2023-01-30 20:57
Teresa James, With A Little Help From Her Friends By Mike O'Cull Grammy-nominated blues diva Teresa James takes the Beatles’ songbook from Liverpool to Texas and beyond on her new rel… Read More
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2023-01-30 19:26
International Blues Challenge 2023 Winners The Memphis International Blues Challenge congratulates 2023 winners! Mathias Lattin Wins the IBCs Band Division and the Gibson Guitar A… Read More
2023-01-30 18:36
Photo: Elles Bailey by Rob Blackham, UK Americana Awards 2023 Elles Bailey Wins Big at the UK Americana Awards 2023 Ever-rising star of Americana, Blues, Rock and beyond, Elles Bailey earne… Read More
2023-01-26 23:13
Photo: Anna Popovic (Marco Van Rooijen), The Winery Dogs (Travis Shinn), Eric Bibb, Mike Zito/Albert Castiglia (Norma Touchette), Best Upcoming Albums Best Upcoming Albums in 2023 To Look F… Read More
2023-01-26 19:55
Photo: Colin James by James O'Mara JUNO Award-Winning Bluesman Colin James Hits The Troubadour January 27 Los Angeles, CA Ever since the November, 2021, release of his latest Stony Plain Re… Read More
2023-01-26 19:31
Barbara Blue, From The Shoals By Nick Cristiano The Reigning Queen of Beale Street, Barbara Blue begins her 13th album, From the Shoals, by paying tribute to the locale where it was recorde… Read More
2023-01-26 17:12
Photo: Ana Popovic by Adam Zegarmistrz, Power Internationally renowned guitarist Ana Popovic announces her new album 'Power' out May 5, 2023 and shares a new single 'Turn My Luck" out today… Read More
2023-01-26 16:27
The Cash Box Kings, Oscar's Motel The Cash Box Kings To Release New Album 'Oscar's Motel' On March 17, 2023 via Alligator Records On Friday, March 17, award-winning blues band The Cash Box… Read More
2023-01-25 18:18
The Wood Brothers by Shervin Lainez, Heart is The Hero The Wood Brothers announced their eighth studio album, Heart Is The Hero, will be released April 14 via Honey Jar/Thirty Tigers. Recor… Read More
2023-01-25 00:26
Photo: GA-20 by Jessica Calvo, Live In Loveland Blues Trio GA-20 Announces New Album Live In Loveland Shares New Single "I Cry For You" As the momentum continues to build for old-school blu… Read More
2023-01-24 23:05
Photo: David Crosby by Matthew Harris By Jay Luster Of Love: "It rings a bell inside of us that elevates us as human beings, and I treasure that. I think it's one of the few great things ab… Read More
2023-01-24 22:12
Dave Matthews band, Walk Around The Moon Dave Matthews Band Announces New Album ‘Walk Around The Moon’ set for May 19 release on RCA Records and coincides with announcement of t… Read More
2023-01-24 18:01
Cross Country Driver, The New Truth, A Man With No Direction Cross Country Driver Announce New Studio Album 'The New Truth' out March 17, 2023 Feat. Guests Mike Mike Mangini, Vivian Campbel… Read More
2023-01-23 21:15
Michael Cleveland, For Your Love, Lovin' Of The Game Michael Cleveland Releases Jamgrass Rendition Of ‘For Your Love’ Ft. Billy Strings, Jeff White New Album Lovin’ Of The… Read More
2023-01-23 19:20
Eddie 9V, Capricorn By Nick Cristiano Two numbers into his third album, Capricorn, after delivering the greasy slab of swamp-funk that is “Yella Alligator,” Eddie 9V says to his… Read More
2023-01-23 18:55
Electric Mob, 2 Make U Cry & Dance By Mike O'Cull Monster hard rock outfit Electric Mob defies the dreaded Sophomore Slump and delivers the goods on their muscular second album 2 Make U… Read More
2023-01-21 20:35
