Albums confronting civil rights issues as relevant today as they were 60 years ago. Available on CD and streaming services on April 15, and vinyl on June 24!
Author: American Blues Scene Staff
Keith Wortman, Robbie Robertson, Sebastian Robertson, and Blackbird Presents are thrilled to announce The Last Waltz New Orleans: A Celebration of the 45th Anniversary of the Band’s Historic Farewell Concert to be held on Saturday, May 7, 2022, at the historic Saenger Theatre in New Orleans, LA. This special night of music captures the excitement of The Band’s historic 1976 Thanksgiving concert and features an all-star lineup including: Warren Haynes, Grace Potter, Jamey Johnson, Don Was, Dave Malone, John Medeski, Cyril Neville, Terence Higgins, Bob Margolin, Mark Mullins & The Levee Horns. Featuring Special Guests, George Porter Jr., and Ivan…
“We have been there since the beginning of this music, yet there is little to no representation in the large music festivals that cater to this genre. We aim to change that.” Brandi Waller-Pace
“I have been playing a lot of years, and still find new ways of expressing myself. That’s what this album is all about to me.” Albert Cummings
Painted Shield features Stone Gossard, Mason Jennings, Matt Chamberlain and Brittany Davis
The title track, “Major League Blues,” would turn out to include the last recording of blues guitar giant Jimmy Johnson.
Listen exclusively to Christine Sweeney’s slow-burning “Coyote” from forthcoming ‘Heart in a Hurry,’ out April 22!
Originally written and recorded by Bobby Moore & The Rhythm Aces, “Searching For My Love” is a song that Plant first started singing as a teenager at school.
“’Fill Me Up’ is the perfect way to reintroduce Beaux Gris Gris after being forced into tour cancellations and release setbacks over the last two years. It comes out of the gate at you, and encapsulates the live energy our shows have always had.” – Robin Davey
Mikey Junior steps up to the mic joining Guldin in singing the praises of their favorite watering hole during the swampy boogaloo “Twisted Tail.”