Buddy Guy – “The Torch” (Trailer)
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This is a teaser for the upcoming (March 18th) documentary featuring Buddy Guy. The doc’s focus is on Buddy’s mentoring of future Blues artists – and in particular Quinn Sullivan. Buddy’s known for his musical generosity as much as his musical prowess. (So this should be a good one.)
The 43rd Blues Music Award Nominees
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The latest set of Blues Music Award nominees is complete. And on May 5th the winners will be announced in Memphis. This is a deep list of talented artists who are not only keeping the Blues alive, but moving the genre forward. A perfect listening list to discover a new Blues gem or two. (Hint hint.)
Lancaster Ferreira – “Pack It Up”
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Brasilian Lancaster Ferreira’s put together a tidy little tribute album of Freddie King music that goes down easy (See Short Licks below). Lancaster’s the lead guitarist in the Blues Beatles but this is a solo project. Here’s the video for “Pack It Up.” (The gent can play.)
The Roots Music Report
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Want to keep up with what’s really being played on the radio? Then check out The Roots Music Report. The folks over there have been compiling real and honest radio airplay data since 1998 to help artists promote their work. But it’s also a great place to discover new Blues artists and music you might have missed.
The Hogtown All Stars – “Hog Wild”
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Their website mission statement says, ““The Blues With Experience And Dedication,” and that’s what you get from The Hogtown All Stars. The members have so many awards they could re-name the group Canadian Blues Royalty and no one would blink. Here’s the title track from their upcoming album Hog Wild. (The horn players must of missed the call sheet.)
Hanging Out With Joe Bonamassa, Guitar Ace Of ‘Nerdville’
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Joe Bonamassa can tell a story about nearly every inch of his Nashville home. His walls overflow with vintage memorabilia. Buzzing neon signs from Fender, Marshall, Gibson and Taylor fill the multi-story space with an orange-yellow shine. Illuminated by the glow, curated mid-century concert bills, decades-old advertising and rare amplifiers circle his living room, hallway and lobby. (Oh to be Joe.)
Fantastic Negrito – “Highest Bidder”
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Lately, the “Contemporary Blues Album” category has been defined by whatever Fantastic Negrito’s been recording. Two Grammys attest to that. But I think the man bends genres to his will better than anyone on the scene right now – and we just call it “Contemporary Blues.” Judge for yourself in this video..
The ATWB New Blues Playlist
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Drilling down into some artists you may not be too familiar with this week on the ATWB New Blues Playlist, but never fear, they all pack a Blues punch. Bands like The HOROJO Trio, Cruzados, Reddog And Friends, The Twangtown Paramours, and more. Enjoy them 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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