The music world has taken an extreme twist in the last few years.  They used to hunt people down for record deals, and risk all of the money, knowing they would probably lose it all.  However, there were enough break out artists to make up for all of the loss that it was OK for them to do it this way.  However, things are cheaper and cheaper to do it by yourself.  It’s starting to matter less and less, and there is no time restrictions on when you can release a record.  The blues guitar is definitely making a come back in the musical world.