2023-06-02 12:53
Bobby Rush Announces New Album ‘All My Love For You’ out August 18th. Today, the two-time GRAMMY winner, Blues Hall of Famer, and 16-time Blues Music Awards winner Bobby Rush ann… Read More
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2023-06-01 21:15
Devon Allman & Donavon Frankenreiter Announce New EP ‘Rollers’ and release new single “Calling All You Riders.” Rock ‘n’ roll recording artists and gl… Read More
2023-05-31 13:12
Review: Rival Sons 'Darkfighter' By Mike O'Cull Grammy-nominated rockers Rival Sons punch hard and get loud on their highly-anticipated new album Darkfighter. The new set drops June 2nd, 202… Read More
2023-05-31 13:11
The Damn Truth release their new single and video "Lonely", produced by legendary Bob Rock (Motley Crue, Aerosmith, Metallica). The release of "Lonely" dovetails with The Damn Truth’s… Read More
2023-05-30 22:25
Samantha Fish & Jesse Dayton Announce Rare Concert At London's Historic Music Venue The 100 Club on October 30th. Following her triumphant “Faster” UK tour in October 2022, A… Read More
2023-05-30 21:22
Review: Lonnie Mack 'Strike Like Lightning' By Mike O'Cull Chicago’s Alligator Records is proud to rerelease roots guitar star Lonnie Mack’s 1985 album Strike Like Lightning on v… Read More
2023-05-30 19:45
Photo: Jacob Boll Review: Ben Harper 'Wide Open Light' By Mike O'Cull Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Ben Harper unleashes a minimalist jewel with his newest album Wide Open Light. Harper… Read More
2023-05-30 19:22
Alligator Records to Reissue Albums by Johnny Winter, Roy Buchanan and Delbert McClinton on Vinyl LP. On Friday, July 21, Alligator Records will reissue three classic titles on vinyl LP &nda&hell…Read More
2023-05-26 19:37
Anthony Rosano and the Conqueroos To Release New Album 'Cheat The Devil', produced by Tab Benoit, out July 7th. Singer, guitarist, songwriter, and bandleader, Anthony Rosano, has always been… Read More
2023-05-26 18:27
Photo: Danny Clinch Lucinda Williams Releases Her New Song 'Where The Song Will Find Me' from her highly anticipated album, 'Stories From A Rock N Roll Heart', out June 30th on Highway 20 R… Read More
2023-05-26 18:05
Blues Rock Guitarist Eric Johanson Announces New Album 'The Deep And The Dirty' out July 28th and produced by Jesse Dayton. Johanson shares a new video from the single "Don't Hold Back." Blu… Read More
2023-05-25 20:53
Review: JW-Jones 'Everything Now' By Mike O'Cull Award-winning Canadian roots music guitarist and songwriter JW-Jones blends the old with the new and creates a lively, contemporary sound on… Read More
2023-05-25 17:04
Photo: Simone Cecchetti Interview: Tommy Emmanuel By Martine Ehrenclou Tommy Emmanuel. Just his name brings to mind extraordinary guitar playing. But it also brings something else—joy… Read More
2023-05-24 21:05
Tina Turner Tina Turner (1939-2023) Legendary vocalist Tina Turner has died at the age of 83. Known for her soul shaking vocals and electrifying stage presence, Turner was one of the most s… Read More
2023-05-24 19:33
Andy Hall Releases 'Muscle Car' ft. Billy Strings with a Gamified Video Andy Hall of The Infamous Stringdusters has collaborated with GRAMMY-award-winning guitarist Billy Strings in his newe… Read More
2023-05-24 13:48
Photo: Marty Moffatt Jared James Nichols Releases New Single 'Easy Come, Easy Go' Singer, songwriter, guitarist, and Gibson brand ambassador Jared James Nichols announces his next single &l&hell…Read More
2023-05-23 23:12
Review: Bob Corritore & Friends 'High Rise Blues' By Mike O'Cull Harp man and blues archivist Bob Corritore treats us all to a prime set of Chicago Blues tracked with genre giants on his… Read More
