Great blues is about the groove, not the guitar solo. On ‘The Cleaner,’ Toronto’s own Dan McKinnon shows a great understanding of that concept.

Venable is the real deal. ‘Puppet Show’ would be a mature album for someone twice her age.

Soul Kamotion defies genrefication. Their blues, soul, and gospel roots extend out into a lavish coppice of musical pageantry.

The music is moving and alive with promise, and we wait for every note like it was money. The vocals keep us where Franchi wants us to be: in his crosshairs and captivated.

Rock and Roll has been described as dangerous, incendiary, and corrupting. Philadelphia’s Low Cut Connie, and their release ‘Dirty Pictures (Part 2)’ are all those things in the very best ways. Hail! Hail! Rock n Roll!

‘Cheyenne Valley Drive’ is a tasteful, soulful album full of great songs and interesting sounds.

‘First Class Life’ brings Zito full-circle. Mike Zito’s return to the blues is, in a word, triumphant!

This EP is about strong songs that are supported by fantastic, tasteful playing. One cannot help but look forward to his next, full-length studio album.

Jackson Browne mixed new songs with the old and the audience was under his spell from start to finish.

Anyone who’s ever walked into a random bar and wound up hearing an extraordinary band will love the energy of ‘Backstage Pass.’

With ‘Tell the Truth’, Lance Lopez arrives at the very peak of the blues rock summit, and plants his flag.

Whether performing classic covers or original material, Backtrack Blues Band is the very definition of a show band.