Your Blues News For 2022-11-21


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Ruthie Foster – ‘Healing Time’
APPLE MUSIC

I could call this “Pop-Soul.” But Ruthie Foster tiptoes across several musical genres on this new album. She communicates through song better than most artists can ever dream of doing. And if it’s healing you want, Healing Time will deliver. [PREVIEW]


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Mississippi MacDonald – “It Can’t Hurt Me”
YOUTUBE

If you’d like to take a walking tour of London, this B&W video’s right up your alley. Mississippi MacDonald’s on his way to a gig and he’s got his comfortable shoes on. Got some nice scenery. (And a good Blues tune too.) [VIDEO]


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Tinsley Ellis Interview
BLUESBLASTMAGAZINE

This week Blues Blast Magazine does an in-depth interview of Tinsley Ellis. Tinsley always puts on a great show and he’s not shy in an interview. Great stories and insights from a Blues Rock legend. [ARTICLE]


Article Postcard - Muddy Waters Spotlight
Mississippi-born Muddy Waters would be on the Mt. Rushmore of Blues greats (if there was one). He was labeled by many as “the Father of Chicago Blues.” As an early adopter of the electric guitar, he helped transform the Blues sound in Chicago and spread it world-wide. [READ MORE]


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Manlio Milazzi & JJ Appleton – ‘North Of The Sea’
APPLE MUSIC

This album plays and pops like a great live performance. Manlio Milazzi & JJ Appleton team up on an ear-catching set of eclectic tunes. It’s sweet Italian harmonica meets master NYC singer/songwriter — and it’s raw & juicy. [PREVIEW]


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Robert Jon & The Wreck – “Pain No More”
YOUTUBE

These guys (Robert Jon & The Wreck) always make my ears buzz – in just the right way. Now that they’re signed up with Joe Bonamassa’s Keeping The Blues Alive record label, I expect 2023 will be a big year. [VIDEO]


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Grandaddy Short Leg – ‘The Ballad Of Cain’
APPLE MUSIC

Moonshiner/Musicians Grandaddy Short Leg have a new record that sure goes down easy. They may come from generations of mountain men, but this album is sure some smooth stuff! I wonder if their moonshine is as good as their music? [PREVIEW]


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!