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I think when Son House said blues wasn't meant for jumpin he was picturing Ana Popovic. Ana Popović's father first introduced her to the blues, through an extensive record collection and sessions hosted at the family home. Popović…
Continue Reading »Ndidi O - Simple Songs For Complicated Times - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Simple Songs For Complicated Times, by Ndidi O and it's quite entertaining. Opening with Get Gone, with it's strong melody, Ndidi O shows how clear and strong…
Continue Reading »Need Your Love So Bad - The TrueTones
Cynthia Gentle (Vocals) Graham Smith (Guitars) Allan Knox (Bass) Pete Rabjohns (Drums) If you support live Blues acts, up and coming Blues talents and want to learn more about Blues news and Fathers of the Blues, - ”LIKE”…
Continue Reading »New album and UK tour from Tommy Emmanuel & Martin Taylor
On Monday 4th March, world-renowned Australian “fingerstyle” acoustic guitarists Tommy Emmanuel, CGP, and Britain’s Martin Taylor, MBE, will release their highly anticipated collaboration album - “The Colonel & The Governor” on Mesa/Bluemoon Recordings. The new album coincides with…
Continue Reading »New CD From Canadian Blues Artist Mark "Bird" Stafford
Mark “Bird”Stafford is a key fixture on the Canadian Blues Scene and has been since he got his start with Hock Walsh (Downchild Blues Band) in the mid 80’s at the Pine Tree jams. His distinct vocal pureness…
Continue Reading »New CD From Canadian Blues Guitarist Chris Antonik - Better For You
New CD From Canadian Blues Guitarist Chris Antonik Better For You Available for pre-order on iTunes March 12, 2013 Official Release Date March 26, 2013 Available for purchase on iTunes and at www.chrisantonik.com In 2010, Canadian blues guitarist,…
Continue Reading »Nacho Castanon
Born: Madrid, Spain Genre Style: Chirigota Punk One Hand Man's Band is basically the sonic mad-science project of Nacho, an underground musician from Madrid, Spain, who decided he didn't need a full lineup to make a ton of…
Continue Reading »New Feature - Check the side bar - Great streaming album - This week's Artist Henrik Freischlader
Henrik Freischlader Born: Wuppertal, West Germany November 3, 1982 Genre Style: Blues, blues rock, jazz, funk, soul Henrik Freischlader is a standout German blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter who has spent two decades building a massive reputation in…
Continue Reading »New Feature - Check the side bar - Great streaming album - This week's Artist Ingrid Jensen
Ingrid Jensen Born: North Vancouver, B.C. January 12, 1966 Genre Style: Jazz Ingrid Jensen has been hailed as one of the most gifted trumpeters of her generation. As a sought-out teacher, collaborator, and soloist, it is easy to…
Continue Reading »New on Ruf Records: Shine - Dani Wilde - New Release review
I just received the new release "Shine" by Dani Wilde. The release has a smooth club like environment with tasty guitar licks and solid mellow vocals in a very clean presentation. Nine of the 11 tracks on the…
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