Blog Full of Blues

Trampled Under Foot - Swingin' the Blues

2012-02-03T00:00:00.000-06:00

The Groundhogs - Daze of the Weak

2012-02-02T12:50:00.001-06:00

Canned Heat - Rollin' & Tumblin'

2012-02-01T00:47:00.000-06:00

Freddie King - Going Down

2012-01-31T00:49:00.000-06:00

World's First Blues Music Comic Book Hits iPhones, iPods And iPads

2012-01-30T00:00:00.000-06:00

For the first time ever, theblues has come to life in a comic book. The full-color, 24-page glossy comicbook called The Blues: A midnightadventure from the grueling cotton fields to the roots of rock 'n' roll,tells the story of a young boy from the Mississippi Delta in the 1930s as hediscovers the blues and follows it throughout his life, from juke joints to theGreat Migration north to electric blues and the beginnings of rock 'n' roll.Along the way, the story offers a glimpse of Southern geography, slavery andback history in the South, blues culture, significant blues and early rockmusicians, instrument-making, songwriting, and more.

To celebrate Black History Month (February 2012), the comicbook has now come to life with music and sound effects as a mobile app foriPhone, iPad, and iPod (Android coming soon). The app will be available at aspecial, discounted price of $1.99 for the month of February.

"We originally designed the comic book to support blueseducation programs, such as those put on by blues societies, blues festivals,and other Blues in the Schools programs around the world," says Josh Coenof Blues Comix (http://www.bluescomix.com), publisher of the comic book."But the story is so unique and entertaining, that we have released aconsumer version for sale on Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/Blues-Comic-Book-midnight-adventure/dp/0983828407),and now the mobile app version available at the App Store (http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/the-blues/id485721182?mt=8)."

Educational organizations purchasing the printed version inbulk get special pricing as well as free customization that allows them toinclude sponsor logos, information about their organization, and a listing of localresources. Also included with each bulk order is a full 20-page curriculum andHow To, taking organizations step-by-step through how to start a successful blues education program using local resources and musicians and how to run anyof three different proven program formats.

To view pricing, more information, or the entire comic book,visit http://www.BluesComix.com or call 800-373-1960.

"This comic book and curriculum is designed to enableblues societies to quickly and easily fulfill their missions of blues educationin the community," says Coen. "We realize that many blues societies andeducational institutions are short on volunteers, money, andexperience running a successful music education program. Wegive blues societies everything they need to finally get started."

About Blues Comix

Blues Comix, based in Eugene, Oregon, promotes the healingpower of blues and music through its groundbreaking comic book, mobile app, andcurriculum. These teaching and entertainment tools are designed to showcase theimportance and contributions of black culture and music in American history,and introduce this legacy to a new generation of kids who are searching foridentity, self-worth, and ways to express their feelings — all of whichblues was created to do.

Company founder, Josh Coen, a writer by trade and a long-timeblues education innovator, has built one of the strongest Blues in the Schoolsprograms in the United States in midwestern Oregon, where he runs bluesprograms twice monthly for 5,000 school kids each year, as well as Oregon's onlyunder 21 blues jam. Blues Comix is a member of The Blues Foundation.

For more information: http://www.bluescomix.com,josh@bluescomix.com, 800-373-1960.

Lil Johnson - Mellow Stuff

2012-01-29T00:44:00.000-06:00

Henry Townsend - Cairo Blues

2012-01-28T00:42:00.000-06:00

Big Joe Turner - Kansas City Blues

2012-01-27T00:40:00.000-06:00

Leon Redbone - Ghost Of The St. Louis Blues

2012-01-26T00:38:00.000-06:00

Little Duke and the Mekong Blues Messengers - Born Under a Bad Sign

2012-01-25T00:00:00.000-06:00

Keith Richards - Worried Life Blues

2012-01-24T00:00:00.000-06:00

Hot Tuna - 99 Year Blues

2012-01-23T00:00:00.000-06:00

Ten Years After - Turned Off T.V. Blues

2012-01-22T00:00:00.000-06:00

Chris Barber's Band - New York Town Blues

2012-01-21T00:00:00.000-06:00

Joe Pass & Roy Clark - Long Gone Lonesome Blues

2012-01-20T00:00:00.000-06:00

Boyd Rivers - You Got to Take Sick and Die (One of These Days)

