Photo: Allison Morgan Photos By Martine Ehrenclou Chicago-based Joanna Connor, slide guitar virtuoso, singer-songwriter is a fierce musician known as the Queen of Blues/Rock Guitar. With 13… Read More
Photo: Chris Robertson, Black Stone Cherry by Mike Rodway By Martine Ehrenclou Over the past two decades, Black Stone Cherry has set a new standard for Southern Rock/Rock N’ Roll, rev… Read More
United State of Mind By Martine Ehrenclou When three legendary artists come together to create a sound all their own, it doesn’t always work out the way it does on United State Of Min… Read More
10 New Blues, Rock & Roots Songs You Need To Hear Now By Martine Ehrenclou Here are 10 new blues, rock and roots songs you need to hear now. Whether to help you get through the hard tim… Read More
Photo: Tab Benoit, Martine Ehrenclou By Martine Ehrenclou Tab Benoit and Samantha Fish performed a nearly three-hour set at the iconic Ryman Auditorium, Nashville, TN on Friday November 6th… Read More
Kindred Spirits By Martine Ehrenclou Grammy nominated roots-rock duo, Larkin Poe are set to release their first-ever acoustic covers album, Kindred Spirits on November 20 via their Tricki-W… Read More
Ally Venable By Martine Ehrenclou Guitarist, singer and songwriter, Ally Venable releases a new holiday song, “Snowin’ Down In Texas’ featuring guitar wizard Quinn Sulliva… Read More
Sam Morrow By Martine Ehrenclou Gettin’ By On Gettin’ Down by Sam Morrow out on Forty Below Records, is a blast of fresh air, fuel for your pandemic-weary soul. Produced by awar… Read More
Trower, Priest, Brown By Martine Ehrenclou Robin Trower, Maxi Priest and Livingstone Brown release ‘Santa Claus Is Back In Town,’ the brand new track from this powerful te… Read More
Interviews By Martine Ehrenclou As we near the end of one of the most challenging years with the pandemic, one thing remains constant—great music and great artists. I’m willing… Read More
15 New Blues and Rock Songs By Martine Ehrenclou If you’re looking for music to get you through the holidays, music you might not be tuned into already, here’s a selection of so… Read More
15 New Blues and Rock Songs By Martine Ehrenclou If you’re looking for music to get you through the holidays, music you might not be tuned into already, here’s a selection of so… Read More
Sonny Green By Martine Ehrenclou Every once in a while you come across a singer who has “it.” This is Sonny Green, an outstanding one-of-a-kind soul/blues vocalist who’s b… Read More
Tony Spinner By Martine Ehrenclou The 10th solo album from guitar master, singer and songwriter Tony Spinner, Love Is The Answer is a blast of fresh, blues-infused rock with a heavy dose of… Read More
Photo: Eric Johanson by Eric Morgensen By Martine Ehrenclou Rock/Blues guitarist, singer, songwriter Eric Johanson spent years on the road as a touring guitarist for Grammy winning bands su… Read More
Joyann Parker By Martine Ehrenclou Minneapolis-based powerhouse vocalist, songwriter and guitarist, Joyann Parker is set to release Out of the Dark on February 12, 2021, on Hopeless Romanti… Read More
Blues Rock Roots By Martine Ehrenclou It’s February and we’re still dealing with COVID-19. Pandemic fatigue is real–you might be tired of being cooped up, wearing masks, o… Read More
Patrick Nettesheim, Dan Van Buskirk Founders of Guitars For Vets By Martine Ehrenclou In 2007, Patrick Nettesheim, a Milwaukee guitar instructor and Vietnam-era marine, Dan Van Buskirk, co… Read More
Chris Roberts By Martine Ehrenclou Singer, songwriter, guitarist Chris Roberts releases his EP, Red Feather on February 26, 2021. For a musician who claims not to have chosen music bu… Read More
Curtis Salgado By Martine Ehrenclou Multi award-winning blues, soul and R&B singer, songwriter, harmonica player, Curtis Salgado is set to release his 11th album, his fourth for Alligat… Read More
