Q-Stone

Trying to delve into the genre of Christian Blues is a daughnting affair. Mostly because Chrisatian Blues doesn't seem to exist as a genre. If you look it up on Wikipedia, they will tell you that there is no articles on Christian Blues. The closest they like is Gospel Blues and list maybe a handful of artists. Oh well.
      Anyeway, I would like to start this by introducing you to a band called Q-Stone (or Q.Stone) I first heard them in 1988 with the release of  "Q-Stone" I was lucky enough to be in the Army then and happen to see them at a concert somewhere in Germany. They are a Finnish band who play Blues Rock. Most people that are familiar with them first heard of them in 1990 when they recorded a live album with Larry Norman called "Live at Flevo." Awesome record. Band consists of Mikko Kuustonen (vocals, 1987-92), Heikki Silvennoinen (guitar, vocals), Mikko Löytty (bass), Sakari Löytty (drums), Harri Taittonen (keyboards, 1988-89), Markku 'Max' Tabell (keyboards, 1990-?) See a sample of their music here:

Q.Stone Live at Tavastia 2008 - Sweet Dr... or  Q. Stone - Waiting For The Dawn

 During their time they released 4 albums:

Q Stone  released in 1988
Pink on Blue released in 1990
III  released in 1992
No Substitute released in 1993
and as mentioned above: LARRY NORMAN Live At Flevo with Q-Stone from 1990.

I'd start with Q Stone and if you like them continue with the rest. This album seems to be the bluesiest. Pink on Blue moves them more into Blues Rock, than the straight Blues that Q Stone is. check out If you can  read Finnish, check out Mikko Kuustonen's Official web site or Q.Stone – Wikipedia both of which are Finnish. You can have Wikipedia translated, but it doesn't make much sense. You can also check out http://heikkisilvennoinen.com/ The translation for this page makes a little more sense in English.

Anyone with more info please contact me and I will update.

So check out Q Stone and check back here to see who else we review. Anyone you would like to suggest? Send them my way. chopperdude1@gmail.com. Thanks for reading. Bil

Intro to the Blues

Hello Everyone. Hope you find this site helpful. I am an avid Christian Blues fan and hope there are many others out there like me. I spent 10 years working in Christian Radio, and find that, for the most part, it is a wasteland.  It's kinda  sad when there are 5 Christian stations in an area, and they all play the same thing. Anyway, I digress. I became aware of Christian blues when I stumbled across an album called "Heavenly Blues.' It was a compelation of artists ranging forom people I had heard of (Kaiser, Mansfield, Keys, Howard) and lots I had never heard of before. Granted, I knew of there being Christian Blues songs, but never thought of it as a genre. Hopefully, this site will help others who have never heard of Christian Blues as well as open the door to those who love it, but don't know what's out there, and maybe, some who know more about it than me and will allow me to sit at their feet and soak in the knowledge. So here we go.  ENJOY!