Marcus King – ‘Young Blood’
APPLE MUSIC
Marcus King’s new album is Blues Rock at it’s Blues-Rockin’ best. This album grabs you and good luck getting it to let go. A personal and powerful piece of work. (Definitely worth a listen.) [PREVIEW]
The Commonheart – “Trying To Get Over”
YOUTUBE
The leaves are starting to turn so it must be time for a little Soul. As luck would have it, Commonheart has just what we need. This tune will make you bob-and-weave in your chair from start to finish. [VIDEO]
The Blues Rock Show With Chris Antonik
YOUTUBE
A thoughtful interview with Chris Antonik by the Blues Rock Show guys. Some real insight into the deep intention that went into every bit of his latest album. (It payed off too cause it’s kinkin’ good.) [VIDEOCAST]
Tedeschi Trucks Band – ‘I Am The Moon: IV. Farewell’
APPLE MUSIC
The 4th and final episode of Tedeschi Trucks Band’s opus, I Am The Moon has landed. I’m struck by the ambition and the sheer virtuosity in these 4 albums. This album “cycle” is a real masterwork. [PREVIEW]
Larkin Poe – “Georgia Off My Mind”
YOUTUBE
This sounds like a cross-over hit to me. (A big one.) Here’s Larkin Poe lookin’ and soundin’ big-time in this video from their upcoming album, Blood Harmony. (They’re cooking on all cylinders.) [VIDEO]
Barry Lee Pearson’s Interview With Koko Taylor
THECOUNTRYBLUES
This is a deep dive of an interview with Koko Taylor. A reprint from the late 1980’s I think. It’s essentially her life story in one article. (Clearly, she was born to sing the Blues.) [ARTICLE]
Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown – “Ain’t None Watered Down”
APPLE MUSIC
A live, in-studio version of the 1st single from their upcoming album (Shake The Roots). Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown are definitely going for that badass sound. (That’s Tyler under all the hair). [VIDEO]
The Dig 3 – ‘The Dig 3’
APPLE MUSIC
Want something a little more traditional? The Dig 3 is it. A debut album from 3 Blues vets so we’re in good hands. 14 original tracks with that old-school feel. (Serious harmonica chops here!) [PREVIEW]
Robert Jon & The Wreck – “Rescue Train”
YOUTUBE
One part tune, one part tour of San Juan Capistrano? Here’s Robert Jon & The Wreck showing you just how easy it is to make a music video. Of course it helps when you’ve got a great song. [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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