BETH HART Announces Tour Dates

Beth Hart by Mona Nordoy Beth Hart will hit the road again in September, in support of her latest release, Fire On The Floor.  The tour will begin on September 12th, in Tucson, AZ, and includes a few shows with Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Eric Gales. Beth Hart   Sept 12th – Rialto Theatre, Tuscon AZ Sept 13th […]

ROBERT CRAY & HI RHYTHM You Must Believe In Yourself on CONAN

Robert Cray & Hi Rhythm Robert Cray, Steve Jordan and Hi Rhythm appeared on the Conan O’Brien Show on Tuesday 13th June and gave a fantastic performance of You Must Believe In Yourself from their latest and self-titled album which was released on April 28th. The Hi Rhythm band include Rev. Charlies Hodges (Organ & Piano), Leroy “Flick” Hodges […]

JO HARMAN Performs Papa Was A Rolling Stone

Jo Harman Mark Ede of BiGiAM Promotions released this video on Facebook last week and it has already gathered a staggering, 62k views and over 400 shares! Critically acclaimed, award-winning, British singer-songwriter Jo Harman performs the soul classic Pappa Was A Rolling Stone at the famous Ribs & Blues Festival in Raalte, Holland. Jo’s band for the performance were Nat […]

NIKKA COSTA Nikka & Strings, Underneath & in Between

The eagerly awaited new album from American soul singer Nikka Costa, released by Metropolis Recordings June 2017 Nikka Costa “This album really started as a tiny seed that took on a life of its own after so many people were so generous with their time, faith and talent. What started out as just an excuse to […]

MATT ANDERSEN The Borderline Club, London

Matt Andersen by Laurence Harvey Matt Andersen – Thursday 25th May 2017 – The Borderline, London, United Kingdom In the year 2017 new music is never far away. In a world with downloading, CDs, vinyl, YouTube, Spotify, Soundcloud, instant grat tracks, any person in the world can access new sounds for their listening pleasure with […]

JOHN NEMETH Feelin’ Freaky

Blazing a trail in the blues world since 2007 John Nemeth has brought out his ninth release. Hot on the heels of his highly lauded and respected Memphis Grease album. Here, he continues the groove sure again to get the adulation and credit he richly deserves. On the last release, he was backed up by […]

TAJ MAHAL & KEB MO – TajMo

Taj Mahal & Keb Mo – TajMo Two of modern blues music’s true greats finally matched and paired in a simply wonderful release that’s bound to gain both multitudes of new fans. This is an album bound for well-deserved glory; an award winner for sure and already – on only a few listens – in […]

SONNY LANDRETH Recorded Live at Lafayette

SONNY LANDRETH ANNOUNCES FIRST LIVE ALBUM IN 12 YEARS Recorded Live In Lafayette contains two incredible live performances from the Slide Guitar virtuoso. Out June 30th on the Provogue/Mascot Label Group. Sonny Landreth by Travis Gauthie The King of Slydeco, Sonny Landreth returns with 2 unique live sets, one acoustic and one electric. ‘Recorded Live […]

MATT SCHOFIELD & HENRIK FREISCHLADER – 3 Co-Headline UK Shows

Hendrik Frieschlader Henrik Freischlader Henrik Freischlader is a workaholic when it comes to music. For the self-taught multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, producer, and label owner, the stages in Europe have been a second home for many years now. His extensive discography already contains six studio albums and three live albums. On his own music label Cable […]

Issue 96 Out Now!

Issue 96 OUT NOW! – CLICK HERE TO ORDER YOURS! To subscribe or order your copy today please click here Subscriptions Blues Matters Magazine is available in App, Android & Print (all print copies come with a FREE digital version for your convenience) Rory Block is our main cover girl in this edition and she talks […]