Author: JD Nash

‘Dyna-Mite’ is jazzy, bluesy, funky, fun, and out-freaking-standing. We highly recommend you get this one – yesterday. Cleary, himself, says it best, “Turn it up loud and press play to detonate…”

‘Voodoo Woman’ is the first blues album by Crystal Shawanda to be released in the United States. If you’re a fan of those hard-hitting female blues stars of the past, you’ll be a fan of hers too. In a word, this album is exceptional.

Ever evolving, Sicilia integrates down-to-the-roots inspirations seamlessly within the blues. It’s long been her trademark style, as we always say, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.”

All in all, ‘Sometimes the Blues Got Me’ is a substantial album. No one can ever say Bob Koester doesn’t know his stuff when it comes to blues and jazz. Picking Breezy Rodio for the Delmark label was another genius move.

Andersen notes that for artists who don’t get a lot of radio play, “live music is vital.” More than that, he says, “I think it’s a basic connection, to be part of that energy going on. I just wish everyone could come to a live show. It’s the best way to hear music for sure.”

Originally bonding over a love for blues music, Greta Van Fleet has a sound that uncannily conjures Led Zeppelin. That’s by accident in some ways, and in some ways not.

“We named it after the Rory Gallagher song, which I also cover on the album,” Sky says. “Rory is one of my favorite players. He has a special place in my heart.”

For those like us who love original, intense, unvarnished blues, Little Freddie King’s ‘Fried Rice & Chicken’ should be on your shelf. Better yet, in your player.

It’s not difficult to understand why Michael Kaeshammer has fans all over the globe. If you somehow missed his last release, 2016’s ‘No Filter’, you’re not going to want to miss out on ‘Something New’.

On the 50th anniversary of the recording of “Polk Salad Annie,” we’re proud to bring you some true blues from the Swamp Fox, Tony Joe White. Give a listen to “Boom Boom,” which is available as a single today via Yep Roc Records.