Soul Survivor is old school soul, with a hint of laid back blues, played to perfection.

The love and effort that went into writing and playing this material is evident throughout.

Ever listen to a musician’s work and think to yourself “I need to hear that again so I can comprehend. What was that!?” Albert Castiglia’s latest offering rises to that pinnacle of Blues.

Dripping, overflowing on the floor, lie down and get into it

If you want to follow an artist that will be exceptional no matter what he puts his hand to, then make sure you start with Red Roots.

This has subtle layered taste that awakens the palette, the sleek lines that silently scream power and style, and the sounds that deliver the groove with such finesse that they resonate with the rhythm of the soul.

Eddie C. Campbell is a genuine expression of West side Chicago blues, and his history and latest album, Spider Eating Preacher, from Delmark Records, leaves no doubt.

The latest from the killer funk band that’s been blowing up the blues world, produced by Greg Koch, is a powerhouse punch and a blast to listen to.

So what does a song writer aspire to — what do they dream about? Their own album, right? Such is The Nature of My Dreams.

Sharon has a big voice simply built for the blues, with tonal inflections and emotion-stirring abilities that make listening to her a magical experience.

With the best in that trad. Chicago sound, the album was destined to be a modern Chicago blues hit.

Blues for the Modern Daze is everything fans of Trout have come to expect — and nothing less. Archetypal blues-rock, skillfully combined with a heavy base of country blues.