On Friday, Feb. 10 the celebrated guitarist brings his unique combination of old style blues and Indian ragas to the Academy Theatre for Performing Arts.

The origins of blues is not unlike the origins of life. For many years it was recorded only by memory, and relayed only live, and in person.

More bad news in Knoxville's music community: Ed Corts, long-time drummer for the Relentless Blues Band and former owner of the Corner Lounge, died Monday in Paducah, Ky.

Chris Fitz, a local legendary guitarist, lead singer and prolific song writer will be at Chan's this Friday, Feb.

If you buy us a round / We won’t turn it down / Come on people / Give a hand / To the boys in the band.

Buckaroo Blues Band plays contemporary, classic and country rock 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday, Feb.

The Ghost Town Blues Band brings a crunchy blend of electric blues styles - all with a funky flair - to Midtown Billiards, 12:30 a.m., $5. If tasteful, jazzy lounge tunes with a powerful lady singer are what's in order, then The Smittle Band is just the ticket, Dugan's pub, 9 p.m., free.

Seatown Rhythm and Blues Players bring high-energy rhythm and blues at 9 p.m., Friday, Jan.

British Blues extraordinaire Kim Simmonds recently accomplished a remarkable rock and roll milestone by celebrating forty five years with his legendary blues/rock band Savoy Brown.

Early R&B is the impetus behind Duke Street, a new Rogue Valley band conceived by bassist Joe Cohoon and drummer Kent Clinkinbeard.

Nate Tawbush, lead singer of the CSL Jr. Blues Band and a finalist in last summer's Missouri State Fair Idol, hosts Saturday's inaugural night of Dickie Doo Idol.

Bowen's Tavern will host a fundraiser for Valarie Hale Saturday, Jan. 14 featuring live music by the Juke Rockets Blues Band.