Vanessa Collier – ‘Live At Power Station’
APPLE MUSIC
Vanessa Collier’s great new album was recorded live at the famous Power Station BerkleeNYC studios. Way cool. (Take the Video Tour.) Her band is cookin’ and Vanessa is at her triple-threat best too. (Definitely worth a listen.) [PREVIEW]
Thorbjørn Risager & The Black Tornado – “Fire Inside”
YOUTUBE
So it turns out that Denmark has morning TV chat shows too! (Who knew?) And here’s Thorbjørn Risager & The Black Tornado on Go’ Morgen Danmark performing one of the tunes from their just released album, Navigation Blues. [VIDEO]
“There Was More to It Than Just Music”: Charlie Musselwhite Talks Blues
GUITARWORLD
“I liked all kinds of music, but Blues seemed like there was more to it than just music.” And for more than half a century, Charlie Musselwhite’s been sharing that special appreciation for the Blues with all of us. [ARTICLE]
Karen Lee Andrews – ‘Edin’ (EP)
APPLE MUSIC
22 minutes! That’s all this EP is, but it leaves a mark. Aussie Karen Lee Andrews has the gift of a truly expressive voice. Makes me believe she can sing anything. Right now she’s flying under the radar but that can’t last. [PREVIEW]
Larkin Poe – “Strike Gold”
YOUTUBE
The Lovell sisters (Larkin Poe) have released the 4th single from their upcoming album, Blood Harmony. Every one’s been great so far. And this one finds them as easy on the eye and ear as ever. [VIDEO]
Living Blues Radio Chart September 2022
LIVINGBLUES
The big Living Blues Radio chart is out for September and John Németh’s, May Be the Last Time (Nola Blue Records) is on top. (Hint: The list is a great way to explore new Blues music you might otherwise have missed.) [ARTICLE]
Miss Emily – ‘Defined By Love’
APPLE MUSIC
It’s easy to listen to a great voice like Miss Emily’s (Emily Fennell) carry an entire record. But the quality of her songwriting on this genre-bending album from the multiple Maple Blues Award winner is what sold it for me. (Me likey.) [PREVIEW]
The Cold Stares – “The Joy”
YOUTUBE
Always happy to give a shout out for an Indiana (adopted) band. So here’s The Cold Stares, now a power trio. They’re on the verge of breaking big I think. Their new album’s due in a few months and will probably seal that deal. [VIDEO]
Dave Keyes – ‘That’s What The Blues Are For’
AMERICANBLUESSCENE
Dave Keyes has a new album due in a couple weeks. And given his experience (everything from Broadway to the Blues) it should be a good one. Here’s an early review and video to tide you over. [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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