2023-05-22 20:59
Photo: Jesse Lirola Multi-Platinum Rock Band Extreme Add UK & Europe Dates to 'Thicker Than Blood' Tour Multi-platinum hard rock icons EXTREME are gearing up to perform for audiences ac… Read More
2023-05-22 19:54
Review: Michael Jerome Browne 'Gettin' Together' By Mike O'Cull Award-winning American roots songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Michael Jerome Browne unites with friends new and… Read More
2023-05-19 22:04
Review: Gráinne Duffy 'Dirt Woman Blues' By Mike O'Cull Irish roots music singer, songwriter, and guitarist Gráinne Duffy uses her fifth solo album Dirt Woman Blues to take lis… Read More
2023-05-19 17:44
'Congratulations & Condolences' Greensky Bluegrass Share New Song 'Congratulations & Condolences' Greensky Bluegrass are thrilled to share “Congratulations & Condolences… Read More
2023-05-19 17:04
Greta Van Fleet Release New Song 'Sacred The Thread' Grammy-winning rock band Greta Van Fleet today release their brand new track ‘Sacred The Thread’ from their upcoming album 'S… Read More
2023-05-19 13:15
Photo: Adam Kennedy Joe Bonamassa Releases New Single and Video 'I Want To Shout About It' Having recently released his live concert film Tales of Time which reached #1 on the Billboard Blu… Read More
2023-05-18 18:55
Review: Big Harp George 'Cut My Spirit Loose' By Mike O'Cull Acclaimed San Francisco blues singer, chromatic harmonica player, and songwriter Big Harp George throws an all-out party on his n… Read More
2023-05-17 22:53
Blues rocker Ashley Sherlock releases a new single 'Dear Elizabeth' from his upcoming coming album Just A Name out June 16, 2023 on Ruf Records. Guitarist and singer songwriter, Ashley Sherl… Read More
2023-05-17 18:59
(Photo Credit: Julie Bergonz) Rock Band Crashing Wayward reveal their 'Closer' video ahead of the song's digital release on May 19. The Las Vegas-based modern rock band's debut album Listen… Read More
2023-05-17 15:55
Jeremie Albino Releases New Americana Single 'Tears You Hide' Americana artist-to-watch Jeremie Albino will release his new single (and the title track from his forthcoming sophomore album)… Read More
2023-05-16 18:00
Review: Samantha Fish and Jesse Dayton 'Death Wish Blues' By Mike O'Cull Roots music stars Samantha Fish and Jesse Dayton break new ground by mixing old-school skills with the fire of indie… Read More
2023-05-15 22:28
Photo: Jérôme Brunet Vintage Trouble Releases New Single 'The Love That Once Lingered' featuring the vocals by Lady Blackbird. Hollywood Blues-funk rockers Vintage Trouble… Read More
2023-05-15 21:18
Review: 'Eric Clapton Across 24 Nights' By Mike O'Cull Eric Clayton’s now-legendary 24-show runs at London’s Royal Albert Hall in 1990 and 1991 have been turned into the epic con… Read More
2023-05-15 21:09
The Nick Moss Band featuring Dennis Gruenling are to release their new album 'Get Your Back Into It!' on July 14, 2023 on Alligator Records. On Friday, July 14, award-winning traditional ele… Read More
2023-05-14 22:01
By Mike O'Cull Founding member of Journey and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Neal Schon takes us back to one incredible night of live music in 2018 on his new live album Journey Through… Read More
2023-05-14 22:01
By Mike O'Cull Founding member of Journey and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Neil Schon takes us back to one incredible night of live music in 2018 on his new live album Journey Through… Read More
2023-05-12 18:12
