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 […]
Top 10 Ruthie Foster Albums
Ruthie Foster was born on February 10, 1964, the day after the Beatles’ first appearance on Ed Sullivan, in the small rural town of Gause, Texas. Her family was comprised of gospel singers and her first experience of singing was at her local church during worship services. She was inspired by other dynamic singers who […]
Christopher Wyze & the Tellers to Release Live Album and Documentary, LIVE in CLARKSDALE
Big Radio Records, a division of Memphis music institution Select-O-Hits, has announced the upcoming release of LIVE in CLARKSDALE—a powerful live album and DVD set from chart-climbing blues act Christopher Wyze & the Tellers. The CD+DVD package, out on April 18, 2025, captures the band’s fiery performance at the legendary Juke Joint Chapel inside the […]
Blues Rock Weekly – March 21, 2025
Blues Rock Weekly highlights new music from Gary Moore, Josh Smith, Carolyn Wonderland, Southern Avenue, and GA-20. The post Blues Rock Weekly – March 21, 2025 appeared first on Blues Rock Review.
Southern Avenue unveils “Upside” video
GRAMMY-nominated Memphis-based roots, blues, and soul band Southern Avenue release their new radio single, Upside. The song, available on all digital service platforms, is a featured track on the band’s new Alligator Records debut album, Family. A new lyric video for Upside premieres today. Family will be released on April 25, 2025, and will be available on CD, translucent green vinyl LP and at […]
Josh Smith releases “No Blues Left To Give”
Guitarist extraordinaire Josh Smith has released a music video for his new single, “No Blues Left To Give.” It’s the first new music from Smith since 2022. In a social media post, Smith wrote, “Hope you all enjoy it. Definitely the most Rock thing I’ve put out in a while.” Watch the lyric video below. […]