2024-04-19 22:40
Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats Announce 'South Of Here' Album Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats today announce their fourth full-length studio album South of Here, set for… Read More
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2024-04-19 18:56
Photo: Erin Cosentino Bywater Call Releases New Single 'Roll' Canadian Roots, Rock, and Soul band Bywater Call are excited to release their second single of 2024, “Roll”, an upl… Read More
2024-04-19 15:03
Joe Bonamassa Releases Live Rendition Of 'Ball Peen Hammer' Joe Bonamassa, one of the world's premier blues-rock guitarists, announces the release of his latest live single, "Ball Peen Hamme… Read More
2024-04-19 14:33
Photo: Fletcher Moore Little Feat Creates Blues Magic with 'Can't Be Satisfied' “You want to know what’s as fun as listening to Little Feat on Sam’s Place?” says Bil… Read More
2024-04-18 17:31
Photo: Kirk West Allman Brothers Band Guitarist Dickey Betts Dies at 80 Forrest Richard “Dickey” Betts (December 12, 1943 - April 17, 2024) Allman Brothers Band guitarist, singe… Read More
2024-04-17 22:28
Bones Owens Announces New Album 'Love Out Of Lemons' and shares new single Combining his country roots and 90s alternative nostalgia, Nashville-based Bones Owens has announced his new genre… Read More
2024-04-17 19:54
Alastair Greene Announces New Studio Album 'Standing Out Loud', shares new single. Guitar virtuoso Alastair Greene has artfully managed a dynamic solo career while contributing to the music… Read More
2024-04-17 17:58
Review: Ghost-Note 'Mustard n' Onions' By Hal Horowitz “Are you ready to get down? C’mon and take it to the bridge. I feel good!” the great James Brown used to exhort to hi… Read More
2024-04-16 18:22
Review: Big Wolf Band ‘Rebel’s Journey’ By Martine Ehrenclou With one of the coolest album covers of the decade, a beautiful 1967 black Mustang, complete with bullet holes… Read More
2024-04-16 15:37
Review: Anthony Geraci 'Tears In My Eyes' By Jim Hynes We should celebrate Anthony Geraci for his fierce dedication to the real deal blues. He’s absorbed the form and consistently adhe… Read More
2024-04-15 21:15
Review: Anders Osborne “Picasso’s Villa” By Hal Horowitz Apparently you can take the man out of New Orleans, but you can’t take New Orleans out of the man. At least t… Read More
2024-04-15 19:32
Photo: Simon Green Gig Review: Dom Martin – Cranleigh Arts Centre, April 12, 2024 By Simon Green American audiences have yet to have the chance to really get a good look at Dom Martin… Read More
2024-04-12 18:56
Joanne Shaw Taylor Releases 'Devil In Me' Blues-Rock sensation Joanne Shaw Taylor, renowned for her blazing guitar chops and sultry vocals, has announced the release of "Devil In Me," the fi… Read More
2024-04-12 17:34
Photo: Gene Kirkland Slash Releases New Single 'Oh Well' Feat. Chris Stapleton Slash the iconic, Grammy®-winning guitarist and songwriter will return with his star-studded debut blues a… Read More
2024-04-12 15:47
Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown Announce New Album 'Electrified' And Share New Single Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown announce their brand new, 11-track album Electrified whose no holds ba… Read More
2024-04-11 19:50
FM Releases New Single and Video 'Don’t’ Need Another Heartache' In celebration of their 40th Anniversary (1984-2024), legendary British AOR rock band FM are proud to release &ld&hell…Read More
2024-04-11 18:22