Arielle, '73' Award-winning guitarist, singer and songwriter Arielle, announced her new album '73' set to release April 20, 2023. Her new album is an ode to her 1973 Volswagon Bay Window Bu… Read More
2023-01-21 20:01
Steve Vai, Vai/Gash By Mike O'Cull Grammy-winning guitar superstar Steve Vai throws down a biker rock experience and pays tribute to a fallen friend on his new record Vai / Gash. The album… Read More
2023-01-20 22:01
David Crosby Folk-rock legend and co-founding member of the Byrds and Crosby Stills & Nash, David Crosby has died at age 81. One of the major architects of the 70s singer-songwriter era… Read More
2023-01-20 18:18
Savoy Brown, Blues All Around Quarto Valley Records announces the upcoming release of Blues All Around, the new album from legendary British Blues Rock band Savoy Brown on February 17th. Sh… Read More
2023-01-20 17:26
Photo: Rival Sons by Pamela Littky, Rapture Two-time Grammy-nominated band Rival Sons have shared their new single “Rapture,” which is available today on all streaming platforms… Read More
2023-01-19 20:06
Photo: The Cold Stares by Jim Arbogast, Throw That Stone Blues-Rock Outfit The Cold Stares Channel Son House, Blind Willie Johnson On New Gospel Blues Track 'Throw That Stone' From New Albu… Read More
2023-01-19 18:55
Mississippi MacDonald, Heavy State Loving Blues By Mike O'Cull Contemporary British bluesman Mississippi MacDonald proves he’s as legit as they come on his hard-charging new record He… Read More
2023-01-19 18:04
Photo: Mike Zito and Albert Castiglia, Blood Brothers, by Norma Touchette Gulf Coast Records announces a March 17 release date for one of the most-anticipated albums of the year, the upcomi… Read More
2023-01-18 21:11
Photo: ED JURDI AND GORDY QUIST, Band of Heathens, by Alyssa Gafkjen The Band Of Heathens, the Austin-based, fiercely independent rock and roll group led by dual lead vocalists and band son… Read More
2023-01-18 18:38
Bad Luck Friday, Rebel With A Cause Brighton-based rock band, Bad Luck Friday release "Rebel With A Cause," the third single from their eponymous debut album, on Wednesday January 18, 2023… Read More
2023-01-17 20:21
JD Simo, Songs From The House Of Grease By Mike O'Cull Grammy-nominated and widely-acclaimed singer, guitarist, and songwriter JD Simo makes actual magic on his new trio effort Songs From t… Read More
2023-01-17 18:43
Photo: Robert Jon & The Wreck by Rob Bondurant On the heels of the release of their captivating new single “Who Can You Love,” the Southern roots rockers Robert Jon & Th… Read More
2023-01-17 17:59
Kenny Loggins, This Is It Tour Celebrating a career that has seen him perform his ever-growing catalog of smash hit songs across the globe for nearly six decades, legendary music superstar… Read More
2023-01-16 19:54
Alastair Greene, Alive In The New World By Martine Ehrenclou Acclaimed blues rocker Alastair Greene returns with a compelling live album Alive In The New World, out January 20, 2023, produc… Read More
2023-01-13 17:49
Damon Fowler, Live At The Palladium By Mike O'Cull Roots guitar and lap steel hero Damon Fowler wows us all with tunes, tones, and talent on his new in-concert release Live at the Palladium… Read More
2023-01-12 21:57
Photo: Adam Masterson by Anna Gabriel, Take A Little Love Adam Masterson, one of the most promising rock ‘n’ roll artists to come out of the UK in recent years, has returned wit… Read More
2023-01-12 18:33
Jeff Beck By Jay Luster "On behalf of his family, it is with deep and profound sadness that we share the news of Jeff Beck's passing. After suddenly contracting bacterial meningitis, he pea… Read More
2023-01-11 20:46
