Blues

On RIVERS AND ROADS, Special Consensus shines on a well-curated set of top notch bluegrass songs. The core band-Greg Cahill (banjo, vocals), Rick Faris (guitar, vocals), Nick Dumas (mandolin, vocals) and Dan Eubanks (bass, vocals)-has neversounded better...

On Mary-Ann Brandon's fourth CD she features guests Johnny Winter, Anson Funderburgh, Duke Robillard and Roscoe Shelton. It's a potent brew of blues, roots and roadhouse rock 'n roll on a new batch of tracks by Mary-Ann. She's written songs for Koko...

On March 24, M.C. Records will proudly release Sonny & Brownie's Last Train by the Ambassador of the Blues, Guy Davis and international harmonica sensation Fabrizio Poggi. The deep, acoustic blues sessions took place in Milan Italy and were recorded live...

ON Love Comin Down, Sue Foley solidifies her position as one of the best and most exciting blues rock guitarist, singer/songwriters today. Featuring a guest appearance by Lucinda Williams.1. Two Trains 2. Empty Cup 3. Love Comin' Down 4. You're Barkin'...

On Long Ago, Steve Howell, Dan Sumner, and Jason Weinheimer deliver a wonderful collection of sophisticated blues and instrumentals from great American composers ranging from Duke Ellington and Horace Silver to Percy Mayfield and Dave Frishberg. These...

On his second Alligator album (1991), Charlie pairs his masterful harmonica riffs and earthy vocals with a tight rhythm section, horns and-on "Cheatin' on Me"-Mr. John Lee Hooker on vocals and guitar. That joins "Make My Getaway," "Blues Got Me Again,"...

On his new album, Bitin' at the Bit [Red Chili Records], Texan Clay McClinton not only pays homage to his musical influences, including dad Delbert, he actually involves several in the project. Longtime Delbert collaborator Gary Nicholson produced, and...

On his fourth album in four years, Earl proves that he's robust enough to muscle through a set of swinging jazz (Jimmy Smith's "Blues for J"), sizzling gospel ("Walking on the Sea" with the Silver Leaf Gospel Singers), and explosive blues (everything...

On his first album for eOne Music, BLUES FOR YOU, Jeff Golub began a stunning career transition- from a contemporary, smooth jazz icon, back to his roots as a blues-rock guitarist of tremendous power and authority. That transition is now complete with...

On his aptly-titled Mascot Records' debut, What Happens Next, roots singer-songwriter and guitarist Davy Knowles boldly steps forward with timeless and cohesive songwriting; sleek modern production; and a lyrical, play-for-the-song guitar approach...

On his 2022 album, The Sun is Shining Down, Blues legend John Mayall teams up with a stellar cast to deliver a funky soulful affair punctuated by brass, violins, harmonica and electric ukulele. Special guests include, The Heartbreakers' Mike Campbell,...

On her 2nd recording for Verve Forecast, Susan writes, sings and plays on a hard-driving collection of new songs that offer an emotionally honest look at love and life. Produced by George Drakoulias (Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, the Black Crowes, the...