Spencer Mackenzie – ‘Preach To My Soul’
APPLE MUSIC
The future of the Blues is lookin’ bright. There’s another youngster about to make a mark. 22-year old Spencer Mackenzie’s got the chops and the skills…and this album proves it. (The Blues is wearin’ shades.) [PREVIEW]
Walter Trout – “Waiting For The Dawn”
YOUTUBE
If you’re waiting for your Ride, it’s almost here. Walter Trout’s new album is out next week and you can get a taste with his new video right here. (Some sweet soloing on this one.) [VIDEO]
Soul And Blues Maestro Robert Cray Keeps His Fire Bright
NASHVILLESCENE
This is a sharp, compact piece (by Ron Wynn) on Robert Cray. It paints a rich picture of the celebrated Bluesman. And gives you a sense of just how deep and wide his work is. [ARTICLE]
Alex Lopez – ‘Nasty Crime’
APPLE MUSIC
The new release from Alex Lopez definitely has a Blues spine. But the music’s too versatile to be squeezed into one cubbyhole. It’s ambitious and interesting and his great guitar work hooks it all together. [PREVIEW]
Anthony Gomes – “Blues-A-Fied”
YOUTUBE
Walkin’ the streets of Memphis, here’s Anthony Gomes. Here he’s part Bluesman, part tour guide as he performs his latest single in front of a slew of Memphis music landmarks. Nice tune. (Hat too.) [VIDEO]
Guitarist Samantha Fish Manages To Elude The Blues Police
DAYTON
A well-done interview by Tom Richards of the Houston Press. He gets Samantha Fish to let her hair down and share a little behind-the-scenes scoop. (A nice read.) [ARTICLE]
Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown – “Ain’t None Watered Down”
YOUTUBE
Here’s the first video from Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown for next week’s album release (Shake The Roots). I’m thinkin’ the album will be Bluesy, Rootsy, and Rocky. (3 of my favorite things!) [VIDEO]
Willie Dixon: “Blues Is The Facts Of Life”
AMERICANBLUESSCENE
Willie Dixon telling his story in his own words is soooo much better than reading it in a history book. And here’s reprint of a deep-dive interview from 1971 by Cary Baker were we get just that. (Get a cup of coffee for this one.) [ARTICLE]
Robert Jon & The Wreck – “Rescue Train” (Live From Paris)
YOUTUBE
It’s almost time to get wrecked again – Robert Jon & The Wreck have a new album due at the end of September. Here’s a little live smack of their first single. (Nice long cut too.) [VIDEO]
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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