Boogie Beasts – ‘Blues From Jupiter’
APPLE MUSIC
Here’s some Belgium-flavored, Hill Country Blues from Boogie Beasts. 11 vintage tunes recorded live, with equal doses of fuzz and energy. They attack every song and really make each one their own. A lot of passion here. [PREVIEW]
David Starr – “Poison The Water”
YOUTUBE
David Starr is a singer/songwriter who can handle Folk, Country, or the Blues equally well. This new single from his upcoming EP Better Me, is bending towards his Blues-Rock side. And it’s a good one. [VIDEO]
Encore: Eric Gales On Reclaiming His Place As A Blues Guitar Icon
NPR
Audio interview here, from NPR’s “All Songs Considered.” It pretty much gives you a 3 dimensional look at Bluesman Eric Gales in under 8 minutes. Eric’s in a good place right now and that makes for great music [ARTICLE]
Jackie Venson – ‘Love Transcends (Live In Austin)’
APPLE MUSIC
I can’t lie, I’m a Jackie Venson fan. And this live version of her 2021 album is almost as good as seeing her live. She’s a great guitarist & a distinctive vocalist. And she’s a Berklee grad to boot. (Good things coming I think.) [PREVIEW]
Anthony Gomes – “Fur Covered Handcuffs”
YOUTUBE
Here’s an amusing little video from Anthony Gomes about his baby “shopping on the Internet.” Anthony’s a serious Blues-Rocker but he knows when to ease up and just have a little fun. (And apparently so does his girlfriend.) [VIDEO]
Kenny Wayne Shepherd Shares His Guitar Gunslinger Ways & Career Insights
GLIDEMAGAZINE
“What I’m chasing now is the feeling, the emotion in the music.” That’s Kenny Wayne Shepherd’s mantra now that he’s into the 3rd decade of his career. Read it all in a very deep dive from Leslie Michele Derrough’s great interview with Kenny. [ARTICLE]
Ben Levin – ‘Take Your Time’
APPLE MUSIC
Ben Levin’s a Blues piano player gifted beyond his years (22). But on his latest album (his 4th) he’s taking a backseat to some venerable Bluesmen (Bob Stroger, Lil’ Ed, and Jimmy Reed). Young Ben’s building a strong resume. [PREVIEW]
Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown – “Bare Bones”
YOUTUBE
Recording your album live-in-studio means you can make music *and* videos at the same time. How convenient is that? So here’s Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown with their lead track off their latest album, Shake The Roots. (Lights, camera, music!) [VIDEO]
Elvin Bishop At 80: Rock And Roll Hall Of Famer Reflects On Career, Tulsa Roots
AMERICANBLUESSCENE
Days away from his 80th birthday, Elvin Bishop takes a little time to chat about his lifetime love affair with the Blues. He didn’t plan a road that led to the Blues Hall of Fame, he just lived it one day at a time. [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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