75 Modern Blues & Blues Rock By Martine Ehrenclou Discovering great music is a musical pastime that we all love, a necessity for many of us. Since most current blues and blues/rock does… Read More
Female musicians By Martine Ehrenclou March is Women’s History Month, a time to celebrate women for their achievements. Not only do we celebrate female blues, rock and roots artists… Read More
Photo: Martine Ehrenclou (New York, NY - March 15, 2021) - Gov’t Mule has announced their return to the stage with two shows this spring on Friday, April 30th and… Read More
Captain Danger By Martine Ehrenclou Modern funk-rock power trio Captain Danger takes off with its debut EP, Love Sweet Love, out March 26th via Chemical Music. Based in L.A., this fresh, in… Read More
AJ Fullerton By Martine Ehrenclou Contemporary roots, rock and blues singer, songwriter, guitarist A.J Fullerton is set to release The Forgiver and the Runaway on March 26, his debut album… Read More
Kate Clark By Martine Ehrenclou Gifted vocalist and songwriter Kate Clark releases her new single “Wonderwall,” an outstanding cover of the Oasis 1995 classic, out March 26, 202… Read More
Photo: Mike Zito by Scott Lukes By Martine Ehrenclou Blues/rock guitarist, singer, songwriter, producer, co-owner of Gulf Coast Records, Mike Zito has been blazing his blues trail to critic… Read More
Photo: Sam Morrow by Christine Solomon By Martine Ehrenclou Native Texan Sam, Morrow releases his new video “Money Ain’t A Thing” from his contemporary rock and roll album… Read More
Rock Bands: TL Dirty Honey, TR Laura Cox, BL Thundermother, BR Black Top Mojo By Martine Ehrenclou Live music is starting to come back! What better way to celebrate seeing concerts again th… Read More
Photo: Ellis Mano Band by Pascal Berger By Martine Ehrenclou Swiss four-piece blues rockers, the Ellis Mano Band releases their new single and video “Keep It Simple from their upcomin… Read More
Dumpstaphunk By Martine Ehrenclou New Orleans funk-fusion powerhouse band Dumpstaphunk releases Where Do We Go From Here on April 23, 2021 via Mascot Label Group/Funk Garage. The album is t… Read More
T Bear By Martine Ehrenclou Fresh Bear Tracks by celebrated vocalist, songwriter and keyboardist, T Bear, aka Richard T Bear, releases April 16, 2021 on Quarto Valley Records, produced by G… Read More
Photo: Shutterstock Live Music By Martine Ehrenclou Covid-19 crushed live music worldwide. Could it return by summer/fall 2021? It’s possible that concerts, live shows and music festi… Read More
Dirty Honey, L-F: John Notto (guitar), Marc LaBelle (vocals), Corey Coverstone (drums), Justin Smolian (bass) By Martine Ehrenclou Los Angeles-based rock band Dirty Honey releases their sel… Read More
Outrage Over Spotify’s New ‘Invasive’ Voice Recognition System By Martine Ehrenclou A coalition of human rights groups and musicians signed an open letter to protest Spoti… Read More
Photo: The Damn Truth by Martin Brisson By Martine Ehrenclou Montreal-based rock and roll band, The Damn Truth released their third album, Now or Nowhere on May 7 via Spectre Musique/Sony M… Read More
Oliver Wood By Martine Ehrenclou Oliver Wood, co-founder, singer, songwriter, guitarist of Grammy- nominated modern roots/rock trio, the Wood Brothers, releases his debut solo effort, Alway… Read More
Deb Ryder By Martine Ehrenclou Multi award-winner, blues vocalist, songwriter, Deb Ryder is about to release her fifth studio album, Memphis Moonlight produced by Grammy Award-winner Tony B… Read More
Photo: Kirk Fletcher, by Martine Ehrenclou By Martine Ehrenclou Bustling into the back patio of the Pineapple Hill Saloon in Sherman Oaks, CA, at 5pm on May 30, 2021, we couldn’t wait… Read More
