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There are so many important and talented blues musicians from Alabama. Below is the list we have compiled of present and past blues artists from the state. To be included in the list, musicians must have been born, died or lived a significant part of their life in the state.

This is a work in progress and we are constantly finding new artist to include. If you are an Alabama blues artist or know of others who aren't listed, please send us information and we'll add you/them to our links. We want this website to be a clearing house for ALL things concerning blues in Alabama and we will be adding new information regularly - so visit often!

Aces & Eights Dot Adams Frank Adams Peggy Scott Adams Lee Aikerson Mozelle Alderson Richard Manuel Amerson Tom Anderson Leon Atkins (Lil' Jimmy Reed) Charlie Baty Hank Becker and the Boogie Chillin Adolphus Bell Big Daddy's New Band John Bull De'ja Blue Band Debbie Bond Tony Brooks Oteil Burbridge Catfish Flats The Charlie Soul Band Cherryville Clarence Carter Jerry Daniels Clarence "Bluesman" Davis The DTs Kent DuChaine

Gary Edmonds & The Bridge Billy C. Farlow Eddie Floyd George and the G-Men Luther Gravey Russell Gully James Harman "Sweet Claudette" Harrell Adam Holt Diedra Hurdle Kingfish Eddie King Willie King Eddie Kirkland Sam Lay Keri Leigh & The Blue Devils Little Charlie & the Nightcats Little Lee Little Whitt McGee Louisiana Red Marian McKay Microwave Dave & The Nukes Lisa Mills Mojo Saint Young Will Nalls Odetta

Dan Penn James Peterson Jerry "Boogie" McCain B.J. Miller L.L. Milton B.J. Reed Keithen Ruff Ryan Reardon & the Levee Breakers Rob Robertson Combo John P. Salici Peggy Scott-Adams Levi Seabury Candy Shines Caroline Shines Johnnie Mae Dunson Smith Elnora Spencer Sam "Bluzman" Taylor South of Blue Band Junior Thomas Robert Thomas David Vest Libba Walker Whistlin' Pete Lynn White Jody Williams Aaron Willis (Little Sonny) Doobie "Doghouse" Wilson

 

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Dr. Jo Jo Adams John H. Adams Raymond Clinton Agee Arthur Alexander Duane Allman Richard Amerson Paul Bascomb Ed Bell Frederick Carver Bell Lucille Bogan Alex Bradford Perry Bradford Joe Britton Beulah Bryant Roy Buchanan Charlie Burse Wayne Burton George "Wild Child" Butler The Butler Twins Jimmy Chatam Burl C. Coleman

Ike Darby Cow Cow Davenport Big Joe Duskin Charles Edwards Wilbert Ellis Celia Fago Jim Founty Teddy Grace Leola B. “Coot” Grant Vera Ward Hall W.C. Handy William Paden Hensely Eddie Hinton Louvette Jackson Frankie "Half-Pint" Jaxon John Jenkins David Johnson Truth Jones Al Killium Albert Macon J.J. Malone

Butler May "Earring" George Mayweather Robert McCoy Big Bo McGhee Lucky Millinder Marshall Owens Rufus "Tee-Tot" Payne Dan Pickett Topper Price Rev. D.C. Rice Walter Roland Johnny Shines Side Wheel Sally Clarence "Pinetop" Smith Annette Snell Horace Sprott "Big Mama" Thornton J.W. Warren Dinah Washington Ralph Willis

 

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Browse by City: Anniston, Auburn, Bessemer, Birmingham, Decatur,
Fairhope, Greenville, Homewood, Hoover, Hueytown, Huntsville, Mobile,
Madison, Montgomery, Pelham, Phoenix City, Springville, Tuscaloosa, Vestavia

This part of our site is new. Let us know if we've missed a blues venue by emailing us!

