Marc Broussard – ‘SOS 4 Blues For Your Soul’
APPLE MUSIC
I’ve been waiting for this one. Marc Broussard is one of my faves and he’s got a voice that can make any lyric his own. And he nailed it here. This is an album of covers (all but one) made famous by other artists – from Howlin’ Wolf to Lou Rawls. A wide range, but Marc can handle it. These songs belong to him now. (Definitely worth a listen.) [PREVIEW]
Samatha Fish & Jesse Dayton – “Deathwish”
YOUTUBE
This is one part video and one part Dateline episode. We get to watch Samantha Fish & Jesse Dayton true-crime their way through this Blues-Rock tune. The title says it all and the album (‘Death Wish Blues’) lands next week. [VIDEO]
“The Eddie 9V Story”
BLUESROCKREVIEW
He’s just 26 and he’s had his first taste of what it feels like to have a #1 Billboard album. Yep, the future’s lookin’ bright for Eddie 9V. And it’s well deserved because he’s making great music. Check out his latest album, ‘Capricorn’ and catch Pete Francis’ interview to learn more about Mr. 9Volt. [ARTICLE]
Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown – “Sho Been Worse”
YOUTUBE
Let’s head on down to Dee’s Country Cocktail Lounge and catch Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown tonight. The boys have some boogie they want to share. Tyler’s has a knack for stringing together songs that are just plain fun. And their upcoming EP (‘Dirty Work’) should be more of the same. [VIDEO]
John Primer – ‘Teardrops For Magic Slim’
APPLE MUSIC
This is a great tribute album. John Primer spent more than a decade as part of Magic Slim & The Teardrops and this album is a love letter to their music. It’s also a great example of Chicago Blues played before a live audience. It don’t get much better than that. [PREVIEW]
Joe Bonamassa – “Known Unknowns”
YOUTUBE
Never far from the news, Joe Bonamassa’s got another one of those gourmet snacks of a video out. A nibble from the live concert DVD and album he’s dropping in April, ‘Tales Of Time.’ He’s at the top of his musical game and I for one, can’t wait for the full meal. [VIDEO]
Trudy Lynn & Steve Krase – ‘Royal Oak Blues Café’
APPLE MUSIC
Trudy Lynn is a lady with one expressive voice! She’s been singing since the 60’s, so when you match her up with a band that knows their way around the Blues, then throw in Steve Krase’s excellent harmonica work, you’re gonna get a darn good album. Trudy & Steve deserve some attention. [PREVIEW]
- (Out Now) Brownie McGhee – ‘No Stranger to the Blues – Live (Remastered)‘
- (Out Now) Connor Selby – ‘Connor Selby (Deluxe Edition)‘
- (Out Now) Anna Davies & The Sinnermen – ‘Silver Lining EP‘
- (Out Now) Jimmy Burns – ‘Live in Copenhagen‘
- (03-10) Van Morrison – ‘Moving On Skiffle‘
- (03-17) GA-20 – ‘Live In Loveland‘
- (03-17) Mike Zito and Albert Castiglia – ‘Blood Brothers‘
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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