“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
Ben Racine Band — Live à Montréal The Ben Racine Band is been one of Montreal’s most critically acclaimed blues acts. Racine brings strong vocals to a stellar musician group (including a tight rhythm section, a sizzling horn section and a show-stopping telecaster guitar). They won the 2017 International Blues Challenge in Memphis, where Ben won … Continue reading
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