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Album Review – Samantha Fish’s “Faster”: A Riveting Blues-Rock Journey

Samantha Fish, Kansas City’s blues-rock titan, dropped Faster back in 2021, and though it’s taken us … Album Review – Samantha Fish’s “Faster”: A Riveting Blues-Rock JourneyRead more

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Warren Haynes Releases Live Version of ‘Shakedown Street’

Warren Haynes and the Asheville Symphony Orchestra, 2019 Photo credit: David Simchock
Warren Haynes Releases Live Version of 'Shakedown Street' GRAMMY® Award-winning vocalist, songwriter, guitar legend, producer, and Gov’t Mule frontman
Warren Haynes is offering another taste of what’s to come from his forthcoming Dreams & Songs symphonic album with the release of “Shakedown [Continue] Continue reading
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Samantha Fish Interview ‘Paper Doll Live’

Photo credit: Doug Hardesty Samantha Fish Interview 'Paper Doll Live' By Martine Ehrenclou A leading guitarist and singer of her generation, multi award-winner Samantha Fish is known for her musicianship, live performances and ripping guitar. She’s come a long way over the last few years but one thing has never changed—her fiery live [Continue] Continue reading Samantha Fish Interview...
Albert Castiglia Announces New Album ‘Grits & Glory’

Albert Castiglia Announces New Album 'Grits & Glory' Multiple Blues Music Award winner and Billboard No. 1 artist
Albert Castiglia isn’t pulling any punches on Grits & Glory, his latest solo studio album on Gulf Coast Records, recorded at the legendary Abbey Road Studios. The record feels like a full-circle moment, reconnecting Albert with the [Continue] Continue reading
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Ruthie Foster Announces New Album ‘Just Say Yes’ Shares New Single

Ruthie Foster Announces New Album 'Just Say Yes' Shares New Single Today, Austin-based Grammy Award-winning artist
Ruthie Foster announced the forthcoming release of her new studio album, Just Say Yes. Slated for release on August 28 via Sun Records, the 10-track LP is a fearless, soul-stirring statement from one of music’s most vital voices, celebrating [Continue] Continue reading
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Review: Jared James Nichols ‘Louder Than Fate’

Review: Jared James Nichols ‘Louder Than Fate’ By Martine Ehrenclou Having followed rocking guitar powerhouse Jared James Nichols for a few years, I thought his newest and fourth release would be good rock with killer guitar jams. But ‘Louder Than Fate’ took me by surprise in all the best ways—not just hard rock with a [Continue] Continue reading
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Elizabeth Cook Announces New Album ‘Great Television’ Shares New Single

Photo credit: Stephen Dillon Elizabeth Cook Announces New Album 'Great Television' Shares New Single Today, revered country rock singer-songwriter Elizabeth Cook announced the release of Great Television, a new studio album exquisitely blending country and rock and roll, produced by Shooter Jennings, and released August 14 via Thirty Tigers. The Florida-bred, Nashville based [Continue] Continue reading Elizabeth Cook Announces...

Blues Music From Rock, Soul and Raw Country Artists

Blues Music From Rock, Soul and Raw Country Artists – This episode focuses on Musical Artists who were deeply influenced by The Blues but took the path to another genre. We feature Recordings that show the Blues Roots of Little Feat, The Chambers Brothers and David Allan Coe. Please enjoy!! Episode 276 – Recorded 5-16-2026 The post
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Billy Johnson, Libby Rae Watson and Bob Corritore Interviews on our Tribute to Bluesman Pat Thomas

Billy Johnson, Libby Rae Watson and Bob Corritore Interviews on our Tribute to Bluesman Pat Thomas – On this episode we feature excerpts from recent interviews we had with our friends
Billy Johnson, Libby Rae Watson and Bob Corritore who each knew Pat Thomas well. Their stories inform us about Pat, his character and his playing style as we feature...
Dr David Evans & Marc Ryan Interviews on Roosevelt Holts

On this episode, we feature excerpts from recent interviews we had with our friends Dr David Evans and Marc Ryan, who each worked with and learned from the legendary Roosevelt Holts in the 1960’s and early 1970’s. Dr Evans and Marc share some of their stories about Roosevelt and his unique character, genius, and playing style as we feature some...
Dr David Evans & Marc Ryan Interviews on Babe Stovall – Part 2

With this episode, we wrap up our excerpts from recent interviews we had with our friends Dr David Evans and Marc Ryan, who each worked with and learned from the legendary New Orleans Songster, Babe Stovall, in the 1960’s. Here Dr Evans and Marc share more of their stories about Babe and his unique character, genius, and playing style as...
Dr David Evans & Marc Ryan Interviews on Babe Stovall – Part 1

On this episode, we feature excerpts from recent interviews we had with our friends Dr David Evans and Marc Ryan, who each worked with and learned from the legendary New Orleans Songster, Babe Stovall, in the 1960s. Dr Evans and Marc share some of their stories about Babe and his unique character, genius, and playing style as we feature some...
Just Great Blues Artists with Great Blues Music

On this podcast, we feature 11 great blues and spirituals from an excellent group of my blues heroes and friends, past and present. And these artists embody the genius, honesty, and creativity found only in the blues. This show’s main artists are David “Honeyboy” Edwards, Pinetop Perkins, Bob Corritore, Bob Margolin, Diunna Greenleaf, Blind Willie McTell, Paul Oscher, Pat Thomas,...