Mary Lou Sullivan – Coventry, Connecticut
Mary Lou Sullivan’s quest to tell the story of Johnny Winter began when she interviewed him for a local article in 1984. That dream came true in 2003 when she finally secured the access to [...]
Michael Freeman – Barrington, Illinois
Michael Freeman’s work as producer or engineer has appeared on 60 blues titles over three-plus decades. As a teenager in London in the 1960s, Freeman was listening when British DJs were introducing American blues and [...]
Intrepid Artists – Charlotte, North Carolina
Now in its 17th year, Intrepid Artists continues to dedicate itself to booking the finest blues and roots artists in the world. Founded by Rick Booth, Intrepid has always chosen to remain a “boutique” agency [...]
Canada South Blues Museum – Windsor, Ontario, Canada
Opened in 2004, this is a live performance museum housed in Place Concorde at the Oasis Pub, a 175-seat venue, where the Canada South Blues Society inducts each honoree before a full house. Once the [...]
Twoj Blues – Chorzow, Poland
For 10 years and more than 42 colorful issues, Twoj Blues ('Your Blues'), through its stories, interviews, and CD and concert reviews, has encouraged Polish blues fans to listen to the blues and learn its [...]
Debra Regur – Blind Pig Records, San Francisco, California
For nearly a decade, Debra Regur has been the publicity director for Blind Pig Records. Through her tireless efforts to promote the label’s artists, she has helped many of them significantly advance their careers. Her [...]
Didier Tricard – Montferrier sur Lez, France
For over 35 years, Didier Tricard has been one of the main blues promoters in Europe. He created his Chicago Blues Festival Tour of Europe (41st in 2010) in addition to promoting individual tours with [...]
Gary Allegretto – Los Angeles, California
Gary Allegretto is a world-class harmonica player who shares his passion through his acclaimed work as a BITS educator and blues harmonica workshop teacher at camps, special events, and festivals. But perhaps most remarkable is [...]
Chan’s Fine Oriental Dining – Woonsocket, Rhode Island
How about this as a pitch for a blues club? The best national blues acts every weekend, eight o’clock shows, free parking, and an all-you-can-eat Chinese buffet. What began 34 years ago under the name [...]
Bill Steber – Murfreesboro, Tennessee
In 1992, photographer Bill Steber first traveled through the Mississippi Delta, driving north on Highway 61 out of Natchez along the fabled Blues Highway. He stopped in Leland, met Son Thomas and photographed him with [...]