music review – The Blues Garage

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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Zac Schulze Gang Unleash ‘Hellhounds On My Trail’

Photo by Ryan Hildrew Zac Schulze Gang Unleash 'Hellhounds On My Trail' Fresh off the success of their acclaimed debut album Straight To It, the Zac Schulze Gang return with their explosive new single, “Hellhounds On My Trail,” arriving July 24. Recorded live with longtime producer Ian Sadler, "Hellhounds On My Trail" captures [Continue] Continue reading Zac Schulze Gang...
Jovin Webb Releases New Single and Video ‘Every Time I Roll The Dice’

Photo: Courtesy of Blind Pig records Jovin Webb Releases New Single and Video "Every Time I Roll The Dice" Louisiana blues artist Jovin Webb today releases "Every Time I Roll the Dice," out now on Blind Pig Records, along with an official music video for the track. The song, a cover of Texas [Continue] Continue reading Jovin Webb Releases...
Steve Cropper & The Midnight Hour New Single ‘Tandoori Chicken’

Steve Cropper & The Midnight Hour New Single 'Tandoori Chicken' the latest single from Watching The Tide, which will be released on August 28 via Provogue / Artone Label Group. For an album whose title references the guitarist’s most famous co-write – Otis Redding’s 1967 standard (Sittin’ On) The Dock Of The Bay – Watching [Continue] Continue reading
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The Commoners Release ‘Runnin’ Blind’ New Single and Video

Photo by Paul Wright The Commoners Release 'Runnin' Blind' New Single and Video Celebrated Canadian Roots Rock band The Commoners are pleased to announce the release of their brand-new single “Runnin’ Blind," the first single taken from the band’s forthcoming third studio album released in 2027. “Runnin’ Blind” is also the name of [Continue] Continue reading The Commoners Release...
Review: Bywater Call ‘Broken Souvenirs’

Photo credit: Denis Carpentier Review: Bywater Call 'Broken Souvenirs' By Martine Ehrenclou Powerhouse seven-piece roots-rock outfit Bywater Call stake their claim with ‘Broken Souvenirs’, their fourth studio album, arriving July 29. It's a record that confidently blends rock, Southern soul, blues, funk, and singer-songwriter sensibilities. At the heart of it all is frontwoman [Continue] Continue reading Review: Bywater Call...
Keb’ Mo’ Shares New Single ‘One Day Away’

Photo: Rachel Deeb Keb' Mo' Shares New Single 'One Day Away' 5x GRAMMY-winner Keb’ Mo’ has released “One Day Away,” the newest single from his forthcoming album The Breakdown, out on August 21st via Concord Records. Recorded during a period of profound personal upheaval as Keb’ recovered from life-saving surgery, and grappled with [Continue] Continue reading Keb’ Mo’ Shares...

Marc Ryan Interview About Home Of The Blues

This episode features excerpts from our recent interviews with our friend Marc Ryan who is in the process of publishing a box set of recordings about a long out-of-business record label by the name of Home Of The Blues that operated in the early 1960’s and published some little known, but excellent rhythm and blues music recorded at the famous...
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...
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,...