When you make a living singing the blues, you want something to cruise in that matches the vibe and personality of the genre. Enter Rod Piazza and his black-as-a-moonless-night-on-the-bayou '62 Bel ...

The blues of Rod and Honey Piazza is universal. Sure, we call it Chicago blues, but their magic formula has spread all over the world. He sings and plays a mean harp, while Honey drives hard with a ...

Streaming platforms for Chicago Blues Jam: Rod Piazza / The Blues Instigators haven’t been announced yet. Check back soon for updates on where you can watch it online. 'Chicago Blues Jam: Rod Piazza / ...

Recommended if you like: The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Little Walter, Rod Piazza & The Mighty Flyers Members: Steve Vonderharr on vocals and harmonica; John Franken on guitar; John Schroder on bass; ...

Don't make the mistake of thinking of Rod Piazza as one of the "young turks" of the blues, or part of the "new generation" of blues greats. At this point in his career, Piazza has been recording ...

It's widely accepted that the blues are cool. Likewise, it's equally understood that jazz is cool. Which would make the merger of something like swing music and Chicago blues extremely cool. Center ...

A man working with his wife is rare. One that does so in music is even more so. So blues harmonica player and band leader Rod Piazza completely understands when the first question he gets when he sets ...

The Zoo Bar’s annual street festival held on 14th Street outside the club is set for July 11 and 12. Like nearly every performer at all Zoofests, Texas roadhouse master McClinton, who last played ...

Known for its sizzling Monday-night jam sessions and impressive weekend marquee, the Chicago stage at Buddy Guy's Legends (owned by its celebrated namesake) has played host to some of the most ...