Antoine "Fats" Domino, the jovial New Orleans entertainer whose bluesy singing and boogie-woogie piano style helped launch rock 'n' roll in the 1950s with such rollicking songs as "Blueberry Hill," ...

It’s been six years since boogie-woogie pianist Erwin Helfer has been able to grace the Chicago Blues Festival with his music, and that’s too long. At age 82, Helfer may be Chicago’s last living ...

Many picturesque villages in East Texas are trying to reinvent themselves as tourist destinations for weekenders from Dallas and Houston. One such town is Marshall, which was the center of the state's ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Boogie-woogie is a driving blues piano style that features a rolling, “eight-to-the-bar” rhythm.

Fifty years ago, Boston boogie-woogie pianist Preacher Jack saw his idol, Jerry Lee Lewis, perform at the old Boston Arena. It has remained the most influential event of his life. “I can still see it, ...

From Seattle to Paris Wendy spreads the gospel of Chicagobased blues piano and boogie woogie. She’s well steeped inthe stylings of Otis Spann, Memphis Slim, Sunnyland Slim andAlbert Ammons - the ...

Known for his electrifying live shows, boogie-woogie and blues pianist Henri Herbert is acclaimed as one of the most thrilling musicians on the contemporary blues and rock scene. His dazzling ...

The Bloomington Blues & Boogie Woogie Piano Festival returns this year after a hiatus due to post-pandemic financial challenges. Founded by local musician Craig Brenner, the festival aims to introduce ...

If you ever see a man in dark glasses approach someone playing a public piano and he asks, 'Mind if I have a go? Um, where's middle C?', don't be fooled. It could be boogie woogie virtuoso 'Dr K' - ...