Collective Soul Kicks Off 30th Anniversary with New Single 'Mother's Love' from their forthcoming double album 'Here to Eternity' out May 17. Since launching a major label career in 1994, Co… Read More
2024-04-10 17:27
Review: Mark Knopfler 'One Deep River' By Hal Horowitz It has been thirty three years since Dire Straits’ final album, and twenty eight after that band’s frontman/singer/songwrit… Read More
2024-04-09 20:13
JJ Grey Releases Video for 'Seminole Wind' Today JJ Grey unveils the video for the song "Seminole Wind," the John Anderson-penned track from JJ Grey & Mofro's new album, Olustee. Release… Read More
2024-04-09 19:42
Photo: Jo Chattman Chris Smither Covers Tom Petty On 'Time To Move On' Folk/blues guitarist/songwriter Chris Smither has had his songs covered by everyone from Bonnie Raitt and Emmylou Harr… Read More
2024-04-08 18:56
Review: Canned Heat 'Finyl Vinyl' By Jim Hynes It is rather astonishing that Canned Heat, a blues band that peaked in the early seventies, is still enduring. The last surviving original memb… Read More
2024-04-08 16:48
Photo: Christie Goodwin Joe Bonamassa Announces 2024 U.S. Fall Tour Dates Following the momentum from his U.S. Spring Tour and the ninth annual voyage of his Keeping The Blues Alive At Sea… Read More
2024-04-08 15:47
Photo: Roman Sobus Toronzo Cannon To Release New Album 'Shut Up And Play!' Alligator Records will release Shut Up And Play!, the long-awaited new album from award-winning, world-beloved Chi… Read More
2024-04-05 15:21
Photo: Adam Kennedy Robert Jon & The Wreck Unveil 'Worried Mind' New Single In a departure from their electrifying riff-rock anthems, Robert Jon & The Wreck have just unveiled "Worr… Read More
2024-04-05 14:43
Photo: Rob Bondurant Black Country Communion Releases New Single 'Red Sun' Following the critically acclaimed debut of their lead single "Stay Free," Black Country Communion, the celebrated… Read More
2024-04-04 17:02
Review: John Primer & Bob Corritore 'Crawlin’ Kingsnake' By Jim Hynes It’s getting increasingly harder to hear traditional, real deal blues these days, but fortunately lifelo… Read More
2024-04-03 18:44
photo: Leo Ahmed Review: Eric Bibb 'Live at the Scala Theatre Stockholm' By Jim Hynes Eric Bibb’s smooth vocal delivery and comforting folk blues somewhat buffer the socio-political m… Read More
2024-04-03 14:37
Big Head Todd and the Monsters Announce New Album 'Her Way Out' and share new single "Thunderbird" Platinum-selling rockers Big Head Todd and the Monsters unveil "Thunderbird," the new singl… Read More
2024-04-02 18:30
Review: Larry Campbell & Teresa Williams 'All This Time' By Hal Horowitz Any roots musician would be envious of multi-instrumentalist Larry Campbell’s resume. Veteran (seven years!… Read More
2024-04-02 16:40
Elles Bailey Announces New Album 'Beneath The Neon Glow' Multi award-winning, UK based, genre-blending roots singer songwriter Elles Bailey returns with her stunning new album Beneath The Ne… Read More
2024-04-01 18:24
Review: Marcus King 'Mood Swings' By Hal Horowitz Push play on Marcus King’s fifth release Mood Swings and you’ll hear a disembodied voice sounding like it’s beamed in from… Read More
2024-03-29 16:09
Photo: Jim Arbogast The Cold Stares Debut Powerful New Single and Video 'Horse To Water' The Cold Stares, known for their electrifying blend of blues-rock, have released their latest single… Read More
2024-03-29 12:09
Photo: Kory Thibeault Groove Titans Ghost-Note Shares New Single Ft. Eric Gales "Grandma's Curtains" Band members of Snarky Puppy, Prince, Snoop Dogg, Erykah Badu Herbie Hancock, Kendrick L… Read More
2024-03-29 00:21
