Inventory of the Blues Periodicals Collection SPC.1900.037
Priscilla Avitia and Lindsay Anderson
California State University Dominguez Hills, Gerth Archives and Special Collections
April 7, 2022
University Library South -5039 (Fifth Floor)
1000 E. Victoria St.
Carson, CA 90747
archives@csudh.edu
Contributing Institution:
California State University Dominguez Hills, Gerth Archives and Special Collections
Title: Blues Periodicals Collection
Identifier/Call Number: SPC.1900.037
Physical Description:
5 boxes
Physical Description:
2.08 Linear Feet
Date (inclusive): 1994-2014
Abstract: The Blues Periodicals collection (1994-2014) comprises of five music magazines or periodicals primarily about blues as well
as jazz. Also included are three additional music magazines concerning professional recording and sound production technology.
The bulk of the collection consists of the
Living Blues and
Blues Revue magazines.
Language of Material:
English
.
Conditions Governing Access
There are no access restrictions on this collection.
Arrangement
This collection is arranged into five series according to magazine publication. All magazines within each series are arranged
chronologically.
Blues Periodicals Collection Series Titles
- Living Blues, 1998-2012
- Blues Revue, 1998- 2012
- Southland Blues, 2005-2013
- Down Beats, 1994-1995
- The Blues Magazine, 2014
- Other Magazines, 2004-2011
Biographical / Historical
Living Blues was first published in 1970 in Chicago, Illinois by Jim O'Neal and Amy van Singel. The magazine provides fans with insightful,
in-depth stories on legendary blues artists as well as artists often overlooked by other blues press[1]. The magazine was
acquired by the University of Mississippi in 1983 and is published bimonthly by the Center for the Study of Southern Culture[2].
Blues Revue began publishing in 1991 in Illinois by Bob Vorel who also happened to be the editor, sales rep, writer, and photographer
of the magazine at the time[3]. It publishes bi-monthly and focuses on giving musicians and venues from acoustic blues to
rock n' roll a platform.
Southland Blues magazine is the "hub of Blues in Southern California" and began as a small newsletter that was first distributed in Long
Beach, California in 1990[4]. After the magazine became more popular, it was distributed to Los Angeles, Orange, and San Diego
counties[5].
DownBeat magazine is devoted to "jazz, blues and beyond"[6]. It was established in 1934 in Chicago, Illinois and has published on
a monthly schedule since 1979. The magazine was named Jazz Publication of the Year 2016-2019 and 2021-2022 by the Jazz Journalists
Association[7].
The Blues Magazine is a British periodical and "is a bi-monthly slab of literary and visual greatness that celebrates 100 years of blues music
- from legends to new faces."[8]
EQ. magazine is published quarterly and takes you behind the scenes to explore the latest trends and personalities driving real
estate, luxury, design, collecting, art and culture, watches, jewelry, cars, yachts and more[9].
Mix magazine was founded in 1977, is currently based in New York City, and has been the comprehensive, go-to source for high-end
audio production for more than 30 years[10].
Electronic Musician magazine surveys all aspects of music production - performance, recording, and technology, from studio to stage[11].
REFERENCES
[1]
Living Blues. "About." Accessed June 30, 2022. https://livingblues.com/about/.
[2]
Living Blues. "About."
[3] neonadmin. "Blues Revue." Blues Foundation (blog). Accessed June 30, 2022. https://blues.org/blues_kba_winner/blues-revue/.
[4] "Southland Blues Magazine." Accessed June 30, 2022. http://southlandblues.com/about.htm.
[5] "Southland Blues Magazine."
[6] "DownBeat Home." Accessed June 30, 2022. https://downbeat.com/site/about.
[7] JJA Jazz Awards. "Archive," March 12, 2021. https://www.jjajazzawards.org/archive.
[8] "The Blues Magazine." Accessed July 7, 2022. https://www.facebook.com/TheBluesMagazine/about/?ref=page_internal.
[9] EQ. Magazine. "Magazine," July 3, 2019. https://equicapmag.com/magazine/.
[10] Jack. "About." Mixonline. Accessed July 7, 2022. https://www.mixonline.com/about.
[11] Musicianpublished, Electronic. "Subscribe to Electronic Musician." MusicRadar, April 1, 2010. https://www.musicradar.com/news/subscribe-to-electronic-musician.
Preferred Citation
For information about citing archival material, please consult the appropriate style manual or see the Citations for Archival
Material guide: (https://libguides.csudh.edu/archives-citation)
Processing Information
This collection was processed by intern Priscilla Avitia in 2022.
Scope and Contents
The Blues Periodicals collection (1994-2014) comprises of five music magazines or periodicals primarily about blues as well
as jazz. Also included are three additional music magazines concerning professional recording and sound production technology.
The magazines mostly provide national news coverage concerning blues and jazz with the exception of
Southland Blues which focuses on blues in Southern California. The magazines usually include music charts, concert coverage, up and coming
blues artists, and more. The bulk of the collection consists of the
Living Blues and
Blues Revue magazine publications.
