Louise Phelan & Octavio Herrero – ‘Azules’
APPLE MUSIC
Take one terrific jazz singer from Ireland (Louise Phelan) and one accomplished guitarist/arranger from Mexico (Octavio Herrero)…sprinkle in some new and old Blues tunes, and you get some real ear candy. This is a smooth, silky, and sultry album. (Me likey.) [PREVIEW]
Serabee – “New Orleans”
YOUTUBE
Singer/songwriter (and former “The Voice” contestant), Serabee has recorded a little love letter to her favorite city, New Orleans. So we get some of the sites of that great city along with a soulful original tune. Good deal! [VIDEO]
Susan Tedeschi Receives James Smithson Bicentennial Medal
AMERICANBLUESSCENE
Last week, Susan Tedeschi received the James Smithson Bicentennial Medal for, “her embodiment of the American Experience through music.” (And much more.) Her words of wisdom? “Don’t let people tell you that you can’t do what your dreams are because you can.” [ARTICLE]
In 1977 Muddy Waters released a record that came to be known as his “comeback” album. That record was Hard Again. And while Muddy was never really “gone” from the music scene, this album opened up a whole bunch of new eyes and ears to Muddy and the Blues.
There’s an energy and excitement on this album that sounds so natural, it’s easy to take it for granted. But that kind of musical lighting-in-a-bottle doesn’t happen very often folks. And that’s a big reason why this one’s a classic. [READ MORE].
Ryan Foret And Foret Tradition – ‘That’s What’s Happening Here’
SPOTIFY MUSIC
When you listen to Ryan Foret And Foret Tradition on this record, you just know they must put on a great live show. They handle originals and covers with ease. I can almost see the crowd dancing. This one’s an easy listen. [PREVIEW]
Rev. Peyton’s Big Damn Band – “Run Rudolph Run”
YOUTUBE
Okay, here’s a DIY home video of Reverend Peyton (and his Big Damn Band) having fun with Chuck Berry’s old holiday hit. The whole thing was shot on an iPhone so look out for a little video whiplash. (And who doesn’t have a drum set in their living room, right?) [VIDEO]
Rock & Blues Muse Holiday Gift Guide For Guitarists 2022
ROCKANDBLUESMUSE
It’s not too late to give that special Blues guitarist in your life a Christmas thrill. Rock And Blues Muse has a list of guitars and gear that will scratch that musical itch and then some. Who knows? Maybe their next song will be about you! [ARTICLE]
- (Out Now) Louise Phelan & Octavio Herrero – ‘Azules‘
- (Out Now) Andrew Moore – ‘The Dip Session‘
- (Out Now) Philipp Fankhauser – ‘Heebie Jeebies – The Early Songs of Johnny Copeland‘
- (Out Now) Ryan Foret And Foret Tradition – ‘That’s What’s Happening Here‘
- (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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