Allman Betts Family Revival Kicks Off 8th Tour with Electrifying Sold-Out Performance at Arcada Theatre
The eighth incarnation of the Allman Betts Family Revival tour kicked off in fine fashion at a sold-out show inside the 894-seat Arcada Theater in St. Charles, Illinois on Saturday, November 30th. With its focus on family legacies and musical collaboration in the spirit of the Last Waltz, it was fitting that this annual merger […]
Erja Lyytinen: A Year of Milestones and a Heartfelt Tribute
Renowned Finnish blues guitarist and singer-songwriter Erja Lyytinen is ending 2024 on a high note and gearing up for an exciting 2025. From an intimate rendition of Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah” to a celebratory live album and an eagerly anticipated UK tour, Lyytinen is proving once again why she’s a force to be reckoned with on […]
Blues to Gift and Groove To: The Best UK Albums of 2024 Are Christmas Crackers
As the end of the year approaches, it is time to reflect upon the blues highlights and decide what to buy or listen to over the Christmas break. 1. Giles Robson & John Primer – Ten Chicago Blues Classics UK-based vocalist and harmonica virtuoso Giles, hailing from Jersey, has earned a prestigious Blues Music Award […]
Remembering Laura Nyro – Her Songs Were Sometimes Simple, Sometimes Abstract
Madfish Music has announced it will release Laura Nyro Hear My Song: The Collection 1966-1995 on December 6, 2024. The deluxe box set is a limited edition 19-CD affair featuring 10 original studio albums, 6 live albums (including 2 previously unreleased live concerts), Laura’s original demo tape from 1966 plus bonus discs of rarities including […]
10 Unforgettable Blues Rock Bands of the 1970s
The 1970s was a golden age for blues rock, as the genre hit its stride with bands that combined the soulful essence of the blues with the raw energy of rock. These groups not only pushed the boundaries of what blues rock could be but also left an enduring legacy that continues to inspire musicians […]
Larkin Poe Share Video for ‘Little Bit,’ Ahead of New Album
Larkin Poe – the GRAMMY® Award-winning duo of Georgia-bred, Nashville-based multi-instrumentalist sisters Rebecca and Megan Lovell – have shared their latest single, “Little Bit,” available now via their own Tricki-Woo Records. An official music video premieres today on YouTube. The song, in which Rebecca passionately sings about being present, mindful and in the moment, heralds Larkin Poe’s eagerly […]
Eric Bibb: In The Real World Review
Wow; where do I even begin to talk about Eric Bibb and his new album release, In The Real World ? Earlier this year Bibb released the Live At The Scala Theater album and in 2023 he released the studio album, Ridin’ (which was nominated for a Grammy). He’s a three-time Grammy nominee, multi-award winning […]
Cary Baker Writes the Definitive History of Street Music
“This book wrote itself,” says author and music industry veteran Cary Baker about his recently released Down On The Corner: Adventures in Busking and Street Music published by Jawbone Press. “The interviews flowed, and it was my sanity. It kept me glued during really too many transitions in my life: closing my PR firm, moving […]
The Zac Schulze Gang: Headlining Their Way to Blues Rock Stardom
After an electrifying October 2024 UK tour supporting blues-rock powerhouse Samantha Fish, The Zac Schulze Gang is gearing up for their highly anticipated April 2025 Headline UK Tour. Tickets are now available at www.zacschulzegang.rocks, Alt Tickets, and Ticketmaster—and blues fans won’t want to miss the chance to see this rising trio in action. A Sound […]
Blues Rock Weekly – November 29, 2024
Blues Rock Weekly highlights the anticipated release of Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Guitar Festival 2023, Joe Bonamassa wrapping up his 2024 tour, plus new music from Dom Martin and voting begins for the Top 20 Albums of 2024. The post Blues Rock Weekly – November 29, 2024 appeared first on Blues Rock Review.