Janeen Burkholder
I have been a writer, editor, and photographer for weekly and daily newspapers, monthly magazines, & newsletters. I served an internship in the Illinois Statehouse pressroom. I also taught college journalism, copy editing, publication design, grammar & compositon.
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BS, mass communications (major), political science (minor), Illinois State University; MA, public affairs reporting, University of Illinois at Springfield; nearing completion of MA in public history, University of Illinois at SpringfieldAffiliations
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"Keeping the Blues Alive" Award Winners NamedThe Keeping the Blues Alive Awards recognize the significant contributions to blues music made by the people behind the scenes. -
Ventures Finally Nominated to Rock and Roll Hall of FameThe best-selling instrumental rock band of all time has influenced countless other musicians, many of them already inducted into the Hall of Fame. -
Legendary Bluesman Bo Diddley Released from Hospital After Heart Attackpreviously submitted. have sent two queries, no response . . . -
Heavyweight Harmonica74-year-old George Brock has played with Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, Jimmy Reed, and Albert King, but just recently began recording for himself. -
Hootchie Cootchie Man: Muddy Waters 'Shaped Our Culture' More Than Any Other Blues FigureRobert Gordon's book and subsequent PBS video serve as excellent introduction to blues, the music that gave birth to rock and roll. -
What If Duane Allman Hadn't Died on a Harley?Skydog, The Duane Allman Story, released late last year (2006) is the first biography of the guitar great. -
Truck Drivin' Okie: Take The Wheel Man for a SpinWith six Blues Award nominations for his self-titled release last year, Watermelon Slim's new CD is likely to snare a similar number of nominations this year. -
Family Sues Vodka PromoterA vodka capitalizing on the likeness of Jimi Hendrix is leaving a bad taste in the mouth of some of his family members, who plan to release "Liquid Experience" energy drink in April. -
Route 66 Icon DestroyedFire destroyed the legendary Pig-Hip Restaurant and Museum, a 70-year-old Route 66 icon located in Broadwell, Ill. -
Blues Fans Pick Tommy Castro Artist of YearReaders of the largest subscribed blues publication have selected Tommy Castro as Artist of the Year 2006. -
Going to Pieces: A Beginner's Guide to QuiltingQuilting only looks difficult. New techniques, fabrics, and gizmos will have you making heirlooms in a jiffy.
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Blues Foundation Names 2007 Hall of Fame InducteesThe induction ceremony will be in association with The Blues Foundation's Charter Member Dinner on May 9 in Memphis, the night before the 2007 Blues Music Awards. The Blues Music Awards formerly were called Handy Awards.