Bernie Marsden – Chess
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Classic Blues here. Bernie Marsden’s second go-round at paying tribute to the songs that inspired him. (The first was Kings earlier this year.) This one’s his faves from the legendary Chess Records catalog. (Solid stuff – well played Mr Marsden!)
Joanne Shaw Taylor – “Three Time Loser”
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Joanne’s got a new video out for her cover of the 1977 Don Covay / Ron Miller tune “Three Time Loser.” It’s from her latest album – conveniently titled The Blues Album (which was her very first Billboard #1).
2022 Grammy Award Nominations Announced: Blues, Rock and Roots
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The 64th Annual Grammy Awards ceremony will be held in Los Angeles on Monday January 31, 2022 on CBS. And streamed live and on demand on Paramount+ from 8-11:30pm ET/5-8pm PT. Check out the Blues, Rock, and Roots nominees.
Steve Shanholtzer – Blues That You Choose
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Steve Shanholtzer’s been a musician for 50 years and I do believe this is his debut album! The good news, it’s a good one. He does that genre-bending thing, but everything comes from a solid Blues foundation. I liked it a lot.
King of the Blues: The Rise and Reign of B.B. King
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For his brand new book, Daniel de Visé interviewed almost every surviving member of B.B. King’s inner circle, and their voices and memories enrich and enliven the life of this Mississippi Blues titan, whom his contemporary Bobby “Blue” Bland simply called “the man.”
The Best Gifts For Record Collectors And Vinyl Lovers
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There is no shortage of items out there to improve your experience of collecting and listening to records – whether you’re a seasoned head, or a newly-initiated fanatic. (‘Tis the season to spend a little or a lot depending on your passion/wallet.)
11 Guys Quartet – “Black Cat Bone”
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Here we go. Comfortable Blues in comfortable shirts. And probably comfortable shoes. Perhaps an edible or two? (If I were to make a music video with my buddies it would look just like this.)
Blues-Rock Guitar Hero Joe Bonamassa Talks About His New ‘Time Clocks’ Album, Upcoming Projects & Much More
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Joe Bonamassa has released 16 studio albums — including this year’s Time Clocks — and almost as many live sets. He operates his own label, J&R Adventures, as well as Keeping The Blues Alive, which has released the last two albums by Dion. Dizzy yet? Just wait ‘til the six-string auteur starts talking.
Christian Fuchs – Easy Blues Piano Lessons
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Blues piano lessons from a man who seriously knows his stuff – but doesn’t take himself too seriously. Christian Fuchs has literally 100’s of free lessons that are damn good. (And a lot of fun too.)
Jackie Venson: “Texas Blues Players Have A Way Of Commanding The Entire Room And Just Melting Your Face Off”
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The blues has been an essential part of Austin-based Jackie Venson’s repertoire since she started playing guitar almost a decade ago. She specifically embraced the sheer intensity of electric Texas-based blues. (Nice article and more on one of my favorite artists.)
Sue Foley’s Tips and Tricks #10 – Tone
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This week Sue Foley has another Blues guitar tip – this time about tone. As Sue says, “I could do an entire series on ‘Tone.’ It really is an obsession, especially amongst us blues players.” Here are her thoughts.
ATWB New Blues Playlist
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New tunes this week on the ATWB New Blues Playlist. Tasty treats from the likes of Chickenbone Slim, Steve Shanholtzer, Bernie Marsden, and of course Dion (and more). Check them out on Spotify — and please 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!
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