10 Blues Rock Icons of the 1960s
The 1960s marked a launching point for blues rock, a genre that fused the raw emotion of the blues with the fire and energy of rock and roll. As the decade unfolded, a new generation of musicians emerged, reshaping the sound and pushing the boundaries of guitar-driven music. These ten artists didn’t just define blues […]
Ruth Lyon Prepares For Debut Album Launch With Landmark Gig
Saturday, March 29 was an exciting and historic day on two counts for the vibrant city of Newcastle upon Tyne in northeast England. Three hundred thousand people had gathered on the streets to celebrate the soccer team’s parade of the trophy for winning a prestigious national cup competition. Meanwhile, 200 discerning but equally noisy and enthusiastic […]
Suede: Her Name Defines Who She Is
Best known as a jazz singer and guitarist, Suede is celebrating more than four decades in music. “There’s a tune I do by my dear friend Shirley Eikhard who recently passed away. She wrote Bonnie Raitt’s hit ‘Let’s Give Them Something to Talk About.’ She wrote a song for me about a couple I met […]
England Folk Duo Megson Premieres New Digital EP ‘To Get Home’
Stu Hanna and his wife Debbie have spent over two decades establishing themselves as leading exponents of folk music across the UK, winning Megson multiple awards in the process. Stu is also a highly acclaimed, innovative music producer and recording engineer. Their heritage, especially those deep roots in the industrial northeast of England, is never […]
In Tune With Jefferson Berry: Curating City Stories Through Song
Jefferson Berry and his Urban Acoustic Coalition have been purveyors of urban folk music for over a decade now. The Philadelphia based group recently released its fourth album in five years. Born Into A Blizzard continues its practice of exploring modern day city life through song. The album is a mixture of sounds from shades […]
Catfish: Time To Fly Review
It is with some hesitancy that I begin a review with sad news, but it is nearly impossible to begin without relaying the sorrowful message of the passing of one of the key members of Catfish. Matt Long, lead singer and guitarist, passed away at age 29 in November of 2024 after a battle with […]
Joe Bonamassa Drops Soulful New Single “Still Walking With Me”
Joe Bonamassa Unveils “Still Walking With Me” – A Feel-Good Ode to Resilience and Redemption Blues-rock powerhouse Joe Bonamassa is back with a brand-new single, “Still Walking With Me”, released today via J&R Adventures. Following the introspective vibe of his previous track “Shake This Ground”, this latest release takes a warmer, more upbeat turn — […]
Robert Randolph announces new album
Sun Records is thrilled to announce the signing of six-time GRAMMY nominee Robert Randolph—the most innovative and influential rock and blues pedal steel guitarist of his generation. Randolph will release his Sun debut, Preacher Kids, on June 27, and the brawny, blues-rocking first single, “Sinner,” is out now. Randolph is a whirlwind of talent — contributing […]
Blues Rock Weekly – March 28, 2025
Blues Rock Weekly highlights new music from Joe Bonamassa, Robert Randolph, When Rivers Meet, Erja Lyytinen, and Hollow Souls featuring Jared James Nichols. The post Blues Rock Weekly – March 28, 2025 appeared first on Blues Rock Review.
Erja Lyytinen unleashes “Abyss” music video
To coincide with the release of her highly anticipated new album Smell The Roses, award-winning Finnish guitarist and blues artist Erja Lyytinen releases the third single “ABYSS.” Released Friday, March 28th, the Smell the Roses album is available now. “ABYSS” is Erja’s heaviest track to date! This guitar-driven song has two guitar solos and melancholic lyrics that carry you throughout this […]