PAUL FILIPOWICZ, BREAKWATER: Album review
Filipowicz is something of a throwback. He grew up in the Chicago of the mid-sixties and early seventies rubbing shoulders with Jimmy Dawkins, Son Seals, Otis Rush and Hound Dog Taylor. He lived and played in Texas as well and played extensively with Luther Allison. He has a long and successful solo career playing and […]
ROBBEN FORD, TWO SHADES OF BLUE: Album review
Robben Ford is a very well known, and admired guitarist. His singular sound has covered, blues, jazz, and folk, and he has played with household names including Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan and Bonnie Raitt. Two Shades of blues features a number of originals, and some choice covers, recorded by two different line ups either side […]
Marc Broussard announces new blues album Chance Worth Taking
Marc Broussard will release his first full album of original blues material, Chance Worth Taking, on 17 April via KTBA Records. Produced by Joe Bonamassa and Josh Smith alongside Calvin Turner, the 14-track collection marks a clear creative shift for the Louisiana singer-songwriter. Bonamassa contributes guitar on 10 tracks, including three co-writes with Broussard. Smith […]
Spencer Mackenzie releases new album Empty Chairs
JUNO-nominated and Maple Blues Award winner Spencer Mackenzie has released his new album Empty Chairs via Gypsy Soul Records. The album is available now on CD and vinyl from his official website, with the digital edition streaming on all major platforms. A live video of the title track “Empty Chairs” is also available on YouTube. […]