Mark Wenner Brings Us His ‘Blues Warriors’
Any fan of real deal, no b.s., nitty gritty blues, is going to be a fan of 'Mark Wenner's Blues Warriors.' If you don't already have a copy in your collection, get two. Just like in the old days, you might just wear the first one out.
Whitney Shay Professes ‘A Woman Rules the World’
Shay is the youthful embodiment of an old soul, bringing her performances in a powerful, sassy, and seductive way.
The Record Company’s ‘All of This Life’ Is Solid
What’s nice about 'All of This Life' is that it builds just the right amount off of their first album. It’s familiar, but also slightly better, which is the sweet spot for sophomore records.
Buddy Guy & Jonny Lang Play “The Cap”
When done right, more than any other music, the blues express that very duality. On Saturday night at the Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, New York, Johnny Lang and Buddy Guy did it RIGHT.
Rev. Jimmie Smith Plays Jimmy Smith ‘Live in Music City’
Rev. Jimmie Smith lives comfortably in the worlds of blues and gospel. As more artists are combining the two genres than ever before, Smith adds the classic Hammond B-3 ensemble sound to the performance.
New Release From Jon Cleary is ‘Dyna-Mite’
'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…"
Crystal Shawanda Breaks Into the Blues with ‘Voodoo Woman’
'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.
John Clifton’s ‘Nightlife’ Is Raw and Powerful
Clifton’s band’s sound is reminiscent of classic Paul Butterfield Blues Band. Songs have those same manic tempos and wild performances, equal parts music and catharsis...
Breezy Rodio Declares ‘Sometimes the Blues Got Me’
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.
Boz Scaggs Gives Us Masterful ‘Out of the Blues’
Boz Scaggs conjures up drama when he sings and his delivery begs us to join him on his journey. And let us not forget that he can play intensely emotive and nimble guitar lines seemingly effortlessly.
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