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Christone “Kingfish” Ingram Tour and New Video
Today, Monday, June 21, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram announced the dates for his upcoming tour to promote his dynamic new Alligator Records album, 662, set for July 23 release. Entitled Christone “Kingfish” Ingram Presents 662: Juke Joint Live, the tour will take the 22-year-old guitarist, vocalist and songwriter across the U.S. and Europe beginning July 2021 […]
Crichton Central Live Event Dumfries
Was nearly at my first live event since March 2020 which was the wonderful Dumfries Rock Rhythm and Blues Festival at Dumfries, South West Scotland. Ironically had been asked as a guest to attend a test event at Dumfries out of the blue, at the Crichton Central, alas logistics got in the way and was […]
Top 5 Blues Songs – Rebecca Downes
British blues singer/songwriter Rebecca Downes has topped the IBBA charts two months in a row with her excellent Stripped Back acoustic album. But we poised the question to Rebecca what are her top five blues songs of all time? And what a great list of choices we’ve received from the award-winning artist. 1) Bonnie Raitt […]
ROBERT JON and THE WRECK RELEASE NEW ALBUM IN SEPTEMBER
Robert Jon & The Wreck are back and ready to tear up the UK and Europe all over again with their new record, Shine A Light On Me Brother. The impressive new album, written and recorded during the COVID pandemic, and self-produced by Robert Jon & The Wreck, will be released on Friday September 3, […]
Top 5 Blues Songs – Eliana Cargnelutti
Italian blues/rock virtuoso Eliana Cargnelutti took a few moments out of her busy schedule promoting her excellent new studio album Aur to share with us her five favourite blues songs of all time. And what a list Eliana has prepared for the readers on Blues Matters. We hope you enjoy! 1) Someone Else Is Steppin’ […]
Eric Bibb to release his brand-new album Dear America
Eric Bibb will release his brand-new album Dear America, on 10th September via Provogue/Mascot Label Group. Ahead of this he has also revealed the video for “Born Of A Woman” featuring Shaneeka Simon. Eric Bibb has known many different Americas, the good, the bad and the ugly. Born in New York City on August 16th, […]
Interview with… Earl Thomas
Earl Thomas is a bluesman from Pikeville, Tennessee, United States. Known around the world as The Blues Ambassador, he is also a two time Grammy Award nominated songwriter with songs covered by Etta James, Solomon Burke, Tom Jones, Will Wilde, and Screamin’ Jay Hawkins. Words: Colin Campbell Pictures: As supplied His new release is […]
Tito Jackson Releasing His Label Debut Album “Under Your Spell” on August 6
Gulf Coast Records and Hillside Global announce the signing of pop, soul and blues legend Tito Jackson and will release the singer/guitarist’s label debut album, Under Your Spell, on August 6. Under Your Spell will be available for pre-order on July 9, which is also the date the album’s first single, “Love One Another,” will […]
Cold Stares releasing new video
