North Jersey Blues Society

On a rainy Sunday night in NJ, there was only one place to be: The Stanhope House. NJBS packed the room for their renowned Showcase Series.

Sorry, you cannot sit this one out. Simply not possible. No way.

The blues has its share of personal pits of inner torment. In 1937, for instance, Robert Johnson thrashed inside “Hell Hound on My Trail.”

West Georgia Blues could just as well live as a black stack of shellac 78s. Its sepia-tinted performances are that heroically old-school.

It is but one song. A standalone single. A gem just unearthed on a dusty hard drive. Yet “Peace in My Time” carries the weight of the world

Only an hour was needed. And the crowd went wild.

Toast. ‘Have a nice day’ is toast, along with smiley faces and rainbows. Deflated, each and every one.

The NJBS Blues & Brews Series featured the talented duo of Felix Cabrera and Arthur Neilson.

I think you know why we are gathered here: A new Fabulous Thunderbirds record just dropped.

You see, as under-the-radar legends go, the Staples Jr. Singers are secretly famous. And Searching is not your typical anything.

Live at the Hollywood Bowl—With Orchestra ranks, hands down, as some of the most absolutely majestic misery you’ll ever experience.

In the heart of Ireland lies a musical powerhouse by the name of Grainne Duffy - a guitarist, singer, and songwriter whose melodies echo...

The Allman Brothers Band was mothballed, yet again. So, Dickey Betts had plenty of time—and energy—on his hands that November of 1988.

As juke-joint gladiators go, Roosevelt “Booba” Barnes held his own. More than that, actually—having held sway over Greenville, Mississippi.

NJBS Blues & Brews with the Tas Cru Band was a true testament to the enduring allure of blues music at Montclair Brewery last Sunday.

Yes, that Matt ‘Guitar’ Murphy. The same one most universally recognized as the lead guitarist of Jake and Elwood Blues' band.

Now if you hadn’t yet met Curtis Salgado, it may help to know he carries quite the backstory. Ever heard of the Blues Brothers?

The stage was set, the tables were out and the beer was flowing at the Montclair Brewery all in preparation for the Billy Hector Band.

Come rain or shine, it’s typically storming in Gerald McClendon’s heart. And, thankfully so.

NJBS interviewed Chicago blues sideman, Tony O. Catch him live on 7/14 @ The Stanhope House.