Edgar Winter to release Brother Johnny album and Johnny B. Goode single
Quarto Valley Records proudly announces the April 15, 2022, release of Brother Johnny, a tribute to the legendary blues guitarist created by his brother Edgar Winter.
Back on Beale postponed
The Blues Foundation Board of Directors has made the very difficult decision to postpone the 37th International Blues Challenge that was to take place January 18-22, 2022. While this decision is coming at a late stage, it was not made lightly. As recently as mid-December, the COVID-19 pandemic and Omicron variant seemed under control, as […]
Tinsley Ellis Announces 2022 DEVIL MAY CARE Tour
Tinsley Ellis — recognized as one of the world’s most astounding and accomplished blues-rock guitarists and performers, – announces dates for his 2022 Devil May Care tour
Wille & The Bandits – “When The World Stood Still” – new album out 28 January
Cornwall-based roots rock band Wille & The Bandits release their fifth studio album When The World Stood Still on January 28, 2022, on their independent label, Fat Toad Records
Curtis Salgado Debuts New Video for Always Say I Love You
Award-winning vocalist and musician Curtis Salgado, the man NPR Music calls “an icon” with “a huge voice,” has launched the emotionally riveting video of Always Say I Love You (At The End Of Your Goodbyes)
Alligator President Bruce Iglauer Honored By Académie Charles Cros
Alligator Records founder and president Bruce Iglauer was honored with the French Charles Cros Academy “In Honorem” Awar
Blues Birthday : Paul Butterfield Dec 17th 1942
Paul Vaughn Butterfield (December 17, 1942 – May 4, 1987) was an American blues harmonica player, singer and band leader. After early training as a classical flautist, he developed an interest in blues harmonica. He explored the blues scene in his native Chicago, where he met Muddy Waters and other blues greats, who provided encouragement […]
Carolyn Wonderland Debuts New Video for Fragile Peace And Certain War
Texas guitarist, singer and songwriter Carolyn Wonderland has premiered the new video of her original song Fragile Peace And Certain War.
Blues Birthday : Lonesome Sundown – Dec 12th 1928
Cornelius Green III (December 12, 1928 – April 23, 1995),[1] known professionally as Lonesome Sundown, was an American blues musician, best known for his recordings for Excello Records in the 1950s and early 1960s. Green was born on the Dugas Plantation near Donaldsonville, Louisiana. At the age of 18, he moved to New Orleans and […]
Eric Gales to perform tracks from new album “Crown” on March/April 2022 UK Tour
Critically acclaimed blues rock guitarist Eric Gales will tour the UK in March and April 2022.