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Jessie Lee & The Alchemists “Let It Shine” – out now

Everyone knows, it’s not an easy thing to be one-hit wonders. Even though when it already brought you a bunch of praises. However, Jessie Lee & the Alchemists just succeed with « Let It Shine », their second album.

Robert Jon & The Wreck return to the UK for 12-date tour in May 2022

Following on from Robert Jon & The Wreck’s triumphant September 2021 UK tour where the band sold out five concerts in London, Manchester, Nottingham, Edinburgh and Sittingbourne, the band will return to the UK for a 12-date tour in May 2022.

Steve Winwood Joins Joe Bonamassa for Keeping The Blues Alive at Sea Mediterranean Cruise II

Music Festival boasts all-star line-up with Steve Winwood, Tommy Emmanuel, Walter Trout, Marc Broussard, Samantha Fish, Ana Popovic, King King, Jimmy Vivino, Blues Pills, Terry Reid, The James Hunter Six, Jackie Venson, The Suffers, Kris Barras Band, Selwyn Birchwood, The Reverend Shawn Amos and more.

Wee Willie Walker and Kris Wiley releases out today

Wee Willie Walker and Kris Wiley releases out today in Europe.

King King starts their UK tour on October 15th

The UK’s critically acclaimed blues rock band KING KING start their UK tour on Friday October 15th at Leeds University Union.

Davy Knowles Announces New Album – What Happens Next

On his aptly-titled Provogue Records’ debut, ‘What Happens Next,’ out October 22nd, roots singer-songwriter and guitarist Davy Knowles boldly steps forward with timeless and cohesive songwriting; sleek modern production; and a lyrical, play-for-the-song guitar approach informed from soul, folk, rock, and blues. The 12-song album is just as influenced by The Black Keys, Fantastic Negrito, […]

Teach your kids with Shari Puorto & Doug Woolverton’s Lightning’s Lessons, Vol. 1 featuring blues all-stars

Internationally renowned blues singer Shari Puorto has realised her long time dream to create music (along with a lyrical sing-along book) that educates children.

Blues Matters Remembers: Janis Joplin October 4th

Janis Joplin (January 19, 1943 – October 4, 1970) was an American singer-songwriter who sang rock, soul, and blues music. One of the most successful and widely known rock stars of her era, she was noted for her powerful mezzo-soprano vocals and “electric” stage presence. In 1967, Joplin rose to fame following an appearance at […]