Blues History & Artists

Mamie Smith 1920s (Classic Blues) Early Blues Pioneers (born before 1910)

Blues Roots

This narrative (in progress) is derived from the work of Wikipedia contributors, "Origins of the blues," Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Origins_of_the_blues&oldid=1293292810 (accessed June…

Bassist Jeff Harrington performs with The Blues Disciples at the 2022 Waukesha Rotary BluesFest in Naga-Waukee Park on Saturday, August 13. The annual two-day music and art festival features live music, food and beverages, artist displays and more. Scott Ash / Now News Group

Jeff "H" Harrington

Jeff "H" Harrington, bass player and founder of The Blues Disciples. Tell us a little about your history as a…

Blues Disciples Jimm Schwarz.

Featured Musician – Jimmy Schwarz

Over 30 years I’ve been privileged to have so many great musicians come through the band, and this current group…

Featured Musician – Dave Cornette

Early Beginnings: Dave Cornette discovered his passion for music at an early age, starting to play piano, baritone horn, and…

Featured Musician -Too Sick Charlie

Eric Heiligenstein  AKA Too Sick Charlie Cigar Box, Vocals Tell us a little about your history as a blues artist.  Bands…