Is it time to retire the Blues?

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Vox/GuitarPermalink Reply by Toby Burton on May 20, 2009 at 12:57

Hi Gray, as i've mentioned in one of my blogs entitled 'I ain't got the blues', I ain't got the blues. I got into music through punk and new wave and while I enjoy bands that apply the blues to their music, they are mostly white boys/men pushing the blues/rock envelope, like The Doors or Led Zeppelin.

I think there's a place for the blues. And those who are still truely passionate about it seem to have a decent circuit and its support. The blues, i'm sure, goes down well at some local festivals, and these bands do well at these. But my mission has always been to promote older musicians that make original music other than more traditional forms such as the blues, jazz and country, because I don't think they have much support or get enough promotion.

I could go on....I will, when i get more time.

Thanks, Toby

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