The blues is a mighty long road. Or it could be a river, one that twists and turns and flows into a sea of limitless musical potential.

Lightnin' Hopkins was something of a fixture on the Houston coffee house scene so we were witness to eccentric blues brilliance close up. Then, believe it or not, along came the wave of the English cats like John Mayall, Eric Clapton and the Stones embracing the great American art form - the blues.

Each guitar has its own character and personality, which can be magnified once the player engages in beatin' it up

Most of the reggae awareness is still among music industry people and people who are already into all types of music.

Ever since I was a little kid and first heard Jimmy Reed's 'Honey, Don't Let Me Go,' the blues has been in my blood.

Experience is definitely the high road once driven. It actually enhances the songwriting and song sourcing process.

Can't do it, simply cause underneath 'em is too ugly.