Madison Blues Society

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  Artist Profile: Alberta Adams
  Known as “Queen of the Blues” she was noted as “the personification of the Detroit blues scene,” stating that “the undisputed, unrivaled, peerless Detroit Queen of the Blues is Alberta Adams.” Mostly a self-taught vocalist, her influences were the blues shouter Big Joe Turner and the singer-songwriters Dinah Washington, Sarah Vaughan, and LaVern Baker.
• The Impact of Women in Blues Music
  Historical Contributions of Women in Blues Music Women have shaped the blues from its earliest days, defining the sound,… Read more: The Impact of Women in Blues Music
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  Artist Profile: The Mascot Theory
  With a sound that blends heartland rock grit, Americana warmth, and the kind of lyrical honesty that sticks with… Read more: Artist Profile: The Mascot Theory
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  Artist Spotlight: Charlie Parr
  Charlie Parr is an American roots and country blues musician from Minnesota. Known for his raw resonator guitar and banjo playing, his music draws inspiration from early blues masters like Bukka White and Spider John Koerner.
• Artist Profile: Aaron Lee Kaplan
  Aaron Lee Kaplan is a fingerstyle and slide guitarist and composer based in Marshfield, WI. Primarily an instrumental guitarist,… Read more: Artist Profile: Aaron Lee Kaplan