Quinn Sullivan By Martine Ehrenclou Singer, songwriter, guitarist, Quinn Sullivan opens a new chapter in his already impressive career with his fourth album, Wide Awake, out June 4, via Mas… Read More
10 Hot New Blues-Rock and Rock Songs For Your Breakout Summer 2021 By Martine Ehrenclou It’s summer and live music is opening up! How long have we all been waiting for this? Too long… Read More
T Bear aka Richard T Bear By Martine Ehrenclou After a self-imposed hiatus from the music industry that lasted nearly three decades, T Bear, aka Richard T Bear, keyboardist, vocalist, songw… Read More
Photo: Buckcherry by Ashley Ann Caven Hellbound By Martine Ehrenclou California hard rockers Buckcherry are set to release their ninth studio album, Hellbound on June 25th, 2021 via Round H… Read More
Photo: Deb Ryder by Martine Ehrenclou By Martine Ehrenclou Powerhouse blues vocalist, songwriter Deb Ryder and her stellar band treated fans to a live show at Maui Sugar Mill Saloon on July… Read More
Photo: Christone "Kingfish" Ingram by Laura Carbone By Martine Ehrenclou Since the release of Kingfish, his Grammy-nominated 2019 Alligator Records debut, guitarist, vocalist and songwriter… Read More
Photo: Joe Bonamassa by Martine Ehrenclou By Martine Ehrenclou Blues/rock guitarist, singer, songwriter, two-time Grammy nominee Joe Bonamassa and his superb band of legendary musicians, pe… Read More
Southern rock Larkin Poe photo: Bree Marie Fish By Martine Ehrenclou In the heat of the summertime, there’s something special about listening to Southern Rock or Roots-Rock music on y… Read More
Robert Jon & The Wreck By Martine Ehrenclou A Southern California gem, Robert Jon & The Wreck are set to release their new album, Shine A Light On Me Brother on September 3, 2021. W… Read More
By Martine Ehrenclou For years, a large grassroots following has been hip to Texas singer, songwriter and guitarist Seth James, his musical gumbo of Texas blues, R&B, rock, country soul… Read More
Photos: Joanne Shaw Taylor by Christie Goodwin, Ghost Hounds by Jay Acarnsalin, Samantha Fish by Scott Lukes, Taylor Scott by Scott Lukes 10 New Modern Blues & Rock Songs You Must Hear… Read More
Photo: Seth James by Erin Valkner By Martine Ehrenclou For years, a large grassroots following has been hip to Texas singer, songwriter and guitarist Seth James. His musical blend of Texas… Read More
Tommy Castro By Martine Ehrenclou Internationally beloved soul-blues rocker, Tommy Castro is set to release A Bluesman Came to Town: A Blues Odyssey on September 17, via Alligator Records… Read More
Photo: Sari Schorr by Jean Philippe Hugeuet By Martine Ehrenclou New York-based, blues/rock vocalist and songwriter Sari Schorr has a voice like no other. Powerful, deeply soulf… Read More
Photo: Artur Menezes by Martine Ehrenclou By Martine Ehrenclou Brazilian blues and rock guitarist, singer, songwriter Artur Menezes and his band of superb musicians, performed at Malainey&r… Read More
Avey Grouws Band By Martine Ehrenclou There’s nothing like listening to a new album where the first song grabs you by the collar and the winners keep coming the whole way through the… Read More
Photos: Carlos Santana-Marlene Entire, Joanne Shaw Taylor-Christie Goodwin, Gov't Mule-Jay Sansone, The Damn Truth-Martin Brisson 10 New Modern Blues-Rock And Rock & Roll Songs You Must… Read More
Photo: Tommy Castro by Victoria Smith By Martine Ehrenclou Tommy Castro, multi award-winner, blues/R&B/rock & roll guitarist, singer, songwriter, is one of roots music’s most… Read More
Hector Anchondo By Martine Ehrenclou After winning first place in the solo/duo category of the 2020 International Blues Challenge, Hector Anchondo rounded up his acoustic guitars and origin… Read More
Daya is an American singer and songwriter who rose to fame after releasing her breakthrough single “Hide Away” in 2015. The track earned her success by reaching number 23 on the… Read More