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Yates McKendree grew into the blues as naturally as breathing. A GRAMMY at 18 set the stage; his latest album, ‘Need to Know,’ reveals the heart and depth of an artist determined to keep the old-school sound alive.
American Blues Scene’s Australian correspondent traveled to Nashville’s AmericanaFest to catch up with Zach Ernst, guitarist and curator behind Austin’s legendary Antone’s. At the heart of Antone’s 50th anniversary celebration, Ernst discussed his journey with the club, the making of ‘The Last Real Texas Blues Album,’ and his ongoing mission to connect Austin’s rich blues history with a new generation of artists. By pairing veteran and rising musicians, creating a museum, and expanding the Austin Blues Festival, Ernst demonstrates that the blues are far from fading into the background.
Alexis P. Suter is one of my favorite artists because she contradicts most of the…
Debra Devi commands beautiful blues-rock originals and spellbinding classic covers, enriching them with stories, history, and insight drawn from her book, ‘The Language of the Blues.’
Corritore continues to honor his Chicago roots and the sacred traditions of the blues, with a relentless passion for preserving its history and fostering collaborations. His mission is clear: “It’s hard to understand the character of the blues, without knowing some of the characters of the blues.”
With 30 albums and countless musical memories, his dedication to the blues legacy and community remains as strong as ever.
‘Liberation’ is out today, March 14, via Sun Records! The title track is a fierce anthem about taking control of your own decisions and following your heart. Check out the video shot in the heart of LA, where ZZ’s soulful voice soars over expansive cityscapes.
‘Upside Down Blues,’ the debut album from Shyfrin Alliance, is almost as fitting a title as a record can have: twelve songs that fuse blues and rock with elements of jazz and soul to create an alternate musical universe that’s familiar and new all at once.
Shemekia Copeland’s new album ‘Blame It On Eve,’ out now via Alligator Records, sustains a level high enough to which other contemporary blues albums struggle to reach. The list of musicians who sat in is a who’s who of talented headliners in their own right: Americana superstar Alejandro Escovedo, guitarists Luther Dickinson and Charlie Hunter, lap steel master Jerry Douglas, and young sacred steel wizard DaShawn.
Catch three exciting, critically acclaimed blues/rock artists at Berlin Under A in New York City!