Bootsy Collins Releases New Video 'Funk Not Fight' Ft. Dave Stewart and Marcus Miller Funk legend Bootsy Collins (Parliament-Funkadelic, James Brown) released his long-anticipated single &ld&hell…Read More
2023-05-12 16:09
2023 Blues Music Awards Winners Announced Top Winners Include John Németh, Buddy Guy & Albert Castiglia Tommy Castro Wins B.B. King Entertainer of the Year Tom Hambridge Wins Song… Read More
2023-05-10 16:01
Photo: Black Stone Cherry by Jimmy Fontaine Black Stone Cherry Announce New Album 'Screamin' At The Sky' out September 29th on Mascot Records, and share new music video for "Nervous." Black… Read More
2023-05-09 17:10
Selwyn Birchwood Reveals New Single 'FLorida Man' Award-winning Florida bluesman Selwyn Birchwood releases "FLorida Man," the first single from Exorcist, his highly anticipated fourth Alliga… Read More
2023-05-09 15:49
Photo: The Winery Dogs by Travis Shinn The Winery Dogs Release New Single And Video 'Breakthrough' The Winery Dogs release new single and video 'Breakthrough' from their critically acclaime… Read More
2023-05-08 19:18
Review: Bruce Cockburn 'O Sun O Moon' By Mike O'Cull Canadian songwriting hero Bruce Cockburn brings the brilliance once again on his latest record O Son O Moon. The new set comes out May 12… Read More
2023-05-08 17:42
Gulf Coast Records signs Boston-based blues guitar ace Mike Welch and will release his debut album Nothing But Time on June 30th. Hi first single "I've Got nothing but Time" is set to releas… Read More
2023-05-05 17:18
Billy Gibbons Announces Solo European Tour Billy F Gibbons returns for a sonic romp with 20 massive shows through Europe with his unusual trio, “The BFG’s,” featuring the s… Read More
2023-05-05 16:38
Photo: Gov't Mule by Shervin Lainez Gov't Mule Releases New Single & Video 'Same As It Ever Was' Grammy nominated Gov't Mule Releases New Single & Video 'Same As It Ever Was' from t… Read More
2023-05-05 14:23
Robert Jon & The Wreck Release New Single & Video "Bring Me Back Home Again." Southern roots rockers Robert Jon & The Wreck release their new single and video "Bring Me Back Home… Read More
2023-05-04 17:00
Greta Van Fleet Unveil 'Meeting The Master' Video Grammy-winning rock band Greta Van Fleet have unveiled the new video for their critically acclaimed track 'Meeting The Master', directed by… Read More
2023-05-04 14:22
Ghost Hounds Release New Single 'Make it Shake' Blues rockers the Ghost Hounds release their new single "Make It Shake" from their upcoming album out this summer. It’s the perfect summ… Read More
2023-05-03 23:21
Review: Ana Popovic ‘Power’ By Brendan Fitzpatrick Internationally renowned guitarist Ana Popovic is embraced by the upper tier of the blues rock community. Playing at that level… Read More
2023-05-03 22:01
Review: Albert King 'Born Under A Bad Sign' 2023 Reissue By Mike O'Cull In honor of blues giant Albert King’s 100th birthday year, Craft Recordings has released special vinyl and hi-re… Read More
2023-05-03 19:03
Gary Moore 'The Sanctuary Years' Box Set To Release June 23rd On 23rd June BMG proudly release Gary Moore’s The Sanctuary Years boxset, a remarkable collection of his powerful and emot… Read More
2023-05-02 21:08
Music Heals: Mental Health Awareness Month By Martine Ehrenclou We're all into music because it makes us feel good in one way or another, right? Whatever your taste in music, the bottom line… Read More
2023-05-02 18:21
The 21st Annual Blues From The Top Festival in Winter Park, Colorado announces their lineup for June 23, 24, 25, 2023. The lineup for the Blues From the Top Festival include Grace Potter, Th… Read More
2023-05-02 17:08