Review: Review: Sarah King 'When It All Goes Down' By Hal Horowitz “Good things come to those who wait” goes the cliché, which surely applies to singer/songwriter Sarah Ki… Read More
2024-03-28 18:27
Review: The Black Keys 'Ohio Players' By Hal Horowitz The clever double-entendre title of The Black Keys’ 12th studio release Ohio Players reflects the state where they began while cel… Read More
2024-03-28 16:58
Review: Cedric Burnside 'Hill Country Love' Grammy winning torch bearer of Mississippi Hill Country Blues, Cedric Burnside, pens a personal heartfelt love letter to his roots and home on his… Read More
2024-03-27 20:27
Matt Long Fundraiser for Catfish Lead Singer Matt Long's Cancer Battle Matt Long, multi award-winning guitarist, singer and songwriter with the UK blues rock band Catfish, continues to batt… Read More
2024-03-26 19:54
Review: Nick Gravenites 'Rogue Blues' By Jim Hynes The distinctive voice of the Butterfield Blues Band and the Electric Flag, Nick Gravenites, returns with a solo album, Rogue Blues, his fir… Read More
2024-03-26 19:10
Review: Gary Clark Jr. 'JPEG RAW' By Hal Horowitz Gary Clark Jr. has never been a traditional blues artist but has found success with fans of that genre and drawn others in who may not have… Read More
2024-03-25 20:44
The String Cheese Incident Shares New Song 'Country Road Blues' The String Cheese Incident have unveiled “County Road Blues” the second bonus track to be released from the band&r&hell…Read More
2024-03-25 18:54
All-Star Guitarist Round Up For 'We Still Can't Say Goodbye' A Musicians' Tribute To Chet Atkins “Mr. Guitar,” the first single from the upcoming multi-artist album We Still Can'… Read More
2024-03-22 17:14
Beth Hart Releases New Single 'Little Heartbreak Girl' Renowned singer-songwriter Beth Hart has unveiled a deeply personal new song, "Little Heartbreak Girl," available now on all streaming… Read More
2024-03-22 14:26
10 Hot Blues And Rock Albums You Need To Know About Spring 2024 By Martine Ehrenclou Many people have asked that I continue these articles about great albums coming out in the next few month… Read More
2024-03-22 14:00
Photo: Christie Goodwin Joe Bonamassa Releases New Single 'The Last Matador of Bayonne' Live At The Hollywood Bowl With Orchestra In a continued celebration of his historic performance at t… Read More
2024-03-21 23:15
Review: Sue Foley 'One Guitar Woman' A Tribute to the Female Pioneers of Guitar By Hal Horowitz Anyone wondering what direction blues guitarist Sue Foley is going on this, her 13th album, on… Read More
2024-03-21 19:27
Modern Rock Band The Black Moods Reveal New Video and Single 'Heaven' Phoenix, AZ-based modern rock trio The Black Moods will reveal the first taste of new music from their forthcoming third… Read More
2024-03-21 15:57
Billy Morrison Joins Forces With Ozzy Osbourne & Steve Stevens 'Crack Cocaine' “I guess the way that your love makes me feel/Must mean I’m really addicted,” sings Ozzy… Read More
2024-03-20 14:18
Southern Avenue at Royal Studios With Producer John BurkLeft to right: Jeremy Powell (Keys); Tikyra Jackson (Drums, Vocals); John Burk (Producer); Tierinii Jackson (Lead Vocals); Ori Naftaly… Read More
2024-03-19 18:44
Photo: Ki Price The Pretenders Announce 2024 US Headline Tour The Pretenders have announced plans for a US summer headline tour, getting underway July 13 at Red Bank, NJ’s historic Cou… Read More
2024-03-19 18:15
Grammy Nominated Bluesman Jontavious Willis Signs With Strolling Bones Records Acclaimed rising bluesman Jontavious Willis has signed with Strolling Bones Records, the Georgia outfit helmed… Read More
2024-03-19 17:39