Photo: The Immediate Family by Jerry Lofaro. L-R Russ Kunkel, Waddy Wachtel, Danny Kortchmar, Leland Sklar, Steve Postell By Martine Ehrenclou You might not recognize the legendary sideman/… Read More
2023-01-11 18:38
Marc Broussard, That's What Love Will Make You Do Long hailed as a powerhouse vocalist and king of Bayou Soul, Marc Broussard is altering his iconic recipe of classic soul, R&B, & b… Read More
2023-01-11 17:05
Troy Redfern, The Fever Hot off from winning Hard Rock Hell’s “Blues Artist of the Year” award and having his album The Wings of Salvation featured in Rock and Blues Muse… Read More
2023-01-10 17:04
2023 Blues Music Award Nominees An impressive assembly of blues music masters, ranging from Blues Hall of Famers to rising stars, will gather in Memphis on Thursday, May 11th, for the 44th… Read More
2023-01-10 01:18
'Detroit Rock City' by Paul Stanley KISS Rocker Paul Stanley Set To Appear In South Florida and DC Area for Fine Art Tour To ring in the New Year - Wentworth Gallery is honored to present a… Read More
2023-01-09 20:58
Photo: Alastair Greene by Roman Sobus, Alive In The New World Blues rocker Alastair Greene releases his new single "Wontcha Tell Me" from his upcoming release Alive In The New World, out Ja… Read More
2023-01-09 17:27
Photo: Taj Mahal, Jay Blakesberg, Savoy Three-time Grammy-Winning Roots Music Legend Taj Mahal To Release New Album 'Savoy' Out April 28, 2023 on Stony Plain Records Taj Mahal can rightfull… Read More
2023-01-06 22:00
Photo: Damon Fowler by Mark Weaver, Live At The Palladium Damon Fowler is pleased to announce the upcoming release of his new album. Damon Fowler & Friends Live At The Palladium… Read More
2023-01-06 20:22
Fortune Child, All I Wanna Know Rock band, Fortune Child releases their new video for their new single "All I Wanna Know" from their forthcoming album, Fool Me Once, featuring classic guita… Read More
2023-01-06 19:14
Photo: The Winery Dogs by Travis Shinn, Mad World The Winery Dogs release a new song and video for "Mad World" from their upcoming album 'III" set to release February 3rd via the band's Thr… Read More
2023-01-06 00:09
Carole King’s Home Again: Live In Central Park Concert Documentary Carole King’s Home Again: Live In Central Park Concert Documentary To Premiere January 19 At New York’s… Read More
2023-01-05 20:50
AC/DC By Jay Luster In the fall of 1978, AC/DC released an electrifying live album called If You Want Blood You've Got It. The album cover was a blurred picture of their sensational lead gu… Read More
2023-01-05 19:22
Jared James Nichols, self-titled album By Mike O'Cull Vocalist, songwriter, and monster blues/rock guitarist Jared James Nichols displays all facets of his talent on his blazing new album J… Read More
2022-12-21 23:07
The Collection: Slash 'The Collection: Slash' Features New Interviews From The Rock Icon Stories Behind The Guitars Read Advance Excerpt The rock icon Slash, has created The Collection: Sla… Read More
2022-12-21 21:54
How You Can Give Back To The Musicians You Love How You Can Give Back To The Musicians You Love By Ellie Rogers Here at Rock & Blues Muse we all have something in common: we love great… Read More
2022-12-21 19:59
Christine McVie Christine McVie By Jay Luster During the summer of 1975, Fleetwood Mac reintroduced themselves to the world with a romantic soft rock ballad called "Over My Head." Penned an… Read More
2022-12-17 22:39
2022 brought so many outstanding blues, rock and roots albums. It wasn’t easy to narrow them down to twenty five choices. The Top 25 Albums of 2022 is in alphabetical order. This is no… Read More