Outside The Lines By Mike O'Cull Contemporary blues outfit Misty Blues gets lowdown, relevant, and real on the group’s new release Outside The Lines. Available now on Guitar One Recor… Read More
2023-05-01 21:04
Review: Neil Morrison Band 'Without You' By Mike O'Cull Hot-handed blues guitarist, songwriter, and veteran of NBC's The Voice Neil Morrison drops his debut album Without You and reignites t… Read More
2023-04-28 18:33
Rissi Palmer Releases New Video For 'Still Here' featuring Miko Marks. Grammy-nominated artist Rissi Palmer has released a new music video for her latest single, "Still Here" featuring count… Read More
2023-04-27 18:17
When Rivers Meet Reveal New Single and Video 'Perfect Stranger' from their forthcoming new album Aces Are High out late summer 2023. Award-winning blues rock duo When Rivers Meet are pleased… Read More
2023-04-27 01:37
Carlos Santana Documentary Acquired By Sony Pictures Classics Sony Pictures Classics has acquired worldwide rights to CARLOS, a feature-length documentary film about the father of Latin Amer… Read More
2023-04-26 22:41
Review: Tommy Emmanuel ‘Accomplice Two’ By Martine Ehrenclou Accomplice Two by the two-time Grammy nominated acoustic guitar virtuoso Tommy Emmanuel, serves up a gourmet feast of… Read More
2023-04-26 17:48
Photo: Ana Popovic by Brian Rasic Interview Ana Popovic Blues Power By Martine Ehrenclou Internationally acclaimed contemporary blues guitarist, singer and songwriter Ana Popovic found hers… Read More
2023-04-26 01:11
Joe Bonamassa Announces 26-Date US Fall Coast-To-Coast Tour with tickets going on sale this Friday April 28th. Tickets on sale here Three-time GRAMMY-nominated guitarist and 25x Billboard ch… Read More
2023-04-26 00:47
Photo: Popa Chubby by Nelson Onofre Gulf Coast Records announces the signing of New York City-based blues guitar hero Popa Chubby (aka “The Beast from the East”) and will releas… Read More
2023-04-25 18:46
Little Feat announce newly remastered editions of Sailin’ Shoes and Dixie Chicken, their most well known albums, for upcoming Deluxe Editions that will introduce unreleased live and st… Read More
2023-04-24 21:14
Album Review: Taj Mahal 'Savoy' By Mike O'Cull American musical treasure Taj Mahal swings the living daylights out of a wonderful collection of old-school standards on his new album Savoy. S… Read More
2023-04-24 19:14
Ed Sheeran Ed Sheeran Releases 'Boat' Single and Video Global superstar Ed Sheeran released "Boat," the opening track from his forthcoming album Subtract set to release May 5th, along with… Read More
2023-04-24 18:01
Review: Robert Jon & The Wreck 'Live At The Ancienne Belgique' By Mike O'Cull Roots rockers Robert Jon & The Wreck shine brightly on the band’s first-ever live concert DVD and… Read More
2023-04-21 18:37
Photo: Grainne Duffy by Rob Blackham Irish blues/rock vocalist, songwriter, and guitarist Gráinne Duffy announces her new album Dirt Woman Blues, set to release on May 19th via Blue… Read More
2023-04-21 18:37
Photo: Grainne Duffy by Rob Blackham Video Premiere: Gráinne Duffy ‘Dirt Woman Blues’ Irish blues/rock vocalist, songwriter, and guitarist Gráinne Duffy announces… Read More
2023-04-21 18:31
Photo: Samantha Fish and Jesse Dayton by Kaelan Barowsky Samantha Fish and Jesse Dayton Release Unflinching Track 'Settle For Less' Powerhouse blues player Samantha Fish and modern renaissa… Read More
2023-04-21 14:24
Top 10 AC/DC Songs Of All Time By Mike O'Cull AC/DC is unquestionably one of the greatest bands of all time and, to millions of fans, the one that perfected the art of blues-based hard rock… Read More
