Three years after the release of her 2021 album Baby, I’m Hollywood!, Judith Hill is back with a powerful new 12-track collection that directly confronts a conspiracy theory that has haunted the Grammy Award-winning artist for years. Hill, who dazzled fans with her performance at last year’s Crossroads Guitar Festival, is slated to release Letters from a Black Widow via Regime Music Group on April 26. From its title to many individual song lyrics, Letters from a Black Widow is about reclaiming the narrative, but it also strives to pay tribute to essential influences and embrace the music of no ..read more

Blues Rock Weekly highlights new music from Joe Bonamassa, Little Feat, Alastair Greene, Bywater Call, and Jeff Slate, plus a look at the life of Dickey Betts. The post Blues Rock Weekly – April 19, 2024 appeared first on Blues Rock Review ..read more

Canadians Bywater Call has unveiled a new music video for “Roll.” The track is from the band’s third album, Shepherd, set for release on August 9th. “This song, through the stories of three ordinary people, speaks to the curve balls thrown at us all in the game of life,” said Bywater Call’s singer, Megan Parnell. “The lesson: you have to hold your head up and just keep moving forward.” EUROPEAN SPRING TOUR 2024 19-April Piteå, Sweden Studio Acusticum 20-April Luleå, Sweden Kulturens hus 22-April Stockholm, Sweden Melodybox 23-April Näsby, Sweden Carla’s Café 24-April Malmö, Sweden Folk ..read more

Joe Bonamassa, one of the world’s premier blues-rock guitarists, announces the release of his latest live single, “Ball Peen Hammer,” from the upcoming album Live at the Hollywood Bowl with Orchestra. Available for streaming on all major platforms, this version features an extraordinary arrangement backed by a 40-piece orchestra, adding a majestic layer to Bonamassa’s signature sound. Originally penned by the underappreciated genius Chris Whitley, the song was immortalized by Bonamassa on his 2007 album Sloe Gin, and its powerful interpretation by Bonamassa introduced it to ..read more

Little Feat has released a music video for its rendition of Muddy Waters’ “Can’t Be Satisfied.” It’s from the upcoming album, Sam’s Place, available May 17. Sam’s Place is Little Feat’s first album in 12 years and its first-ever blues album. “This song was one we played back-to-back for many years with ‘Hot Tamales,’” said Bill Payne about “Can’t Be Satisfied.”  “Tony Leone got hold of the rhythm track and gave it new life with a walking tempo. Yes, it’s a dark song with pistols in the face and the like, but there is a joy in the track, uplifting and impossible not to ..read more

Co-founder of the Allman Brothers Band, Dickey Betts, has died at the age of 80. The following statement was released by the Allman Brothers Band. “With deep sadness the Allman Brothers Band learned today that founding member Dickey Betts has passed away peacefully in his home in Sarasota, Florida, following a period of declining health.  Dickey wrote quintessential Brothers songs including “Blue Sky,” “Rambling Man,” “Jessica,” “In Memory of Elizabeth Reed” and many others. His extraordinary guitar playing alongside guitarist Duane Allman created a unique dual guitar signature sound that ..read more

Guitar virtuoso Alastair Greene has artfully managed a dynamic solo career while contributing to the music of notable artists such as Grammy-winner Alan Parsons and soul blues Grammy nominee Sugaray Rayford. Greene’s latest release, Standing Out Loud, is a commanding declaration poised to solidify his position as a seasoned veteran in the blues rock world. With Standing Out Loud (his 11th solo record), Greene set out to create an honest, no-nonsense record that recalls the spirit of his favorite music from the 1960s and 70s. For that purpose, he headed to Nashville in January 2024, knocking ou ..read more

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