NME — BB King is set to come out of retirement and play a series of UK gigs this summer. more info

JamBase — JOHN SCOFIELD'S PIETY STREET AVAILABLE MARCH 31 / SPRING TOUR SET John Scofield A principal innovator of modern jazz guitar, John Scofield has expressed himself in the vernacular of bebop, blues, jazz-funk, organ jazz, acoustic chamber jazz, elec... more info

JamBase — DAN HICKS AND THE HOT LICKS ANNOUNCE FIRST LEG OF U.S ALBUM RELEASE TOUR NEW ALBUM, TANGLED TALES, DUE MARCH 24 Dan Hicks Dan Hicks and the Hot Licks announce the first leg of his U.S. tour to support his new studio album. Dan's latest CD, Tangled... more info

JamBase — FACES KEYBOARDIST SETS OUT ON BIGGEST U.S. TOUR IN YEARS Ian McLagan This February British rock legend Ian McLagan will take his Bump Band on the road for the most extensive tour of his solo career in support of his "knock-out of an album" (CBS ... more info

Paste Magazine — The 2009 Blues Music Awards were announced on Jan. 8, marking the 30th anniversary of the Blues Foundation. The awards will be presented on May 7 at the Cook Convention Center in Memphis, Tenn. Nominees include B.B. King , The Mannish Boys and Sea... more info

JamBase — INITIAL 2009 DATES RUB SHOULDERS WITH UMPHREY'S & WYLLYS U-Melt's 2009 Winter Tour will kick off on Thursday, January 22nd at Mulcahy's's in Wantagh, NY and conclude during the last weekend of February when U-Melt returns to Phildelphia's North ... more info

JamBase — Words by: Kevin Schwartzbach | Images by: Benjamin Maas The Machine :: 12.28.08 :: B.B. King's Blues Club :: New York, NY The Machine :: 12.28 :: NYC The unfortunate reality for fans of classic rock is that their favorite acts are increasingly ... more info

JamBase — Images by: Robert Chapman Benevento/Russo Duo & Surprise Me Mr. Davis 12.31.08 :: B.B. King Blues Club :: New York, NY JamBase | Everywhere Go See... more info

Pop Matters — King's incredible orchestra help create a wonderful recording on this 1983 set. more info

Rolling Stone — Gregg Allman’s illness forced the Allman Brothers Band to cancel 2008’s annual run at New York’s Beacon Theatre, but the Southern jam band will be back in ‘09. Plus, 83-year-old B.B. King continues to be a road warrior and Canadian singer-son... more info