Author Archives: Mike

Tune into the Weekend: Big Bad Coraline

Posted on October 13, 2017 by Mike

Today, we launch another new feature here, an occasional post to help get your weekend off to a good start with a track that’s caught our ear. Sometimes, the song might be a standalone single; other times, a tune we … Continue reading →

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Rocking new EP brings Black (Stone Cherry) to Blues

Posted on October 11, 2017 by Mike

It’s been several decades now since the great Muddy Waters was booed by blues purists for introducing an electric guitar to his live blues performance. During that time, plenty of acts have of course tried to take the blues to … Continue reading →

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Mojo Risin’: Time-trippin’ with Bette Smith’s Jetlagger

Posted on October 4, 2017 by Mike

On the opening track of her debut album Jetlagger (Big Legal Mess Records), Brooklyn-born soulstress Bette Smith promises “I Will Feed You” and that’s exactly what she proceeds to do musically, moving from the haunting, Macy Gray-ish sound of that … Continue reading →

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You’ve got to hear it: soulman Chris Pierce’s latest release You’ve Got to Feel It!

Posted on September 28, 2017 by Mike

We don’t know that we’d really heard of Chris Pierce before either, but it turns out that we did enjoy — along with a few million other fans of the show — the song he co-wrote that was prominently featured … Continue reading →

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Walter Trout & friends are All in This Together on blues-rocker’s latest

Posted on September 22, 2017 by Mike

“After the heaviness and emotional intensity of creating my last studio album, Battle Scars, I just wanted to go in the studio and have some fun and jam with some friends.” — Walter Trout After a couple of albums announcing … Continue reading →

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Gregg Allman bids fond farewell to friends, fans with posthumous release Southern Blood

Posted on September 15, 2017 by Mike

Southern rocker Gregg Allman‘s final album Southern Blood (Rounder Records) may not be the bluesiest he’s done (which would have been a difficult undertaking following his 2011 solo studio offering Low Country Blues), but will certainly be remembered as his … Continue reading →

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Leave Here Running

Posted on September 13, 2017 by Mike

Here’s another talk-free edition of our world-famous BluesPowR Radio Hour, featuring doubleshots of music from the North Mississippi All-Stars, Grady Champion, and Mitch Kasmar, as well as tracks from Taj Mahal & Keb’ Mo’, Angel Forrest with Steve Strongman, The … Continue reading →

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Listen up! Krystle Warren’s Nae-Nae and Ruthie

Posted on September 11, 2017 by Mike

There’s a whole lot to like about Krystle Warren‘s latest album Three the Hard Way (Parlour Door Music) and blues is just a small part of it, with the album also including sounds of neosoul, R&B, hip hop, folk, jazz, … Continue reading →

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Lance Lopez shows lowdown blues ways on Live in NYC

Posted on September 6, 2017 by Mike

Recently, we told you about the latest release from the Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band, which incorporates a bit more of an Americana sound than we’re accustomed to hearing from the band. Those who prefer your blues-rock somewhat heavier and more … Continue reading →

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Heritage BluesFest, Project Blues photos now posted to our gallery

Posted on August 24, 2017 by Mike

We’ve just posted the full set of photos from our recent weekend roadtrip through West Virginia and Ohio, featuring pics from both the opening night of the Heritage Music BluesFest in Wheeling and the Project Blues Review in Columbus. With … Continue reading →

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