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Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band announce October UK Tour
Five-time Grammy-nominated and multi-platinum-selling blues/rock guitarist Kenny Wayne Shepherd has today confirmed that his long awaited new studio album, GOIN’ HOME will be released on Monday 5th May 2014 through the Mascot Label Group. Shepherd will also embark…
Continue Reading »Here Comes The Hurricane: Vancouver's Dave "Hurricane" Hoerl Releases Un-Twisted
Here Comes The Hurricane: Vancouver's Dave "Hurricane" Hoerl Releases Un-Twisted June 24, 2014 Multiple award-winning musician Dave “Hurricane” Hoerl is a force to be reckoned with on the North American blues scene. One of Canada’s foremost harmonica players,…
Continue Reading »Tommy Malone's Texas Swing
Tommy Malone Ready To Rock Texas Dates With Subdudes Coming Up Northport N.Y. - Tommy Malone will be taking his trio will to Texas starting Thursday June 19. He'll make stops in San Antonio, Houston and Austin. Also,…
Continue Reading »FMI Records artist: Dave Fields - All In - New Release Review
I just received the newest release (July 1, 2014), All In, from Dave Fields and it's quite strong. Opening with Changes In My Life, a blues shaped rocker, Fields,playing most all instruments lays out a pop blues rocker…
Continue Reading »Eller Soul Records artist: The Nighthawks - 444 - New Release review
I just received the newest release (June 17, 2014), 444, from the Nighthawks and it's a lot of fun. Opening with the Du Droppers' Walk That Walk, the Nighthawks are really swinging with really nicely blended vocal harmonies…
Continue Reading »Sword & Cross Records artist: Stephen Anthony Gregory - Me, Myself & I - New release Review
I just received the newest release, Me, Myself and I from Stephen Anthony Gregory. This is certainly not a mainline blues release by any means but of course has blues influences. Opening With Red Light, White Light, Gregory…
Continue Reading »Delmark Records artist: Steve Freund / Gloria Hardiman - Set Me Free - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Set Me Free, from Steve Freund and Gloria Hardiman and it's quite entertaining. Earlier released on Razor Records in 1983 (LP) this release is now available on CD with a few unissued…
Continue Reading »New music from Eden Brent and more
New Music from Eden Brent and more Eden Brent picks up the pieces of her Jigsaw Heart with a soul-baring set of new songs Take Eden Brent to a Nashville studio and you still hear the Mississippi Delta.…
Continue Reading »Andy T - Nick Nixon Band "Livin' It Up"
WEBSITE STORE CONTACT Andy T - Nick Nixon Band - "Livin' It Up" The blues has a history of great collaborations. Now it's time to add Andy T and James "Nick" Nixon to that venerable list thanks to…
Continue Reading »17th Annual Ribfest To Feature Howard & The White Boys
Chicago's Hardest-Working Blues Band " for over two decades is Howard and the White Boys. They perform at the 17th Annual Ribfest in Ft. Wayne on Thursday, June 19. 17TH ANNUAL RIBFEST PRESENTS "CHICAGO'S HARDEST-WORKING BLUES BAND," HOWARD…
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