Nothing says “I’m hurtin'” like the wail of a mournful guitar. It’s a sound that melts the heart and pierces the soul. While the blues saw a resurgence in the ’80s and ’90s, it’s fallen off the ...

Clark Vogeler has the job that most guitarists can only dream of. As Toadies’ lead guitarist, Vogeler delivers a swelling ...

Texas guitarist/singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Carolyn Wonderland, 52, has accumulated quite an impressive resume of recording projects, collaborations ...

Blues guitarist Stevie Ray Vaughan first rolled out the slogan in 1986 and it would later become synonymous with the state’s ...

When you hear Ruthie Foster open her mouth, it’s hard to believe the little girl who started out playing guitar in church in Texas was more than content “…to be the person who backed up incredible ...

Two of the hottest young blues guitarists/singers/songwriters, Texan Ally Venable and New Yorker Solomon Hicks, will bring their energy and multiple talents to the ...

Music Box at the Borgata presents Billy F Gibbons and the BFG Band on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 8:00pm. With his signature beard and African headgear, Gibbons is instantly recognizable and best ...

Texas blues isn’t just a genre, it’s the heartbeat of the Lone Star State. Born out of struggle and resilience, this music reflects the very soul of Texas. At the forefront of Texas blues was Blind ...

While ZZ Top achieved mainstream success and worldwide aclaim with the stream of hits that came from their Eliminator album in 1983, they had long been Texas blues-rock trailblazers. And it’s a ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Jeremiah Shepherd Last year, in the middle of a solo on stage, Ally Venable had a ...

The Shake ‘Em on Down tour brings a trio of blues acts to the Robins Theatre on Dec. 12. The lineup features Samantha Fish, a Grammy-nominated guitar player who’s played in Warren several times; ...