And if you happen to be a guitar player, a bluesman and an Irishman, expect no indulgence at all. But all this seems to be of non concern to the serene Johnny Gallagher because his music speaks for himself, just like this compilation assembling some of his best recordings since he released his...
Award-winning singer/songwriter/harmonica ace has been delivering soul-!red music for over 40 years. Celebrated for his sharp-witted songwriting, superb albums and volcanic live performances, Curtis has won Blues Music Awards for Song Of The Year, Soul Blues Album Of The Year and Entertainer Of...
Built on a foundation of authenticity, passion and innovation, Archie Lee Hook-er & The Coast to Coast Blues Band is a spearheading group that has estab-lished itself in the world of music. Formedby Archie Lee Hooker, the nephew of John Lee Hooker, Archie and his leading handpicked team arehighly...
*‘Sharecropper's Son’ is the career-defining album from Robert Finley, “the greatest living soul singer” who in a bizarre twist, found overnight success after 67 years of hard work.* Following Finley's semi-finalist appearance on America's Got Talent, he returned to the studio to follow-up his...
*Be assured that even dawning on sixty and with a career spanning more than 30 years, Popa Chubby continues to fight against the injustices of this world! And the least we can say about 2020 and the COVID-19 pandemic is that it offered him the “magnificent” inspiration that fed into the creation of...
George’s 1969 album recorded for Bluesway Records and first time on CD. The album features harpist Rod Piazza. Smith had joined Muddy Waters’ band in 1954 and also worked with Otis Rush in that period. He toured with luminaries such as Little Willie John and Champion Jack Dupree, and also recorded...
60 key recordings from one of the greatest and most influential Blues musicians that ever lived, a man revered by the likes of The Stones, Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and countless others who followed in his footsteps.
Featuring fifty years of classic, genre-defining recordings by a star-studded Who’s Who of American blues and roots music artists past and present, like HOUND DOG TAYLOR, CHRISTONE “KINGFISH” INGRAM, JJ GREY & MOFRO, KOKO TAYLOR, JOHNNY WINTER, TOMMY CASTRO, MARCIA BALL, ALBERT COLLINS, LUTHER...
Internationally-beloved soul-blues rocker is one of the most popular roots music artists in the world due to his infectious albums and one of the busiest live performance schedules in all of music. Tommy’s 2017 studio release, Stompin’ Ground, has scanned nearly 10,000 units and 2019’s live Killin’...
Blistering guitarist, fire-breathing, soulful singer and gifted songwriter has been recording critically acclaimed albums and touring the world for the past 20 years. Houston, Texas native just left blues great John Mayall’s Blues Breakers as first female lead guitarist in a band that has featured...
Celebrated musician, bandleader and television host Jools Holland has amassed an almighty line-up of musicians, each a master of their individual instrument, for his new album Pianola. Piano & Friends. A loving tribute to the black and white keys that have become synonymous with Holland and his...
One of the most beautiful Soul discovery from these past years. Joe Barr built his art in the smokey clubs of Chicago. This debut album pays tribute to the big names of this music, and it’s a success.
Circle Of Mud is a great example of a perfect association between the drive of a 24 year-old leader who’s got blues up to his fingertips, and his band whose each member has an amazing and strongly built career, who gives him a solid foundation that is meant to last !
‘Open Road’ is a slight departure from Colin's last few albums and leans more into the Americana/blues/ roots categories. While it was made during a time when connecting with others was difficult, ‘Open Road’ is a record that celebrates personal connections – a deeply satisfying set of original...
Natalia M. King chooses to totally immerse us for her first time going Blues. With 9 perfect tracks, the american woman who now lives in Arles, France proves us that talent knows no musical barrier. Woman Mind Of My Own breathes true talent and pure class.
BB King’s nephew hits us hard with his album done with perfection. His Dive Bar Soul , subtle mix of blues, indie rock and soul is memorable thanks to its melodic power and his modern side, but still shows tradition.
Luther and Cody Dickinson started NORTH MISSISSIPPI ALLSTARS in 1996 as a loose collective of like-minded second-generation musicians who shared a local repertoire and regional style. Over the years the lineup shifted by design, and each NMA record offered up a different combination of...
Drummer Jamie Holmes, singer/keyboardist Jeff Rogers and guitarist/singer JWJones (who also won Best Guitarist at IBC 2020) have individually helped to create music that reached the Top 10 Billboard Blues Charts, was nominated for JUNO Awards, and have performed in live music venues...
One of the best-known, best-selling artists in bluesrock returns to Alligator Records, where he’s had his most successful releases. Armed with a razorsharp guitar attack, supremely soulful singing and a relentless tour schedule, Coco continues to set the gold standard for the genre. His previous...
60 tracker from one of America's most versatile singers who was equallly comfortable singing Blues, R&B, Pop, Soul, Rock ‘n’ Roll and Gospel, examples of which can be found across these 3 CDs.