2022-12-16 04:15
Photo: Kim Simmonds by Arnie Goodman Kim Simmonds, co-founder of the legendary blues/rock band Savoy Brown has died at age 75. The news was confirmed by the band’s social media pages… Read More
2022-12-16 00:35
Photo: Buddy Guy, The Top ten best Buddy Guy Albums By Mike O'Cull Buddy Guy is among the most celebrated blues musicians in history. He’s a living link to the 1950s glory years of Ch… Read More
2022-12-15 22:31
Redlight King, Heavy Heart Redlight King Reveal New Video For “Heavy Heart” Ballad Out Friday December 16 Rock band Redlight King share their new music video for their new singl… Read More
2022-12-15 16:56
Photo: Luther Allison, courtesy of Luther Allison: A Legend Never Dies Facebook page 'Luther' By Joanna Connor Modern Blues/Rock Guitarist Website I was the opening act for blues great Luth… Read More
2022-12-14 23:46
The holiday season is upon us once again, friends and neighbors, and it’s time to start shopping for all the guitar players in your life. December’s discounted sale items and emp… Read More
2022-12-14 18:06
Photo: Robert Jon & The Wreck by Bryan Greenberg, Who Can You Love Today, Southern roots rockers Robert Jon & The Wreck have released “Who Can You Love,” the captivating… Read More
2022-12-14 00:59
Photo: Matt Andersen by Robert George, The Big Bottle of Joy Acclaimed Canadian musician Matt Andersen announces the release of his new album The Big Bottle of Joy, out March 10th on Sonic… Read More
2022-12-13 20:53
Eric Bibb, Ridin' Blues Roots Legend Eric Bibb Announces New Album Ridin' Two-time Grammy nominated blues/roots legend Eric Bibb announces new album, Ridin', out March 24, 2023 on Stony Pla… Read More
2022-12-13 18:28
ZZ Top and Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Sharp Dressed Simple Man Tour ZZ Top and Lynyrd Skynyrd Announce Co-Headlining The Sharp Dressed Simple Man Tour The titans of American classic rock ZZ Top an… Read More
2022-12-09 17:00
Photo: The Winery Dogs by Travis Shinn, Xanadu The Winery Dogs release new song and video "Xanadu" from their upcoming album III, out February 23,2023. Pre-orders available now. Their 20211… Read More
2022-12-08 22:20
The Comancheros, Memphis to Mexico By Mike O'Cull Heavy Western rock and rollers The Comancheros get high, lonesome, and loud on their new album Memphis to Mexico. The record dropped Novemb… Read More
2022-12-07 20:21
Photo: Kenny Wayne Shepherd (Mark Seliger), Elles Bailey (Rob Blackham), Charlie Musselwhite (Rory Doyle), Bernard Allison (Lisa Gray) 10 Favorite Interviews 10 Favorite Rock & Blues Mu… Read More
2022-12-07 06:53
Eric Bibb, Family Exclusive Video Premiere: Eric Bibb ‘Family’ Rock & Blues Muse is very pleased to exclusively premiere Eric Bibb’s new video "Family.” Two-time… Read More
2022-12-06 23:14
Jarrod Dickenson, Big Talk If Jarrod Dickenson’s third studio album, Big Talk sounds like a mighty roar of defiance, that’s not a design choice or a marketing decision. The big… Read More
2022-12-06 23:12
Gerry Jablonski & The Electric Band '105' By Mike O'Cull Relentlessly heavy blues/rock outfit Gerry Jablonski & The Electric Band do their best to punch your lights out on the group… Read More
2022-12-06 21:22
Photo: Joanna Connor by Maryam Wilcher, Gulf Coast Records Blues Guitar Great Joanna Connor Signs With Gulf Coast Records and Will Release New Album Spring of 2023 Gulf Coast Records announ… Read More
2022-12-06 17:06
When Rivers Meet, Christmas Is Here Blues-rock duo When Rivers Meet release their first Christmas single “Christmas Is Here” to celebrate the announcement of their Spring 2023 U… Read More
