Dion website, British singer-songwriter Lynne Jackaman, former frontwoman of rock band, Saint Jude, released One Shot, recorded at Fame Studios, Muscle Shoals. Apple Pie and a .45 is the most riveting track, detailing the nightmarish recent tale of a madman who opened fire on a black church. Not that sheer technical mastery is the only tool in his shed. California-born blues guitarist Kirk Fletcher has the kind of soulful, ebullient vocals that make us briefly forget what an extraordinarily gifted guitar whiz he is. You can also read the documentation to learn about Wordfence's blocking tools, or visit wordfence.com to learn more about Wordfence. { Sugaray Rayford Great list. Blues With Friends boasts 12 tracks of strong songwriting, musical depth and mastery, along with Dions smooth vocals and skillful craft of blues. Namesakes Devon Allman and Duane Betts along with group members Berry Duane Oakley, Johnny Stachela, John Ginty, R Scott Bryan, and John Lum tracked it at Muscle Shoals Sound Studio in Alabama on two-inch tape, vintage style. } Perhaps you didnt review John Nemeths new Stronger Than Strong album. Savoy Brown. But somehow Zitos blues make us feel better. Along the way there was another Epiphone signature model, producing Eric Gales' forthcoming studio album, a film about his own remarkable career and Joe has even reversed roles to great effect interviewing his peers in the Live From Nerdville series (check it out here (opens in new tab) it's great). Huge mistake to suggest including an album we did not review. Dom Martin Hats off to a all that made a well put together list of Artists Congrats to Anthony Gomes once again Blues Rock at its best !!!! With armfuls of Blues Music Awards, Living Blues Awards and three Grammy nominations, Copeland has been praised by luminaries such as Jeff Beck and Carlos Santana. It looks like Gibson is going to start selling vintage guitars including a '59 Les Paul Burst, Damon Albarn reveals that the beat from one of Gorillaz best-loved songs was an Omnichord loop preset, "We are changing vintage guitar collecting forever": Gibson officially launches Certified Vintage program, Deadmau5 delivers his verdict on AI music production: Its scary in the sense of how stupid music already is anyway, Antares unveils an Auto-Tune Vocal Compressor plugin that uses machine learning to choose optimum settings, Confused about setting up your guitar? For now, their 2020 release We Fly Free is a good, but not fully great album. He's proof positive of the timeless power the blues possesses in gifted hands his deep soulful vocals as potent with an acoustic as his Strat. We might be preaching to the converted here, but shes one hell of a blues rock powerhouse.She learned her craft playing at pubs and clubs in the West Midlands before she was even old enough to order a cold pint after her set. Just listen and let his sound wash over you. The next time you lament the death of the blues due to the neglect from younger generations, just give a quick listen to Memphis Loud by Victor Wainright and the Train and rejoice. The result is a kind of authenticity that smacks of hard graft and a lifelong love affair with the music. A stunning solo debut. It sure would be at or near the top of my personal top 20 list of albums released in 2020. The band formed in Dani Wilde, Victoria Smith, Samantha Fish 71 listeners We don't have a wiki here yet. When Rivers Meet The set comes across as a tribute to and a step forward from some of the most important rock music to ever hit a microphone and proves that new, meaningful guitar music is still being made. . Until rudely interrupted by the global pandemic, Shaw Taylors touring schedule was one of the most tireless in the business, and her gutsy guitar playing and husky vocals are best appreciated live on stage. The same can be said of the delightfully shuffling Old School.. His lyrical themes are invariably down to earth, while his guitar playing is absolutely otherworldly. Kingfish is a player who inspires while simultaneously makes us want to give up the Clarksdale-born sensation is just on that higher blues plain that few can ever ascend to. And a damn tasty one at that. A vintage party that evokes the kind of old-school shindig where you could picture James Dean cutting the rug with Marilyn Monroe. Anything but traditional, he layers beatbox grooves with infectious vocal hooks and rowdy harmonica playing all wrapped up in a slightly maniacal (in a good way) on-stage persona. But it seems likely that both problems will work themselves out in time. In fact it stays on its feet all the way through. British husband and wife duo When Rivers Meet have been riding high since they cleaned up at the 2021 UKBlues Awards, taking home four trophies in one night. } Let it Go is an almost painful listen. Song Starter Kit: The Razors Edge from No More Worlds to Conquer, United State of Mind from United State of Mind, Tide Of Confusion from Coming Closer To The Day. Review of Uncivil War Wille and The Bandits This list is in no particular order. Shemekia Copeland website, British blues/rock duo, When Rivers Meet is made up of husband and wife outfit, Grace and Aaron Bond. For anyone who suspected they were a mere novelty, The Juice provides the most vibrant evidence to the contrary. Climax Chicago Blues Band. Despite the pandemic, 2020 brought so many outstanding blues, rock and roots albums. A toe-tapper that puts Johnsons guitar skills on vivid display with raucous rock and roll that doesnt leave the blues behind. I cant believe that you left off The Heavy North; an absolutely fantastic British band with a retro sound. If not, you may want to stay