Ian Siegal – ‘Barry’s Blues Barn’ 20/6/2026
A unique event, a unique venue, a consummate performer. Nestled in a quiet corner of Essex lies ‘Barry’s Blues Barn’. A handcrafted little one story, one little room in Barry Hopwoods garden. I was invited to Barry’s inaugural event here all those years ago and was invited again, last night, in what might be his […]
Brad “Guitar” Wilson pushes beyond the blues on new album Boundless
Brad “Guitar” Wilson is preparing to release his new album Boundless on July 31, a record that sees the acclaimed guitarist stretching beyond traditional blues-rock territory while staying true to the powerful guitar playing that has become his trademark. The album follows 2025’s The Californian, which spent 12 weeks at number one on the Roots […]
The Commoners announce 2026 UK tour and new single Runnin’ Blind
Canadian roots rock favourites The Commoners are heading back to the UK this November for a 12-date headline tour, bringing special guest Spencer Mackenzie along for what promises to be another high-energy run of shows. The announcement arrives alongside news of a brand-new single, Runnin’ Blind, which will be released on July 24 and serves […]
Ben Poole returns with first studio album in eight years
After eight years away from the studio, Ben Poole is back with a new album that promises to show a different side of one of Britain’s most respected blues-rock guitarists. Post-Midnight Behaviour arrives on September 25 via Gypsy Soul Records, marking Poole’s first collection of original studio material since 2018’s Time Has Come. The announcement […]
Neil Young biography returns with expanded edition featuring decades of interviews
One of the most respected books ever written about Neil Young is getting a second life. Third Man Books has announced the release of a revised and expanded edition of Neil Young: Reflections in Broken Glass, the acclaimed biography by award-winning music journalist Sylvie Simmons. Long out of print, the book returns with more than […]
Mario Rossi Band Releases UK Time Live, Capturing the Brazilian Trio’s British Blues-Rock Energy
Some bands chase the studio. Mario Rossi Band have gone the other way. UK Time Live, the new release from the Brazilian power trio, was recorded specifically to bottle what happens when the band gets on stage: the improvisation, the eye contact, the moments where a song stretches or snaps tight depending on how the […]
Buddy Guy’s 90th birthday celebration could be the blues event of the decade
At Blues Matters HQ, we’ve covered thousands of gigs over the years. Very few have made us stop and think, “I wish we were there.” Buddy Guy’s 90th birthday celebration is one of them. When the blues legend takes to the stage at New York’s Radio City Music Hall on 1 October, he’ll be joined […]
Bywater Call announce new single and expanded 2027 UK tour
Canadian roots, rock and soul powerhouse Bywater Call have released their new single Is This Thing On?, offering another glimpse into their upcoming fourth studio album Broken Souvenirs, which arrives on July 29. The release comes alongside news that the band have added two extra dates to their January and February 2027 UK tour following […]
Zac Schulze Gang sell out Brighton show as UK tour gathers pace
The Zac Schulze Gang continue their rapid rise with news that their November 14 headline show at Brighton’s Hope & Ruin has officially sold out, months ahead of the band’s autumn UK tour. The announcement follows another landmark year for the Kent blues-rock trio, who recently picked up the Young Artist of the Year award […]
Joe Bonamassa celebrates Rory Gallagher with new live album from Cork
Joe Bonamassa has released The Spirit Of Rory Live From Cork, a live album and concert film paying tribute to the music and legacy of Irish blues legend Rory Gallagher. Available now via J&R Adventures, the project captures a series of sold-out performances recorded in Gallagher’s hometown of Cork, where his influence remains as strong […]