Examples of bluesy in a Sentence
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Ahead of a tour with Slash, Austin native Jackie Venson kicked off the showcase with some bluesy psychedelic rock to set the vibe.
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Rolling Stone, 22 Mar. 2024
But the big leagues came calling when the band started inviting collaborators into their insular studio sessions, adding different textures to their bluesy rock.
—William Earl, Variety, 12 Mar. 2024
The bluesy song landed on three Billboard genre charts — Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (No. 35), Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (No. 9) and Hot Alternative Songs (No. 16) — thanks, in large part, to its viral music video.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 28 Feb. 2024
Ndegeocello — who grew up in D.C. and started her career as a bass player for local go-go bands — has a distinct bluesy voice packaged in folksy delivery.
—Haben Kelati, Washington Post, 14 June 2023
Killer Mike Michael This 14-track album is Killer Mike’s first solo project in 11 years, and a lush, bluesy mesh of Southern church vibes with 808s.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 7 Nov. 2023
People love a big, bluesy voice and big, bluesy songs.
—Katie Atkinson, Billboard, 30 Jan. 2024
Gershwin’s melodic material is spun with enchanting gold thread, from the opening clarinet swoop to the bluesy piano riffs to the epic sentimental melody near journey’s end.
—Ethan Iverson, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2024
Besides his bluesy acoustics and ear-hooking guitar licks, John Mayer is also known by fans for doing pop-up concerts.
—Julia Daye, Sacramento Bee, 26 Jan. 2024
Rolling Stone, 22 Mar. 2024
But the big leagues came calling when the band started inviting collaborators into their insular studio sessions, adding different textures to their bluesy rock.
—William Earl, Variety, 12 Mar. 2024
The bluesy song landed on three Billboard genre charts — Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (No. 35), Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (No. 9) and Hot Alternative Songs (No. 16) — thanks, in large part, to its viral music video.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 28 Feb. 2024
Ndegeocello — who grew up in D.C. and started her career as a bass player for local go-go bands — has a distinct bluesy voice packaged in folksy delivery.
—Haben Kelati, Washington Post, 14 June 2023
Killer Mike Michael This 14-track album is Killer Mike’s first solo project in 11 years, and a lush, bluesy mesh of Southern church vibes with 808s.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 7 Nov. 2023
People love a big, bluesy voice and big, bluesy songs.
—Katie Atkinson, Billboard, 30 Jan. 2024
Gershwin’s melodic material is spun with enchanting gold thread, from the opening clarinet swoop to the bluesy piano riffs to the epic sentimental melody near journey’s end.
—Ethan Iverson, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2024
Besides his bluesy acoustics and ear-hooking guitar licks, John Mayer is also known by fans for doing pop-up concerts.
—Julia Daye, Sacramento Bee, 26 Jan. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1933, in the meaning defined above
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“Bluesy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bluesy. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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