Hey there. I love Nalani Rothrock’s voice. It’s soulful and delicious. She could sing her way through my phone bill and I’d put it on repeat.
And she has an EP out now, The Rock House Sessions, that demonstrates my point perfectly.
The EP is far too short for my liking though. It only has 3 songs and that’s not nearly enough. But the good news is that this year we should see a full-length album from Nalani.
When it drops, I will gobble it up like a pint of my favorite ice cream.
You can get a sample of Nalani’s EP on her website. take a listen for yourself and tell me if I’m wrong.
Online Last Week
- Larkin Poe covered an old Everly Brothers’ Tune, “All I Have To Do Is Dream” (Dreamy Video)
- Joe Bonamassa discussed record production and more with Ben Folds on Live From Nerdville (Video Podcast)
- The Cash Box Kings showed how to pull off an extremely Covid-safe performance (Video)
- Blues Blast Music Award Submissions opened up to the public (Digital Submissions Only This Year)
- The Imaginaries walked us through how they created their debut album (Video)
Interview With Mike Zito
Mike Zito apparently can’t keep still. With a band, his own record company, and charity work, he’s a busy, busy man.
Martine Ehrenclou caught up with this award-winning Bluesman in this great Rock & Blues Muse interview. (I wonder if Mike ever sleeps?)
New Blues Albums
- The Hitman Blues Band: Not My Circus, Not My Monkey (Out Now)
- Bones Owens: Bones Owens (Out Now)
- Tami Neilson: CHICKABOOM! DELUXE (Out Now)
- Alabama Slim: The Parlor (Out Now)
- Popa Chubby: Tin Foil Hat (Out Now)
- Wildcat O’Halloran: You Can’t Fall Off The Floor (Out Now)
- Paul Bonn: At The House Of Blue Lights (Out Now)
- Eric Johanson: Covered Tracks: Vol. 1 (Coming Apr 23rd)
Pure Cain Sugar
“He’s known as a musician’s musician by critics, fans, and his fellow guitar slingers.” And now Chris Cain has a sweet new album due out April 9th, Raisin’ Cain.
Lucky Clark got Chris to spill the beans about this closely personal album. Check it out
Photo by Marc Cooper on flickr
ATWB: New Blues Playlist
This week on the ATWB: New Blues Playlist I’ve got new singles from Robert Finley, Robert Cray, and more.
These are my personal picks of the tunes that are hitting the Blues Charts right now.
Check them out on Spotify, and please Follow or Share.
I’ll Leave You With: Some Guitar Lust
Here’s a short video to introduce you to a new signature guitar by Gibson and the Blues artist that inspired it.
Keb’ Mo’ narrates a short piece about Slim Harpo (James Isaac Moore) that creates the context for this gorgeous guitar.
This vintage, sunset burst beauty will set you back @ $2,999.00 (Because gorgeous comes with a price.)
Jon Beres
I’m one part Blues Fan and one part Digital Native (with a dash of Curmudgeon.) I’m also the publisher of AlltheWayBlue.com. If you love the Blues, I have a feeling we’ll get along just fine - cheers!
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