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Sister Rosetta Tharpe: The Godmother of Rock and Roll (and One Hell of a Guitar Slinger)

February 12, 2025March 27, 2025 - by JBP

Let’s talk about a woman who could make a church shake, a guitar scream, and a whole generation get down. We’re talking about Sister Rosetta Tharpe, the original queen of …

Review: Peter Frampton ‘Carry The Light’

Photo: Lynn Goldsmith Review: Peter Frampton 'Carry The Light' By Martine Ehrenclou Legendary guitarist Peter Frampton releases his first all-new rock music in 16 years, and the album ‘Carry The Light’ is certainly his best. His son Julian Frampton joins the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee and Grammy winner as co-writer [Continue] Continue reading Review: Peter Frampton...
Review: Ryan Bingham ‘They Call Us The Lucky Ones’

Review: Ryan Bingham ‘They Call Us The Lucky Ones’ By Hal Horowitz “I got a feelin’ this party’s just about to begin” sings Americana singer/songwriter Ryan Bingham in his world-weary, gravelly voice as a fiddle saws behind him chased by rocking piano chords. And on this, his sixth studio platter, there’s plenty of raw, tough, [Continue] Continue reading
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Blues Rocker Alex Kilroy ‘Break My Chains’

Blues Rocker Alex Kilroy 'Break My Chains' After years of chasing the music that changed his life, the rising blues rock guitarist Alex Kilroy delivers a debut album rooted in freedom, persistence and finding his own voice. As a child growing up in Transylvania, Alex Kilroy hung an American flag above his bed and told [Continue] Continue reading
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Bywater Call Unveil New Single ‘No One Else’

Photo: Bywater Call Bywater Call Unveil New Single 'No One Else' Canadian roots, rock, and soul band Bywater Call are excited to announce the release of their third studio single of 2026, “No One Else”, and the July 29th release of their forthcoming fourth studio album Broken Souvenirs. A sonically bombastic retro soul [Continue] Continue reading Bywater Call Unveil...
Steve Louw Releases New Single ‘Traces of the Flood’

Steve Louw Releases New Single 'Traces of the Flood' Acclaimed guitarist and singer-songwriter and South African Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee,
Steve Louw is pleased to announce the release of his fourth studio album Traces of the Flood out today. Produced by Kevin Shirley (Joe Bonamassa, Joanne Shaw Taylor, Beth Hart), the album [Continue] Continue reading
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Deep Purple Releases New Single and Video ‘Arrogant Boy’

Photo Credit: Olaf Heine Deep Purple Releases New Single an Video 'Arrogant Boy' Deep Purple have debuted the first single and video for the powerful, fast-paced hard rock tune “Arrogant Boy.” It’s the initial musical statement from SPLAT! the band’s new studio album set for a July 3 release on earMUSIC. The official [Continue] Continue reading Deep Purple Releases...

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,...