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Kariya, Johnson return for Blues

Paul Kariya scored in his first game action in almost a year to help the St. Louis Blues to a 3-1 victory Tuesday night over the Minnesota Wild in the preseason opener for both teams.

Blues sign defenseman Brendan Bell

The St. Louis Blues have signed defenseman Brendan Bell, who played with the Ottawa Senators last season.

Blues sign Bryce Lampman

The St. Louis Blues have signed defenseman Bryce Lampman, who played last season with Amur Khabarovsk of Russia.

Blues re-sign Steve Wagner

The St. Louis Blues have re-signed defenseman Steve Wagner.

Minnesota, land of the freshman senator

When Al Franken assumed his new Senate perch Tuesday, the numbers told the tale: Minnesota's second senator, the symbolic 60th vote for Democrats — and No. 100 on the seniority list.

Blues re-sign forward B.J. Crombeen

The St. Louis Blues have re-signed forward B.J. Crombeen.

Blues sign free-agent goalie Conklin

The St. Louis Blues, seeking to add depth at the goaltender position, have signed free-agent Ty Conklin.

Blues buy out final year of D McKee's contract

The St. Louis Blues are cutting ties with Jay McKee, buying out the final year of the defenseman's contract.

Blues re-sign Tkachuk to 1-year deal

The St. Louis Blues have re-signed veteran forward Keith Tkachuk to a one-year contract.

Blues sign McClement to new contract

The St. Louis Blues have signed center Jay McClement to a multiyear contract.

Other genres ignore it, but country taps recession

Recession? What recession?

Janiva Magness wins top honor at Blues Awards

The soulful singer Janiva Magness won entertainer of the year at the 2009 Blues Music Awards in Memphis.

Some see early signs of rising tide for boats

The economy was a big part of why Soua Xiong held off buying a new fishing boat for the past couple years. Hoping the worst was over, he was ready to do more than look when he walked into the Rapid Sport Marine showroom.

Burrows, Luongo lead Canucks' sweep of Blues

Alex Burrows scored his second goal of the game with 18.9 seconds to go in overtime and Roberto Luongo made 47 saves to help the Vancouver Canucks complete a first-round sweep of St. Louis with a 3-2 victory over the Blues Tuesday night.

Luongo earns first playoff shutout, beats Blues

Roberto Luongo made 30 saves in his first NHL playoff shutout, and the Vancouver Canucks beat the St. Louis Blues 3-0 on Friday night to take a big lead in the Western Conference playoff series.

Blues' Mason blanks Avalanche in season finale

Chris Mason made 28 saves for his sixth shutout of the season, helping the St. Louis Blues take the sixth playoff spot in the Western Conference with a 1-0 win over the Colorado Avalanche on Sunday in the regular-season finale.

Blues end 3-season playoff drought

Back in mid-February, the St. Louis Blues were last in the Western Conference. On Friday night, they ended a three-season playoff drought.

Blues end 3-season playoff drought

Keith Tkachuk is one of only two players left on the St. Louis Blues' roster from the last playoff run. A big game from the 37-year-old veteran helped them make it to the postseason again after a three-season drought.

Crombeen leads Blues past Coyotes 5-1

B.J. Crombeen helped put the St. Louis Blues back in playoff position.

Daley scores in overtime for Stars

Defenseman Trevor Daley scored 16 seconds into overtime to give the Dallas Stars a 5-4 victory over the St. Louis Blues on Saturday night.

Backes scores 4 goals, Blues beat Red Wings

David Backes scored a career-high four goals, including the go-ahead score with 4:07 left, in the surging St. Louis Blues' 5-4 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday night.

Khabibulin just misses shutout in Hawks' 3-1 win

Nikolai Khabibulin made 16 saves, and Jonathan Toews, Samuel Pahlsson and Colin Fraser scored for the Chicago Blackhawks, who beat St. Louis 3-1 on Wednesday night and snapped the Blues' five-game winning streak.

Berglund leads Blues past Blue Jackets

Patrik Berglund had a goal and two assists and the St. Louis Blues moved a step closer to a playoff spot with a 5-2 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Sunday.

Perron settles SO, lifts Blues to 4-3 win

David Perron scored in the first extra round of the shootout to give the St. Louis Blues a 4-3 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday night.

Perron's 3rd period power-play goal lifts Blues

David Perron scored a power-play goal early in the third period to lead the St. Louis Blues to a 4-2 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday night.

What's Your All Time Favorite "Crime" Song?

Let's have some fun. Someone cited the song "Indiana Wants Me" in their response on one of my seeded articles. That song is one of my all-time favorites. As I was typing a response, other much-loved crime songs began to pop into my head.