2023-04-20 23:59
Photo: Fantastic Negrito Watch the award-winning online network Gibson TV's new episode of "The Songbook" featuring Fantastic Negrito, the online original series about music and culture fro… Read More
2023-04-20 17:19
Review: Ivan Neville 'Touch My Soul' By Mike O'cull New Orleans standard bearer Ivan Neville keeps the funk alive on his brand-new solo album Touch My Soul. The record drops April 21st, 2023… Read More
2023-04-19 16:58
Acclaimed blues rocker Laurence Jones announces new album 'Bad Luck & The Blues' set for release August 25, 2023 on Marshall Records. In celebration of the new record, Jones shares new s… Read More
2023-04-19 01:24
Review: Tony Holiday 'Motel Mississippi' By Mike O'Cull Soul/blues singer and harmonica man Tony Holiday ties the past to the present and runs the voodoo down on his new solo album Motel Mis… Read More
2023-04-18 21:50
One Day Closer To Home By Mike O'Cull Grammy-winning soul man, songwriter, and Stax/Volt groundbreaker William Bell treats us to his world-class voice and vibe on his 15th studio record One… Read More
2023-04-18 18:47
Starcatcher World Tour Greta Van Fleet Announce Starcatcher World Tour In celebration of their highly anticipated upcoming third album, Starcatcher, set to release July 21st on Lava/Republi… Read More
2023-04-18 17:32
Best of Me Acclaimed Blues Guitar Great Joanna Connor Announces New Album Best of Me set to release June 9th on Gulf Coast Records. Special guests on Best of Me by the acclaimed Joanna Conn… Read More
2023-04-17 20:05
Photo: Eric Clapton, Crossroads Guitar Festival Today, Eric Clapton announced the 6th installment of the Crossroads Guitar Festival with a roster of 41 guest musicians and bands. The festiv… Read More
2023-04-17 18:54
Photo: Philip Sayce by Matt Barnes Philip Sayce Announces November 2023 UK Tour with special guest Troy Redfern. Celebrated guitarist Philip Sayce is thrilled to return to the UK with six e… Read More
2023-04-14 19:00
Photo: Robert Jon & The Wreck by Trees Rommelaere Southern roots rockers Robert Jon & The Wreck release "Blame It On The Whiskey (Live)" from their first ever live DVD Live At The A… Read More
2023-04-14 17:00
Photo: Vintage Trouble Blues Funk Stars, Vintage Trouble Announce New Album 'Heavy Hymnal' to release June 23rd, and share new single and video "Not The One." “Not The One” is a… Read More
2023-04-14 16:21
Photo: Elles Bailey by John Bull, UK Blues Awards Elles Bailey Enters UK Blues Hall of Fame After Triple Victory At UK Blues Awards 2023 Elles picked up three awards at last night’s p… Read More
2023-04-13 21:23
Amarillo And Little Rock East Nashville musician, Caitlin Cannon, has released a new single that has been named a finalist in the American Songwriter Song Competition. A video for the track… Read More
2023-04-13 20:50
Hey All Together Ivan Neville Enlists Bonnie Raitt, Michael McDonald, Trombone Shorty for New Single 'Hey All Together' Ivan Neville has released “Hey All Together,” the uplifti… Read More
2023-04-13 19:37
Tales Of Time By Martine Ehrenclou Three-time Grammy nominated blues/rock guitarist Joe Bonamassa returns with Tales of Time, a live concert film and album recorded over two nights at Red R… Read More
2023-04-13 16:48
Photo: Eric Clapton by Carl Studna, Across 24 Nights Eric Clapton Announces 'Across 24 Nights' Global Cinema Event Screening May 17, 2023 and Encore Screenings from May 21, 2023 The Definit… Read More
2023-04-12 22:58
Photo: The Wood Brothers by Shervin Lainez, Heart Is The Hero By Mike O'Cull The Wood Brothers continue to evolve and expand their high-value roots music style on their eighth studio album… Read More
