/tags/blues Blues en-US Copyright © 2024 �������� Fri, 16 May 2025 17:41:12 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2025-05-16/the-focal-point-celebrates-50-years-as-a-gathering-space-for-traditional-music-and-dance Since 1975, the Focal Point has played a critical role in promoting and shaping St. Louis’ folk, roots, jazz, blues and world music scene. Fri, 16 May 2025 17:41:12 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2025-05-16/the-focal-point-celebrates-50-years-as-a-gathering-space-for-traditional-music-and-dance Emily Woodbury /culture-history/2025-05-09/st-louis-play-explores-life-overlooked-blues-singer-alberta-hunter “Alberta Hunter: Jazz, Sass, and Spice Live at the Cookery” is the latest play from a Call To Conscience. The one-woman show follows the life and career of blues and jazz singer Alberta Hunter. Fri, 09 May 2025 10:00:00 GMT /culture-history/2025-05-09/st-louis-play-explores-life-overlooked-blues-singer-alberta-hunter Marissanne Lewis-Thompson /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2025-05-06/henry-mule-townsend-cornerstone-of-st-louis-blues-inducted-into-hall-of-fame Almost 19 years after his death, St. Louis blues legend Henry “Mule” Townsend will be inducted into the Blues Foundation Hall of Fame in Memphis on May 7. Tue, 06 May 2025 19:16:11 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2025-05-06/henry-mule-townsend-cornerstone-of-st-louis-blues-inducted-into-hall-of-fame Miya Norfleet /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2023-09-01/alonzo-townsend-takes-lessons-from-his-legendary-parents-to-spotlight-st-louis-music Alonzo Townsend’s first client was his father, blues legend Henry “Mule” Townsend. He was negotiating festival contracts for his dad at just 9 years old. Fri, 01 Sep 2023 22:57:18 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2023-09-01/alonzo-townsend-takes-lessons-from-his-legendary-parents-to-spotlight-st-louis-music Miya Norfleet /arts/2022-07-14/east-st-louis-blues-musician-dylan-triplett-sings-of-love-and-loss-on-debut-album Dylan Triplett, a 21-year-old multi-instrumentalist and songwriter from East St. Louis, is ready to release a debut album of covers and his own music. He's has lost loved ones and experienced homelessness. His record reflects his life journey. Thu, 14 Jul 2022 10:00:00 GMT /arts/2022-07-14/east-st-louis-blues-musician-dylan-triplett-sings-of-love-and-loss-on-debut-album Chad Davis /arts/2022-03-17/music-at-the-intersection-promises-st-louis-something-that-we-can-look-forward-to The Music at the Intersection festival returns for a second year, with national headliners like Erykah Badu, Gary Clark Jr. and plenty of room for local acts. Festival organizers aim to make this year’s event even bigger with vendors and indoor and outdoor stages. Thu, 17 Mar 2022 10:20:42 GMT /arts/2022-03-17/music-at-the-intersection-promises-st-louis-something-that-we-can-look-forward-to Chad Davis /arts/2019-06-15/blues-stanley-cup-parade-roars-through-st-louis-as-rain-turns-to-sunshine St. Louis Blues fans by the tens of thousands gathered downtown Saturday to watch their team celebrate its first Stanley Cup victory.The rain let up just… Sat, 15 Jun 2019 23:12:53 GMT /arts/2019-06-15/blues-stanley-cup-parade-roars-through-st-louis-as-rain-turns-to-sunshine Nick Telep /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2019-02-26/st-louis-band-ms-hy-c-fresh-start-reflect-on-international-blues-challenge-win Locally based musicians Ms Hy-C and the Fresh Start band caught international attention when they won first place in the 2019 International Blues… Tue, 26 Feb 2019 22:39:47 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2019-02-26/st-louis-band-ms-hy-c-fresh-start-reflect-on-international-blues-challenge-win Evie Hemphill, Lara Hamdan /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2018-08-29/big-muddy-blues-festival-to-bring-sounds-soul-to-st-louisans-this-weekend Blues music runs deep in St. Louis’ roots, and this weekend St. Louisans will celebrate the genre with one of the largest outdoor music events in the… Wed, 29 Aug 2018 21:25:52 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2018-08-29/big-muddy-blues-festival-to-bring-sounds-soul-to-st-louisans-this-weekend Caitlin Lally /arts/2018-02-28/blues-enthusiasts-are-preserving-the-blues-and-its-african-american-roots Marsha Evans is no stranger to the blues. She has performed blues music all her life and can be found performing at venues across St. Louis with her band,… Wed, 28 Feb 2018 11:16:37 GMT /arts/2018-02-28/blues-enthusiasts-are-preserving-the-blues-and-its-african-american-roots Chad Davis