Robert Finley With Dan Auerbach – “Make Me Feel Alright”
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The man known as “the greatest living soul singer,” Robert Finley, joined forces with Dan Auerbach on his remarkable 2021 album, Sharecropper’s Son. Here they are performing Finley’s single, “Make Me Feel Alright,” at Easy Eye Sound in Nashville. (At 68, Robert can still bring it!)
Scott Ellison – There’s Something About The Night
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Here’s the 13th album from Oklahoma Blues Hall of Famer, Scott Ellison, and it’s a winner. 14 Bluesy tracks with lots of smokin’ guitar and Scott’s great gravelly voice. This album pretty much boxes the entire Blues compass.
The Blues Rock Show with Tinsley Ellis
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Legendary Blues rock guitarist Tinsley Ellis joins The Blues Rock Show to discuss his upcoming album, Devil May Care, available January 21st, plus Tinsley reveals memorable road stories from his 40 years on the road, and reflects on his career and the changes he’s seen in the music business.
The Empty Pages – The Clowns EP
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The Empty Pages (great name) is an acoustic duo from Stamford, UK (Fred Miceli and Kieran Wade). They’ve been recording together since 2017 but this EP is their first dive into electric Blues. And it makes a nice splash with a promise of more to come.
Song Premiere: Sugaray Rayford “Please Take My Hand”
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On March 4, Forty Below Records will release the new studio album from Sugaray Rayford entitled, In Too Deep. It’s the follow-up to Somebody Save Me, which received a 2020 Grammy nomination for “Best Contemporary Blues Album.” Here’s the premiere of “Please Take My Hand.” from the album, currently available for pre-order.
The Twangtown Paramours – “That’s What The Blues Are For”
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Here’s a retro, heavily Blues influenced song from The Twangtown Paramours, with a Nashville lyric twist. It’s a request for truth in a relationship, but in an “in your face” kinda way. (Is there any other kind?)
The Fundamentals Of Bending
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Another great post on The Happy Bluesman. This one gives you everything you’d ever want to know about bending notes in your Blues guitar solos. (All the why’s and how’s.) It’s a must-know for every Blues guitarist.
Curtis Salgado – “Hail Mighty Caesar”
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Blues, Soul, R&B? The man can still do it all. Here’s Curtis Salgado rocking’ out on one of his tunes from his latest album Damage Control. (And no one rocks shades indoors better than Curtis.)
Grammy Winner Keb’ Mo’ Celebrates His Compton Roots With New Music
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Although he’s a five-time Grammy winner who has collaborated with musicians such as Willie Nelson and Bonnie Raitt and has performed at the White House, when Keb’ Mo’ walks around his hometown of Compton, the respected Bluesman goes unnoticed by most. And that’s fine with the 70-year-old guitarist.
ATWB New Blues Playlist
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New tunes this week on the ATWB New Blues Playlist. Munchable music morsels from the likes of Edgar Winter, Tinsley Ellis, Scott Ellison, and Little Mouse & The Hungry Cats, 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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