The Blues Foundation kicks off its 40th year by honoring the 2025 Keeping the Blues Alive (KBA) Award recipients during International Blues Challenge (IBC) week, January 7–11, 2025.

The esteemed KBA Awards recognize individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to advancing the art and commerce of blues music. This year's honorees include:

Joe Satriani, Eric Johnson, and Steve Vai returned to the G3 touring concept in 2024 for a sold-out U.S. tour. This marks the reunion of the original G3 lineup, which first brought the three virtuosos together on stage in 1996. Each guitarist performs a full set with their own band before uniting for an electrifying encore jam.

STRANGE LOT, the Austin-based psych-rock powerhouse known for their “Western-sun-scorched take on psych-rock” (KUTX), has released a brand-new track and accompanying music video today.

Adam Ezra Group, led by Boston native Adam Ezra, is celebrating a groundbreaking year filled with musical achievements, philanthropic impact, and exciting collaborations by kicking off their end of year tour at City Winery – Boston.

Join us for an unforgettable evening of Grateful Dead-inspired music and community at Toot’s, featuring two incredible acts: Todd Bugbee’s Dead Roses and David Gans’ new project, "It Was Dead When I Got Here."

This month, New Orleans-based guitarist and vocalist Steve Kelly announced his 8-track debut solo album, Here’s The Thing, set for release on February 21, 2025, via Regime Music Group. Coined as “Americana Soul,” Kelly’s songwriting navigates the complexities of life’s cycles, candid struggles with mental health, the perils and pitfalls of substance abuse and addiction, and the peaks and valleys of personal relationships, ultimately delivering a message of hope and perseverance.