Blues

Robert Hicks made his first recordings in 1927. Dan Hornsby organised the first recording session for the extroverted bluesman of 24. At the time of his first recording session, Hicks was working as a chef at a place called Tidwell's Barbecue. In fact,...

Robert Hicks made his first recordings in 1927. Dan Hornsby organised the first recording session for the extroverted bluesman of 24. At the time of his first recording session, Hicks was working as a chef at a place called Tidwell's Barbecue. In fact,...

Robert Finley's Black Bayou takes listeners on a journey through the haunting, mystical landscapes of Louisiana while sharing deeply personal stories. From the slow-burning funk of "What Goes Around (Comes Around)" to the upbeat and groovy "Sneakin'...

Robert Finley - "Sharecropper's Son" - 2021 release. Sharecropper's Son is the career-defining new album from Robert Finley, "the greatest living soul singer" who found overnight success after 67 years of hard work. Following Finley's semi-finalist...

Robert Cray was widely anointed as a blues savior early on, and it would be hard to imagine a better candidate for the job. Since beginning his recording career in 1980, the versatile singer/ guitarist has consistently demonstrated the raw talent to...

Robben Ford, a name that needs no explanation. For over 40 years now, the guitarist inspires artists and fans of blues rock and truly shaped the genre with his innovative playing. With both parents being passionate musicians themselves, Robben found his...

Rob Hoeke, the father of guitarist Ruben Hoeke and drummer Eric Hoeke, is widely considered to be one of the best Boogie-Woogie & Blues piano players ever to come out of Europe. He started out in 1957, recorded over 20 albums, 35 singles and performed...

'Road Chronicles: Live!' is their first live album, after two acclaimed studio records, 'West of Flushing, South of Frisco' (2016), 'Californisoul' (2017) and it follows them on their first European headline tour. It was recorded during their show in...

Roach Thompson was born Warren Thompson, Jr. in Brunswick, Georgia. He gained experience in the recording studios of Miami with a group called the Notorious Miami Band. It was with TNMB that the song "Kill That Roach" was penned and recorded, permanently...

RIFF - that relentless melody that grabs you by the throat and just won't let go! You sing it in the shower as you start your day and then again driving in your car - spanking that steering wheel as you dance down the road. It rides shotgun with you all...

Rick Simcox, a native Detroiter, moved to Chicago in 1997 where the Blues immersion would take it's hold. In 2005, he formed the basic Rick Simcox & the ToneQuesters unit and would later recruit many of Chicago's notable Blues personnel. In 2009, Rick's...

Rick Estrin & the Nightcats are back with their most expansive collection yet of brilliant blues and roots music filled with cunning songs and extraordinary musicianship. Contemporary celebrates the band's ability to use tough blues and raucous roadhouse...