Conditions Governing Use
All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Director of Archives
and Special Collections. Permission for publication is given on behalf of Special Collections as the owner of the physical
materials and not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Blues (music)
Jazz
Periodicals
Living Blues Magazine
Blues Revue Magazine
Southland Blues Magazine
DownBeat
Mix Magazine
Electronic Musician
EQ. Magazine
The Blues Magazine
Series I: Living Blues
1998-2012
box 1, folder 1
Living Blues, Vol. 29, No. 2, Issue 138; No. 5, Issue 141
March/ April, 1998; Septemeber/ October 1998
box 1, folder 2
Living Blues, Vol. 30, No. 1-4, Issues 143-146
January/ February 1999; July/ August 1999
box 1, folder 3
Living Blues, Vol. 30, No. 5-6, Issues 147-148
September/ October 1999; November/ December 1999
box 1, folder 4
Living Blues, Vol. 31, No. 1, Issue 149; No. 3-5, Issues 151-153
January/ February 2000; May/ June 2000-September/ October 2000
box 1, folder 5
Living Blues, Vol. 31, No. 6, Issue 154
November/ December 2000
box 1, folder 6
Living Blues, Vol. 32, No. 1-4, Issues 155-158
January/February 2001- July/ August 2001
box 1, folder 7
Living Blues, Vol. 32-33, No. 5-6, Issues 159-160
September/ October 2001; Novemeber/ December 2001
box 1, folder 8
Living Blues, Vol. 33, No. 1, Issue 161; No. 3-6, Issues 163-166
January/ February 2002 - November/ December 2002
box 2, folder 1
Living Blues, Vol. 34, No. 1-2, Issue 167; No. 3-4, Issue 168; No. 5, Issue 169
March/ April/ May 2003 - September/ October 2003
box 2, folder 2
Living Blues, Vol. 35, No. 1, Issue 171; No. 2-3, Issue 172, No.4-6, Issues 173-175
January/ February 2004 - November/ December 2004
box 2, folder 3
Living Blues, Vol. 36, No. 6, Issue 181
November/ December 2005
box 2, folder 4
Living Blues, Vol. 37, No. 1-5, Issues 182-186
January/ February 2006 - September/ October 2006
box 2, folder 5
Living Blues, Vol. 38, No. 1-5, Issues 188-192
February 2007 - October 2007
box 2, folder 6
Living Blues, Vol. 39, No. 1-6, Issues 194-198
February 2008 - December 2008
box 2, folder 7
Living Blues, Vol. 40, No. 2-6, Issues 200-204
April 2009 - December 2009
box 3, folder 1
Living Blues, Vol. 41, No. 2-6, Issues 206-210
April 2010 - December 2010
box 3, folder 2
Living Blues, Vol. 42, No. 1-5, Issues 211-215
February 2011- October 2011
box 3, folder 3
Living Blues, Vol. 43, No. 1, Issue 217
February 2012
Series II: Blues Revue
1998-2012
box 3, folder 4
Blues Revue, No. 37, 41-43
May 1998 - December 1998
box 3, folder 5
Blues Revue, No. 44-45, 47-50
January/ February 1999 - September 1999
box 3, folder 6
Blues Revue, No. 51-53
October 1999 - December 1999
box 3, folder 7
Blues Revue, No. 61, 63
October 2000; December 2000
box 3, folder 8
Blues Revue, No. 64-67
January/ February 2001 - May 2001
box 4, folder 1
Blues Revue, No. 68, 70-72
June 2001 - November 2001
box 4, folder 2
Blues Revue, No. 73- 74, 76-78
December/ January 2002 - October/ November 2002
box 4, folder 3
Blues Revue, No. 79, 82
December/ January 2003; June/ July 2003
box 4, folder 4
Blues Revue, No. 132, 136
November/ December 2011; September/ October 2012
Series III: Southland Blues
2005-2013
box 4, folder 5
Southland Blues, Vol. 16, No. 3, 10
March 2005; October 2005
box 4, folder 6
Southland Blues, Vol. 17, No. 1-2
January 2006 - February 2006
box 4, folder 7
Southland Blues, Vol. 18, No. 1-3, 5
January 2007- May 2007
box 4, folder 8
Southland Blues, Vol. 19, No. 1, 3, 5, 7-8, 12
January 2008 - December 2008
box 4, folder 9
Southland Blues, Vol. 20, No. 1-6, 8, 10, 12
January 2009 - December 2009
box 4, folder 10
Southland Blues, Vol. 21, No. 3, 5, 7-8, 10-12
March 2010 - December 2010
box 5, folder 1
Southland Blues, Vol. 22, No. 1-3, 5, 7-9, 11- 12
January 2011- December 2011
box 5, folder 2
Southland Blues, Vol. 23; No. 1-12
January 2012 - December 2012
box 5, folder 3
Southland Blues, Vol. 24, No. 2-8
February 2013 - August 2013
Series IV: Down Beat
1994-1995
box 5, folder 4
Down Beats, Vol. 61, No. 8, 10, 12
August 1994; October 1994; December 1994
box 5, folder 5
Down Beats, Vol. 62, No. 1-7
January 1995 - July 1995
Series V: The Blues Magazine
2014
box 5, folder 9
The Blues Magazine, Issue 11
January 2014
Series VI: Other Magazines
2004-2011
box 5, folder 6
Mix, Vol. 28, No. 13; Vol. 29, No. 8, 11
December 2004; July 2005; October 2005
box 5, folder 7
Electronic Musician, Vol. 23, No. 12; Vol. 26, No. 6; Vol. 27, No. 9
November 2007; June 2010, September 2011
box 5, folder 8
EQ., Vol. 22, No. 4
April 2011
