Janiva Magness’ new album Love Wins Again is yet another evolutionary step for the soulful, elegant, award-winning singer-songwriter. It’s 11 core songs and two bonus tracks are built on a sonically sophisticated architecture that’s in full service of Magness’ remarkably flexible and generous voice—which can flow smoothly as champagne or churn up gravel on command. […]
Sometimes all it takes is a tiny spark to ignite a raging inferno. For Jeff Jensen, the spark occurred in 2011. Feeling the need for a fresh start, he loaded up his car to head back to his boyhood home in California. Just as that journey was to begin, a deep and unexpected calling starting […]
Throughout the history of Chicago blues, the intensely competitive local club scene has served as a proving ground, where only the best musicians rise to the top. Iconic blues artists from Muddy Waters to Howlin’ Wolf to Koko Taylor to Hound Dog Taylor to Luther Allison all paid their dues in the Chicago blues bars […]
It’s been two decades since Canadian blues vocalist and harmonica player Jordan Patterson released his 1996 debut album, Give Me a Chance. At the time, Patterson was well on his way to establishing himself as a force to be reckoned within the international blues scene, having amassed a fan base through relentless touring and sharing […]
An amalgamation of blues, soul and world music, multi award winning Australian singer/ songwriter “Peter D. Harper” creates a heady mix of roots music through his creative use of the harmonica, and the haunting drone of the didgeridoo. By combining traditional and modern influences, borrowing from Western and World music, Harper has created a highly […]
Detroit Singer-Songwriter-Guitarist George Stephen Kelly is a New England native that lived all over the USA for many years, finally settling in the Detroit area in 1995. The experience that comes from living and working in numerous locations has given him plenty to draw from, both musically and lyrically. George’s main influences are bluesmen like […]
Guy King’s music is fresh and unique while maintaining a strong link to the musical masters that came before him. His natural musical abilities and his one of a kind blend of Blues, Jazz, Soul, and R&B, are some of what makes Guy King so special in the music world. Born and raised in a […]
RB Stone’s parents were huge music lovers; his father, a blues/boogie, rock ‘n’ roller and his mother, a fan of Tennessee Ernie Ford, Janis Joplin, Herb Alpert, Johnny Cash, Sly and the Family Stone, Elvis and the wide variety of hits from the 60’s. At 12, his mother showed him some chords on the piano […]
Professor Louie’s upstate ensemble is an old school Americana template that jams out timeless rock, country, blues and New Orleans influenced originals. – Village Voice This GRAMMY-nominated Woodstock NY band plays 150 shows every year in the US and worldwide. Led by recording engineer and producer, Aaron “Professor Louie” Hurwitz on vocals, keyboards and accordion, […]
When you think Texas blues-rock, you think Van Wilks’. There are few names that have lasted and flourished within the Texas music scene like Wilks. Fads come and go, but Van Wilks is here to stay, as evidenced by his latest release, 21st Century Blues. Like the steam engine on the cover, 21st Century Blues, […]
The Record Company write and play raw, sincere rock n’ roll. Influenced by the rough honesty of their heroes – blues-men like John Lee Hooker, early punk bands like The Stooges, and rock greats like The Rolling Stones. Their sound incorporates slide guitar, distorted bass, a garage-sale Ludwig drum kit and the heartland-hued voice of […]
Johnny Rawls was born in Columbia, Mississippi in 1951 and raised in Purvis and Gulfport, Mississippi. He acquired an early interest in music when hearing his grandfather play the blues guitar one Christmas morning. He began playing professionally while still in high school with such stars as ZZ Hill, Little Johnny Taylor, Joe Tex and […]
This is the only show that celebrates the diversity of music that is being created TODAY Rooted in the Blues. We only play artists that are currently touring and creating new original music .. you get the best in INDIE Blues This week we start off with music from Johnny Rawls Jordan Patterson Blues Music […]
You May have heard that Music in Memphis Died along with B.B. King… well we’re here to tell you that… MEMPHIS BLUES ROCK IS ALIVE AND WELL! John D’Amato — A Rockin’ original yet true to the blues As John D’Amato gets ready for 2015, he continues to shake up the blues world with a […]
Dusty Road, the debut album by the Brothers Brown, unveils a dynamic new presence in American roots music. It’s dozen songs—buoyed by a superb level of songwriting and musicianship—recall the work of such seminal groups as the Band and Creedence Clearwater Revival in their ability to create a sense of place and time, or, rather, […]
High-energy stage performance. Sizzling hot guitar solos. Smooth and soulful vocals. Backed by a rhythm section that is second to none, this IS Dennis Jones. Check out a live show, and you’ll instantly agree, this band ROCKS the blues like NO other! Dennis’s feet are firmly rooted in the past, yet his heart and soul […]
Willie J. Laws has over 25 years of performing experience and has traveled the world making music. The influences heard in the music of the Willie J. Laws Band are many and eclectic. There are deep roots in Texas music tradition and uniquely American roots music. Raised in the Gulf Coast of Texas, Willie J. […]
Winner of 9 major awards in the U.S.A and 4 times nominated in the British Blues Awards. The past three years have seen Sewell continue to go from strength to strength particularly in America where his debut album ‘Calling Your Name’ spent a staggering 7 weeks at number one on the American Blues Scene Chart. […]