Anniston

1500 Hilyer Robinson Pkwy Anniston, AL 36201 (256) 832-5000	Nicoles Ristorante 1021 Noble St., Suite 109 Anniston, AL 36201 PHONE 256.241.1599 FAX 256.241.1598 info@nicoles.cc	13 West 10th Street Annistion, AL 36201 (256) 237-1899 partfirst@aol.com

Auburn

The War Eagle Supper Club
2061 S. College Street
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 821-4455

Bessemer

Mr. Gip's Juke Joint (Private Venue) For information (205) 215-0616	Friendz Sports Bar & Grill 10 Long 14th St N Bessemer, AL 35020 (205) 428-1181

Birmingham

53707 State Highway 25 Vandiver, Alabama 35176 (205) 672-0309 betty@29dreams.com	1817 Third Avenue North Birmingham, AL 35203 jhanks6349@aol.com (205) 251-0418	1926 12th Ave. South Birmingham, AL 35205 (205) 933-1336
1318 Cobb Lane Birmingham, AL 35205 (205) 933-9222	2109 7th Ave. S Birmingham, AL 35233 (205) 322-5848	2031 Cahaba Road (English Village) Birmingham, AL 35223 (205) 871-2423
Chase Pub and Grill 2015 Valleydale Rd. Ste. 7 Birmingham, AL 35244 (205) 733-0528	Courtyard Oyster Bar 4643 Highway 280 Birmingham, AL 35242 (205) 980-9891	(205) 321-5282
1813 10th Court South Bimingham, AL 35209 (205) 939-0045	Matthew's Bar & Grill 2208 Morris Avenue Birmingham, AL 35203	2125 2nd Avenue North Birmingham, AL 35203 (205) 323-7995
628 Montgomery Highway Birmingham, AL 35216 (205) 822-1400	708 29th Street South Birmingham, AL 35233 (205) 250-8003	The Nick 2514 10th Avenue South Birmingham, AL 35209 (205) 252-3831
2807 7th Avenue South Birmingham, AL 35233 (205) 323-5538	423 20th Street South Birmingham, AL 35233 (205) 322-4662	Otey's Tavern 224 Country Club Park Birmingham, AL 35213-4200 (205) 871-8435
Satterfield's 3161 Cahaba Heights Road Birmingham, AL 35243 (205) 969-9690	Stir Crazy 430 Green Springs Highway Birmingham, AL 35209 (205) 941-3343	4701 Highway 280 Birmingham, AL 35242 (205) 991-5112
Tommy's Up Top 3325 Rocky Ridge Plz # 201 Birmingham, AL 35243 (205) 822-8266	Wellington's Bistro 1500 2nd Avenue North Birmingham, AL 35203 (205) 324-2345	Workplay Theatre 500 23rd Street South Birmingham, AL 35233 (205) 879-4773 info@workplay.com
	2001 15th Avenue South Birmingham, AL 35205 (205) 933-1032

Decatur

The Brick
112 Moulton Street East
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 355-8318

Fairhope

Ravenite Pizzaria
102 N Section St
Fairhope, AL 36532-2431
(251) 929-2525

Greenville

Front Street Pub
215 W. Commerce Street
Greenville, AL 36037
(334) 382-2909

Homewood

Oak Hill Bar & Grill
2835 18th Street South
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 870-8277

Hoover

3706 Lorna Road Birmingham, AL 35216 (205) 985-0983	1899 Hoover Court Birmingham, AL 35226-3604 (205) 978-7301	1615 Montgomery Highway Suite 100 Birmingham, AL 35216 (205) 823-1488
	Jitterbuggs 260 Oxmoor Rd Birmingham, AL 35209

Hueytown

Shooter's
821 Allison Bonnett Memorial Dr.
Hueytown, AL 35023
(205) 744-2277

Huntsville

Biscuits & Blues Cafe Bridge Street Town Centre 325 The Bridge Street Suite 113 Huntsville, AL 35806 (256) 327-8490	Humphrey's Bar & Grill 109 Washington Street Huntsville, AL 35801 (256) 704-5555	109 Northside Square Huntsville, AL 35801 (256) 539-1919
103 Jefferson Street Huntsville, AL 35801 (256) 539-1636	3320 Triana Boulevard Huntsville, AL 35805 (256) 534-6455	The Nook 3305 Bob Wallace Ave SW Huntsville, AL 35805 (256) 489-0911

Madison

Bison's Bar & Grill
8020 Madison Boulevard
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 772-4477

