Blues

The rough and rowdy blues heard at Turner's Lounge was the inspiration for this explosive 1968 recording. Blues legend Sunnyland Slim guests with The Hawks on piano and organ. This Digipak Deluxe Edition contains the previously unissued song "I'll Cry...

The Rolling Stones wanted him to replace Brian Jones, and Eric Clapton asked him to play the guitar for Derek & The Dominos - but he turned down both offers. Roy Buchanan was a true master of the Fender Telecaster guitar; and his playing technique...

The Rockin' Rebels are dedicated to playing Traditional American Music and their Road Trip CD is a blend of various musical styles from across the USA. It ranges from the Jump Swing sounds of the West Coast, to Rockin Texas Blues, to New Orleans Jazz, to...

The Rockin' Johnny Band has been one of Chicago's most loved blues bands since 1995. Their Monday night residency at the Smoke Daddy led to Straight Out of Chicago (DMK 720), the first CD. Their original, energetic approach made them a strong draw...

The reviews of Quintus' first CD, Hey Jodie! (DMK 801), were stunning. "... best studio debut of 2009 and one of the best soul-blues albums of the past decade." -Blues Revue "McCormick possesses a rich, soulful voice and an incredible versatility on...

The Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band is a genuine phenomenon a hard rocking blues/rock trio a la the White Stripes with back country attitude and big city, almost punk energy. Through relentless touring (150 dates a year) the Reverend Peyton's Big Damn...

The red-haired albino Piano Red (a.k.a. Willie Perryman, younger brother of Speckled Red) helped usher in the R&B craze of the 1950s - here, he plays fiery piano on this classic 1975 solo session.1. Dr. Feelgood 2. Boogie Time 3. Low Down Dog Blues 4...

The recordings on this collection are raw and powerful. It kicks of with a rich and intense version of John Henry by William Francis and Richard Sowell. Ellis Williams and even more so Alfred Lewis take the playing of Richard Sowell even further - they...

The record that established Son as the one to watch among the next generation of Chicago bluesmen. Includes I Believe; Don't Bother Me; Going Back Home, and more. "The outstanding blues album of the mid '70s " Grove Press Guide to the Blues.1. I Believe...

The rare and sought after release "Mystery Man" originally released for vinyl only in 1982 by the Accord Record Corporation. A delicate demonstration of Leon Redbone performing intricate fingerpicked solo guitar around some choice jazz and blues numbers...

The Queen of the Blues, Koko Taylor, is one of the genre's best-selling and most recognizable artists. For people all over the world, she IS the blues and every new Koko recording is an occasion to rejoice. OLD SCHOOL is Koko Taylor's first new studio...

The prolific Calvin Owens is back with his multi-faceted orchestra. This CD features an impressive cast of guest artists from his hometown Houston, Texas. Supported by the consummate musicianship of the savvy players in his large ensemble, there are...