Today’s Blues Greats
Blues musician profiles are linked below. Artist spotlights provide artist musicianship details including career progression, musical styles, instruments and more. Artist Profiles detail the careers of national and regional artists. Featured Musicians are interviews with MBS volunteers, and Blues Greats are more detailed profiles of those rare few whose talents and drive significantly shaped the blues genre over time.
Artist Spotlights
- Artist Spotlight: Aaron Williams and the Hoodoo
- Artist Spotlight: Blythe Gamble
- Artist Spotlight: Bobby Evans & the Alimony Blues Band
- Artist Spotlight: The Blues Olives
- Artist Spotlight: C. Kelly Wright Blueswoman
- Artist Spotlight: Cassie Taylor
- Artist Spotlight: Christone “Kingfish” Ingram
- Artist Spotlight: Danielle Nicole
- Artist Spotlight: Erin McCawley’s Harrison Street Band
- Artist Spotlight: GA‑20
- Artist Spotlight: Idledaze Trio
- Artist Spotlight: Jeff “H” Harrington
- Artist Spotlight: John Primer & The Real Deal Blues Band
- Artist Spotlight: Jon Peck & the Bad Dogs
- Artist Spotlight: Left on High Street
- Artist Spotlight: Madtown Mannish Boys
- Artist Spotlight: Nick Venturella & Friends
- Artist Spotlight: Selwyn Birchwood
- Artist Spotlight: Tall Paul & the Naughty Cats
- Artist Spotlight: The Blues Disciples
- Artist Spotlight: The Cash Box Kings
- Artist Spotlight: The Jimmys
- Artist Spotlight: Toronzo Cannon
Artist Profiles
Featured Musicians (2022)
- Featured Musician – Jimmy Schwarz
- Featured Musician – Dave Cornette
- Featured Musician – Too Sick Charlie
- Featured Musician – Tall Paul Sabel
Blues Greats
- Foundational Blues Pioneers
- Blues Greats: Buddy Guy (George “Buddy” Guy,)
- Blues Greats: Junior Wells (Amos Blakemore) (1934–1998)
- Blues Greats: McKinley Morganfield (Muddy Waters)
- Blues Greats: Henry Blind Lemon (PDF)
- Blues Greats: Lightn’ Hopkins (PDF)
- Blues Greats: Son House (PDF)
- Blues Greats: W.C. Handy (1873–1958): Father of the Blues
Related Reading
In Memory of Jeff Taylor, Lead Singer
Key Takeaways
- Explore a downloadable table featuring local, regional, and national blues artists.
- The article showcases the vibrant blues artist community and their contributions.
- Check out artist spotlights on musicians like Aaron Williams, Bobby Evans, and Christone “Kingfish” Ingram.
- Learn about featured musicians including Jimmy Schwarz and Dave Cornette.
- Discover related reading, such as the top 10 blues artists to follow in 2026.
