnut Station Gadsden, United States 34.012095 -86.003822	Add shout
Tomorrow
Frampton's Guitar Circus Peter Frampton, Robert Cray, Steve CropperConcert Thursday 20 June 2013	Lifestyle Communities Pavilion Columbus, United States 39.969817 -83.010375	Add shout
Iron Mike Norton - Bloody Knuckles Tour Iron Mike NortonConcert Thursday 20 June 2013	Good People Brewing Company Birmingham, AL, United States 33.507064 -86.812097	Add shout
Parlor Concerts presents John Hammond John HammondConcert Thursday 20 June 2013	McCoole's Arts & Events Place Quakertown, PA, United States	1 going 1 shout

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ThreamDeather

John Mayer isn't misplaced, he deserves to be here just as much as the next. He's a phenomenal blues player...so those who are opposed to such a notion, can suck a dick. Thanks.

13 days ago
FrankyRey

Yes John Mayer is modern and popular, let's all hate him! Arggg!

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xeMadoka

How can you "think" you threw up? You'd know if you threw up. Fool.

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DavidSmith98

I think I threw up seeing the Black Keys here, and Freddie King being below John Mayer is painful.

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irishcloggy

Never been the biggest fan of the blues but my friend has managed to sneak it into my playlists . . . . Give him a look and a like please, very raw and a genuine young talent in the genre ! http://www.facebook.com/RobbenFalveyMusic/app_2405167945

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astroskiffle

John Mayer has a higher Blues rating than Freddie King? I feel sick.

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Askelur

Blues is when good man feeling bad. Pop is when bad man feeling good. [12]

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kikilondon

I really resent the Black Keys bring here.

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