An Exclusive interview with Walkin Cane Mark by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Walkin’ Cane Mark was born under a cactus in the heart of the Arizona desert. Surrounded by five generations of bluegrass based musicians, it’s ironic that instead of playing country based music like his relatives he quickly followed a passion for gritty blues, […]
Interview with Steve Balkun of the Balkun Brothers by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Mixing traditional styles of delta and electric blues, with heavy modern rock and funk grooves, the Balkun Brothers are crafting a unique sound and style all their own. The band is fusing the past with the present and pushing the sonic bounds […]
An Exclusive Interview with Beth Hart!! by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Some say there can be no artistry without agony. And the real life-changing events that shape the creative spirit don’t happen overnight. Beth Hart has been dealing with demons that have pursued her for her whole life: her older sister who died from complications […]
AN Exclusive interview with Kelly Richey! by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Kelly Richey is one of the hardest working independent musicians out there; to date logging an extraordinary 1,000,000 miles touring, and at one point in her 30-year professional career, gigging a grueling 275 days out of the year. Richey has toured in the USA, […]
An exclusive interview with Wee Willie Walker! by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Willie Walker, Soul Survivor Sometime in 1968, Willie Walker, sometimes known as Wee Willie Walker, recorded his final tracks for Goldwax Records. Goldwax was once the home of one of the premier Soul singers of all, James Carr, as well as Spencer Wiggins, […]
AN Exclusive interview with Jason Vivione! by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud “The spirit of ‘Big’ Joe Turner is alive and well enjoying life in the shape and form of one Kansas born and bred Jason Vivone; his vim, verve and simple lust for life takes musical shape in the delicious merging of hill country and […]
AN Exclusive interview with Steve Howell by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud When Steve Howell first heard Mississippi John Hurt’s happy style of fingerpicking country blues in 1965 at the age of thirteen, he immediately knew that the tame, folky style of strumming the guitar was a thing of the past for him. This revelation opened […]
An Intimate conversation with Benny Turner by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud A veteran musician of more than fifty years, Benny Turner has played everywhere from the Chitlin’ Circuit, to Europe, Japan, Australia, and all points in between. Content to be a sideman in support of the many giants he has worked with, in 2010 the […]
An Exclusive interview with Tommy Z by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Tommy Z is a contemporary blues guitarist/singer/songwriter/producer who has been described as a “blues treasure” by legendary 97 Rock/WBFO DJ Jim Santella (WBFO), and “one of WNY’s best kept secrets” by Sarah French, Blues Matters Magazine. Though he is a guitar-driven electric blues-based stylist […]
An Exclusive Interview with Karen Lovely by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Karen Lovely shot onto the blues scene out of the Pacific Northwest like Stack O’ Lee’s .44 placing 2nd at the 2010 International Blues Challenge followed by three 2011 Blues Music Award Nominations for BEST CONTEMPORARY BLUES FEMALE ARTIST, BEST CONTEMPORARY BLUES ALBUM and […]
An Exclusive Interview with Keith Stone! by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud KEITH STONE IS A NEW ORLEANS GUITARIST/SINGER AND SONG WRITER WHOSE GUITAR VERSATILITY COMBINED WITH HIS SOULFUL BLUESY VOICE QUICKLY REVEAL HIS NEW ORLEANS ROOTS. Since his birth in uptown New Orleans in 1965 he’s been saturated with the sounds of the land from […]
An Exclusive interview with Tim Williams by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Tim Williams’ career began in the coffee houses of Southern California in the mid-1960s and continues today around the world from his home base on the Canadian Prairies. Tim has played festivals, folk clubs, concert halls and roadhouses from Rabat, Morocco, to Melbourne, Australia, […]
Making a Scene talks with Mike Zito by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud BEAUMONT, TX – On “The Road Never Ends,” the second track of Mike Zito’s new June 11 CD, Gone to Texas, he cranks things into the stratosphere with a sonic blast of electric slide guitar and blistering vocals, accompanied on vocals and harmonica […]
An Exclusive Interview with Ebony Jo-Ann by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Multiple award-winning theatre, film and television actress, Ebony Jo-Ann releases her new Blues CD, Please Save Your Love for Me on her independent label, Blackgold Production on Friday, September 18th. Ebony will kick-off the promotions for the album at this year’s National Black Theatre […]
An Exclusive interview with Bob Margolin by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud “MY ROAD” brings a fresh focus for Margolin – both musically and lyrically. “‘My Road’ reveals who I am today, musically and very personally. Each song takes a surprising turn from the others and my previous music. This breakthrough for me is informed by […]
An Exclusive interview with Shannon from the Stone Foxes by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud The Stone Foxes are San Francisco’s rock band. They bear the torch of their predecessors with the knowledge that rock ‘n roll can move a new generation. They’ve played in front of thousands at festivals like Outside Lands and Voodoo Fest, […]
