The Damn Truth Ignite 2025 with Self-Titled Album and UK Tour
Montreal’s Psychedelic Rockers The Damn Truth Announce UK Headline Tour for November 2025 Canadian rock and roll trailblazers The Damn Truth are making their long-awaited return to the UK this November for an 11-date headline tour — and they’re bringing a brand-new, Bob Rock-produced album with them. Tickets go on sale at 10am on Wednesday […]
Curtis Stigers Serves Sumptuous Country Blues & Ballads From His Idaho Home Kitchen
The name Curtis Stigers and the word ‘blues’ rarely appear in the same sentence. After all, this international jazz crooner and commercial pop artist had a Top Ten hit in the USA and UK, with “I Wonder Why” and contributed to the film soundtrack of The Bodyguard. What has he got to do with the […]
10 Forgotten Blues Rock Songs
Blues rock has delivered some of the most soul-stirring and electrifying music in history. While certain songs get more attention than others, many gems have slipped through the cracks and have been overshadowed. Here are 10 forgotten blues rock songs that need more attention. Trapeze – “Black Cloud” Glenn Hughes’ pre-Deep Purple band Trapeze never […]
Bob Corritore: Shaping Blues History, From Chicago Streets to the Rhythm Room
You’d think that after putting out a string of 30 amazing albums, Bob Corritore would be running out of steam. After all, he’s been perfecting his harp work, producing a slew of great material, and preaching blues history ever since he heard Muddy in the late sixties. But no, Corritore’s still going strong in Arizona […]
Nola Blue Records Celebrates Women’s History Month with Announcement of Albums from Maria Muldaur, Candice Ivory, and The Alexis P. Suter Band
Nola Blue Records celebrates Women’s History Month with the announcement of three major new album releases this summer by Maria Muldaur, Candice Ivory and the Alexis P. Suter Band. In chronological order they are: June 6 – Just Stay High from The Alexis P. Suter Band; July 11 – One Hour Mama: The Blues of […]
Popa Chubby And Friends: I Love Freddie King Review
Popa Chubby’s I Love Freddie King is exactly what the title suggests—a heartfelt tribute to one of the most influential blues guitarists ever. With an all-star lineup that includes Joe Bonamassa, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, Mike Zito, and more, the album runs through some of King’s best work with a mix of reverence and revitalization. Known […]
Martin Turner ex-Wishbone Ash – Live review
The Eel Pie Club at The Turk’s Head, St. Margarets, Twickenham20/03/25By Paul Davies He may have hobbled himself with an ill-advised legal claim, but it’s proved a boon for Wishbone Ash fans, who now have two variants of the band to follow. And tonight’s show was proof: such were the high expectations of the diehards […]
The Lost Recordings of Ella Fitzgerald: Live in Amsterdam – A Night to Remember
When the grandiose 2000-seater Concertgebouw opened in 1888 as a venue for classical orchestral performances, no one could have predicted its future popularity for blues, jazz, and rock stars from the 1960s onwards. Ella Fitzgerald was 44 years old when she walked onto the stage on the 10th February 1961. Reaching the pinnacle of her […]
Mike Farris: The Sound of Muscle Shoals Review
Mike Farris is back. It’s been eight years since he released his last album, Silver & Stone, but for fans, it’s definitely been worth the wait. And for anyone looking for a new soulful experience, his new album, The Sound of Muscle Shoals, is a must-have. The new album includes eleven songs with nine originals […]
Southern Avenue Share Uplifting New Single “Upside” Ahead of Forthcoming Album Family
GRAMMY-nominated Memphis soul-blues powerhouse Southern Avenue have released their brand-new single, Upside, available now on all digital platforms. The track is taken from their upcoming Alligator Records debut album, Family, due out April 25, 2025, on CD, translucent green vinyl LP, and across all streaming services. Upside arrives alongside a striking new lyric video and […]