Colin James Open Road
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Canadian Colin James has an excellent new album, Open Road. It plays like a greatest hits album except the tracks are brand new. Colin’s in great voice too and his guitar work is tasty sweet. This album’s perfect for “shuffle” play.
Joe Bonamassa On His Lockdown Blues, New Album Time Clocks, And Why He Doesn’t Care For TikTok
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“I think it is one of our most ambitious records we have ever done, not going into the studio with that intention,” he says. “I think it came out okay. It was a strange way to make a record in a year full of strange shit.”
Christone “Kingfish” Ingram: “Long Distance Woman”
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Here’s the video premiere for “Long Distance Woman,” the second single from Christone’s hit 662 album. The song speaks to how healthy, romantic relationships are challenging enough – even more so when they’re long-distance.
Fender Acquires Music Software, Hardware Developer PreSonus Audio Electronics
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Fender is buying PreSonus, the audio hardware and software company. (Makers of the Studio One DAW.) Their vision is to create a musical “ecosystem” for their customers. To support them at all levels of their creative journey.
The Blues Rock Show
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On this week’s episode of the Blues Rock Show, the guys rank “Time Clocks” with Joe Bonamassa’s best albums, what they think of the Eric Gales/Joe Bonamassa guitar battle & Gales’ upcoming album, and vinyl’s resurgence.
Lightning’s Lessons: Learning Through Music
LIGHTNINGSLESSONS.COM
This album is a teaching tool for kids. It teaches basic concepts (like counting and the alphabet). The cool part is that it’s built around Blues tunes performed by some well-known Blues artists. (Bye bye Barney, hello Curtis Salgado.)
The Untold Truth Of Muddy Waters
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Muddy Waters is one of the true icons of the Blues. From his childhood in rural 1910’s Mississippi to his place at the forefront of the Chicago blues scene, Waters was a first class musician and a profound influence on the Blues.
The Maple Blues Awards
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It’s time again for the Maple Blues Awards – Canada’s national Blues awards program. They promote Blues music across Canada and recognize outstanding achievement in the field. Blues fans can cast their votes online. Voting opens November 3, 2021 and closes December 1, 2021.
Corey Harris – The Insurrection Blues
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This acoustic album’s traditional and topical. As Corey says, “I play music because I have something to say, and I’m thankful that I can eat because of it. I felt there was a duty, a responsibility, to use the craft to say something.”
Tab Benoit Plays Swampy Blues Rock Like There’s No Tomorrow
AMERICANBLUESSCENE.COM
Don Wilcock serves up a great story here on Tab Benoit (one of my favorite Bluesmen). Don gives you some behind-the-scenes info on why this road warrior’s heart never truly leaves his Louisiana home.
Is Blues the Mother of All Modern Music?
SOUND FIELD
Well done short video on where the blues came from and how it went on to influence many modern genres of music. Everything from heavy metal to country music. (You just gotta love PBS stuff.)
Introducing Blue Note Crossroads: A 100 Proof Bourbon Finished With Toasted French Oak
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Crafted to honor the Memphis Blues and its influence on music, Blue Note Bourbon is bold yet smoother than smooth. Blue Note Bourbon expressions include Blue Note Juke Joint, Blue Note Premium Small Batch, Blue Note Uncut, and Blue Note Seventeen. (Sounds Yummy!)
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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