Larry McCray – “Breaking News”
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Larry McCray’s the latest member of Joe Bonamassa’s growing stable of Blues artists on his Keeping The Blues Alive label. Larry’s album, Blues Without You, isn’t due for a few more weeks, but here’s a video taste to tide you over.
Christone “Kingfish” Ingram Talks Upcoming Tour, Expression and Lineages
AMERICANSONGWRITER.COM
For acclaimed Blues guitarist Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, who is often hailed as the “next big thing” when it comes to both the guitar and the genre in which he excels, the pressure of this reality can sometimes be a bit too heavy. (This young man’s wise beyond his (23) years.)
Sugaray Rayford – In Too Deep
SUGARAYRAYFORD.COM
I was expecting this new album from Sugaray Rayford to be Rhythm & Bluesy (and it is), but the themes run deeper than usual. The material’s thought provoking at times, even challenging. But Sugaray keeps it positive and never loses the beat. (Nice balancing act.)
Blue Front Cafe – Bentonia, Mississippi
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The Blue Front Cafe is a squat, cinderblock building in Yazoo County. The oldest active juke joint in the state of Mississippi. There’s no stage — so those brave enough to pick up a guitar in such a storied juke, stand on the floor or sit in a chair to play.
Clarence Spady – “If Only We Could”
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Clarence Spady is ever-so-gently teasing us about his next album. No title or date yet but this single gets me thinking it’s gonna have that groovin’ funky flair he lays down so well. (The body can’t sit still when Clarence plays.)
Kenny “Blues Boss” Wayne – Blues From Chicago To Paris
APPLE MUSIC
So, I have a soft spot for piano players. And one of the truly great ones is Kenny “Blues Boss” Wayne. I don’t think there’s a “chop” Kenny doesn’t have, and they’re all on display on his latest album. No guitar shredding here – just ivory tickling at its best. (A true Piano Blues album.)
Cedric Burnside Was Made For The Road
SMH.COM
Cedric Burnside has no doubt he was destined for a life on the road making music and sharing his deep love of Mississippi Hill Country Blues. He was born while his parents were driving home to Mississippi in the summer of 1978. (And now that road has taken him to Australia.)
Larkin Poe Cover The Stones’ – “Start Me Up”
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What could be better than Larkin Poe covering a Rolling Stones tune? This fabulous Rootsy, Bluesy, Rocky duo keep learning and covering songs and I, for one, love it. (It’s definitely enough to make a grown man cry.)
Bob Corritore & Friends – Down Home Blues Revue
APPLE MUSIC
Another album from the “vaults” of Bob Corritore. This time, Bob’s got several friends fronting while he sweetens each track with his classic harmonica. This is a 13-track mix of some real prime traditional Blues. (Bob’s got a lot of friends.)
Tedeschi Trucks Band – “Bound For Glory”
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Seems like times are pretty fragile right now. So let’s take a beat and get soothed by the Tedeschi Trucks Band. Here they are at the Tivoli Theatre – full band! Susan’s in great voice. Derek’s his usual center of all things musical. Plus there’s some great keyboard work from Gabe Dixon.
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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