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BluesLetter Number 94 January/February 2019

Ms. Hy-C and Fresh Start win the 35th Annual International Blues Challenge

Bruce Olson and Mike Aguirre reflect on the closing of Beale on Broadway

17th Annual Baby Blues Showcase photos by Reed Radcliffe

Feb 7, 2019

BluesLetter Number 86 July/August 2017

IN LOVING MEMORY OF MARK O'SHAUGHNESSY

The Early Days of BB's (episode one) by Michael Kuelker

A Tribute to Stacy Johnson by Bruce Olson

Mark O'Shaughnessy the Poet by Michael Kuelker

Bob Baugh brings us a…

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Jul 11, 2017

BluesLetter Number 84 March/April 2017

St. Louis Women of the Blues by Bob Baugh
Kim Massie
Renee Smith
Uvee Hayes
Marsha Evans
Sharon Foehner
Melissa Neels
Tecora Morgan
Laura Green

Victoria Spivey (from the book That St. Louis Thing) by Bruce Olson

Q&A with…Read more

Mar 14, 2017

BluesLetter Number 82 November/December 2016



The winners of the St. Louis Blues Society Regional Blues Challenge The Road to Memphis

IBC Fundraiser Show

Baby Blues Showcase

Jeremy Segel-Moss interviews Marty Abdullah

Preview of 16 in 16 the new St. Louis Blues Society Compilation CD 

Nov 18, 2016

BluesLetter number 69 July/August 2014

Tom Maloney and Tom Hall


Brian and Sara Curran have a conversation with Tom Hall
Bruce Olson profiles Tom Maloney
Marty Spikener pays tribute four recently passed St. Louis artists
Lou "Fatha" Thimes
Jimmy Lee Kennett
Big Daddy
Tony Simmons…Read more

Jul 25, 2015

BluesLetter number 67 March/April 2014

Marsha Evans: A Lifetime of St. Louis Music


Bruce Olson profiles Marsha Evans
Papa Ray's Top Ten
Michael Kuelker revisits a 1991 article he wrote about Oliver Sain
Board member Johnny Willis reports his experiences at the IBC in Memphis…Read more

Jul 25, 2015

BluesLetter number 61 July 2013 - online edition


The story of Frankie and Johnny by Bruce Olson
On the Road with Paul Niehaus IV
Mary Kaye Tonnies shares music business information for musicians
Road to Memphis information for musicians

Jul 25, 2015

BluesLetter Number 59 May 2013 - printed edition

Bluesweek 2013 Edition!


Bruce Olson profiles all the artist playing in a Blue Society Guide to Bluesweek
Hound Dog Brown reviews Big George Brock and the New Houserockers' Lay These Blues on Me
First Musicians Directory included in this issue 

Jul 25, 2015

BluesLetter Number 57 March 2013 - online edition

The Funky Butt Brass Band at the Funky Dog Gumbo Ball
History of W.C. Handy's "St. Louis Blues" by Bruce Olson
Mary Kaye Tonnies discusses the music business for musicians
Bruce Olson reviews three CDs - Buddy Guy, Live at…Read more

Jul 25, 2015

BluesLetter Number 54 December 2012 - online edition


Bruce Olson profiles Rich McDonough
Mary Kaye Tonnies shares the history of the 20th Annual Noelathon
Beatle Bob remembers past Noelathons
Barbara Carr's 2012 Keep the Fire Burning review by Bruce Olson

 

Jul 25, 2015

BluesLetter Number 53 November 2012 - printed edition

First issue produced with inDesign


Baby Blues Showcase Feature
Bruce Olson profiles Brian Casserly
Dwayne Hepler writes about going on the road with Big George Brock
Bruce Olson reviews Aaron Griffin's Mojo Rising
 








 

Jul 25, 2015

BluesLetter Number 52 October 2012 - online edition

Last of the issues produced on Word


Lee Howland reviews Lil’ Ed Williams and The Blues Imperials' Jump Start
Bruce Olson profiles Shawn Pittman and Nikki Hill - both playing at the Blues City Deli this month
Doug Foehner and…

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Jul 25, 2015

BluesLetter Number 51 September 2012 - online edition


Rich McDonough and Rough Grooves play the St. Louis Blues Society Voodoo Stroll 
Lee Howland reviews Rick Estrin and The Nightcats' 2012 CD One Wrong Turn
Bruce Olson provides update on the National Blues Museum
 

Jul 25, 2015