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Willie J. Campbell passed away in 2022. This album was completed just before his death. It's great music and it's a love letter from his friends.
Hooks, grooves, and some rockin’ great songs. Ghost Hounds delivers it all on this their 4th album - it’s their best one yet.
When I first read this band's name (Ole Lonesome) I thought, "they must be from Texas." Bingo! This is Texas-influenced Blues-Rock.
I decided this year that I’d track the albums I enjoyed most during the year and not just list them at the end of 2023. So this is a running…
Magic Sam was one of the most respected guitarists on the Chicago Blues scene. His career was short but his influence was anything but.
The Toronto Blues Society gave out their annual Maple Blues Awards this past week. A lot of great music and artists were celebrated. Here they are.
A review of Mike Rowe's detailed book on the 'Chicago Blues, The City & its Music.' How the Chicago Blues Sound came to be.
This is my own curated playlist of Blues tunes, filled out to my own tastes. I update it regularly so every week there should be new stuff.
Bob Koester took a risk on Junior Wells when he let him make 'Hoodoo Man Blues' his way, but boy, it sure paid off.
Big Bill Broonzy was a prolific songwriter and adapter of traditional songs, and one of the earliest Chicago Bluesmen.
Here are the New Blues Albums I've tracked down and enjoyed the most during 2022...enjoy!
In 1977 Muddy Waters released a record that came to be known as his “comeback” album. That record was 'Hard Again', and it's one of the classics.
Spotify isn't just for streaming anymore. You can use the streaming app to find your favorite artists' concerts there too.
If the Blues were a skyscraper, then Willie Dixon would be one of its cornerstones. His legacy likely will never be equaled.
Muddy Waters was considered by many as "the Father of Chicago Blues. His early use of the electric guitar helped transition the Blues into the Rock era.
'Stand Back' is a classic album of 12 songs that's a great example of the electric Blues played in Chicago back in the 60s.
Larkin Poe (sisters Rebecca and Megan Lovell) serves up some tasty Blues-Rock (Southern style), on their new album.
The new album from Jeremiah Johnson is a ten-tune triumph that hits every spot. If you weren’t a fan before, you will be after listening to this.
He was a maestro of the Blues Harp (harmonica) and a great singer. Plus Junior Wells was one of the best Blues showmen on the Chicago scene in the 1960’s.
A great big man with an even bigger voice, Howlin' Wolf was a showman and one of the true Chicago Blues legends we should all know.
A terrific album from ZZ Top. Big hits, recorded live (but when nobody was looking). It will make you a fan if you're not one already.
This past Monday (June 20th), The Toronto Blues Society presented the Maple Blues Awards. The north-of-the-border version of the BMAs.
The DVD of Joanne Shaw Taylor's 'Blues From The Heart Live" concert is a real joy to watch.
Sass Jordan's new album ('Bitches Blues') is a delicious mix of Blues covers and originals. Great singer and a great band - what more do you need?
Simon McBride is a world-class guitarist from Northern Ireland. His latest album shows off all those skills and more. Don't miss it.
Delbert McClinton has been having a 60+ year love affair with songs. In his latest album (his 27th), he shares some of his all-time favorites.
Nobody doesn't like Buddy Guy. One of the best Blues ambassadors to every pick up a guitar and strut his stuff.
