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Hal Reed and Ellis Kell Teach the BluesHal Reed and Ellis Kell form a partnership between the Mississippi Valley Blues Society and the River Music Experience, Davenport Iowa to teach the history of the blues in Winter Blues and Blues in the Schools programs. -
The Vatican - 'The Blues Brothers' a 'Catholic Classic'The Vatican, for reasons known only to God, has decreed that "The Blues Brothers" is a "Catholic Classic," and is, therefore, recommended viewing for good Catholics everywhere. It seems that committing multiple felonies is fine, if it's for a good cause.
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William Count Basie "Swinging the Blues"About William Count Basie and his contribution to the Kansas City Blues.
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Kenny Wayne Shepherd Documents the Blues like Never BeforeKenny Wayne Shepherd's fifth album is CD/DVD journeying back to the origins of Blues Music. With guests like B.B. King and Big Daddy Pattman, 10 Days Out is a part of history. -
God's Devotionals: Promises to Those Battling the BluesLearn more about God's promises in devotionals for those who are struggling with depression or the blues.
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When to Know the Difference Between Depression and the Blueshow to identify in yourself the difference between depression and a simple case of the blues.
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Nina Paley's "Sita Sings the Blues": An Animated Movie Musical Triumph'Sita Sings The Blues' is a daringly original take on an ancient Indian epic story - the Ramayana. Creator Nina Paley has given the world a wonderful movie. Here's my review.
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Bessie Smith: Empress of the BluesBessie Smith's life in the Blues -
Mardi Gras: the Soul of the BluesA long strange trip, featuring bikers and bluesmen, to find the true soul of Mardi Gras. -
Time Change = the Blues (S.A.D.)Dayligt is scarce. The time change has occurred. You feel fatigued and at a loss. Here's some help for those symptoms of the blues (S.A.D)!
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Chase the Blues with Great Bix Jazz This SummerDo you like jazz? How about the blues? Do you like to run or walk hills through grand old neighborhoods? Maybe you enjoy picnics by the river or outdoor concerts? Perhaps you'd care to gamble on a new thing? You'll find fun on the Mississippi banks. -
The Blues as a Cultural (And Cross-Cultural) PhenomenonThis piece explores the history of the unique relationship between blues and culture in the USA.
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Black History: Billie Holiday Sings the BluesBlack History: Billie Holiday Sings the Blues. Holiday's career marred by drugs and abusive relationships. -
Holiday Depression - Ways to Get Rid of the BluesIt may be a joyous season for some, but for many it triggers the worst blues of the year. Learn how to chase the blues away and live with more joy. -
Battling the BluesMany people these days are struggling with the blues, in one form or another. This feeling is often compounded in the winter time when there is less sunshine.
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'True Blood,' Season 3, Episode 6: 'I Got a Right to Sing the Blues'In "True Blood," Season 3, Episode 6: "I Got a Right to Sing the Blues," things are getting a great deal more hazardous at the plantation mansion of King Russell. For one thing, using Bill Holliday as a soundtrack to torture is just, well, disturbing.
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Jonathan Kalb - Colors the World with the BluesJonathan Kalb has been playing Blues for over forty years. He has taken this genre, blended it with soul, rock, jazz, and funk to develop a style with roots, grit and guts - the way Blues should be. -
This is the Blues: Volume One and Two CD ReviewThe blues genre has been graced with many greats over the years '" from Robert Johnson to B.B. King to Stevie Ray Vaughan '" and to honor them all would arguably take hundreds of volumes.
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Bessie Smith and the Birth of the BluesIt is a sad fact that the blues are more often associated with male singers than with their female counterparts.
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Sing the Blues and Lose WeightThe effects of color have been studied extensively, but few people realize their impact.
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Birth of the BluesA brief history of the blues and the man who help popularize it throughout the world. -
John Lee Hooker, Jr. To Headline the Dunedin Wines the Blues FestivalPromo for Dunedin Wines The Blues Festival -
Weddings and the Blues that FollowOnce the wedding is over, some couples find themselves having a lot of downtime and they don't know how to deal with it. There are some actions you can take to get rid of the blues after your wedding.
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I Write the BluesIf you just talk about joy with no pain then your not living your life. People live with happiness and sadness. I choose to write the BLUES. -
"Giving Hunger the Blues" Block Party Rocks SarasotaThousands of people flocked onto Hillview Street in Sarasota on Sunday afternoon for the 16th Annual "Giving Hunger the Blues" Block Party. The focus of the event was to raise money to feed, nurture and protect the children of the community. -
Tracy Nelson - 'Victim of the Blues' ReviewMy review for Tracy Nelson's 26th release, the rock/country/blues album, 'Victim of the Blues' on Delta Groove Music.
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4 Pratical Ways to Combat the BluesFour creative (and practical) ways to combat the blues.
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Not Singing the BluesNot Singing the Blues. A poem about blues music. Enjoy! -
"Buried Alive in the Blues."blue is good? That if you live by writing emotion blue is not just good - necessary? That life, not a bowl of jelly, one might choose to wrap themselves in truth, not illusion and delusion? That Living The Blues may be the way others know, feel, Alive? -
Queen of the Blues - Koko Taylor Passes AwayThe iconic and legendary "Queen of the Blues," Koko Taylor Died on Wednesday June 3, 2009.
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Father of the BluesAn overview on how W.C. Handy became the father of the blues and his impact on Southern culture.
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Paul McDonald Top 12 Performance - American Idol 10 (2011) - Elton John's "I Guess That's Why They Call it the Blues"Singer Paul McDonald has made it to the Top 12 of American Idol's 10th season (2011). He sang Elton John's "I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues" for this round.
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The Blues: Warming by the Devil's FireWarming by the Devil's Fire, an inspirational movie that brings history and the blues together through the real life account of a young boy
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George's Music Springing the Blues FestivalGeorge's Springing the Blues Festival is a free outdoor blues music festival designed to celebrate America's indigenous musical form and promote support of the arts. -
Shake it Off! - Ideas to Help You Get Rid of the BluesOccasional boughts of the "blues" can impact your entire day. Quick strategies can help alleviate some of these feelings.
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The Blues is for Black Men with Miserable LivesThis article is about what "the blues" really is.
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The BluesA poem about the darkside of the blues-and how you find yourself when you are entagled in the right to be blue. -
"Keeping the Blues Alive" Award Winners NamedThe Keeping the Blues Alive Awards recognize the significant contributions to blues music made by the people behind the scenes. -
The Power of the Blues in Mo' Better BluesThe film entitled Mo' Better Blues by Spike Lee captures the journey of Bleek's life through blues music. This paper will attempt to describe this movie in terms of the Blues theme, and how it was important to Bleek's life.
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The Blues Orphans : Jam Blues Never Tasted so Good!Predictable blues is not a phrase that would aptly describe the Blues Orphans. Virtually indescribable would be a more fitting adjective.
