Hey there. This week, let’s get back to basics. New Moon Jelly Roll Freedom Rockers basics that is.
In 2007 some good old musician friends got together in the studio and sat around in a circle with a set list. They started the tape rolling and just played. What came out was a of couple hours of great Blues.
But the session tapes sat around until Stony Plain Records founder, Holger Petersen discovered them in 2019. He knew what he had though, as soon as he heard them. Fast forward a bit and here we are with Vol. 2.
When you listen, you can hear some of the chatter during the session. And if you close your eyes you can almost see these guys jamming with each other. Having a blast.
This is good-time music folks. If you walked past a bar and heard these sounds wafting out the door, you’d stroll right in. Then you’d order yourself a drink, and just bob your head side-to-side with a big smile on your face until last call.
So take a listen. And don’t miss Vol. 1 either.
Online Corner
- Jontavious Willis has a new interview-driven Podcast called Diddie Wah Diddie: Blues City (Podcast)
- Blues Rock Review will release its 12th “Album Sampler” of up-an-coming Blues/Rock acts on April 23rd (Promo Video)
- MusicRadar wants you to learn how to play 15 Easy Blues Guitar Chords and more (Article)
- Quinn Sullivan is asking that age-old musical question, “How Many Tears?” (Music Video)
- Arielle is set to perform 4 different monthly Livestreams beginning on May 13th (Get Tickets)
- The Ellis Mano Band has dropped a new single from their upcoming (June) album; “Keep It Simple” (Music Video)
- Hamish Anderson sat down for a deep-dive interview with Rolling Stone: Australia (Interview)
- Black River Delta will have a new album out this Spring; until then here’s there single, “California Sun” (Music Video)
- Musician’s Institute has a short DIY guide to help you (the Musician) create a better Livestream for your fans (Article)
A Life With Tempo
I’m always fascinated by the musical odyssey of great musicians. Jimi Bott, the 20-time BMA Percussionist of the Year Nominee is a great cast in point.
He made up his mind in Junior High to live a life behind a drum kit. And he worked hard to achieve exactly that. Stints in The Fabulous Thunderbirds, The Mannish Boys, and now The Proven Ones speak to how that hard work paid off.
You can feel what it was like to travel that road with Jimi by reading this featured interview in BluesBlastMagazine.
New Blues Albums
- Rev. Peyton’s Big Damn Band: Dance Songs For Hard Times (Out Now)
- The Blues Society of Central PA: Backyard Blues (Out Now)
- Steve Keenan: In My Hands (Out Now)
- Cristina Vane: Nowhere Sounds Lovely (Out Now)
- The Wildroots: Wildroots Sessions Vol. 1 (Out Now)
- Stealth: Bury Me (Out Now)
- Skage: Procrastination Blues (Out Now)
- Mr. Sipp: Sippnotized (Out Now)
- Connor Gains: Three (Out Now)
- Eric Johanson: Covered Tracks: Vol. 1 (Coming Apr 23rd)
- The Immediate Family: Can’t Stop Progress (Coming Apr 23rd)
- Steve Cropper: Fire It Up (Coming Apr 23rd)
- Gary Moore: How Blue Can You Get (Coming Apr 30th)
Baking Up A Blues Biscuit
Good news for all you Blues Bakers out there. The King Biscuit Blues Festival is returning to Helena, Arkansas this October.
The 3-day festival, which has been going on for 35+ years, was virtual last year – like so many others. But now there’s a whole bunch of optimism for a whole bunch of Blues. More info.
Here’s hoping that by this Fall we won’t even remember how to spell the word pandemic. (Pass the biscuits please.)
ATWB: New Blues Playlist
This week on the ATWB: New Blues Playlist I’ve got new singles from Stealth, Keb’ Mo’, Mr. Sipp, and more.
These are my personal picks from the new tunes out right now.
Check them out on Spotify, and please Follow or Share.
I’ll Leave You With: Some Larkin Poe With Joe Bonamassa
Here’s a little video of Larkin Poe jamming with Joe B. and band on the 2019 Keeping The Blues Alive Cruise. They’re playing their way through “Spoonful.”
I’ve never made it to one of these cruises. But I’m sure they’re a lot of fun. Heck, they must be; the 2022 Cruise is already sold out.
Ahhh, the Blues and an ocean breeze. Is there a better way to spend the evening? (Hey, I think I’ve seen that keyboard player somewhere before.)
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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