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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: Datura4 ‘High on the Low Brow’

Review: Datura4 ‘High on the Low Brow’ By Hal Horowitz Any discussion about Datura4 will focus on its frontman/founder Dom Mariani. Although not a world-renowned, or even familiar, name to all but the most dedicated rock fan, Mariani is an award-winning icon of the Australian roots music scene. He has led, or been involved with, [Continue] Continue reading
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Review: Joe Bonamassa ‘The Spirit of Rory Live from Cork’

Review: Joe Bonamassa ‘The Spirit of Rory Live from Cork’ By Hal Horowitz To his credit, Joe Bonamassa has never been shy about his influences, consistently paying tribute to them in concerts and studio recordings. From British blues rock icons like Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton and Led Zeppelin, a few acts he covered on 2018s [Continue] Continue reading
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Review: Johnny Rawls & Dave Keller ‘Tribute To Soul’

Review: Johnny Rawls & Dave Keller 'Tribute To Soul' By Jim Hynes In a redux of the legendary collaborative album of Eric Clapton and B.B. King, Riding with the King, in terms of cover art, good friends, BMA winners, and soul masters Johnny Rawls and Dave Keller present Tribute to Soul. Rawls, Keller’s longtime mentor, [Continue] Continue reading
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A.J. Fullerton Drops New Single “St. June”

A.J. Fullerton Drops New Single "St. June" “St. June” is the first single from
A.J. Fullerton’s new concept EP 'Baretone' recorded at Mark Anderson’s Cowboy Cowabunga Ranch in Evergreen, CO. The track features Fullerton on baritone guitar, slide guitar, and bass, Tim Carman of Parlor Greens on drums, and Lauren Frihauf on backing vocals. “St. [Continue] Continue reading
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Janiva Magness Releases New Single ‘Slipped, Tripped and Fell in Love’

Janiva Magness Releases New Single 'Slipped, Tripped and Fell in Love' Grammy-nominated blues and soul powerhouse
Janiva Magness releases her new single, "Slipped, Tripped and Fell in Love," today, offering listeners a joyful and deeply soulful preview of her forthcoming live album, Truth in the Room: The Clearmountain Sessions, due August 7 via Blue Élan [Continue] Continue reading
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Hard Rockers, Tesla, Unveil New Single ‘Never Alone’

Photo credit: Brandon Gullion Hard Rockers, Tesla Unveil New Single 'Never Alone' Today, the acclaimed American hard rock band TESLA is proud to unveil their new single, "Never Alone," taken from their upcoming album, 'Homage,' set for release on July 17, 2026, via Frontiers Music Srl. Marking a full-circle moment in their storied [Continue] Continue reading Hard Rockers, Tesla,...

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,...