Arc Angels: Can They Band Together?
Austin’s Arc Angels is powered by rock and blues. But with all that talent, it can be hard to stay together. A look at their ups, downs, and up agains.
John Lee Hooker: A Late Life Resurgence
John Lee Hooker’s “The Healer” gave the bluesman a late-life boost in popularity. A new reissue showcases his world-weary chops.
Epix Brings You “Women Who Rock”
The new Epix series, “Women Who Rock,” offers up the backstories of those performers who kicked down the door of the Boys Club.
The One-Hit Wonder File: “Couldn’t Get It Right”
Their song, “Couldn’t Get It Right,” became a big hit — but it also kicked off tensions that would shake things up in the Climax Blues Band.
The History of “St. James Infirmary Blues”
Louis Armstrong popularized this song in the ’20s, but it has a long history both prior…and after. We follow the trail of a classic.