BIG JOE WILLIAMS Southside Blues, Recorded Live, July 1963
Big Joe Williams is one of the true pioneers of blues music from throughout the middle part of the last century. From humble beginnings as a busker to his success at Vocalion and Bluebird recording labels, he remains an inspiration to so many blues artists today. This rare but brilliantly captured performance at the Fickle […]
ELIZA NEALS 10,000 Feet Below
Detroit Music Award winner has received the highest critical acclaim from both sides of the pond where comparisons have been made with Beth Hart and Janis Joplin. Another Lifetime and Call Me Moonshine confirm that her raw, emotional voice has impressive range and depth, enhanced by the dynamic, piercing guitar work of Howard Glazer. Indeed, […]
BLACK STONE CHERRY Black To Blues
Kentucky rockers Black Stone Cherry are thrilled to announce the release of their long time coming, Blues EP, ‘Black to Blues’ which is out on Mascot Records/Mascot Label Group on 29th September. Mascot Label Group is home to some of the finest blues icons of their generation such as Joe Bonamassa, Beth Hart, Walter Trout, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Eric Gales, […]
THE RED DEVILS Return, 25 Years Later!
THE RED DEVILS – (RE) – UNITED! The re-formed Red Devils stopped off on their European tour to play the Borderline in London. After a storming set, a microphone was placed on the table and the boys from Backwater Roll Blues Band sat down to talk with them. DEANO MATHIAS – So Pete, this must be […]
Issue 97 of Blue Matters Magazine is out now!
ISSUE 97 – OUT NOW CLICK HERE TO ORDER YOUR COPY! Joe Bonamassa talks about Live at Carnegie & his performance at the Royal Albert Hall Devon Allman discusses Ride or Die & his musical influences Plus…Davy Knowles on Back Door Slam and touring America All Print copies come with FREE Digital access to all […]
HENRIK FREISCHLADER talks about the UK ‘Blues For Gary’ shows taking place this weekend
You Want Moore? Blues Matters writer Pete Sargeant talks to Henrik Freischlader. A few special shows called ‘Blues For Gary‘ and nodding to the late Irish guitarist Gary Moore are planned by the formidable axe duo of Matt Schofield and Henrik Freischlader – with former Moore group players onboard. Namely bassist Pete Rees and veteran keyboard […]
BOBBY G WITH CURTIS GRANT, JR. & THE MIDNIGHT ROCKERS Still Standing
What a find! This is pure blues, no hybrid here. Unbelievably, this is Bobby G’s first feature album, laid down at age 73. There’s a wealth of living in his singing. The backing music is superb, usually, lead guitar over a walking bass. This is also the debut album for this label; one can only […]
LOL GOODMAN BAND Just Wanna Say…a little bit more
One of the UK’s national blues treasures, the Lol Goodman Band have been around for nearly 20 years in various formations. The lineup on Just Wanna Say…..a little bit more, is Lol Goodman on guitar and vocals, James Horrocks on bass, Jon Firth and drums and Phil Barrett on the finest instrument known to man […]
WALTER TROUT We’re All In This Together (ft. 14 guests artists) + UK Tour
Walter Trout will be releasing his brand new studio album ‘We’re All In This Together’ on 1st September via Provogue/Mascot Label Group. The album features a stellar cast of guests; John Mayall, Joe Bonamassa, Randy Bachman, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Warren Haynes, Sonny Landreth, Charlie Musselwhite, Mike Zito, Robben Ford, Eric Gales, Edgar Winter, Joe Louis […]
STEVE KOZAK BAND It’s Time
One of Canada’s finest blues artists, Maple Blues Award winner Steve has been a pivotal member of the Vancouver music scene since the mid-1980s. The core band comprises lead vocalist and guitarist Kozak, Dave Webb on piano and Hammond organ, bassist Roger Brant and drummer Chris Nordquist. They are joined by special guests including the […]