2012-01-19T00:00:00.000-06:00

Shane Dwight - Done with You

2012-01-18T00:00:00.000-06:00

Muddy Waters - Blow Wind Blow

2012-01-17T00:00:00.000-06:00

Lightnin' Hopkins - Lightnin's Blues

2012-01-16T02:21:00.000-06:00

Sonny Boy Williamson - Getting Out of Town

2012-01-15T00:00:00.000-06:00

Willie Dixon - Nervous

2012-01-14T00:00:00.000-06:00

Howlin' Wolf - Smokestack Lightning

2012-01-13T00:00:00.000-06:00

Little Walter - Up the Line

2012-01-11T00:00:00.000-06:00

Sugar Ray & the Bluetones - Sad Sad City

2012-01-10T00:00:00.001-06:00

Johnny Shines - Sweet Home Chicago

2012-01-09T00:00:00.000-06:00

The Suman Brothers Band - John the Revelator

2012-01-08T00:00:00.000-06:00

Billy Boy Arnold - You're My Girl

2012-01-07T00:00:00.000-06:00

Sonny Boy Williamson - Keep It to Yourself

2012-01-06T00:00:00.000-06:00

Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee - Whoopin' Blues

2012-01-05T00:00:00.000-06:00

Son of Dave - Get You Back

2012-01-04T00:00:00.000-06:00

The Notting Hillbillies - Mississippi Blues

2012-01-03T00:00:00.000-06:00

Hubcap - Public Market

2012-01-02T00:00:00.000-06:00

Lightnin' Hopkins - Happy New Year

2012-01-01T00:00:00.000-06:00

Blind Willie McTell - You Was Born to Die

2011-12-31T00:00:00.000-06:00

Big Bill Broonzy - Southern Flood Blues

2011-12-30T00:00:00.000-06:00

John Mayall - Black Cat Moan

2011-12-29T00:00:00.000-06:00

I Got the Blues in Austin

2011-12-28T00:00:00.000-06:00

Albert Collins & George Thorogood - Madison Blues

2011-12-27T00:00:00.000-06:00

Clifford Curry - Christmas Ain't No Time for the Blues

2011-12-26T00:19:00.000-06:00

Sonny Boy Williamson - Sonny Boy's Christmas Blues

2011-12-25T00:00:00.000-06:00

Victoria Spivey - Christmas Morning Blues

2011-12-24T00:00:00.000-06:00

Jimmy Witherspoon - How I Hate to See Christmas Come Around

2011-12-23T00:00:00.000-06:00

John Lee Hooker - Blues for Christmas

2011-12-22T00:09:00.000-06:00

Freddie King - Christmas Tears

2011-12-21T00:00:00.000-06:00

Lowell Fulson - I Want To Spend Christmas With You

2011-12-20T00:00:00.000-06:00

Hubert Sumlin - Come On in My House

2011-12-19T00:00:00.000-06:00

Lightnin' Hopkins - Baby, Come Go With Me

2011-12-18T00:00:00.000-06:00

T-Bone Walker - Call Me When You Need Me

2011-12-17T00:00:00.000-06:00

Junior Binzugna & The Mannish Boys - Last Night

2011-12-16T00:00:00.000-06:00

Lazy Lester - Rainin' in My Heart

2011-12-15T00:00:00.000-06:00

Jimmy Burns - No Consideration

2011-12-14T00:00:00.000-06:00

Mother Merey & The Black Dirt - Mean Old World

2011-12-13T01:23:00.000-06:00

Sleepy John Estes - Mailman Blues

2011-12-12T00:00:00.000-06:00

Duke Tumatoe - You Don't Drink Enough

2011-12-11T00:00:00.000-06:00

Chicken Shack - Andalucian Blues

2011-12-10T00:00:00.000-06:00

Roscoe Holcomb - Graveyard Blues

2011-12-09T00:00:00.000-06:00

Yoko Ono, Sean Lennon & Eric Clapton - Yer Blues

