Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival 2021 Blues Afternoon – REVIEW
The second day of this prestigious Festival saw the return of Blues Afternoon section. Again, there was a twist to this one as the three bands had previously recorded their sets at the venue, alas to no audience this time around. This did not take away anything from the performances from the bands and after […]
MISTY BLUES – TAKE A LONG RIDE – VIDEO PREMIERE
Katie Knipp Unveils Video For “Sad Eyed Lover”
Bernie Marsden Speaks About His New Solo Album
Guitar legend Bernie Marsden will be releasing his brand-new album ‘KINGS’ through Conquest Music, on 23rd July, 2021 (available on all digital platforms’; also, available to pre-order now, a Special Limited Edition Digipak CD, accompanied by a 16-page booklet). All pre orders from Bernie’s site will get a signed CD of Kings and an exclusive […]
Erja Lyytinen’s Top 5 Favourite Blues Songs
“The Queen of the Slide Guitar” Erja Lyytinen took a few moments out of her busy schedule promoting her excellent new album “Lockdown Live 2020” to share with us her five favourite blues songs of all time. And what a list Erja has prepared for the readers on Blues Matters. We hope you enjoy! 1) […]
JOANNE SHAW TAYLOR SHARES NEW SINGLE “IF THAT AIN’T A REASON”
Critically acclaimed British guitarist and singer songwriter, Joanne Shaw Taylor, universally hailed as the UK’s premiere blues rock guitarist, shares her brand-new single “If That Ain’t A Reason”, available worldwide today on Joe Bonamassa’s KTBA Records. The song comes from a new collection of music that will be released later this year. Stream and download […]
NEW SINGLE “AMBEDO MIND” from ELLIS MANO BAND
Swiss-based four-piece blues rock band Ellis Mano Band release their third single Ambedo Mind on Friday 9th July. The single is taken from the band’s sophomore album Ambedo that was released on Friday June 25th by Jazzhaus Records. The single is accompanied by a unique cinematic music video. The band’s critically acclaimed new album went […]
Vintage Trouble’s Nalle Colt Picks His Top Five Blues Songs
Blues Matters caught up with Vintage Trouble guitarist Nalle Colt at home in Los Angeles, CA. During the lockdown, Vintage Trouble have been hard at work on a new album, which will come as welcome news to the band’s loyal fanbase – the “Troublemakers”. Vintage Trouble has taken an innovative and creative approach to maintain […]
Five Favourite Blues Songs – Vanja Sky
Croatian blues/rocker Vanja Sky took a few moments out of her busy schedule to share with us her five favourite blues songs of all time. It’s a nicely balanced list of blues legends as well as illustrating the blues roots of some rock heavyweights. We hope you enjoy! 1) Ride On – AC/DC The bluesiest […]
TOMMY CASTRO NEW ALBUM DUE IN SEPTEMBER
On Friday, September 17, Alligator Records will release Tommy Castro Presents A Bluesman Came To Town, the trailblazing new album from internationally beloved blues rocker Tommy Castro. Throughout his long, constantly evolving career, guitarist, singer and songwriter Castro has always remained true to himself while exploring, growing and creating new music, and he has taken […]