Mobile

Blues Tavern 2818 Government Blvd. Mobile, AL 36606 (251) 479-7621	T P Crockmiers 170 S Florida Street Mobile, AL 36606 (251) 476-1890	The Thirty Something 2961 Dauphin Island Parkway Mobile, AL 36605 (251) 476-3030
	Saenger Theater 6 Joachim Street Mobile, AL 36602 (251) 208-5600

Montgomery

Capitol Oyster Bar 115 E. South Blvd. Montgomery, AL 36105 (334) 288-4217	Gator's Blues Bayou 5040 Vaughn Road Montgomery, AL 36117	1048 Jazz and Blues Club 1106 Fairview Avenue Montgomery, AL 36116

Pelham

Buck Creek Bar and Grille
3221 Highway 52 W
Pelham, AL
(205) 621-1922

Phoenix City

913 Broad Street
Phoenix City, AL 36867
(334) 297-3200

 

Springville

5811 US Hwy 11
Springville, AL 35146
(205) 467-0334
merle.localcolor@gmail.com

Tuscaloosa

Egan's 1229 University Boulevard Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 (205) 758-9413	407 23rd Avenue Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 gnemi001@hotmail.com	Innisfree Pub 521 Greensboro Avenue Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 (205) 345-1199

Jazziz C's 516 Greensboro Avenue Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 (205) 759-2133	2209 4th Street Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 (205) 752-2060

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Vestavia

Nonna's Restaurant Italiano
700 Montgomery Highway
Birmingham, AL 35216
(205) 978-1212

 

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August, September, October, November, December

There are so many cool festivals happening accross the state that include great blues.
Please let us know if we've missed a blues festival or events by emailing us!

January

Sam Phillips Music Festival
Florence

February

Mobile Mardi Gras

April

Sucarnochee Folklife Festival Courthouse Square Livingston April 19 (205) 652-3752	Downtown Montgomery cityfest@jubileecityfest.org	The Old 280 Boogie Waverly April 19 (334) 826-6423

	Downtown Huntsville April 25-27, 2008 (256) 519-2787 tac@panoply.org	April 12-13, 2008 (256) 905-0700

May

Tuscaloosa Crawfish & Blues Festival Downton Tuscaloosa Temerson Square (Wilhagen's & Little Willie's) May 3 (205) 366-0915	Freedom Creek Old Memphis (near Aliceville) May 30-31 (205) 752-6263	North Alabama "Down Home" Blues Festival & Blues Jacees Fairground Huntsville May 24 (256) 536-4312

June

Downtown Birmingham (205) 251-1272	BamaJam Music & Arts Festival Enterprise June 5-7 (877) 4BAMAJAM trey@bamajammusicfestival.com	Juneteenth Heritage Festival Zinn Park Anniston (256) 238-2938 (256) 820-5631

July

W.C. Handy Festival
The Shoals
Florence, AL
(256) 766-7642

August

Black Belt Folk Roots Festival O'l Timey Blues Show
Town Square
Eutaw
(205) 372-0525

September

Alabama Blues Project Evening of Art & Blues L&N Station Downtown Tuscaloosa September 5 (205) 752-6263	Big Spring Jam Downtown Huntsville (256) 533-1953	Magic City Blues Fest Birmingham, AL (205) 822-7387

October

Kentuck Festival of the Arts Kentuck Park Northport (205) 758-1257	Downtown Mobile October 3, 4 & 5 (251) 208-7835

November

Frank Brown Songwriters Festival
Gulf Shores & Orange Beach
November 13-23
(850) 492-SONG (7664)
reneda@fbisf.com

December

Magic City Blues Society
Blues Ball
Quality Inn
1485 Montgomery Highway
Bimingham 35216
December 8th - 8pm
(205) 822-7387

 

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UPCOMING ALABAMA BLUES
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Friday & Saturday, May 30th & 31st
Willie King's 11th Annual Freedom Creek Festival
Legendary bluesmen Sam Lay & Jerry Portnoy,
Willie King and the Liberators, Mudcat, Lighting Malcom & Cedric Burnside,
"Birmingham" George Conner, Jesse Daniels, Rev. Little, Julian Conner,
Alabama blues women Carroline Shines, Debbie Bond and Sweet Claudette and Shar-Baby,
Highlander, Pat Moss plus Alabama blues talent Taylor Moore, David Childs, Grapevine, Robert, Alex, & more

 

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