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Gregg Allman bids fond farewell to friends, fans with posthumous release Southern Blood
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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Lance Lopez shows lowdown blues ways on Live in NYC
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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Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band lays it on down on rootsy, rocking new album
Guitarist and singer Kenny Wayne Shepherd and his band are back to their rocking ways on their brand new CD Lay It On Down (Concord Records), where they also add in some new sounds longtime fans may not expect from … Continue reading
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George Thorogood throws rootsy Party of One on debut solo album
George Thorogood certainly isn’t the first rocker to make an album of all blues and roots music (see, for example, Big Head Todd & the Monsters, Gary Hoey, and this recent announcement from Black Stone Cherry), nor is he really … Continue reading
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Now on CD: Muddy Waters and the Rolling Stones Live at Checkerboard Lounge
A few years back, we told you about the Live at the Checkerboard Lounge Chicago DVD that captured a historic 1981 performance from blues great Muddy Waters at Buddy Guy‘s Chicago club, during which Waters was joined onstage by the … Continue reading
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Tagged Buddy Guy, George Mojo Buford, John Primer, Junior Wells, Lefty Dizz, Lovie Lee, Muddy Waters, Rolling Stones
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The Cash Box Kings hit the jackpot with Royal Mint
Recently, we told you about Chicago bluesman Linsey Alexander’s soulful latest album Two Cats. If you’re in the mood for something of the Chicago variety with a little more swing, you’ll want to check out Royal Mint, the Alligator Records debut … Continue reading
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Chicago bluesman Linsey Alexander sweetens the kitty with latest album Two Cats
If you’re seeking out some good modern Chicago blues, you still need look no further than two of Chicago’s oldest and most distinguished record labels. With all of the changes in the world, it’s great to see that the same … Continue reading
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Rising bluesman Selwyn Birchwood invites you to Pick Your Poison with latest release
It’s been some time now since we introduced you to Florida bluesman Selwyn Birchwood as both the band and Albert King Guitarist winner at the 2013 International Blues Challenge (IBC). Birchwood has of course been keeping quite busy in the … Continue reading
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Taj Mahal, Keb’ Mo’ take blues “All Around the World” with TajMo
We’ve been fortunate to be able to tell you about several pretty terrific blues collaborations in recent weeks: first, a project reuniting guitarist John Primer and harmonica player Bob Corritore, and then a soulful recording from new friends Monster Mike … Continue reading
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Tagged Billy Branch, Bonnie Raitt, Colin Linden, Joe Walsh, Keb Mo, Lee Oskar, Taj Mahal
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Michael Ledbetter, Monster Mike Welch in the right place with Right Place, Right Time
Last week, we told you about the latest collaboration between blues guitarist John Primer and harmonica player Bob Corritore, a splendid little project from Delta Groove Music called Ain’t Nothing You Can Do! While those two blues veterans have the … Continue reading
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Tagged Anthony Geraci, Laura Chavez, Michael Ledbetter, Monster Mike Welch
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