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With Diamonds, another fine gem from Joanne Shaw Taylor
If it’s true what many say (and we’re certainly not arguing it) about British blues-rock guitarist Joanne Shaw Taylor having taken the music world by storm with her 2009 debut album White Sugar – an effort that earned her both a British Blues Award … Continue reading
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Joe Louis Walker goes cruisin’ for some bluesin’
We at the BluesPowR Blog have never had the good fortune of being aboard the floating stage they call a blues cruise, but would imagine it’s difficult to get much closer to the musical part of the experience than Joe Louis … Continue reading
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Tagged Curtis Salgado, Duke Robillard, Jason Ricci, Joe Louis Walker, Johnny Winter, Kenny Neal, Mike Finnigan, Nick Moss, Tommy Castro
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No Losers on Oli Brown’s Heads I Win Tails You Lose
It’s pretty clear from the opening notes of Oli Brown‘s Heads I Win Tails You Lose (Ruf Records) that the British blues rocker’s latest album is another win-win for the artist and his fans. Back with his fresh, vibrant sound and accomplished guitar, … Continue reading
The Fabulous Johnny Moeller
Johnny Moeller, BlooGaLoo! (Severn Records, April 20) If you’re reading this wondering who in the heck Johnny Moeller is, well, you’re probably not alone. But fortunately the answer is simple: he’s one of the best and most energetic guitarists you’ve likely never heard – at … Continue reading
Shakura S’Aida Finds Sweet Spot on Brown Sugar
With strong, smooth vocals and a great jazz/blues sound, Shakura S’Aida‘s Ruf Records debut, Brown Sugar (April 13),makes for a pretty sweet treat. Anything but shy in kicking off this follow-up to her 2006 Blueprint, the Toronto-based vocalist digs right in with the opening … Continue reading
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Nighthawks taking Last Train to Blawnox
With a flip of the calendars to a fresh month, April 16th might be a date worth noting for those of you in southwestern PA. That’s when the legendary Nighthawks will be stopping by Moondog’s in Blawnox in support of the band’s … Continue reading
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Hats off to Downchild on I Need a Hat
After four decades in the business, the band Downchild thinks they’ve finally figured it out: all they really need to be famous bluesmen are hats. Hence the title of the band’s latest release I Need a Hat, available April 6 from Linus Entertainment. … Continue reading
Quick takes: The Holmes Brothers, The Mannish Boys, and the ‘Burgh’s bluesiest
As the month begins to wind to a close, here are a few more March releases worth checking out: The Holmes Brothers Feed My Soul (Alligator Records) You can always count on the Holmes Brothers for some interesting lyrics and music, and … Continue reading
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Blues Lyrics of the Week: Train to Memphis
Our latest B.L.O.W. (Blues Lyrics of the Week) is about as current as you can get, coming off of the Kilborn Alley Blues Band‘s latest CD Better Off Now (Blue Bella Records), out today. Produced by Nick Moss, this one is chock full of … Continue reading
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On Privileged, a rolling Moss gathers some rock
It’s not difficult to figure out how Chicago bluesman Nick Moss found his way to the cover of the April/May issue of Blues Revue magazine. Between the publication’s recent naming of Moss’ Play It ‘Til Tomorrow double album as one of the 25 best blues albums of the … Continue reading