Johnny Nicholas' past is packed with blues, and he's working to ensure his future includes the blues. Pianist, guitarist, harmonica player, mandolin picker, singer and songwriter Nicholas has been ...

On Sunday night, when others are busy studying and getting ready for the week ahead, I walk over to 211 Park St. to dance. This is not classical ballet, nor is it Wednesday night Toad’s — I’m here for ...

Jump blues was a style of music that developed in the 1940s and was an offshoot of the big bands of the day. It was essentially an uptempo swing combining jazz, boogie and blues that was popular in ...