Kim Simmonds: 1947-2022
Kim Simmonds is, and was, a huge part of The British Blues Scene in the mid-60s, and was instrumental in being part of The British Blues Boom that swept America and reignited the careers of many American blues artists that had begun to be largely overlooked. Born in 1947, in Newbridge, Caerphilly, Wales, Kim Simmonds […]
ROBERT JON & THE WRECK RELEASE CAPTIVATING BALLAD, “WHO CAN YOU LOVE”
Southern roots rockers Robert Jon & The Wreck have released “Who Can You Love,” the captivating, Americana-infused second single from their new EP ‘One Of A Kind,’ out March 10th via Joe Bonamassa’s newest independent label, Journeyman Records. Produced by the renowned, multi-GRAMMY Award winning producer Don Was (Bonnie Raitt, The Stones, John Mayer), “Who […]
Connor Selby releases the video for “I Shouldn’t Care”
British troubadour Connor Selby has announced details of ‘Connor Selby’, which will be released on 3 March via Provogue/Mascot Label Group. To celebrate he has revealed the video to new song “I Shouldn’t Care,” which you can watch below. He will be playing Planet Rock’s Winter’s End festival on Friday 3rd February. Tickets are available […]
EDDIE 9V TO RELEASE CAPRICORN JAN 27TH
BROOKLYN, NY – Eddie 9V is pleased to announce that he will release his third album via Ruf Records on January 27th. The first single, a trippy swampy affair entitled “Yella Alligator,” has been premiered by American Blues Scene. Capricorn, named after the legendary Capricorn studios in Macon, GA., is reputed for its output of […]
Kenny Wayne Shepherd revisits his record-breaking #1 hit
“Blue On Black” with new video
Kenny Wayne Shepherd’s landmark 1997 release ‘Trouble Is…’ contains plenty of technical dazzle and old-soul touches, but what truly set the album apart was the mature songwriting that it featured from Shepherd, an indication that he was shaking off the tedious “teenage sensation” tag that had followed him previously. “Blue On Black,” the album’s rootsy […]
WHEN RIVERS MEET – BREAKER OF CHAINS TOUR 2023 ANNOUNCED
When Rivers Meet are pleased to announce their Spring 2023 UK Tour with their very special guest “Arielle”. Planet Rock will start a 48-hour ticket pre-sale at 9am on Wednesday December 7th at www.planetrock.com. Tickets go on general sale on Friday December 9th from www.whenriversmeet.co.uk/tour. The tour announcement coincides with When Rivers Meet’s first-ever Christmas […]
SAMANTHA FISH AnnOUNCES OCTOBER 2023 UK TOUR
JOE BONAMASSA & SIXTHMAN ADD 12 MORE ARTISTS TO KEEPING THE BLUES ALIVE AT SEA MEDITERRANEAN III
3x GRAMMY® Award-nominated guitar superstar Joe Bonamassa and Sixthman, the leader in festivals and music cruises for more than a decade, have confirmed 12 more artists who will perform at Keeping the Blues Alive At Sea Mediterranean III, the third European voyage of Bonamassa’s world-famous floating blues-rock party at sea. Keeping the Blues Alive At […]
Jared James Nichols Announces Self-Titled New Album
Singer, songwriter, guitarist, and Gibson brand ambassador Jared James Nichols has announced his self-titled new album will be released on January 13th via Black Hill Records. Jared James Nichols, his third full-length offering, features the new single “Down The Drain” as well as the previously released “Hard Wired.” The forthcoming collection showcases every side of […]
GRAMMY NOMINATED – JOHN MAYALL THE GODFATHER OF BRITISH BLUES
LOS ANGELES, CA – The Godfather of British Blues, John Mayall, has been nominated for a Grammy for ‘Best Traditional Blues Album’ for his 2022 release, The Sun Is Shining Down. The album, released by Forty Below Records on January 28, 2022, saw Mayall teaming up with a stellar cast to deliver a funky, soulful […]