Browsing: Tom Hambridge

‘Real Gone’ is out March 24 via Ruf Records!

K.R.I.T. adds a captivating rap to Kingfish’s passionate vocals and thought-provoking lyrics, seamlessly blending hip hop’s raw urgency with the timelessness of the blues.

“I promised them all: B.B., Muddy, Sonny Boy as long as I’m alive I’m going to keep the blues alive.” – Buddy Guy

Chicago blues is Dave Weld’s lifeblood. From his beginnings mentored by JB Hutto to his decades with Lil Ed Williams…

The BMAs honor the past year’s exceptional achievements in blues music recording, performance, and songwriting, as well as supporting the blues rich cultural traditions.

“He’s the one who created a certain frequency, a certain vocabulary.” – Carlos Santana on Buddy Guy

“It means a lot that Buddy loves a record so much that he would do this record for me, and love me so much that he’d do this record.” – Bobby Rush

The album was written between Nashville and his childhood home in Compton, which Keb’ recently purchased and renovated.

Today sees the premiere of “Chicks Dig Me,” lyrics co-written by comic actor Bill Murray’s brother, John Murray

“It’s a positive, party song about getting back out and having a good time. Now and then you have to push pause on life, make time for yourself, and just let the music pick you up.” – Guitarist/Songwriter Jeff Schroedl