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Blues Legend Captain Luke Passes Away at Age 87

Remembering Captain Luke   Early this morning, May 12th, blues legend and musical pioneer Luther "Captain Luke" Mayer passed away at age 87. In the month since his health began declining, he was so happy to receive an outpouring of love and support from so many...

Ironing Board Sam's Electric Jazzfest Return!

  Ironing Board Sam's New Look at Jazzfest! Ironing Board Sam at Jazzfest 2015 Ironing Board Sam, Major Handy, Ernie Vincent and Little Freddie King played at the New Orleans Jazzfest last week. Jazzfest is always an amazing opportunity for our artists; new fans...

Captain Luke Moved Home With Hospice Care

Captain Luke Moves Back Home With Help From Hospice   We learned today that Captain Luke has been moved home for the time being, with the help of home hospice care. This was very important to him as he feels more comfortable in familiar surroundings. Thank you so...

Ironing Board Sam In the Studio!

Capitol Blues Night Next Week! March 12th - 7:30pm - 10:30pmClydes' of Gallery Place - Washington, DC Tickets benefit Music Maker - $100 gets you beer, wine, hors d'ouevres and an awesome night of Blues from Cool John Ferguson and Ironing Board Sam!Fewer than 20...

Ironing Board Sam's Jazzfest Surprise

Ironing Board Sam Returns to Jazzfest - with something special!   MM Staff Presents Sam with a Jazzfest Surprise! Tim and Corn, in their spare time, have been scouring the local craft stores, buying up all the rhinestones they could find, and working in secret on...