Your Blues News For 2021-11-01


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Joe Bonamassa – Time Clocks
jbonamassa.com

It amazes me how Joe Bonamassa continues to find new directions to take his music. Case in point: Time Clocks. This album’s like a sonic candy store. I’m finding something new to enjoy every time I spin it. I love this album.


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‘Blues Brothers’ Docuseries In The Works
hollywoodreporter.com

The yet-to-be-titled series from Utopia Originals will include unseen materials and dive into the history, music catalog and legacy of the characters, as well as the actors behind them and the friendship they shared.


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Mike Zito – “You Don’t Have Me”
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In this video, Mike goes from Bluesman to sitcom star and back again for his single, “You Don’t Have Me.” (Happily ever after, one chord change at a time.)


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Phillip-Michael Scales – Sinner – Songwriter
phillip-michael.net

I really liked this album. These 13 original tunes fit together like chapters in a book. The songwriting was standout good. Strong marks all across the board!


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Who Is Howlin’ Wolf
allthewayblue.com

Howlin’ Wolf is one of those early pillars of Chicago Blues. His songs and his stage presence left a lasting mark and influenced a generation of Bluesmen. Here’s a short intro.


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Here Are The Most & Least Crowded Categories For The 2022 Grammys
billboard.com

If you like stats, this is an interesting article about how much music gets submitted in the different Grammy categories for nomination consideration. (837 albums were submitted for Album of the Year vs. 69 for Best Contemporary Blues Album.)


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The Kentucky Headhunters – That’s A Fact Jack
kentuckyheadhunters.net

Maybe not all Bluesy, but there’s a Bluesy spine to this Southern Rock. Nice variety and grooves all the way through. It’s a good-time listen for sure.


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The Blues Rock Show With Phillip-Michael Scales
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Here’s an interview with Phillip-Michael Scales. His new album, Sinner – Songwriter, marries the singer/songwriter world together with the Blues. He calls this new approach, “dive-bar soul.”


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Best Speakers For Vinyl Records – Affordable Options In 2021
yoursoundmatters.com

I know some of you out there are vinyl lovers. So here are some tips and ideas for speaker upgrades. The right speakers pump life into your audio setup and make those old Blues albums sound even sweeter.


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6 Ways To Play Guitar Like… Eric Clapton
music radar.com

A little something for you guitar geeks out there. Here are 6 Clapton licks to get you inside his musical head-space. Learn from your hero just like he learned from his.


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Noah Kesselman – Come My Way!
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What’s bigger than an EP but smaller than an album? A baby album right? That’s what Noah Kesselman gave us, on Come My Way!, his 8-song debut that gets his career off to a running start.


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ATWB – New Blues Playlist
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Are you a Blues lover but don’t have time to build your own munchable playlists? I’ve got you covered. So Just sit back and enjoy some ATWB New Blues fullness. (Don’t forget to Follow or Share.)


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!