2023-04-12 17:29
Photo: Chris Duarte by Jim Arbogast By Martine Ehrenclou Texas blues guitar slinger Chris Duarte works his magic on his new album Ain’t Giving Up, reuniting with producer guitarist De… Read More
2023-04-12 16:02
Laura Evans, "Fool (Live)" Welsh singer-songwriter Laura Evans releases her haunting new bluesy ballad "Fool" (Live) featuring guitarist Chris Buck. This is her first ever live recording of… Read More
2023-04-11 19:08
Dave Mason Announces 'Endangered Species' Summer 2023 Tour Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Dave Mason kicks off his summer tour in Davenport, IA on Wednesday, May 17 and continues with perform… Read More
2023-04-11 18:09
Photo: Devon Allman and Donavon Frankenreiter by Rodney Bursiel Devon Allman & Donavon Frankenreiter Announce 'See It All' American Tour--50 Shows In 50 States Rock ‘n’ roll… Read More
2023-04-10 17:37
Selwyn Birchwood, Exorcist On Friday June 9, award-winning Florida bluesman Selwyn Birchwood will release Exorcist, his highly anticipated fourth Alligator Records release. The young guitar… Read More
2023-04-10 15:12
Black Leather Blues By Mike O'Cull Swaggering blues/rockers Dustin Douglas & The Electric Gentlemen go hard and aim high on their new record Black Leather Blues. The new set drops April… Read More
2023-04-07 18:25
Photo: Greta Van Fleet by Neil Krug, Starcatcher Grammy Award-winning rock band Greta Van Fleet announce new album Starcatcher, out July 21 on Lava/Republic/EMI Records. Their fist single f… Read More
2023-04-06 18:07
Photo: Tommy Emmanuel by Simone Cecchetti, Cajun Girl Grammy-nominated acoustic guitarist extraordinaire, composer and global touring artist Tommy Emmanuel has released the video for his mu… Read More
2023-04-05 20:39
Ben Harper, Wide Open Light Three-time Grammy winner, singer-songwriter and producer Ben Harper has announced his new studio album WIDE OPEN LIGHT, the follow up to his GRAMMY-nominated rec… Read More
2023-04-05 15:54
Photo: Gov't Mule by Shervin Lainez Gov't Mule Announces New Album 'Peace...Like A River' out June 16th on Fantasy Records Renowned GRAMMY-nominated band Gov’t Mule has announced thei… Read More
2023-04-04 21:04
By Mike O'Cull Texas Strat magic-maker Chris Duarte throws down live in the studio and expands his genre palette at the same time on his new record Ain’t Giving Up. The album meets the… Read More
2023-04-04 19:00
Three-time Grammy Award winner Lucinda Williams will release her highly anticipated new album Stories from a Rock n Roll Heart on June 30th (Highway 20 Records/Thirty Tigers). 2023 will be a… Read More
2023-04-04 18:13
Alligator Records To Reissue Fenton Robinson's Somebody Loan Me A Dime And Lonnie Mack's Strike Like Lightning On Vinyl LP On June 2, 2023 On Friday, June 2, Alligator Records wil… Read More
2023-04-03 20:59
City Of Chicago Announces Lineup For 2023 Blues Festival June 8-11 Alligator Records' Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials To Take The Jay Pritzker Pavilion Stage On Sunday, June 11 On Monday… Read More
2023-04-03 19:59
Photo: Lynyrd Skynyrd Lynyrd Skynyrd Announce Plans To Continue On Following Passing of Gary Rossington After the recent death of original founding member Gary Rossington, the Lynyrd Skynyr… Read More
2023-04-03 19:02
JW-Jones, Everything Now Award-winning roots singer/guitarist JW-Jones announces a May 26 release date for his new solo album, Everything Now, on Solid Blues Records, distributed by Stony P… Read More
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