Another great batch of new album releases including recordings by Anders Osborne, Deb Ryder, Chris “Bad News” Barnes and a great blues rock band out of Indonesia, Gugun Blues Shelter. Plus new singles from Eddie 9V, Paul Steward, and Jesse Dayton. I hope you have a chance to click on the links and listen to some of these great roadhouse blues artists!! And take a look at all the artists releasing music in the coming month…Wow! Recordings Out Now – Albums Anders Osborne – Picasso’s Villa (5th Ward Records) This New Orleans artist have been a favorite of mine for years and I finally got to see ..read more

There are some truly great album releases this week from Johnny Burgin, Anthony Geraci, Doug MacLeod, T Bone Burnett, and others. Also there are a whole slew of new singles including songs by Joe Bonamassa, Little Feat, and Bywater Call. I hope you have a chance to check all of these out!! I have provided links to the albums if they are available. Recordings Out Now – Albums Johnny Burgin – Ramblin’ Coast to Coast (Straight Shooter Records) The new album is unapologetic rockin’ Chicago Blues….mhmmm. I want to see this man play!! Anthony Geraci – Tears in My Eyes Anthony has paid his blues du ..read more

It’s a bit Delta blues. It’s a bit country blues. It’s a bit ole time folk music. Now days it is often referred to as Americana or roots music. Join us today on http://www.bluesmusicfan.com from 3-5 pm ET as I spin some of my favorite roots tunes including new songs from Eric Bibb, Taj Mahal, JP Soars, Stateside Red, Seth James, Rick Vito and Robert Connely Farr! Below is the intended playlist….. ARTIST TITLE ALBUM Rick Vito Bo In Paradise Cadillac Man Calvin Russell All Along The Watchtower Sam J.J. Cale Don’t Cry Sister The Very Best Of J.J. Cale Nanette Workman Take the Devil by ..read more

Undoubtedly the slowest week of the year so far for new contemporary blues & blues rock releases. This is also the first week I can ever recall two artists releasing a cover of the same song….Oh Well!!! Recordings Out Now – Albums Mark Knopfler – One Deep River This is another great Mark Knopfler recording with a mix of chill blues and roots tunes. Midnight Burst – A Mazy Night This blues rock group hails from Lyon, France. They get Popa Chubby and Fred Chapellier to sit in on a couple of tunes including their version of Oh Well. New Single Releases Slash – Oh Well (ft Chris Stapleton) S ..read more

Four major contemporary blues/blues rock artists all released albums today: The Black Keys, Marcus King, Eric Bibb and Cedric Burnside!! That along with a new video from Walter Trout and singles from Big Head Todd and the Monsters and Elles Bailey makes this a BIG week for the Roadhouse Blues!! Recordings Out Now – Albums The Black Keys – Ohio Players [Nonesuch Records] For the under 40 generation, the Black Keys visceral blues rock style has led to renewed interest in the blues overall. Unfortunately this recording features no real blues tunes though there are several catchy upbeat songs tha ..read more

Join me for some awesome contemporary blues during my Roadhouse Blues Nooner on http://www.bluesmusicfan.com from 12-2 pm EDT today. Below is the intended playlist! ARTIST TITLE Tony Wessels & the Revolvers Easy E The Band of Heathens Medicine Man Jesse Dayton Talkin’ Company Man Blues The Immediate Family Confusion Tab Benoit with Louisiana’s LeRoux Pack It Up Chris O’Leary Lost My Mind Marcia Ball That’s Enough Of That Stuff Edgar Winter Mean Town Blues (feat. Joe Bonamassa) Johnny Winter Illustrated Man Voodoo Ramble Feat Mick Pini I’m A Blues Man Baby Stevie Ra ..read more

There is an international flavor to the new recordings I feature in this week’s edition of new Roadhouse Blues releases. Artists from Canada, Denmark, Italy, and Australia have all contributed to what is turning out to be another great year for the contemporary blues!! Recordings Out Now – Albums Shawn Kellerman – Kell’s Kitchen A great recording from a Canadian bluesman. The album includes contributions from over 20 other artists including Bobby Rush, Zoom, Jason Ricci, Meghan Parnell, and the late great Lucky Peterson…oh yeah! Little Albert – The Road Not Taken Little Albert is the blues p ..read more

Rockin’ the Blues on a Tuesday……hope you can join us on http://www.bluesmusicfan.com from 12-2pm EDT. Here is the intended playlist: ARTIST TITLE Dan Patlansky Lift Off George Thorogood One Way Ticket Kenny Wayne Shepherd Dollar Got The Blues (Live With Bryan Lee) Corey Dennison Band Hear My Plea Tinsley Ellis Tell The Truth Rob Tognoni Little Things Karin Rudefelt & Doctor Blues Arabian Nights (feat. Pierre Swärd & Brian Kramer) Walter Trout Dust my broom Rory Gallagher Bullfrog Blues Simon McBride Down To The Wire Steve Vai For the Love of God Dave Menikett ..read more

New singles from both Beth Hart and Joe Bonamassa and new albums from Rick Vito, the Altered Five Blues Band, and Gary Clark Jr. highlight releases for March 22, 2024…..a great year for the contemporary blues continues!! Recordings Out Now – Albums John Angus Band – It’s High Time This album by the John Angus Band from the UK actually came out on January 1st. I just got my hands on it and it is “blues rock album of the year” material. Give it a listen!! Rick Vito – Cadillac Man Rick Vito played with Fleetwood Mac back in the eighties and this is his 11th album since becoming a solo artist. H ..read more

Doin’ a spring show on a shivering windy cold day….ain’t life grand!! Good time to be inside and listening to the contemporary blues on http://www.bluesmusicfan.com!! Join me from 3-5 pm EDT for the best in contemporary blues. Below is the intended playlist. ARTIST TITLE Brothers Brown Chitlin’ Pickin’ Tony Wessels Easy E Valerie Tyson Stop Drop And Roll John Hiatt One Of Them Damn Days Sean Riley & The Water Dance Me One More Time The Smoke Wagon Blues Band Julia Brown Tommy Lee Cook God’s Little Acre The B. Christopher Band Where You At Rob Tognoni Eyes Wide Open L ..read more