Randall Breneman & The Skinner Brothers – ‘Devil Plays The Blues’
APPLE MUSIC
Randall Breneman & The Skinner Brothers (Adam and Dan) are composers by trade who met at Paul McCartney’s Liverpool Institute for the Performing Arts. Together, they’ve made a delectable little Blues album that almost snuck by me. Glad it didn’t because it’s a good-good listen. [PREVIEW]
Kenny Wayne Shepherd – “Blue On Black”
YOUTUBE
This is the reimagined video of the re-recorded monster hit Kenny Wayne Shepherd made in 1997, “Blue On Black.” This was a Billboard award winner then, and it sounds as good today as ever. (And so does Kenny by the way!) [VIDEO]
10 Best Christmas Blues Songs Of All Time, Ranked 2022
TONESTART
In my opinion, all “Best” lists should be re-labeled as “Favorite” lists because they’re all so personal. But with that said, this 10 Best Christmas Blues Songs List goes wide and has something for just about everyone. Including a couple I hadn’t heard before. Welcome to the Blues Christmas Season folks. [ARTICLE]
Spotify isn’t just for streaming music. The company’s looking to create a very ambitious growth spurt by moving into several more entertainment areas. One in particular, is Live Events.
Live Events for Spotify means concerts and live shows. They’re working on all the technical plumbing behind the scenes of their software so they can deliver live music experiences to you. And they’re betting ($$$) you’re gonna like it. [READ MORE].
Tas Cru – “Stand Up!”
YOUTUBE
Blues educator and artist Tas Cru will be sliding in a new album in a couple months (Riffin’ The Blue). Here’s a little call-to-action video from that album that’s guaranteed to get your protest-juices flowing. (Tasty and Riffy.) [VIDEO]
Will Jacobs – ‘Goldfish Blues’
APPLE MUSIC
This album has a funky, soulful, playful feel to it. It’s Will Jacobs’ first solo album and it sticks the landing. Will’s been turning heads and winning awards since his Chicago high school days. Now, he sounds like he’s really ready for center stage. [PREVIEW]
Connor Selby – “I Shouldn’t Care”
YOUTUBE
Youngster Connor Selby (24) looks upset. It must be one of those heartbreaky kinda things. A lot of that goes around when you’re in your 20’s. But he plays so well, and sings so well, and writes so well – I’m sure he’ll recover in no time. [VIDEO]
- (Out Now) Randall Breneman & The Skinner Brothers – ‘Devil Plays The Blues‘
- (Out Now) Will Jacobs – ‘Goldfish Blues‘
- (Out Now) TNYFBB – ‘Trio‘
- (Out Now) Armin Sabol – ‘Ready To Roll – Live At Gitarrentage Schorndorf‘
- (01-13) JD Simo – ‘Songs From The House Of Grease‘
- (01-20) Alastair Greene – ‘Alive In The New World‘
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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