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Blues originated in the Deep South of the United States during the late 19th century, evolving from African American spirituals, work songs, and shouts. Find upcoming Blues events in New York City this month below.
Blues Events This Month · New York City

Koran Agan

Grateful BRO

Hard Bargain


Justin Harvey & The Stargazers

Infrastructure

Patrick Bartley

Alana Amram

Carte Blanche

Luther Allison

The Michael Arenella Quartet

Winard Harper, Jeli Posse

Melaner

Matt Martinez

Wicked City x Lust Caution: A Neo-Noir Cabaret

Danny Jonokuchi

Brandon McCune

Matthew Avedon

Boulevard Bushmen


Indigo June

Samuel Lerner

Phil Gammage Quartet

Sound profile
A vocal-driven, raw sound.
Blues originated in the Deep South of the United States during the late 19th century, evolving from African American spirituals, work songs, and shouts. Characterized by its foundational 12-bar chord progression and "blue notes," the genre traditionally utilizes instrumentation such as the acoustic or electric guitar, harmonica, and piano. Rhythms often employ a distinctive shuffle or swing feel with tempos ranging from mournful, slow ballads to upbeat, driving boogie-woogie styles. Emotionally, the blues serves as a cathartic expression of personal struggle and resilience, acting as a critical stylistic ancestor to jazz, rhythm and blues, and rock and roll.
Also known as: The Blues
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