For International Women's Day, I'm going to share a story with you. A few years ago I auditioned to play guitar on a European tour with a signed, progressive-talking band whose whip-thin male singer flaunted his androgynous appeal.
We…
Nov 16 2016
Tedx JC: Honoring West Africa's Influence on America
I woke up in tears for three days in a row after the Nov 8 election. I'm sickened and enraged every day by the blatant racism from Trump supporters. A Canadian friend of mine has an interesting theory - that…
Oct 27 2016
15-Minute Meditation Lesson
Want to learn how to meditate? Here's a 15-minute meditation lesson I recorded for one of my Pledgers. He said I could share it with everyone!
So...choose a comfortable seat with your spine straight. Gently close your eyes. Commit to…
So...choose a comfortable seat with your spine straight. Gently close your eyes. Commit to…
Oct 26 2016
Live Video: JC Summerfest
We played Jersey City Summerfest recently with the most spectacular backdrop any band could have - New York City.
Here are a couple of the live videos our good pal Lisa Swarbrick shot and edited. Check out the beautiful city…
Oct 26 2016
Help Blues Legend Henry Gray
When I was writing The Language of the Blues, one of the kindest people I interviewed was legendary blues pianist Henry Gray.
Mr. Gray has played the blues for more than seven decades, with Howlin' Wolf, Muddy Waters, the…
Mr. Gray has played the blues for more than seven decades, with Howlin' Wolf, Muddy Waters, the…
Oct 26 2016
PledgeMusic Campaign Fully Funded!
Hey guys - I'm thrilled to report that you helped push my first-ever PledgeMusic campaign over the top to 125% funded!
This enabled me to finish and pre-release my Wild Little GIrl EP the Pledgers.
And now you can stream…
This enabled me to finish and pre-release my Wild Little GIrl EP the Pledgers.
And now you can stream…
Jul 16 2016
Interview: BluesAmerica
Hit the link to listen to my in-depth interview with Drew Verbis of BluesAmerica. He debuts my new song "10 Miles to Clarksdale" and...well, take a listen to find out the rest!
May 2 2016
The Dutch Guy Blog
From The Netherlands this morning: "Congratulations Jimi Hendrix and Sheryl Crow on your beautiful baby! ‘Cause with her soaring vocals and these captivating solo licks, Ms Devi simply is my number one blues-rock chick!"
Visit The Dutch Guy to read…
Mar 27 2016
Beth & Cat Sing "All That I Need" in the Car
This is so frickin' cute! Jersey City artist/photog Beth Achenbach and her wife, Jersey City Independent editor Cat Hecht, singing "All That I Need" in their car.
Where do YOU sing your favorite Devi song? Send me a video at …
Mar 27 2016
"Blacks and Blues" at Luna Stage
Here's some cool video of me jamming with Mike Griot, Tomas Doncker, Bill Simms Jr. and Tony Lewis at Luna Stage for the "Blacks And Blues" show, which Mike produced.
I read from my book The Language of the Blues…
I read from my book The Language of the Blues…
Mar 27 2016
Jamming with Chip Stern
I went up to music critic Chip Stern's apartment in the Bronx to trade him an office chair for a BOSS ME-20 and this little theremin/guitar jam happened. Chip's apartment is a mind-blowing wealth of vinyl, photos, instruments and…
Mar 27 2016
"Language of the Blues" at JCTC
Here's a video of Mike Griot and I playing "Thrill Is Gone" to open my "Language of the Blues" talk at Jersey City Theater Center, which Mike moderated.
New Jersey is not exactly considered a bastion of the…