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Interview: Elvin Bishop Tops Metro Fountain Blues Lineup

by Steve Palopoli on July 11, 2012

Blues legend Elvin Bishop remembers the first time he heard the Chicago sound.

If there’s an unofficial theme that dominates this year’s Metro Fountain Blues Festival, it’s the power of the Chicago blues sound. And indeed, the Chicago sound did literally bring power to the blues, turning the acoustic Delta tradition up to 11 with amps and electric guitars. But to headliner Fountain Blues headliner…

Blues Breakout Ruthie Foster Covers Black Keys, Comes to Fountain Blues Fest

by Steve Palopoli on July 10, 2012

Ruthie Foster had been putting out records for 10 years before most of the blues world even realized it. But there’s nothing like a Grammy nomination and a Blues Music Award for Female Artist of the Year to open some eyes.

Summer Guide: The South Bay’s Biggest Music Festivals

by Steve Palopoli on May 23, 2012

Kid Cudi headlines with Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Nas and more at Rock the Bells.

Summer means big music festivals, and this year the South Bay has more than ever. Here are six covering genres from rock to hip-hop, metal, blues and more (go here for a rundown of this summer’s jazz events).

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Interview: Elvin Bishop Tops Metro Fountain Blues Lineup

Blues Breakout Ruthie Foster Covers Black Keys, Comes to Fountain Blues Fest

Summer Guide: The South Bay’s Biggest Music Festivals

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