Omnivore Recordings has released two more demos from the upcoming box set ‘You Can’t Hip A Square,’ offering a rare window into Doc Pomus’ early songwriting process and collaborations.
Author: American Blues Scene Staff
ZZ Top delivers the fireworks on July 4 with From The Top (1979–1990), a limited-edition collection from Rhino High Fidelity (Rhino Hi-Fi) that trails the Texas trio on the road to worldwide fame. Following the first volume’s sellout last year, the sequel features five albums from the height of the band’s mainstream success. From The Top (1979–1990) includes Degüello (1979), El Loco (1981), Eliminator (1983), Afterburner (1985), and Recycler (1990). Lacquers for each album were AAA cut from the original stereo master tapes by Kevin Gray and pressed on 180-gram heavyweight vinyl at Optimal. The albums are housed in a faux-leather slipcase, and the collection is limited to 3,000 individually numbered copies. The collection is…
The Americana Music Association has revealed the nominees for its 24th annual Honors & Awards, spotlighting standout artists like The Mavericks, Sierra Ferrell, MJ Lenderman, Waxahatchee, and Gillian Welch & David Rawlings. Winners will be announced September 10 at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium as part of AMERICANAFEST’s 25th anniversary celebration.
The 11 Guys Quartet return with “All The Things He Did To You”—a stark, soul-stirring new single that turns heartbreak into testimony, with drummer Chuck Purro’s vocals delivering both lament and reckoning.
This free, family-friendly event transforms the Pike into a vibrant celebration of music, culture, and community—featuring everything from soulful guitar and harmonica-driven blues to zydeco, funk, and jazz. With standout performances by Rick Franklin, Sol Roots, Anthony “Swamp Dog” Clark, Everyday Everybody, and Little Red & The Renegades, this year’s festival is a heartfelt tribute to the artists and sounds that keep the blues alive and thriving in the nation’s capital.
Walter Trout pulls no punches on ‘Sign Of The Times,’ out Sept 5 via Provogue. The blues-rock icon channels societal unrest into a raw, hard-hitting new album—kicking off with the single “Artificial” and its scathing lyric video.
Blues royalty and rising stars converge in Eureka Springs for a weekend of unforgettable music starting tomorrow!
Delta Blues Museum celebrates its 11th year as a Blue Star Museum, offering free summer admission to active duty military and their families, while unveiling a new exhibit on the legendary Margaret’s Blue Diamond Lounge, with a public reception and live music on May 22.
Legacy, legends, and rising voices were honored as The Blues Foundation announced the winners of the 46th Annual Blues Music Awards in Memphis!
Born from the fire of Austin’s legendary blues scene, Texas Headhunters unites three of its fiercest alumni—Ian Moore, Jesse Dayton, and Johnny Moeller