Thorbjørn Risager & The Black
Reveal Video For “Navigation Blues”
Today, Denmark’s premier roots-rockers Thorbjørn Risager & The Black Tornado have released an official music video for “Navigation Blues,” the title track off their new album, out September 30th via Provogue / Mascot Label Group. A sepia-tinged pre-war blues stomp that sees Risager yearn, “Truckloads of darkness here, and my matches are soaking wet…will this […]
JOANNE SHAW TAYLOR ANNOUNCES NEW STUDIO ALBUM “NOBODY’S FOOL”
Joanne Shaw Taylor’s new breakthrough studio album Nobody’s Fool releases on Joe Bonamassa’s KTBA Records worldwide Friday, October 28th. The album is available to pre-order HERE The new album, recorded at Sunset Sound in Los Angeles, is produced by Joe Bonamassa and Josh Smith and features Joe Bonamassa on “Won’t Be Fooled Again,” guitarist Carmen […]
Surf’s Up! Rory Gallagher “Crest Of A Wave” music video to celebrate 50th Anniversary of “Deuce”
To dovetail the September 30th release of Rory Gallagher’s “Deuce – 50th Anniversary Edition Box Set,” the Rory Gallagher Archives and UMC will premiere the official music video for “Crest of A Wave – Alt. Take 2” on YouTube. The video, made in partnership with the Rory Gallagher Archives, and Fionn Rogers, a filmmaker based on […]
We are back festival – The Cluny
WE ARE BACK FESTIVAL THE CLUNY, NEWCASTLE 15TH-17TH JULY 2022 It took a lot of planning and alterations to reschedule line up but at last after what seemed an eternity in waiting this Festival was indeed back! Billed as a Blues Festival it incorporated blues-based music but so many styles, Americana, Country Blues, Rock infused […]
Live Review: Olivia Stevens & Co – Acoustic stage – Upton Blues Festival
Olivia is a singer-songwriter who plays blues fuelled soul/jazz, infused with a slice of funk on the side. Taking to the stage for this intimate gig Olivia was accompanied by Stefan Rajic on acoustic guitar, starting the set with Everything Is Free. Words & Pictures: Shirl Venue: Acoustic stage, Upton Blues Festival 2022, Saturday 16th July […]
Jimmy Hall releases title track single and music video “Ready Now” feat. Warren Haynes
Legendary vocalist Jimmy Hall is pleased to announce the release of his new single “Ready Now” featuring Warren Haynes on Wednesday August 24th. The single is available to buy and stream now and this is the second single and title track from Jimmy’s forthcoming studio album “Ready Now” – his first new solo album of […]
LRBC #40 Western Caribbean Prebook Date Announced!
Prebook Date Announced… Mark Your Calendar! The Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise #40 Western Caribbean. Will set between Jan. 28 ~ Feb. 4, 2024, Sailing on Holland America’s Pinnacle-classms Nieuw Statendam from Ft. Lauderdale, FL to Costa Maya, Roatan, Honduras & Grand Cayman. PREBOOKING begins Wednesday, SEPT. 28 By placing a fully-refundable deposit of $500 […]
The Blues Foundation Names Interim President and CEO
Effective immediately, The Blues Foundation names former music manager/agent and former board member Kimberly Horton, the Interim President and CEO of the 42-year-old organization. With the recent departure of former President and CEO Judith Black, Horton says she looks forward to leading The Blues Foundation to its next chapter and the organization’s upcoming signature events, […]
Troy Redfern releases new single “Gasoline” from “The Wings of Salvation” album
Following hot on the heels of his single Come On, Troy Redfern is set to release the epic slide guitar blues rock anthem Gasoline, the second single from his upcoming highly anticipated album The Wings of Salvation. The official music video for Gasoline premieres on YouTube on Wednesday, August 17th while the Gasoline single is released Friday, August 19th. Featuring […]
Walter Trout Reveals Official Video “Waiting For The Dawn”
On his latest single “Waiting For The Dawn,” released today via Provogue/Mascot Label Group, the iconic blues-rock guitarist Walter Trout urges fans – and himself – to stay strong, in light of all of the challenges we’ve faced over the past few years. “There were times in this pandemic where I have sunk into some pretty deep depressions, sitting around, […]
