Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown – ‘Shake The Roots’
APPLE MUSIC
Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown’s new album lands on the Rocky side of Blues-Rock. And the writing, arranging, and playing all come together marvelously. (Definitely worth a listen.) [PREVIEW]
Jeremiah Johnson – “Ball And Chain”
YOUTUBE
With an album due next month (Hi-Fi Drive By), Jeremiah Johnson is cranking up the marketing machine with this video. It’s got a great hook that has “hit single” written all over it. [VIDEO]
Keb’ Mo’ – A Different Kind Of Blues
BLUESBLASTMAGAZINE
Think you know a lot about Keb’ Mo’? I’ll bet you’ll learn even more in this deep dive by Marty Gunther in Blues Blast Magazine. (Whatever Keb’ does, he always makes it look soooo easy.) [ARTICLE]
Bob Corritore & Friends – ‘You Shocked Me’
APPLE MUSIC
If you dig an album of straight-ahead, take-no-prisoners Blues, then Bob Corritore & Friends have you covered. A loosey-goosey group of covers and originals that will do you Blues-right. [PREVIEW]
Walter Trout – ‘Ride’ (Album Trailer)
YOUTUBE
Think of this as a video article. Walter Trout’s explanation of what went into the making of his latest album (Ride). Walter’s so thoughtful. And he’s making some of the best music of his career. [VIDEO]
GA-20 – ‘Crackdown’
APPLE MUSIC
GA-20 definitely owns that fuzzy, vintage sound. And this live-recording of originals fits their style perfectly. Let’s call them modern blues traditionalists. They deserve a bigger audience. [PREVIEW]
Checking In With Matthew Stubbs From GA-20
CINCINNATI
A short interview with Matthew Stubbs from GA-20 about the making of their new album, Crackdown. They’re keeping the Blues flame burning. And, as their album sticker attests, it’s “Always Fresh.” [ARTICLE]
Thorbjørn Risager & The Black Tornado – “Navigation Blues”
APPLE MUSIC
Everybody’s got a favorite Danish Blues-Rock band right? Well I do, it’s Thorbjørn Risager & The Black Tornado. A new album’s coming in a couple weeks. Here’s the title track. (These guys are good.) [VIDEO]
How Blues Legend Buddy Guy Got His Hands On His First Guitar
PBS
Here’s a great story Buddy Guy tells about getting his hands on his first guitar. From the sound of it, Buddy’s destiny was decided right then and there. (Good deal for Blues fans everywhere.) [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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