Review: Shawn Kellerman 'Kell’s Kitchen' By Hal Horowitz Shawn Kellerman is throwing a party, and he wants you to join. Who’s in? The Kitchener, Ontario born and raised singer/so… Read More
2024-03-15 18:53
Sugaray Rayford Announces New Album 'Human Decency' out June 14th via Forty Below Records and Shares New Single Sugaray Rayford announces the June 14th release of Human Decency via Forty Bel… Read More
2024-03-15 18:53
Sugary Rayford Announces New Album 'Human Decency' out June 14th via Forty Below Records and Shares New Single Sugaray Rayford announces the June 14th release of Human Decency via Forty Belo… Read More
2024-03-15 17:59
Review: Blackberry Smoke 'Be Right Here' By Hal Horowitz Few bands have experienced as much emotional upheaval in the past few months as Georgia’s Blackberry Smoke. The elation of watc… Read More
2024-03-15 15:46
Joanne Shaw Taylor Releases Rendition of Van Morrison's "Someone Like You" Joanne Shaw Taylor, the acclaimed blues-rock guitarist, has once again captivated audiences with her latest single… Read More
2024-03-15 12:43
Review: Altered Five Blues Band 'Testifyin' By Hal Horowitz You may not be able to tell a book from its cover (or a CD from its art), but in the case of the Altered Five Blues Band, just one… Read More
2024-03-14 23:15
Captivating Singer-Songwriter Duo Ordinary Elephant Release 'Once Upon A Time' Today, acclaimed folk duo Ordinary Elephant (husband/wife singer/songwriters (Crystal Hariu-Damore and Pete Dam… Read More
2024-03-14 19:04
Review: Rick Vito 'Cadillac Man' By Jim Hynes One of the best yet underappreciated traditional blues guitarists Rick Vito returns with Cadillac Man after a five-year hiatus. Renowned not onl… Read More
2024-03-14 18:37
Photo: Jimmy Page with 1969 EDS-1275 Doubleneck Collector’s Edition from Gibson Custom, photo courtesy of Gibson Gibson Announces Jimmy Page 1969 EDS-1275 Doubleneck Collector’s… Read More
2024-03-13 14:55
Photo: Ray Redding Jesse Dayton Announces Shooter Jennings Produced 'The Hard Way Blues' Grammy-nominated artist Jesse Dayton is set to unveil his highly anticipated album, The Hard Way Blu… Read More
2024-03-13 13:10
Review: Coyote Motel 'The River: A Songwriter’s Stories of the South' By Hal Horowitz Albums that are soundtracks from fictional movies, or in this case a documentary, can be uneven af… Read More
2024-03-12 16:46
Slash Announces S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Blues Festival All-Star Lineup Ft. Warren Haynes, Keb’ ‘Mo, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, Samantha Fish, ZZ Ward, Robert Randolph, Eric… Read More
2024-03-11 21:23
Samantha Fish Announces Bulletproof October 2024 UK Tour Following last year’s Death Wish Blues UK Tour with Jesse Dayton, celebrated blues rock guitarist Samantha Fish returns to the… Read More
2024-03-11 17:58
Photo: Steve Jennings Rick Estrin & The Nightcats To Release New Album 'The Hits Keep Coming' On Friday, May 10, 2024, Alligator Records will release The Hits Keep Coming, the long-awai… Read More
2024-03-11 17:37
Review: The Black Crowes 'Happiness Bastards' By Hal Horowitz Brothers planning on starting a band together may want to consider that path forward before taking the plunge, at least if histo… Read More
2024-03-11 17:04
Photo: Emily Butler Warren Haynes Announces 'Now Is The Time' Tour Grammy Award-winning vocalist, songwriter, guitar legend producer, and Gov’t Mule front man Warren Haynes has announ… Read More
2024-03-08 18:19
Photo: Gene Kirkland Legendary Guitarist Slash Announces Star-Studded Blues Album 'Orgy Of The Damned' featuring Brian Johnson (AC/DC), Chris Stapleton, Beth Hart, Iggy pop, Paul Rodgers, G… Read More
