"When a woman gets the blues, she hangs her head and cries / When a man gets the blues, he catches a train and rides." That's a traditional blues verse, from the liner notes of "Blues Guitar Women" ...

The electric guitar is the instrument of the boys' club. The greatest rock players are all men! Women are stuck in the world of acoustic guitar. Not only does it appeal to their softer, feminine side, ...

Sue Foley’s 2024 album One Guitar Woman has been heaped with praise, earning Grammy and Juno nominations for best blues album. It’s overdue recognition not just for Foley, but for the women she pays ...

Now, she's one of three all-women headliners for the 14th annual Blues by the Sea festival at Freshfields Village, at the Kiawah-Seabrook roundabout on Johns Island. This year's show has been dubbed ...

When Fender chose artists to represent its iconic Stratocaster guitar in a new marketing campaign, it didn’t go with the usual Strat-slingers. You won’t see Pete Townshend windmilling or Eric Clapton ...

Betsy Benham recognizes the important role women have played in the history of the blues. “Women are strong and soulful in the blues,” said the Norwalk vocalist and member of the female blues trio The ...

Every once in a while, the mail brings a CD that sparks a small revelation. A few months back, a two-disc anthology arrived called “Blues Harp Women,” and until that moment I didn’t realize that my ...

Caught the blues guitar bug bad but not sure what to listen to next? We’ve got you covered with 12 of the best albums from some of the greatest players to pick up ...