away. Ruthie Foster website, Blues/rock ruler Tinsley Ellis continues his run as one of the most memorable guitarists and vocalists in the game on his new album Ice Cream In Hell on Alligator Records. Although shes since gone on to craft a style very much of her own, the lasting effect of this early exposure to the scene can be felt in charmingly autobiographical tracks like Bluesmans Child. As admirable as Dions efforts are, his vocals, while pleasant, lack the sheer power needed to give these songs the sheer grit they deserve. Tinsley Ellis website, Released on KTBA Records (Joe Bonamassas record label) Blues with Friends by Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Dion, features blues/roots contemporary artists Jeff Beck, Billy Gibbons, Joe Bonamassa, Samantha Fish John Hammond Jr., Sonny Landreth Jerry and Jimmy Vivino, Joe Louis Walker, Brian Setzer, Stevie Van Zandt, Bruce Springsteen, and more. Their new album, Electric Soul Machine, is a must listen. Over the last few years, Troy Redferns name and his reputation has been preceded by the title, Britains King of Slide Guitar. Its a little unclear as to who originally bestowed him with this prefix, but its safe to say it wouldnt have stuck if he didnt know how to navigate his way around a resonator with a bottleneck quite as well as he does. But the musicians who stood out for you still found a way to reach people in the pandemic with standout albums and performances. Guitarist Aaron Bond brings the riffs usually opting for either Gibson Les Paul or a cigar box guitar for slide while Grace takes care of more of the melodic duties on lead vocals, violin and mandolin. Martin Harley Zitos guitar work shines most on the hard-driving Dont Touch Me, but the standout track may be the closing track, What it used to be a soft and poignant ballad at a time when such a thing is desperately needed. In October, Erja also took part in our Virtual Guitar Show, breaking down some of the songs from her back catalogue and showing us her rig . Put simply, Johns has bags of personality, and thats a weighty currency. Rhode Island isnt typically thought of a hotbed of the blues, but the strong presence of Roomful of Blues, a revival jazz/blues band plants a giant feather in the cap of Americas tiniest state. So theres 22. Huge mistake to spell his name wrong..Shepherd. Review of Wild and Free on: function(evt, cb) { Blacktop Run is a much better album than it might have been years earlier. Put it this way, its not easy to listen to King Size Slim without breaking into an unconscious head bob or foot tap at the very least. More from the Levee is just that stunningly good. forms: { The same could be said of Watch Your Back, a darker form of satire than Zombies, but also clever and salient enough to the album the color it needs. A portrait of Peter Green, guitarist and co-founder of rock band Fleetwood Mac, c. 1968. Why We Love Them: "Best album since Yield " is nearly as much of a Pearl Jam clich as "best since Tattoo You " is a Stones clich, but this . While the cities and shires of the British Isles might not hold quite the same mythological status as iconic blues breeding grounds like Mississippi, Chicago or Memphis, theres no denying that theres a lot of talent in the UK right now. When two time-tested veterans of the blues world combine forces, the results are often explosive, brilliant and reliably enjoyable. She'll be putting that back into action with live dates in her homeland next year . If the title track doesnt send shivers up your spine, its time to have your spine examined. JOHN PRIMER & BOB CORRITORE -THE GYPSY WOMAN TOLD ME, VICTOR WAINRIGHT AND THE TRAIN - MEMPHIS LOUD, ELVIN BISHOP & CHARLIE MUSSELWHITE 100 YEARS OF THE BLUES, JOHNSON JEREMIAH - UNEMPLOYED HIGHLY ANNOYED. And he's there at only 21 years of age. Despite its challenges 2020 was a special one for him, where the relentless touring had to stop but Joe Bonamassa certainly didn't. } Review of Live At The Paramount 25 new blues artists you need to hear! Tackling the legendary works of Jimmy Rogers, Larry Williams and Jimmy Nolan is no easy undertaking, but Grammy nominated vocalist and blues harpist Kim Wilson is up for the task. A master of making his instrument whisper and wail, Harley is virtually unmatched in the category of vocal guitar playing. Greene has all the guitar, vocal, and songwriting power anybody could ask for and will no doubt reach the heights of stardom we all dream of. When Rivers Meet website, Expanding on Marcus Kings Southern soul, rock and blues sound, El Dorado is Kings first solo album, produced by Black Keyes guitarist Dan Auerbach, out on Fantasy Records. The event will be hosted by Paul Jones and will feature music from no less than 4 of the finalists in various categories of the Awards. Great list well done When Rivers Meet and everyone else. 10 questions for Joanne Shaw Taylor (opens in new tab). For your listening convenience, weve also compiled a playlist with every song mentioned in this article, which you can listen to HERE. Contemporary rhythm and blues, rock and roll and funky rhythms weave their way through most songs on One Shot, brought to life by superb musicians and an electrifying vocalist. Song Starter Kit: 12 Gauge from A Savage Life, Blues On The Bay from A Savage Life, Hell For You from Spain to Italy. We did and love John Nemeths album. Visit our corporate site (opens in new tab). Joined by long-time band mates, Pat DeSalvo and Garnet Grimm, Aint Done Yet features well-crafted tracks with catchy hooks, Simmonds smooth vocals, and a band thats as tight as it can be. Another touching example is Black Lives Matter.. #705 of 880.