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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

by JBP•January 27, 2025March 27, 2025

Review: Jesper Lindell ‘Royal’

Review: Jesper Lindell ‘Royal’ By Hal Horowitz The follow-up to blue-eyed soul singer Jesper Lindell’s March, 2026 release which found the Swedish vocalist and his band ensconced at Alabama’s Muscle Shoals Sound Studios, replicates the process at Memphis’ famed Royal Studios. The concept was to record previously chosen and rehearsed covers of music originated at [Continue] Continue reading
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REWIND: Remembering Muddy Waters’ Final Act

REWIND: Remembering Muddy Waters' Final Act By Ron Wynn This fall will mark the 50th anniversary of the final act in a legendary career. McKinley Morganfield AKA Muddy Waters had departed Chess Records during the summer of 1975 following the label's sale to All Platinum, and its makeover as a reissue only company. At 62 [Continue] Continue reading
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Keb’ Mo’ Releases ‘Hand It Over’ New Single

Photo credit: Ray Manzana Keb' Mo' Releases 'Hand It Over' New Single Featuring the Soweto Gospel Choir 5x GRAMMY-winner Keb’ Mo’ released “Hand It Over” featuring the Soweto Gospel Choir from his forthcoming album The Breakdown that will be released on August 21 via Concord Records. Originally appearing on his 1996 GRAMMY-winning album [Continue] Continue reading Keb’ Mo’ Releases...
Bywater Call Releases ‘Is This Thing On?’ New Single

Photo credit: provided by Peter Noble PR Bywater Call Releases 'Is This Thing On?" New Single On Wednesday, June 24th Canadian roots, rock, and soul band Bywater Call are excited to announce the release “Is This Thing On?,” leading up to the July 29th release of their highly anticipated fourth studio album Broken Souvenirs [Continue] Continue reading Bywater Call Releases...
Joanna Conner Announces First Live Recording ‘Live On 11/11’

Joanna Conner Announces First Live Recording 'Live On 11/11' M.C. Records is proud to announce the upcoming release of Live On 11/11, the first-ever live recording from Chicago’s own
Joanna Connor, universally recognized as the "Queen of Blues Rock Guitar." This historic release, recorded at The Fallout Shelter in Norwood Massachusetts, captures the raw, incendiary [Continue] Continue reading
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Morgan Freeman’s ‘Symphonic Blues Experience’ to feat. Taj Mahal, Keb’ Mo’, Shemekia Copeland and More

Morgan Freeman's 'Symphonic Blues Experience' to feat. Taj Mahal, Keb' Mo', Shemekia Copeland and More Rooted in stories carried from West Africa to the American South, the Blues became a testament to the unbroken human spirit, the sound of America’s past and present, and the heartbeat of a culture that refused to be forgotten.” This [Continue] Continue reading
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Dr Guido van Rijn Interview About Reverend Robert Wilkins

On this episode we feature excerpts from recent interviews we had with our friend Dr Guido van Rijn who recently wrote and published a very interesting book about blues and gospel artist Reverend Robert Wilkins, The Memphis Blues and Gospel of Robert Wilkins. With its purchase you get an excellent CD containing Rev Wilkins early recordings. In our interview, Dr...
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...
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...
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,...