Elles Bailey Drops New Single and Video '1972' Elles Bailey releases her latest single, "1972," from her upcoming album, Beneath The Neon Glow, out August 9th via Cooking Vinyl Records. Co-written with Jess Grommet and Willie Morrison, "1972" is a lively country-funk track inspired by the desire to embrace the present moment. Elles explains, “We [Continue ..read more

Photo: Rob Bondurant Robert Jon & The Wreck Release New Single “Hate To See You Go" Southern California powerhouse band Robert Jon & The Wreck have just unveiled their latest single, “Hate To See You Go,” now available on all digital platforms. As a special bonus track from their critically acclaimed album Red [Continue ..read more

Photo: Christina Arrigoni John Mayall Blues Maker and Bluesbreaker By Martine Ehrenclou, Dan Pieper, Dan Dicke, Mel Berndt Famed British blues musician John Mayall has died. A true pioneer of blues music, Mayall formed the band the Bluesbreakers in the 1960s, which was considered a training ground for Eric Clapton, Mick Fleetwood, Peter [Continue ..read more

Review: Memphis Royal Brothers (self-titled) By Hal Horowitz Anyone who follows the history of American soul and blues is familiar with the role Memphis plays in its past. The home of Stax and Hi labels along with BB and Albert King, helped create a Southern sound that still feels fresh and continues to motivate younger [Continue ..read more

Photo: Charlie Ward ZZ Ward Releases New Single 'Mother' Acclaimed singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist ZZ Ward has released her latest single, “Mother,” heralding the start of a profound new chapter in her career with Sun Records. This unique and deeply personal blues track tackles ZZ’s own experience of motherhood, a perspective rarely explored in [Continue ..read more

JD Simo & Luther Dickinson To Drop 'Do The Rump!' and share new single "Lonesome Road" JD Simo and Luther Dickinson are pleased to announce the forthcoming release of their new album, Do the Rump! due September 20th via Forty Below Records. The pair will hit the road on Sept 18th, kicking off in Old [Continue ..read more

Mick Fleetwood & Jake Shimabukuro to Release 'Blues Experience' Renowned ʻukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro has teamed up with drumming legend and Fleetwood Mac co-founder Mick Fleetwood to announce the release of their forthcoming album, Blues Experience, due October 18th via Forty Below Records. This groundbreaking project sees Shimabukuro and Fleetwood breathe new life into classic [Continue ..read more

Review: Parlor Greens ‘In Green/We Dream’ By Hal Horowitz Ready, set…let’s groove! Fire up the debut from Parlor Greens and take a trip back to the swinging 60s when organ-based music would fill dance floors with the strutting, bubbling, jazz/soul/funk of just drums, guitar, maybe bass, and of course a big ole’ Hammond B3. This [Continue ..read more

Photo: Shervin Lainez Warren Haynes Band Announces New Album 'A Million Voices Whisper' and Fall Tour Fresh off their run performing on Slash’s S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Festival, the Warren Haynes Band, led by GRAMMY® Award-winning vocalist, songwriter, guitar legend, producer, and Gov’t Mule front man Warren Haynes, has announced their Million Voices Whisper Tour and revealed [Continue ..read more

The 8th Allman Betts Family Revival Announces 2024 Tour Dates The Allman Betts Family Revival announced 2024 tour dates and initial lineup for their 8th annual celebration honoring Gregg Allman, Dickey Betts, and The Allman Brothers' enduring music and legacy. The tour begins on November 30 in Saint Charles, IL, and concludes December 21 with [Continue ..read more