The hard-hitting Parisian blues band Jessie Lee & The Alchemists have released their debut album, an eleven track self-titled album that is a mixture of covers and originals. With Jessie Lee Houllier (vocals, guitar) and Thae Alchemists: Alexis Didier alias Mr Al (guitar), Laurent Cokelaere (bass), Julien Audigier (drums) and keyboardist Laurian Daire. Together the … Read more
The Lone Star State is known for its powerful blues, and yet another star is emerging from the stat in the form of a powerhouse vocalist and guitarist named Ally Venable. The Ally Venable Band is bringing a powerful sound to the modern blues scene. This 18-year-old female started singing at an early age in … Read more
The dynamic blues duo of Ben Harper and Charlie Musselwhite are back with an album titled, No Mercy In This Land. This is the highly anticipated follow-up to their 2013 collaboration, Get Up!, and the duet has built a musical framework that is fun, emotional, dynamic and most importantly, musical respect and friendship. The two … Read more
Bringing a powerful sound to the world of blues, is singer Beth Hart and guitarist Joe Bonamassa. Hart offers a passionate soul singer vibe from Los Angeles California, and Bonamassa, a blues shredding guitarist from Upstate New York, combined, they ignite the airwaves with an energetic modern twist on the great blues tradition. Hart has … Read more
What makes blues/soul better? Well, more blues/soul, of course! That is what you get with singer Robert Finley because when you’ve been making music for as long as Finley has, you know that the key to success is in your instincts. You learn to trust your gut, you learn to trust your ear, and most … Read more
Singer, songwriter, and guitarist Eli Cook is considerate one of the best blues singer of his generation. Cook has achieved this by his vocal style that has all the grit and raw power of old school blues, combined with melodies and song structures of contemporary blues, rock, and pop. His latest album, High-Dollar Gospel, is … Read more
Jane Lee Hooker is back with their second rock-blues album titled, Spiritus. A five-piece blues group, of all females that call themselves Jane Lee Hooker. The name might be a new name to you, by no means are they new to the game. Between the five members, they have decades of experience playing, recording, and … Read more
Big Fat Papa’z is a blues band from France that has a distinctive style, energy, and a unique mingling of blues with soul and 70’s rock. The band is: Hugo Modena on drums, Damien Richard on vocals and guitar, Quentin Crenes on bass and Nile Kirchner on guitar. Big Fat Papa’z set of high-flying tracks … Read more
Boogie Patrol is a 5-piece Canadian band with a high energy sonic party sound that hearkens back to the days of classic blues and rock’n soul. The ten original tracks on their new CD, Man on Fire, feature a gritty, soulful sound with tight musicianship, powerful vocals and an aptitude for songwriting. The tracks deliver … Read more
Songwriter/singer/saxophonist Scott Ramminger has dropped a new live double-disc release, Alive and Ornery, and yes, you should pick it up! Recorded live at various clubs over a three-day period in the Washington DC area. The album features fifteen tunes across two discs — ten of them Ramminger’s originals, including one new tune, and five covers. … Read more