The Commonheart – ‘For Work Or Love’
APPLE MUSIC
Bluesy Soul is what you’ll get in The Commonheart’s new album. Big group with a great horn presence, smokey vocals, and everything firing on all cylinders. Every tune is musically seasoned just right. (Definitely worth a listen.) [PREVIEW]
Joanne Shaw Taylor -“Just No Getting Over You”
YOUTUBE
I love the way Joanne Shaw Taylor plays guitar. Effortlessly and with so much joy! Here she is performing one of her new originals from her upcoming October album, Nobody’s Fool. [VIDEO]
The Blues Rock Show With Anthony Gomes
YOUTUBE
Anthony Gomes made an appearance on the show this week. He’s promoting next week’s release of High Voltage Blues. And it’s a thoughtful interview of a Blues-Rock artist who has that “Indie” spirit. [PODCAST]
John Németh – ‘May Be The Last Time’
APPLE MUSIC
John Németh’s new album goes down like a good meal at your favorite restaurant. Lots of guest “friends” chipping in on this one. John’s health problems aside, this album is first-rate and will make you smile. [PREVIEW]
Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band – “True Lies” (25)
YOUTUBE
We’ll have to wait until December, but Kenny Wayne Shepherd will be releasing a 25th anniversary remake of his hit album, Trouble Is, along with a live DVD. Until that time, here’s a little morsel to tide us over. [VIDEO]
Georgia-Born Robert Cray On The Evolution Of The Blues
APPLE MUSIC
“[T]he music is changing, because it’s supposed to.” That’s 5-time Grammy winner Robert Cray’s opinion on the current state of the Blues. Who am I to disagree? (Especially when I totally agree.) [ARTICLE]
John Primer – ‘Hard Times’
APPLE MUSIC
This album is a love letter to Chicago Blues. And John Primer’s just the man to deliver it. At 77, he’s got the pedigree, a lifetime of chops, and just the right feel & groove to pull it off. A really sweet album. [PREVIEW]
Krissy Matthews – “Carry You”
YOUTUBE
Who’s your favorite British-Norwegian Blues-Rock guitarist? Krissy Matthews you say? Well here’s a new rockin’ video from Krissy you’ll like. He gets quite the sound considering he’s in someone’s living room. [VIDEO]
15th Blues Blast Music Award Winners
BLUESBLASTMAGAZINE
Here are the fan-favorite picks from the 15th annual Blues Blast Music Awards. And thousands of fans can’t be wrong. This is a great list to use if you feel like doing some “Blues Exploring.” [ARTICLE]
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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