The skinny on Fats? He’s in the Hall now. No, not that one. The one in Oakland. Proof that Dallas’ blues scene still has some clout in the world: The late Dallas-based blues and R&B singer-songwriter ...

Plaques honoring blues musicians who played in West Oakland don't gleam quite like they once did. Credits: Photo by Lance Yamamoto Plaques honoring blues musicians who played in West Oakland don’t ...

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HAYWARD, Calif. (KTVU) - Do you know how to get to Russell City? Do you know where to find it on a map in the East Bay? Even if you grew up in the Bay Area, chances are you may never have heard of the ...

Some of the biggest and brightest talents on the Bay Area blues/R&B music scene are joining together for an important cause. Dee Dee “The Queen of Bay Area R&B” Simon, harmonica ace Rick Estrin of ...