Epic Showdown: Goin’ Down by Walter Trout, Samantha Fish, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Joe Bonamassa
When four powerhouse blues-rock artists come together on one stage, the result is bound to leave fans stunned. Goin’ Down by Walter Trout, Samantha Fish, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, and Joe Bonamassa was performed live aboard the 2019 Keeping the Blues Alive at Sea Cruise. Each guitarist brought their fire, tone, and style to this song, […]
Ruth Lyon’s ‘Poems & Non Fiction’ is an Honest and Inspiring Debut Album
Singer, composer, multi-instrumentalist and disability rights campaigner Ruth Lyon has released a master class of introspective contemporary music. Her debut album, Poems & Non Fiction, comprises a series of songs, each one a testament to Ruth’s incredible journey of resilience, searching for the truth and looking to the future with optimism. It also chronicles a […]
10 Blues Rock Road Trip Songs
There’s nothing like hitting the open road with the windows down, the sun on your face, and the right soundtrack blaring through the speakers. And when it comes to road trip music, blues rock delivers the perfect blend of grit, soul, and momentum. It’s music made for motion, driven by riffs, soaked in swagger, and […]
In Tune With Larry McCray – The Bluesman Releases Follow Up To Critically Acclaimed 2022 Album
He has been hailed as a rust belt blues shouter and guitar slinger. Joe Bonamassa calls him a good friend. Blues Rock Review compared his “Blues Without You” to “The Thrill Is Gone” and other blues classics. The album Blues Without You was named one of the Top 25 albums of 2022 by Rock & […]
Maybe Brian Wilson Wasn’t Made for These Times, But He Scored Them Beautifully
Brian Wilson, the heart and troubled mind behind the Beach Boys’ most transcendent work, has left the room. He was 82. To call Pet Sounds his masterpiece doesn’t quite capture it. That record wasn’t just the high point of the Beach Boys’ discography—it was Brian’s interior world, poured into wax. Released in 1966, Pet Sounds challenged the very […]
Howlin’ Wolf: The Roaring Voice of Chicago Blues & Rock’s Foundation
Chester Arthur Burnett, known as Howlin’ Wolf, was born on June 10, 1910, in White Station, Mississippi, near West Point. He grew up on a cotton plantation, where early exposure to local music shaped his path toward becoming a blues musician. Howlin’ Wolf started performing in the 1930s in Mississippi juke joints, playing guitar and […]
Storytelling Through Strings: Jorma Kaukonen Mesmerizes in Rochester
The audience erupted in applause as Jorma Kaukonen walked across the stage of the Theater At Innovation Square. He sat down in the chair awaiting him, leaned into the microphone and simply said, “Thank you.” Jorma casts a quick glance at his set list before leaning into his opener, “True Religion.” Applause rises as he […]
Sly Stone, Revolutionary Architect of Funk and Soul, Dies Aged 82
Sly Stone—the trailblazing bandleader, producer, songwriter, and voice behind the kaleidoscopic powerhouse Sly & the Family Stone—passed away June 9, in Los Angeles after a battle with lung disease. He was 82. A statement from his family reads: “While we mourn his absence, we take solace in knowing that his extraordinary musical legacy will continue […]
Larry McCray: Heartbreak City Review
American blues guitarist and singer, Larry McCray established himself on the blues scene way back in 1991 with his debut release titled Ambition. After more than three decades on the scene, with multiple records under his belt, and having received several awards for his contributions to blues music, including the ‘Sunshine’ Sonny Payne Award for […]
John Kay: From Rock Star to Wildlife Advocate
Steppenwolf, one of the great rock bands in the greatest era of rock, is the subject of a new documentary film by Oliver Schwehm. Steppenwolf sold more than 28 million records worldwide, released seven gold albums and one platinum album, and had 13 Billboard Hot 100 singles, of which seven were Top 40 hits, including […]