Super groups
I was never convinced by the concept of a super group. The idea was that you took the pre-eminent members of various groups that had split and formed a mega group. The result s… Read More
My feline friends, my mom has an issue with one of my sisters. This time not the crazy one but the silly one. Fientje has stealing paws. Personally I find it funny and it is my moms own faul… Read More
Hi everyone,
It’s Oliver here today! Can you believe that my sister has been hiding a secret jar full of treats from me?!?
Oliver: How dare my sister…
Oliver: But what exactly… Read More
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Oliver: Today I’ve got something very interesting for you guys! And it proofs that us cats are far better at finding and hunting down things than those still giant dogs… Read More
I decided to get Dexter a few months after my little brother, Daniel, died. It was the worst time of my life and I was at risk of continuing an existence of grief that consumed my whole life… Read More
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Please find below the latest entry in Purrsday Poetry by oggingblog:
Life with Cats
Life with cats is full of chaos,
Life with cats is scratched to bits.
Life with cats is quite… Read More
Download "SRL Networks Presents Artist Proof" on the SRL Record Store.The artist proof is essentially the first satisfactory print that defines when an artist determines a plate 'finished'… Read More
China Note #6- The Wuhan Soundtrack Louis Armstrong in ChinaBut for real, for real, the real soundtrack here is the language I don't speak filling the air and swirling around me. I hear it… Read More
Photo: Victoria Smith
By Martine Ehrenclou
Tommy Castro & The Painkillers have a new album, Stompin’ Ground, released on Alligator Records, Sept. 29, 2017. And it’s 12 tracks… Read More
By Kevin Porter
Californisoul is the sophomore album from Supersonic Blues Machine, a hard charging blues-rock power trio from Texas. The album will be released October 20th, 2017 by the Ma… Read More
By Scott Bampton
Released November 3rd, 2017 through Amadeus Music, Truth is a Wolf is the debut album by Mollie Marriott, daughter of former Small Faces and Humble Pie singer/guitarist, St… Read More
Photo: Gail Gerdes
By Scott Bampton
Pick Your Poison is the sophomore album from contemporary blues guitarist, vocalist and songwriter, Selwyn Birchwood, out now on Alligator Records. The re… Read More
Alligator Records is pleased to announce the signing of famed Chicago-based blues guitarist, vocalist and songwriter Nick Moss. The Nick Moss Band, featuring Dennis Gruenling, will release… Read More
Photo: Howard Greenblatt
By Marc Ballon
Jam band. The very words conjure up images of jean-clad stoners noodling on guitar, drum solos that go on forever, and an Americana-kissed sound that… Read More
Photo: Peggy DeRose
By Kevin Porter
Tommy Castro has been playing music professionally for over 30 years, starting first with the Dynatones in the 1980s before peeling off and leading his ow… Read More
I’m sure as soon as a consult Dr. Google on this, I’ll read it’s totally normal, but what the heck is with all the licking? My son likes to grab my face in both hands to ma… Read More
Excerpt from the book Different Planet
5 Days in the life of an English office – there’s lots of banter and insults flying around in this story. One person goes to the wrong… Read More
To those of you who have not yet gone swimming in the madcap waters of his prose, Lester Bangs was a rock & roll journalist / music critic who remains an essential read. If you peel… Read More
By Martine Ehrenclou
Regarded as one of the best blues guitarists in the world, Kirk Fletcher, without question, lives up to that description and more on his upcoming release, Hold On, out… Read More
By Kevin Porter
Canadian-born, blues-rock guitar maestro, Anthony Gomes just released his 13thalbum, Peace, Love and Loud Guitars, a tour de force of Gomes’ trademark soulful singing… Read More
By Tom O'Connor
NYC-based blues/rock stalwart, Popa Chubby, will release Prime Cuts - The Very Best of The Beast from the East in the U.S. on November 13, 2018. This self-selected &ldq… Read More
By Kevin Porter
Six-time Blues Music Award winner and BB King Entertainer of the Year, Tommy Castro, and Georgia blues-rock legend, Tinsley Ellis, who ranks as one of today’s most ele… Read More
By Dave Resto
Next generation blues-rock sensation Ryan McGarvey is back with his fifth album, Heavy Hearted, set for release on November 27th 2018. It is the follow up to his successf… Read More
Photo: Anthony Scarlati
By Mike O'Cull
You know how sometimes you hear a new band that blows you away and you just know it’s bound for much bigger things? You’re about to have on… Read More
This year brought many outstanding blues, rock and roots albums. We’re so fortunate that there are so many talented artists who are releasing such good music. These 2018… Read More
Photo: Martine Ehrenclou
By Martine Ehrenclou
Many don't like to brave the Los Angeles highways on New Year’s Eve, even for a concert. But we were going to see Philip Sayce at the Maui… Read More
Mascot Label Group and Gary Hoey announced a March 15 release date for his upcoming album, Neon Highway Blues via Provogue Records. The self-produced album features 11 tracks by the ferocio… Read More
By Mike O'Cull
Tony Holiday is a vocalist and harp player who is rapidly emerging as a star on the international blues scene. He has been recognized by blues legends like Charlie Musselwhit… Read More
Photo: Paul Natkin, Alligator Records
By Mark Westin
Sit back, folks, and listen up. It’s time to give your respect to a titan of the Telecaster:
Mr. Roy Buchanan.