2022-12-06 06:04
Photo: Seth Rosenbloom, Gabriel Rizzo, Set Me Free We are pleased to premiere Seth Rosenbloom's new single "Set Me Free" from his forthcoming album As The Crow Flies out January 13, 2023. S… Read More
2022-12-05 23:56
Photo: Steve Hill by Jean Sebastien, Don't Let The Truth Get In The Way (of a Good Story) + Limited Edition Comic Book Acclaimed Canadian guitarist, singer, songwriter Steve Hill recently c… Read More
2022-12-05 18:34
Fortune Child, Fool Me Once Jacksonville, FL rock band Fortune Child has unveiled the official lyric video for their new single, "Fool Me Once," which was engineered and mixed by Ben McLeod… Read More
2022-12-05 18:33
Alastair Greene, Alive In The New World Blues Rocker Alastair Greene Announces his new album, Alive In The New World, out January 20, 2023 on Whiskey Bayou Records and produced by Tab Benoi… Read More
2022-12-02 22:54
Thundermother, Borrowed Time Sweden's Rock Queens Thundermother Releases New “Borrowed Time” Video. Following their chart-topping, new album Black And Gold, highly acclaimed sum… Read More
2022-12-02 21:24
Samantha Fish and Jesse Dayton, The Stardust Sessions Guitar badass Samantha Fish and outlaw country maverick Jesse Dayton have released their first collaborative effort, ‘The Stardus… Read More
2022-12-01 20:16
The Rolling Stones, GRRR Live! The Rolling Stones Announce Release Greatest Hits ‘GRRR Live!’ Album To Feature The Band’s Hits From Their 60 Year Career, Remixed and Re-ed… Read More
2022-12-01 18:46
Photo: Shemekia Copeland by Victoria Smith Interview with Shemekia Copeland By Martine Ehrenclou Multi award-winner, four-time Grammy nominee Shemekia Copeland is considered one of the grea… Read More
2022-12-01 17:01
Photo: Joanne Shaw Taylor by Laurence Harvey By Paul Monkhouse David Coverdale once intoned on Whitesnake’s ‘Walking in the Shadow of the Blues’, “I love the blues… Read More
2022-11-30 21:19
Christine McVie, Fleetwood Mac Christine McVie, the British Fleetwood Mac vocalist, songwriter and keyboard player died Wednesday at age 79. The news was announced by the band on social med… Read More
2022-11-30 19:51
Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Trouble Is...25 By Mike O'Cull Five-time-Grammy-nominee and blues guitar hero Kenny Wayne Shepherd revisits and reinterprets the album that made him a star with the re… Read More
2022-11-30 05:23
Photo: Joe Louis Walker by Mickey Deneher, Hello It's The Blues Rock & Blues Muse is pleased to premiere Joe Louis Walker’s new single “Hello, It’s The Blues” fr… Read More
2022-11-29 20:18
Jeremy Edge ‘Saints and Souls Vol. 1 and 2’ Blues rocker Jeremy Edge announces new double album ‘Saints and Souls Vol. 1 and 2’ and shares new single “Mov… Read More
2022-11-29 19:14
Photo: GA-20 by Jon Medina, ATL Hot on the heels of their Billboard Chart-Topping album Crackdown, blues trio GA-20 releases their stand-alone single “ATL.” The trio is set to k… Read More
2022-11-28 21:00
Jimi Hendrix Experience Los Angeles Forum: April 16, 1969 By Mike O'Cull The new Jimi Hendrix Experience archival live album Jimi Hendrix Experience Los Angeles Forum: April 26, 1969 is a s… Read More
2022-11-28 20:34
Photo: Samantha Fish by Chyrisse Tabone, October 2023 UK Tour Following her triumphant “Faster” UK tour in October 2022, American guitarist, and singer songwriter Samantha Fish… Read More
2022-11-28 19:23
Vote For Top 25 Albums of 2022 Rock & Blues Muse is pleased to announce the nominees for Top 25 Albums of 2022! Vote for your favorite albums released in 2022. Make your vote count for… Read More