2024-03-08 16:27
Robert Jon & The Wreck Drop New Single 'Dragging Me Down' Robert Jon & The Wreck, the Southern California powerhouse, has just released "Dragging Me Down," the next single from their… Read More
2024-03-08 16:05
Marcus King Drops New Song 'Hero' co-written with Dan Auerbach All hail the king of country soul - today, Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter, guitarist Marcus King released “Hero,&rdqu&hell…Read More
2024-03-08 15:42
The Commoners Release New Single 'Too Soon To Know You' Following the success of their previous two new singles “Devil Teasin’ Me” and “The Way I Am,” Canadian… Read More
2024-03-07 19:33
Photo: Rob Blackham Brave Rival Announce New Album 'Fight Or Flight' Multi UK Blues Award Nominated Rockers Brave Rival announce their brand-new 12-track, passion-filled and powerful album… Read More
2024-03-07 18:51
Blues And Soul Artist : November 16, 1939 -- March 2, 2024 W.C. Clark, the guitarist, bassist, vocalist, and songwriter known as “The Godfather Of Austin Blues,” died on March 2… Read More
2024-03-06 21:30
FM Releases 'Out Of The Blue' Single from their forthcoming album 'Old Habits Die Hard' to release May 3, 2024 via Frontiers Records. Released to coincide with the band's 40th Anniversary (1… Read More
2024-03-06 17:37
Review: Dion 'Girl Friends' By Stephen Guppy Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, Dion DiMucci is one of the rock world’s greatest survivors, and one of its most Protean talents. Having surf… Read More
2024-03-05 21:23
Review: Taj Mahal 'Swingin’ Live at the Church in Tulsa' By Jim Hynes The venerable octogenarian Taj Mahal continues to be prolific, having teamed with Ry Cooder for 2022’s Gramm… Read More
2024-03-05 15:46
The Black Crowes Release New Video 'Wanting and Waiting' Legendary rock band The Black Crowes release the music video for “Wanting and Waiting,” directed by Christopher Acosta, f… Read More
2024-03-04 21:51
Billy F Gibbons and Tim Montana, two “Wise” guys Billy F Gibbons And Tim Montana Team Up And Get 'Wise' Friends Tim Montana and Billy F Gibbons, rocking guitarists and vocalists… Read More
2024-03-04 14:53
Canadian Roots Rockers Bywater Call Releases New Single 'Holler' On Monday March 4th, Canadian roots, rock, and soul band Bywater Call are excited to release "Holler," their first single of… Read More
2024-03-01 19:20
Photo: Jim Arbogsast The Georgia Thunderbolts Release New Single 'Rise Above It All'from their upcoming album to be released this fall. In an empowering return, The Georgia Thunderbolts hav… Read More
2024-03-01 18:09
Sue Foley Releases New Single 'Maybelle's Guitar' Internationally acclaimed blues guitarist, singer and songwriter Sue Foley releases her new single "Maybelle's Guitar" from her forthcoming… Read More
2024-03-01 17:34
Lonestar Releases Rendition of ‘You Make Loving Fun’ Lonestar, the highly acclaimed and multi-award-winning country group, will release their impassioned rendition of “You… Read More
2024-03-01 17:33
Photo: Leland Hayward Walter Trout Releases New Video For 'Talking To Myself' Blues-rock icon Walter Trout, today releases his brand new studio album, Broken, via Provogue/Mascot Label Grou… Read More
2024-03-01 15:03
Photo: Rob Bondurant Supergroup Black Country Communion Announce New Album 'V' Share New Single "Say Free" Black Country Communion, the iconic rock supergroup featuring the talents of Joe B… Read More
2024-02-29 23:26
