New music video from Layla Zoe – Nowhere Left to Go
It has been a while since Canada’s “darling of the blues” released a new music video, but coupled with the release of the title track from her new album “Nowhere left to go”, the self-produced new video (directed by Christiaan Kanis) was worth the wait in 2020. Filmed in Eindhoven, in the Netherlands, and dedicated […]
Alligator Records 50th Anniversary Streaming Concert Set For March 13, 2021 Premiere
Alligator Records 50th Anniversary Streaming Concert Set For March 13, 2021 Governors State University Center For Performing Arts Hosts “Sweet Home Chicago — An Online Blues Celebration” Featuring Blues Stars Billy Branch & The Sons Of Blues, Shemekia Copeland, Lil’ Ed Williams And Toronzo Cannon Chicago blues and Chicago-based Alligator Records’ 50th anniversary by presenting an […]
BLUES MASTER CHRIS CAIN TO RELEASE “RAISIN’ CAIN”, ON APRIL 9
World-renowned blues guitarist, vocalist and songwriter Chris Cain will release his Alligator Records debut album, Raisin’ Cain, on Friday, April 9, 2021. The album features 12 originals, each showcasing Cain’s fiery musicianship and deft, memorable songwriting skills. According to Cain, who recently received two Blues Music Award nominations (for Contemporary Blues Male Artist Of The […]
Free online blues event announced by Blues Matters
Blues Matters is delighted to be hosting a special evening of blues music this February. On Friday 26th February 2021 you can tune into the Blues Matters Facebook page for a free 2 hour session of music from the bands and artists that should have been playing live for you at the Skegness festival […]
Andrew Riverstone releases his fourth album
ALBUM REVIEW: VARIOUS ARTISTS – THIS IS FAME 1964 – 1968 (Kent Soul)
Muscle Shoals, Alabama, still a place of pilgrimage for many artists looking to grab a piece of southern music action. Well, FAME Records (written that way, by the way: an acronym for Florence, Alabama Musical Enterprises) was founded by Rick Hall, and although his success dates back to 1962 with Arthur Alexander’s You Better Move […]
ALBUM REVIEW: ARTUR MENEZES – FADING AWAY (Vizztone Records)
Fading Away is Brazilian guitarist Artur Menezes’ fourth album and his second since his relocation to LA in 2016. In 2018 he won the Best Guitarist Award at the IBC’s, as well as coming third in the Band category. Produced by Josh Smith and featuring both Josh and Joe Bonamassa as guests, Fading Away is […]
ALBUM REVIEW: THE WAYNE RIKER GATHERING – BLUES LIGHTNING (Independent Release)
ALBUM REVIEW: Uncut – Blue (Klonosphere Records)
Uncut are a powerful blues rock trio from France. They comprise of ;Alexy Sertillange on vocals and baritone guitar, Enzo Alfano on lead guitar and on drums, Pablo Fathi. They have their roots in old school rock. Their live shows are a thing to behold full on showmanship. As is this new album, it grabs […]
ARIELLE PREMIERES MUSIC VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE – PEACE OF MIND
Photo by Caitlin Brady Today, American guitarist and singer songwriter “Arielle” has premiered the music video for her new single “Peace Of Mind.” The video is available to watch on YouTube and Arielle’s social platforms. The single is taken from Arielle’s new album ‘Analog Girl In A Digital World’ released Friday 7th May 2021. Spotify […]