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From the first track the listener knows this won’t be a bells and whistles experience.

The Big Payback, due out tomorrow through Blind Pig, is a full helping of horn-driven funk, soul and blues.

You may not know where in the world Monticello, Wisconsin is, but if The Jimmys latest album is any representation, it’s sure got great jump blues!

Ten Blues stallions and a mare make up the corral represented in Blues Leaf Records, Leaflets, Volume II 2000-2006, issued this year for blues listeners.

It’s easy to see why Walker is collecting worldwide accolades, awards, fame, and recognition. It’s only January and his new release, Hellfire, is almost certain to rank among the best albums of the year!

Nick Moss has the rare and treasured ability to be blues in a way that is progressive and exciting, lending optimism and depth to the genre. Here I Am is proof positive.

Samantha Fish, a relative newcomer to the blues, has recently released a top quality, guitar-driven album, produced by Mike Zito, that touches on a number of styles and boasts several memorable tracks.

On their latest album, the Kingsnakes are largely doing what they’ve done best for nearly two decades: Chicago Blues

Not only is Mill Block Blues generating thousands of dollars for the Handy Artist Relief Trust to help blues musicians in need, it is an excellent album with an all-star Texas cast. Fun to listen to and expertly made, it’s got the magic!

JJ Grey and Mofro’s new album is deeply impressive Though not necessarily traditional blues, their unique gumbo of roots strains, from blues to soul, to rock n’ roll, is appealing to fans of great music on any level.