Photo: Norma Touchette Interview: The Blues With Mike Zito By Martine Ehrenclou Multi Blues Music Award-winner Mike Zito is one of the most lauded artists in the contemporary blues arena to… Read More
2024-02-29 18:46
Cedric Burnside Explores Faith and Resilience in New Single “Closer” Grammy Award-winning blues musician Cedric Burnside has released "Closer," a profound exploration of faith, r… Read More
2024-02-29 18:26
Review: Alice Cooper: 'Billion Dollar Babies' 50th Trillion Dollar Deluxe Edition By Hal Horowitz There aren’t many rock bands from any decade who have strung together quite as extraor… Read More
2024-02-28 21:44
Dion DiMucci Interview: Dion and Girl Friends By Nick Cristiano The inspiration for Dion DiMucci’s terrific new album, Girl Friends, came from some of the work he did on his previous… Read More
2024-02-27 05:50
Review: The Immediate Family 'Skin In The Game' By Hal Horowitz You have surely heard some of the musicians in The Immediate Family, even if you are unfamiliar with the band’s name. Yo… Read More
2024-02-27 05:49
Photo: Linda Eklov Dirty Honey Releases New Video 'Coming Home (Ballad Of The Shire)' Currently on its third consecutive, sold-out U.K./European headline tour, today Dirty Honey releases a… Read More
2024-02-23 21:30
Orianthi Releases 'First Time Blues' Feat. Joe Bonamassa Platinum-selling recording artist and ripping guitarist Orianthi partners with blues-rock icon Joe Bonamassa on her new single "First… Read More
2024-02-23 15:46
Photo: Christie Goodwin -Joe Bonamassa and LA Philharmonic at Hollywood Bowl Joe Bonamassa Unveils Live At The Hollywood Bowl With Orchestra Album and Film Joe Bonamassa Unveils Live At The… Read More
2024-02-22 21:34
Review: Walter Trout Broken By Stephen Guppy By any reasonable metric, blues-guitar virtuoso Walter Trout is a legend. After thirty albums, spells in seminal bands working with some of the h… Read More
2024-02-22 19:59
Above (L-R): James Bay, Tony Iommi, Jimmy Page, and Sir Brian May at the Gibson Garage London kickoff event on February 22, 2024. Photo: Dave Hogan. Gibson Garage London: Jimmy Page, Tony I… Read More
2024-02-22 06:01
Review: Philip Sayce ‘The Wolves Are Coming’ By Martine Ehrenclou A monster guitar player and vocalist, Philip Sayce is set to release his first album in three years, The Wolves… Read More
2024-02-21 19:04
Photo: Bobbi Rich Sam Morrow Releases New Single 'Medicine Man' Announcing the latest release from acclaimed American roots rocker Sam Morrow. "Medicine Man" delves deep into the journey fr… Read More
2024-02-21 18:05
Review: JJ Grey & Mofro 'Olustee' By Jim Hynes JJ Grey & Mofro return to Alligator with Olustee, their seventh album for Alligator and the tenth in Grey’s two-decade career. Th… Read More
2024-02-21 17:20
Photo: Jo Chattman Chris Smither Releases New Single 'Down In Thibodaux' Folk blues legend Chris Smither is back with a new single, "Down In Thibodaux," out today on all streaming services… Read More
2024-02-20 14:24
Review: Mike Zito ‘Life Is Hard’ By Martine Ehrenclou Multi Blues Music Award-winner Mike Zito releases the album of his life with Life Is Hard out February 23rd on his label Gul… Read More
2024-02-19 19:01
Review: Dom Martin 'Buried In The Hail' By Martine Ehrenclou Multi Award-winning Irish guitarist, vocalist and songwriter Dom Martin is as powerful a musician as they come. Compared to Rory… Read More
2024-02-19 18:23
Quinn Sullivan Announces New Album 'Salvation' Shares New Single Acclaimed singer-songwriter and guitarist Quinn Sullivan has announced 'Salvation,' a deeply personal and musically expansive… Read More
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