10 Must Hear Blues Rock Albums
Blues rock has given us some of the most electrifying music in history, combining the soulful depth of the blues with the energy of rock. Here are ten must-hear albums that showcase the genre’s magic. The Jimi Hendrix Experience – Are You Experienced (1967) Jimi Hendrix’s debut album redefined what a guitar could do, blending […]
Ernesto J. Ponce’s ‘In-Between Times’ – A Bold Fusion of Classic Blues and Soul
In-Between Times, the latest album from Ernesto J. Ponce, is a sonic journey that draws a deep, soulful line back to the singer and multi-instrumentalist’s blues roots. On this album, Ponce revisits old favorites from his catalog and unveils fresh material, all held together by the resonant hum of electric lap steel guitar. But In-Between […]
Marcus King announces spring 2025 tour
In 2025, GRAMMY®-nominated singer-songwriter Marcus King will return to the road on the “Marcus King Band Goes To School: The Tour” across North America. This headline jaunt kicks off on April 2 at Durham Performing Arts Center in Durham, NC, canvases the country, and concludes on May 11 at The Cotillion Ballroom in Wichita, KS. A special artist presale […]
Top 20 Albums of 2024
2024 was a year with an abundance of strong blues rock albums. Blues Rock Review’s Top 20 Albums of 2024 was compiled with the fans/readers counting for 50% of the vote and the Blues Rock Review staff, who reviewed the music during the year, counting for the other 50%. Live albums are not included in […]
Madison Galloway Review
It has been a few years since Madison Galloway’s last full album release of Moon And Mercury (released in 2019); which followed her release of an EP entitled, Who Knows Where (released in 2015). A native of Canada, Galloway began her musical journey at age six, when she started studying classical piano. As a teenager […]
Toronzo Cannon Brings Chicago Blues to the UK with New Album ‘Shut Up & Play!’
Award-winning Chicago bluesman Toronzo Cannon and his band, The Chicago Way, are set to ignite the UK blues scene in January 2025. With four live performances lined up to celebrate his latest Alligator Records release, Shut Up & Play!, Cannon is ready to deliver his signature blend of raw emotion, powerful storytelling, and blistering guitar […]
‘Easy Tiger’ – Ian Siegal and Johnny Mastro’s Raw, Blues-Infused Collaboration Shakes Up the Sound of Modern Rock
Easy Tiger, the electrifying new collaboration between Ian Siegal and Johnny Mastro, bursts from the speakers with an authenticity that hits you right from the start. This 13-track album slams edgy blues-rock into a lived-in groove, like a gritty, sweat-soaked hug you didn’t realize you were craving. Siegal’s guitar, the perfect counterpart to Mastro’s harmonica, […]
Dr. John’s Legacy Lives On: Five Posthumous Albums Celebrate the Soul of New Orleans
Shortly after Dr. John’s untimely passing, the late JD Nash, editor of American Blues Scene, penned a heartfelt tribute describing him as “the consummate authority on all things New Orleans.” JD captured the essence of the Good Doctor, whose Big Easy roots infused every performance with the bold flavor of his hometown. “His music, his […]
Rival Sons unveils new live peformance video
Rock’n’roll band RIVAL SONS’ live concert album PAIR OF ACES: LIVE FROM SANTA CATALINA ISLAND (PART 2) is out today on both YouTube and all audio streaming platforms. It features the performance of their 2010 self-titled EP which was recorded by 9x GRAMMY Award-winning producer Dave Cobb and led to the band first being signed. It includes fan-favorite tracks such […]
Blues Rock Weekly – December 13, 2024
Blues Rock Weekly highlights new music from Rival Sons, Ruthie Foster with Tyler Bryant, The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band, and GA’s 20’s revamped lineup. The post Blues Rock Weekly – December 13, 2024 appeared first on Blues Rock Review.