Tas Cru – ‘Riffin’ The Blue’
APPLE MUSIC
Bluesman and music educator Tas Cru has stitched together another great Blues record (‘Riffin’ The Blue’). This one’s all original material — no surprise there — which again show off Tas’ knack for writing hooky grooves that reel you in. (Definitely worth a listen.) [PREVIEW]
Ally Venable – “Real Gone”
YOUTUBE
Ally Venable has a new album coming out in March and the buzz is starting to buzz. She’s only 23 and yet she’s established herself as a Blues Rocker that can hold her own with the best of ’em. This is the title track from her album. It should make a fan out of ya (of you if you weren’t one already that is). [VIDEO]
Barbara Blue Is A Piece Of Work, A Very Talented One
AMERICANBLUESSCENE
“It’s a gift. That’s all I can tell you. It’s a gift, and I love what I do. I love to make people happy.” And Barbara Blue’s been making lots of people happy for a long time. It’s story time hour with Barbara. Say hello to the “Reigning Queen of Beale Street.” [ARTICLE]
Last week’s Maple Blues Awards are in the books. These Canadian awards recognized a lot of exceptional artists and their music. Here’s a rundown of all the winners and some great listening suggestions. [READ MORE].
Joe Bonamassa – “The Loyal Kind” (Live)
YOUTUBE
If this one doesn’t get your blood moving, nothing will. This video’s a small slice of Joe Bonamassa’s upcoming concert DVD, ‘Tales of Time.’ The band’s so hot on this number you might get scorched just watching. The concert was at the Red Rocks amphitheater in Colorado so the visuals are great too. [VIDEO]
Steve Cochran – ‘Nursery School Blues’ (EP)
APPLE MUSIC
This is a tidy little EP that caught my ear this week. Full disclosure — I can’t find any real info on this artist (Steve Cochran), but that didn’t stop me from liking what I heard. This might be his debut and he might be an Aussie, but that’s just me guessing. Where are you Steve? (Call me.) [VIDEO]
Blue Moon Marque – “Big Black Mamba”
YOUTUBE
Blue Moon Marquee (A.W. Cardinal and Jasmine Colette) just swept up 4 Maple Blues Awards at last week’s ceremony in Toronto. Proof that their hard work on the road these last 9 years is paying off. They have a unique sound which some call “gypsy soul” and this video is the perfect example. [VIDEO]
- (Out Now) Fantastic Negrito – ‘Grandfather Courage‘
- (Out Now) Jay Calpin – ‘Highs & Lows (EP)‘
- (Out Now) The Maple Blues Band – ‘Let’s Go‘
- (02-17) Savoy Brown – ‘Blues All Around‘
- (02-24) Ellis Mano Band – ‘Luck Of The Draw‘
- (03-03) Marc Broussard – ‘S.O.S. 4: Blues for Your Soul‘
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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