An Exclusive interview with Larry Ganer by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Larry Garner was comfortable in the 9-to-5 routine of commuting to his day job, and making a good salary working for Dow Chemical. On his drive home one night, he was forced to take an alternate route. “There was an accident on the interstate, […]
An Exclusive Interview with Hurricane Ruth LaMaster! by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Critics and fans hail their shows as powerful, raw, emotional and dynamic. The band’s contagious energy is evident in their live shows. The center of this energy is Hurricane Ruth LaMaster herself. Ruth is a captivating performer, who will grab your attention from […]
An Exclusive Interview with Jonn Del Toro Richardson by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Jonn Del Toro Richardson got his start at an early age, having grown up in a musical family. His grandmother and her siblings played in a touring mariachi band playing regionally through the Southeast and Southwest. After watching his uncles play at […]
An Exclusive interview with Randy McAllister by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Randy McAllister is one of the premier singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist to emerge from Texas. Heartbreak, humor, high hair and tall Texas tales all play a part in the song writing of Randy McAllister. His music has been hailed as some of the most original […]
An exclusive interview with Christina Vierra of Mississippi Bigfoot! by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Christina grew up in a family of nine in Boston, where she started singing in clubs at the age of 14. Her early schooling in Blues and Rock helped her jump right into the scene when she moved to L.A. where […]
https://www.mickebjorklof.com/ https://www.facebook.com/bluestrip An Exclusive interview with Micke Bjorkolf by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Bandleader and singer Micke Bjorklof founded Blue Strip with bass player Seppo Nuolikoski in 1991. After a few changes at the very start the line up has been the same for over fifteen years. They started as an acoustic blues/rock cover band […]
An Exclusive interview with Shari Puorto of the Shari Puorto Band by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Shari Puorto Band is a Blues/Rock/Roots Band with a whole lotta soul who have been touring together for many years, sharing the stage with the likes of, Tab Benoit, Jimmy Vivino, Tommy Castro, Joe Bonamassa, Dickey Betts, Johnny Winter, […]
An Exclusive Interview with Whelan by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Sid Whelan Guitarist /Singer /Songwriter/Bandleader A blues-influenced Americana guitarist and songwriter, Sid Whelan cut his teeth on rock & roll and charted on Midwestern indie college radio in the mid ‘80’s with his song “NY Taxi.” Early in his career, Whelan was lead guitarists with […]
An Exclusive Interview with Tommy Castro by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Night after night, Tommy Castro, a fierce and fiery road warrior, fervently delivers his driving, blues-soaked, soul-baring music to fans all over the world. The road is where he honed his guitar playing to a razor’s edge. It’s where he learned how to captivate […]
An Exclusive Interview with Wendy Dewitt! by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Throughout a career that included touring the United States and Europe with rhythm-and-blues legend Hank Ballard and nearly a quarter century at the helm of a powerhouse blues combo called Blue Saloon, boogie woogie and blues pianist and vocalist Wendy DeWitt always worked with […]
An Exclusive interview with Martin Barre by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Martin Barre has been the guitarist of Jethro Tull for 43 years, his sound and playing having been a major factor in their success. Album sales have exceeded 60 million units and they continue to be played worldwide, representing an important part of classic […]
An interview with Chris Beard!! by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Guitarist, singer and songwriter Chris Beard is the son of Rochester-area blues guitarist Joe Beard. He has been patiently paying his dues on the club circuit around the Northeast for the last 20 years. Beard, who goes by the nickname “Prince of the Blues,” is […]
AN exclusive interview with Bob Lanza by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud There is only one way to play the blues: From the heart with ferocity as if your life depends on it. Singer, songwriter and guitarist Bob Lanza from the wilds of north New Jersey leaves no doubt as to motivation with a scorching second […]
AN Exclusive interview with Trudy Lynn by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Trudy Lynn: International Blues Vocalist Blues singer Trudy Lynn remembers her parents’ collection of 78 rpm records being both fragile and durable. She recalls their brittle quality: “You got a whupping back in those days if you’d break one of them,” she says. “They […]
An Exclusive interview with Linsey Alexander by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Chicago is the blues capital of the world. If recent popularity is any kind of benchmark, Linsey Alexander just might be the hottest sound in town right now. Born in Mississippi and raised in Memphis, Tennessee, Linsey Alexander discovered a down to earth city […]
An Exclusive Interview with Jimmy Burns by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Singer, guitarist, and songwriter, Jimmy Burns is a contemporary bluesman who combines his Delta roots with R&B and soul to come up with a sound uniquely his own. Burns is a charismatic performer with an expressive, soulful, voice and a melodic guitar style to […]
