Label: Rumblestump Records Release date: September 8, 2023 The songs on Babel, the upcoming album from Jhett Black, are as much warnings as interpretations. The gritty baritone vocals of Jhett Black’s rise from the Southern gospel/roots ashes, a smoldering foundation that offers stability to the tales and instrumental diversions that complete the musical conversation. These … Continue reading
“The name of my new CD reflects the world we’re living in today. I recorded this CD to help us get through these really hard times.” (John Primer) Release date: 9/16/22 Want to hear a blues band in tenacious, top form? John Primer’s new album, Hard Times, is a 13-track collection of the most resilient … Continue reading
Todd Sharpville — Medication Time Label: Dixiefrog Medication Time, the latest album from British guitarist/singer/songwriter Todd Sharpville, explores a period of his life 16 years ago when the stress of a messy breakup resulted in a breakdown and a two-month stay in a mental hospital in West Wales. Besides all that, it’s also a seriously good … Continue reading
With eleven original songs, representing the best of contemporary Blues, Johnny Sansone returns to the music that inspired him to become a blues artist. The songs on Into Your Blues may be new, but the album is as classic as can be. The singer/harmonica player and his band take us on a thoroughly satisfying journey … Continue reading
The latest album from the Night Bluemers — Welcome Aboard the Midnight Train — is a journey worth taking. It’s a perfect disc to keep you warm during these cold winter night. The band is made up of six top blues artists from the contemporary Quebec blues scene: Christian Gamache (guitar), Jean Boudreau (bass), Jacques … Continue reading
Val Starr & the Blues Rocket’s new album, Healing Kind of Blues, is a collection of original blues songs in a mostly uplifting, energetic style. You’ve heard of “Memphis Blues,” “Delta Blues,” “Chicago Blues,” and others. Val Starr delivers “California Blues” — an eclectic mix of traditional blues, West-Coast swing, and rock and jazz infused … Continue reading
Lisa Mills – The Triangle (Expanded Edition)(Release date: 7/30/21) There is no such thing as too much of a good thing. Especially when it comes to Southern soul music. Case in point — The Triangle (Expanded Edition), the new digital-only album from Lisa Mills, which will be released on July 30. The new edition includes … Continue reading
Rory Block – Prove It On Me Label: Stony Plain Records Prove It On Me , an album full of breathtaking musicianship and haunting beauty, is the latest from the six-time Blues Music Award-winner Rory Block. The second installment in her “Power Women of the Blues” series (dedicated to exploring the music of some of her … Continue reading
New Blues: Forrest McDonald Band — Blues in a Bucket Label: World Talent Records My neighbors love this album as much as I. How could they not? After all, I’ve played it at full volume all day and received a text from them, asking what the name of the kick-ass band was that they were … Continue reading
Sandy Carroll — Blues & Angels Label: Catfood Records Within seconds, on her new album, Blues & Angels, singer/songwriter Sandy Carroll has her usual effect on me. One or two verses from her sympathetic, yet intoxication, vocals and I am in the mood for blues. I can’t get enough of her delivery, doused in spirit … Continue reading
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