Blues Birthday – Louis Jordan 8th July 1908
Louis Thomas Jordan[a] (July 8, 1908 – February 4, 1975) was an American saxophonist, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and bandleader who was popular from the late 1930s to the early 1950s. Known as “The King of the Jukebox”, he earned his highest profile towards the end of the swing era. He was inducted into the Rock and […]
Vintage Trouble’s Nalle Colt Picks His Top Five Blues Songs
Blues Matters caught up with Vintage Trouble guitarist Nalle Colt at home in Los Angeles, CA. During the lockdown, Vintage Trouble have been hard at work on a new album, which will come as welcome news to the band’s loyal fanbase – the “Troublemakers”. Vintage Trouble has taken an innovative and creative approach to maintain […]
Joan Armatrading Storms UK Chart Top 10
Joan Armatrading’s new album, Consequences, just out via BMG on June 18th has shot straight to the No 10 position in the UK charts in its first week of release.
Five Favourite Blues Songs – Vanja Sky
Croatian blues/rocker Vanja Sky took a few moments out of her busy schedule to share with us her five favourite blues songs of all time. It’s a nicely balanced list of blues legends as well as illustrating the blues roots of some rock heavyweights. We hope you enjoy! 1) Ride On – AC/DC The bluesiest […]
TOMMY CASTRO NEW ALBUM DUE IN SEPTEMBER
On Friday, September 17, Alligator Records will release Tommy Castro Presents A Bluesman Came To Town, the trailblazing new album from internationally beloved blues rocker Tommy Castro. Throughout his long, constantly evolving career, guitarist, singer and songwriter Castro has always remained true to himself while exploring, growing and creating new music, and he has taken […]
TBelly announces the release of new album “I Never Want To See Me Again”
Today TBelly announces that the new album ‘I Never Want To See Me Again’ will be released on 8th October 2021. All twelve tracks are masterfully written, harmonically rich and flawlessly performed with Russell Keefe’s stunning voice and keyboard playing being indisputably world-class throughout. Russell Keefe, who is also the joint lead singer and keyboard […]
THE TERRAPLANE BLUES BAND – Video Premiere
The Terraplanes are a four-piece rhythm and blues band hailing from the Bristol delta. They are led by singer and guitarist, Nick Scrase. Featuring Eduardo Allen on harmonica, Tom Turner on drums and Mark Clarke providing the heavy bass line. Their music has a swagger and poise and live, they are a force to be […]
TROY REDFERN RELEASES “GHOSTS” AS FREE DOWNLOAD
Hailed as the King of British slide guitar, Troy Redfern, has today released a free download of a new song Ghosts taken from his upcoming album The Fire Cosmic released August 6th. ———————— Ghosts is available as a free MP3 download at www.troyredfern.com. ———————— The Fire Cosmic album is available to pre-order HERE. ———————— Ghosts […]
DANI WILDE – WILDE WOMEN DON’T HAVE THE BLUES (Ida Cox cover) – out today 30th June 2021
DANI WILDE – WILDE WOMEN DON’T HAVE THE BLUES (Ida Cox cover) – out today 30th June 2021
Katie Knipp’s Top 5 Blues Songs
Multi-talented Californian blues artist took a few moments out of her busy schedule promoting her excellent new studio album “The Well” to share with us her five favourite blues songs of all time. And what a list Katie has prepared for the readers on Blues Matters. We hope you enjoy! 1) Tipitina – Professor Longhair […]