Found; The lost grave of Blind Willie Johnson

Jazz, Blues, Ragtime and Country are full of Holy Grail artifacts which believers have spent years and in some cases decades in search of in the apparent hopes that finding them will open the discoverer to some sort of link to a mystical and misty musical past.

Doom, gloom, and August
Source: The San Francisco Chronicle

The end of summer...Doom and Gloom and August.

Which Blues Brother Are You (and gender doesn't matter)

If you understand the premise of the question then no explanation is required. If you don't understand the premise of the question then PLEASE don't vote! Personally, I'm an Elwood.

Greatest Rock Vocalist

Welcome to another highly subjective Newsvine music poll! Our subject this time is the age-old question: who is the greatest rock vocalist ever? What I am looking for is your opinions on those hard rock or classic rock vocalists who - whether solo or as part of a group - offer …

Blues legend Koko Taylor dies at 80
Source: CNN

Just days before the surgery, Taylor won her 29th Blues Music Award, picking up the trophy for Traditional Female Blues Artist Of the Year. She performed her signature song, "Wang Dang Doodle," at the ceremony.

What Song is it You Wanna Hear? Free Bird!...What is Your Favorite Song of All Time?

Hey Guys! It seems lately Our Country is divided between politics, class, you name it, it just seems like we are arguing over every little thing!  …

The History of Black Gospel Music I
Source: YouTube

"Some clips from a long, sometimes academic history of gospel music. This picks up the story in the early 20th century and features the Rev. Thomas Dorsey.

Sophie Hunger talks about her musical style
Source: swissinfo.org

Folk-blues-pop sensation Sophie Hunger looks set to continue her meteoric rise with strings of sell-out shows and a top-selling new album just out in Europe.

Chelsea left reeling - Spurs Modric nets 3 Points
Source: Guardian Unlimited

Rare are the days when Tottenham do serious damage to their fellow Londoners. Precious was the pleasure of inflicting the first setback upon a storied foreign coach's arrival in the English game.

Phish Heads Descend On Hampton For Reunion
Source: FOXNews.com

HAMPTON, Va. — Phish heads are converging on Hampton for the first show since the jamband's breakup in 2004.

Introduction to the Blues, Part 2
Source: Examiner

The Mississippi Delta was fertile ground for the roots of the blues.

Introduction to the Blues, Part 1
Source: Examiner

Newsvine's own Walt D has an article on Charlotte Music Examiner about the origins of blues.

govt can't paper over economy's cracks
Source: covert

govt can't paper over economy's cracks

MySpace.com Blogs - Features this week in Chicago Blues Guide and Horizon. . . - Ronnie Baker Brooks MySpace Blog
Source: Chicago Blues Guide

Read the reviews from recent Ronnie Baker Brooks shows to understand why he truly is,..."The Crowned Prince of the Blues."

Top 10 Grammy Nominated CD Picks!
Source: taylorspearsrecommends.blogspot.com

Taylor Spears Recommends announced their Top 10 Grammy Nomination CD Picks for 2009.

Winter depression
Source: 50plus.com

Excerpt: Who hasn't experienced the winter blahs? The short days and long nights are too often accompanied by a sense of restlessness or sadness that can translate into weight gain and a shortage of energy.

12 Winter Depression Busters
Source:

I dread winter each year because many of my depression busters require sunny skies and temperatures in the 70s. What does a girl who kayaks and bikes for sanity do in the winter? Read on to find out how to bust your winter depression.

Nina Paley - America's Best-Loved Unknown Cartoonist: Sita's Distribution Plan
Source: blog.ninapaley.com

Which brings us to step two: while making one DVD pressing of 4,999 copies, I will place promotional files of the entire film - at all resolutions, including broadcast-quality, HD, and film-quality image sequences - online at archive.org and as many mirror hosts as volunteer to s …

2009 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival lineup announced
Source: NOLA.com

Producers of the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival announced the lineup for the 2009 festival this morning. The festival is April 24-26 & April 30-May 3.

James Blackshaw - Litany of Echoes (Tompkins Square, 2008)
Source: Cobwebs and Strange

Litany of Echoes contains a great deal of stunning musicianship. And James Blackshaw , who has released more full lengths in five years than anyone could expect, continues to exhibit his compositional skills.

15 Most Influential Musicians of All Time
Source: borntoredefine.com

Over the years, thousands of artists and musicians have come and gone, while only a handful seemed to have left a lasting impression on popular culture.

Don't Let the Door Hit You on the Way Out...

LIVE from Chicago, great new blues jam to "kiss Bush and his buddies" goodbye. Check out HOT Chicago originals, Blues that make you laugh all the way to the polls. Listen at www.myspace.com/clubmp3chicago