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McKinley James on growing up in music and finding his own sound
By: Emily Votaw
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MARIETTA, Ohio (WOUB) – Rising roots artist McKinley James will bring his blend of classic soul and gritty, guitar-driven blues to the 33rd annual River City Blues Festival this weekend,… Read More
John Németh on keeping the blues alive ahead of River City Blues Festival
By: Emily Votaw
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MARIETTA, Ohio (WOUB) — Few modern blues artists command a stage quite like John Németh. The Grammy-nominated singer, harmonica player, and songwriter has spent more than two decades electrifying audiences… Read More
Selwyn Birchwood talks about recording with Bobby Rush, going ‘Old School’ on latest album
By: Emily Votaw
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MARIETTA, Ohio (WOUB) – Selwyn Birchwood is an award-winning blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter. Drawing from influences like Buddy Guy and Muddy Waters, he blends traditional blues with rock and… Read More
Blues guitarist Albert Cummings talks songwriting, what you learn from teaching yourself
By: Emily Votaw
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MARIETTA, Ohio (WOUB) – Blues musician Albert Cummings has built a reputation for blending hard-earned technical skill on the guitar with the emotional intensity that defines the genre. Over the… Read More
Saxophonist Jimmy Carpenter talks with WOUB ahead of River City Blues Festival performance
By: Emily Votaw
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MARIETTA, Ohio (WOUB) – The 32nd River City Blues Festival takes place March 14-15 at the Hotel Lafayette (101 Front Street), featuring Las Vegas-based saxophonist Jimmy Carpenter and his band… Read More
Tom Holland talks about discovering the blues in the pre-Internet age
By: Emily Votaw
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MARIETTA, Ohio (WOUB) – Tom Holland and the Shuffle Kings play the 31st River City Blues Festival this weekend at the Lafayette Hotel (101 Front Street). Tom Holland spoke to… Read More
Eden Brent talks ‘Getaway Blues,’ seeing American musical greats perform, and playing Marietta this weekend
By: Emily Votaw
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MARIETTA, Ohio (WOUB) – Known for her soulful vocals and skillful piano playing, Eden Brent has a new record, entitled Getaway Blues, on deck, set for release this summer. She’ll… Read More
Anne Harris of Halo Rider speaks to WOUB Culture ahead of 31st River City Blues Festival
By: Emily Votaw
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MARIETTA, Ohio (WOUB) – Halo Rider is one of the acts slated to perform at the 31st annual River City Blues Festival this weekend in Marietta at the Lafayette Hotel… Read More
31st River City Blues Festival set for March 15-16, 2024
By: Emily Votaw
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MARIETTA, Ohio (WOUB) – The 31st River City Blues Festival happens Friday, March 15 – Saturday, March 16 at the Lafayette Hotel (101 Front Street), bringing a variety of nationally… Read More
Jesse Henry plays the Gun Room Restaurant at the Hotel Lafayette Nov. 18
MARIETTA, Ohio (WOUB) — The Mid-Ohio Valley Blues, Jazz, and Folk Music Society presents Jesse Henry at the Gun Room Restaurant at the Hotel Lafayette (101 Front St.) tomorrow. Doors… Read More