Here in the six-stri… Read More
By Mike O'Cull
Big Joe and the Dynaflows is the hot, blue, and righteous Washington, D.C.-based outfit of groove merchants led by drummer/vocalist/entertainer/recording artist Big Joe Maher… Read More
Photo: Alan Mayes
By Martine Ehrenclou
Acclaimed guitar master, Arlen Roth teamed up with a host of fellow Telecaster greats to release his latest album, TeleMasters, out February 22, 2019 v… Read More
The New Blues Festival Presents The Biggest Blues Guitar Event of the Year
The 6 String Showdown
The 6 String Showdown is a blues guitar competition developed for musicians by musicians. Th… Read More
By Mike O'Cull
Former Eagles guitarist, singer-songwriter, multi-Grammy winner, Don Felder is a bona fide rock legend who has worked at the highest levels of the music business his entire c… Read More
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By Tom O'Connor
Critically acclaimed guitarist and singer, Shane Dwight takes his already formidable songwriting chops to the next level on his new album, No One… Read More
We are pleased to premiere the single, “Irene Irene” by The B.B. King Blues Band featuring Russell Jackson and Kenny Wayne Shepherd. The single is off the band’s upcoming… Read More
By Cameron Arndt
Virtuoso blues guitarist and band leader, Tony Campanella is set to release his debut album after 25 years in the business. Produced by Mike Zito, Taking It To The Street c… Read More
Just released, watch the new video by Keith Stone with Red Gravy, “Ain’t That The Blues” off their recent album, Blues With A Taste Of New Orleans. Keith Stone teams up wi… Read More
We are pleased to premiere the new video "Mr. Morning Drive" from Alabama blues-roots singer-songwriter, guitarist Adam Holt from his upcoming album, Kind of Blues, out May 31st … Read More
By Mike O'Cull
Grammy Award-winning blues drummer/vocalist Kenny “Beedy Eyes” Smith is one of the most vital and important musicians in the modern blues scene. He’s the so… Read More
Photo: Simon Green
By Martine Ehrenclou
European Blues Award winner for “Best Guitarist,” Erja Lyytinen released her new studio album, Another World via Tuohi Records. The Finnis… Read More
By Mike O'Cull
Eric Jerardi is a Dayton, Ohio-based soul-blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter who has been honing his craft as a roots musician for over 25 years. He’s shared stage… Read More
By Martine Ehrenclou
You know a hot band with a sound all their own when you hear it. Southern Avenue, the Memphis based combo, comes by that description rightly with their second album, Ke… Read More
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By Martine Ehrenclou
“Luck of the Draw” is the new video from UK blues-rock band, The Treatment, off their new album, Power Crazy out March 22nd via Front… Read More
By Mike O'Cull
Taylor Scott is a road warrior guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter with an uncanny knack for mixing the base elements of rock, blues, funk, and soul music into fresh, origina… Read More
Mind Smoke Records latest album release
The Lost Tapes Vol. 1 by The Hideaways is out today!
The Hideaways are starting to create a lot of buzz on the Long I… Read More
kindled
– Poetry by Nan Williamson –
This morning, my body unfurls from sleep, soft sheets teasing bare breasts, groin thrumming. Outside my window, a go… Read More
The Rolling Stones to Release "Extra Licks" A Series of Special Performances Streaming Worldwide Exclusively on YouTube Available digitally for the first time, this six-part weekly ser… Read More
What a tangled web we weave when we’re double-hearted. It happens a lot. We want one thing. We know we should want another thing. It’s like those old comm… Read More
Sugar Ray and the Bluetones, by Tom Hazeltine ANNAPOLIS, MD – Severn Records announces a September 18 release date for Too Far from the Bar, the new album from Sugar Ray and the Bluet… Read More
blues rock guitarists
By Mike O’Cull
Blues/rock fans in 2020 have a seriously amazing amount of killer guitarists to listen to and obsess over. Greatness in blues music isn’t con… Read More
Elvin Bishop Charlie Musselwhite Rock and Roll Hall of Fame guitarist Elvin Bishop and Grammy-winning harmonica master Charlie Musselwhite announce new album, 100 Years Of Blues to release… Read More
Are You Looking For Some Ideas To Learn How To Play The Guitar?
Check out the collection of Lead Guitar Riffs and Solos that Fender Play has compiled, featuring some of your favouri… Read More
Release: Candyflip by Oliver Koletzki
A stunning Melodic House & Techno release by: Oliver Koletzki
MIX ARTIST:
LABEL: Stil Vor Talent Records CATALOG: SVT334YGENRE/STYLE: Melodic Hous… Read More