2011-12-08T00:00:00.000-06:00

Floyd Council - Runaway Man Blues

2011-12-07T00:00:00.000-06:00

Pink Anderson - She Knows How To Stretch It

2011-12-06T00:00:00.000-06:00

Solomon Burke - If You Need Me

2011-12-05T00:00:00.000-06:00

Buddy Guy - Red House

2011-12-04T00:00:00.000-06:00

Howlin' Wolf - Killing Floor

2011-12-03T00:00:00.000-06:00

Muddy Waters - Rollin' Stone

2011-12-02T00:39:00.001-06:00

Howlin' Wolf - If You Hear Me Howlin'

2011-12-01T00:33:00.000-06:00

Stevie Ray Vaughn - Leave My Little Girl Alone

2011-11-30T01:40:00.000-06:00

Billy D and The Hoodoos - Somethin's Wrong

2011-11-29T11:33:00.000-06:00

Cab Calloway - Jumpin' Jive

2011-11-28T00:00:00.000-06:00

Flora Molton - God He Don't Like It

2011-11-27T01:00:00.000-06:00

Nan & Zhin - Driftin' Blues Shuffle

2011-11-26T00:00:00.000-06:00

Van Morrison - St James Infirmary

2011-11-25T00:30:00.000-06:00

Hugh Laurie - St. James Infirmary

2011-11-24T00:00:00.000-06:00

Bo Diddley - Let Me Pass

2011-11-23T01:21:00.000-06:00

Faye Adams - Everyday

2011-11-22T01:19:00.000-06:00

Magic Sam - Easy Baby

2011-11-21T01:17:00.000-06:00

Grey DeLisle - God's Got It

2011-11-20T00:24:00.000-06:00

Fleetwood Mac - Dust My Broom

2011-11-19T00:12:00.000-06:00

James Son Thomas - Dust My Broom

2011-11-18T00:10:00.000-06:00

Elmore James - Dust My Broom

2011-11-17T00:14:00.000-06:00

Luther Allison - It Hurts Me Too

2011-11-16T00:01:00.000-06:00

NapKings - I Want You to Be My Need a New

2011-11-15T00:30:00.000-06:00

ORBO & The Longshots - Forget What I Said

2011-11-14T00:54:00.000-06:00

Jelly Roll Kings - I'm a Big Boy Now

2011-11-13T00:30:00.000-06:00

Big Jack Johnson - Daddy When is Mama Coming Home

2011-11-12T00:30:00.000-06:00

Stevie Ray Vaughan & Albert King - Texas Flood

2011-11-11T01:00:00.000-06:00

Freddy King - She Put the Whammy on Me

2011-11-10T00:08:00.000-06:00

Mick Taylor - Little Red Rooster

2011-11-09T00:30:00.000-06:00

Furry Lewis - Furry's Blues

2011-11-08T00:30:00.000-06:00

Robert Lee Coleman - Somebody Loves Me

2011-11-07T00:30:00.000-06:00

Big Joe Williams - Baby, Please Don't Go

2011-11-06T00:30:00.000-05:00

Beverly "Guitar" Watkins - Sweet Home Chicago

2011-11-05T00:30:00.000-05:00

Samantha Fish - There Is Something On Your Mind

2011-11-04T00:00:00.000-05:00

Gina Sicilia - Crazy 'Bout You Baby

2011-11-03T00:00:00.000-05:00

Dead from the Neck Up - Mexicali Blues

2011-11-02T00:30:00.000-05:00

Mississippi Fred McDowell - Bulldog Blues

2011-11-01T00:30:00.000-05:00

Clarence Brewer - The Devil's Den

2011-10-31T00:30:00.000-05:00

Etta James - Something's Got a Hold on Me

2011-10-30T00:30:00.000-05:00

Magic Slim & the Teardrops - I'm a Bluesman

2011-10-29T00:14:00.000-05:00

Nat Reese - Bad Habits

2011-10-28T00:30:00.000-05:00

Andy Poxon Band - You Don't Love Me

2011-10-27T00:30:00.000-05:00

Reverend Gary Davis - Meet Me at the Station

2011-10-26T01:00:00.000-05:00