Bernie Marsden – ‘Trios’
APPLE MUSIC
The 3rd of Bernie Marsden’s “Inspiration” series albums is out (Trios). It’s Bernie’s nod to some of his favorite power trios…and it’s a goody. The man can play! (Definitely worth a listen.) [PREVIEW]
Marcus King – “Blues Worse Than I Ever Had”
YOUTUBE
Another video release from Marcus King. That makes 5 from his upcoming album Young Blood (due out August 26th). Some nice slide work on this one. (And I’m kinda diggin’ those boots too.) [VIDEO]
Joe Bonamassa Reflects On Writing, Recording, Touring
DAYTON
He’s back into “Tour-Write-Record-Repeat” mode. And nobody does it better than Joe Bonamassa. But he took time to answer some questions before his gig this week in Ohio. [ARTICLE]
Chris Antonik – ‘Morningstar’
APPLE MUSIC
Chris Antonik just released a very personal album. And it bursts with emotion, energy, and so many musical colors, you can’t turn away. This one pushes the Blues Rock envelope in a good way. [PREVIEW]
Living Blues Radio Chart July 2022
LIVINGBLUES
Charlie Musselwhite’s, Mississippi Son is the #1 album on the Living Blues Radio Chart for the 2nd straight month. There’s still an appetite for simple, stripped-down, back-to-basics Blues. [CHART]
Ray Beadle – ‘STAX Of Blues’
APPLE MUSIC
Here’s a tribute album from Aussie Ray Beadle. The object of his affection? The soulful Blues that STAX Records cranked out in the 50’s and 60’s. A lot of good feels here. And it hits the spot. [PREVIEW]
Fantastic Negrito On How His 17th Century Ancestors Inspired Him
GUITAR
Studying his family history (during pandemic down-time), Fantastic Negrito made a major discovery. That discovery fueled the creation of his latest album White Jesus Black Problems. (And maybe a 4th consecutive Grammy.) [ARTICLE]
Too Slim & The Taildraggers – ‘Brace Yourself! (Live)’
APPLE MUSIC
Ladies and gentlemen, brace yourselves. It’s Too Slim And The Taildraggers. And their Blues Rock is in fine form on this live album. Extended cuts of their best tunes. (I love that audience energy on live albums, don’t you?) [PREVIEW]
ATWB New Blues Playlist
SPOTIFY
Mostly people use streaming services to spin their favorite songs, not to “discover” new ones. But plug into my ATWB New Blues Playlist and who knows, you might find a new fave for your own list. [PLAYLIST]
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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