2022-11-28 18:50
The White Buffalo aka Jake Smith, Year Of The Dark Horse By Mike O'Cull Emmy-nominated singer-songwriter and musician The White Buffalo, a.k.a. Jake Smith, takes listeners through a year in… Read More
2022-11-22 23:07
Photo: Larkin Poe (Jason Stoltz), Walter Trout (Alex Solca), Buddy Guy, The Commoners 12 New Modern Blues Rock Songs You Must Hear Winter 2022 By Martine Ehrenclou With the holidays upon us… Read More
2022-11-22 00:44
Kai Strauss, Night Shift By Mike O'Cull European blues guitar star Kai Strauss shows that he’s got what it takes to blow up worldwide on his latest album Night Shift. The new set drop… Read More
2022-11-22 00:00
Steve Hill, Dear Illusion By Mike O'Cull Juno Award-winning multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, and one-man-band Steve Hill rocks out all over his new record Dear Illusion. The set is… Read More
2022-11-21 19:26
The Winery Dogs, III The Winery Dogs New Album 'III' Set To Release February 3, 2023 World Tour Begins February 15 The Winery Dogs are finally back! The vibrant power trio known as THE WINE… Read More
2022-11-18 23:01
Doing Paisley, Say What You Like Canadian songwriter, singer Doug Paisley announces his forthcoming new album, ‘Say What You Like’ out March 17, 2023 via Outside Music, produced… Read More
2022-11-18 02:24
(L-R): Mitch Glazier, Bruce Iglauer, Jan Schakowsky, Glen Barros, Dr. Richard James Burgess and Morna Willens (Photo by Daniel Swartz) RIAA, A2IM And Exceleration Music-Hosted Event Feature… Read More
2022-11-17 20:23
Photo: John Lee Hooker courtesy of Fantasy Records Archives In celebration of the 60th Anniversary of John Lee Hooker’s electrifying blues album Burnin’, Craft Recordings will r… Read More
2022-11-17 18:04
Jared James Nichols, self-titled album cover Jared James Nichols Announces Self-Titled New Album Due out January 13th via Black Hill Records Shares New Live Performance Video "Down The Drai… Read More
2022-11-17 17:50
Annika Chambers & Paul DesLauriers, Good Trouble By Martine Ehrenclou Internationally acclaimed artists Annika Chambers and Paul DesLauriers joined forces to create a kinetic soul-blues… Read More
2022-11-16 19:40
Photo: Eric Johnson by Max Crace Grammy Award-Winning Guitarist Eric Johnson Announces 'Treasure Tour' 2023 To Celebrate Two Albums Released Earlier This Year The Book of Making and Yesterd… Read More
2022-11-16 19:15
Photo: The Wood Brothers by Come To Life The Wood Brothers Announce Spring 2023 Tour Dates And New Album Heart Is The Hero Revealed As Title Of New Studio Album Due Spring 2023 The Wood Bro… Read More
2022-11-16 14:09
Troy Redfern, Mercy Hot-handed British slide guitarist, vocalist and songwriter Troy Redfern releases his fourth single and music video “Mercy” from his critically acclaimed alb… Read More
2022-11-16 00:09
The Rolling Stones In Mono Limited Color Edition Vinyl Box Set The Rolling Stones In Mono Limited Color Edition Vinyl Box Set To Release January 20 16 LPs Encompassing All 1963-1969 Mono Re… Read More
2022-11-15 21:43
Can Music Reduce Holiday Stress? With the holidays approaching, combined with the current political climate, war, the economy, and possible losses you’ve suffered over the last two ye… Read More
2022-11-15 20:33
2023 Grammy Award Nominations Announced Rock, Blues & Roots The 2023 Grammy nominations have been announced! The 65th Grammy Awards will air live Sunday Feburary 5th from Los Ang… Read More
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