JamBase — Gary Clark Jr. welcomed Lukas Nelson for a blues classic popularized by B.B. King on Sunday night at the Gasparilla Music Festival in Tampa. more info

Core News — “Iggy serves up another sonic cocktail to kick the weekend off. This week he’s got tracks from Shamir, Chief Keef, Kikagaku Moyo and Low as well as a twofer from BB King Live at The Regal. Iggy’s musical legacy has inspired and energised rock a... more info

JamBase — This week’s edition of Sunday Cinema is devoted to late great blues guitarist B.B. King on what would have been his birthday today. more info

Chicago Sun-Times, IL — A 33-song set list boasts blues standards made famous by B.B. King, Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, Bobby Blue Bland and Buddy Guy. more info

Stereogum — Winning the Polar Music Prize is a pretty big deal in the recording industry. Founded by ABBA's manager Stig Anderson, the prize celebrates the "power and importance of music." Last year, Sting and Wayne Shorter were the Laureates, and past honorees ... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — After 18 years on 42nd St, B.B. King Blues Club and Grill shut its doors for the last time on Sunday and thing closed out with blues legend Buddy Guy.... Continue reading… more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Today's NYC-area shows include the WFMU Record Fair, George Clinton at BB King's, Yasiin Bey (fka Mos Def), Calexico, 'Live From Here' with Chris Thile, Rosetta, Steven Wilson, and more. Continue reading… more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Times Square music venue B.B. King Blues Club and Grill will close this weekend after 18 years on 42nd St. Buddy Guy, who plays the club's last night on Sunday, also just played two shows last week... Continue reading… more info

USA Today Music — Charles Neville, who once backed up B.B. King and later gained fame with the Neville Brothers band, has died. He was 79.             more info

JamBase — After nearly 18 years, B.B. King Blues Club will close its doors later this month. The post New York City’s B.B. King Blues Club To Close appeared first on JamBase. more info