The Georgia Thunderbolts have announced their highly-anticipated sophomore album, Rise Above It All, set for release on August 23rd via Mascot Records. Featuring the quintet’s signature blend of Southern rock, blues, and heartfelt Americana, the 13-track album showcases the band’s ability to navigate a vast array of musical terrains, while also capturing the profound emotional and artistic growth fostered by their years on the road. “When you cut back on being a tough guy, more emotions can come through, and you hear that on this record,” says TJ Lyle, lead vocals, harmonica, and keyboards. “T ..read more

Eddie 9V has released a new single called “Saratoga” via Ruf Records. The track is the first single from Eddie’s upcoming album to be released later this year. “Saratoga was written under a perfect western landscape,” says Eddie. “We had an off day on the road and I was sitting on a random Air B&B porch picking a riff I had recently come up with. I was writing all these little lyrics while looking out to a huge mule deer directly in front of me eating grass and carrots that I was throwing to them.” Eddie adds, “Saratoga has a real, almost desert/disco vibe to it. When it came time to recor ..read more

Outlaw country/punk badass, songwriter, and guitar virtuoso Jesse Dayton is thrilled to announce the release of his latest single, “Angel in My Pocket,” from his highly anticipated album, The Hard Way Blues, set to hit shelves on May 31st via Hardcharger / Blue Élan Records. Helmed by acclaimed producer Shooter Jennings, this album is a deeper dive into Dayton’s blues roots, following his recent Grammy nomination for “Contemporary Blues Album of the Year,” alongside Samantha Fish. With three decades of musical evolution, guitar marvels Jesse Dayton, Ian Moore, and Johnny Moeller—seasoned ..read more

The Rolling Stones are excited to announce that the blues rock superstar Joe Bonamassa will join the STONES TOUR ’24 HACKNEY DIAMONDS as a guest artist in Seattle, WA on Wednesday, May 15 at Lumen Field. Joe Bonamassa is one of the most celebrated performing musicians of today. As a three-time GRAMMY-nominated artist and 15x Blues Music Award Nominee (4-time winner), he achieved his 27th No. 1 album on the Billboard Blues Chart with his most recent studio album, Blues Deluxe Vol. 2. Only in his mid-40s, Bonamassa has become a living legend with an astounding multi-gen ..read more

One of the greatest and most influential rock bands of all time releases new album =1, on July 19th via earMUSIC. The first single will be unveiled on April 30th at midnight, a taster for the full 13 tracks of pioneering and rip-roaring rock ‘n’ roll. Deep Purple continue their charge of recent years, releasing hit albums and filling arenas around the world, adding yet more layers to their 100 million album selling legacy. The band are credited as one of the key originators of heavy rock and have constantly progressed their boundaries of music. They are fronted by the legendary Ian Gillan, who ..read more

Embarking on a journey into the world of blues rock is like discovering a musical treasure trove filled with soul-stirring melodies, electrifying guitar solos, and heartfelt lyrics. For newcomers to the genre, diving into its rich history can be both exhilarating and overwhelming. To help guide your exploration, here are 10 essential albums that every new blues rock fan should hear. Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble: Texas Flood (1983) Vaughan’s debut album is a tour de force of scorching guitar solos and Texas blues with mindblowing energy. Texas Flood not only revitalized the blues rock ..read more

Blues Rock Review is pleased to announce its partnership with Playing with Fire to cover the renowned blues festival as it celebrates its 20th year in Omaha, Nebraska. The festival, scheduled for July 11th, 12th, and 13th, promises to deliver an electrifying experience to blues enthusiasts from around the globe. This milestone edition of Playing with Fire will feature an incredible lineup, including the highly anticipated American debut performances of King King and Cardinal Black. Joining them on stage will be Walter Trout, Aynsley Lister, Kris Lager and the Big Band, Bywater Call, Lachy Dole ..read more

For the first time in five years, The Experience Hendrix Tour, the critically acclaimed multi-artist celebration of Jimi Hendrix’s musical genius, returns to the concert trail with a slate of concert dates that offer the musical excellence of numerous topflight artists in celebration of the life and legacy of Jimi Hendrix.  While there was a one-off event date in Austin, TX in 2022, the last full-fledged (pre-pandemic) EH tour took place in 2019. The concept for the Experience Hendrix Tour dates back more than 25 years; what started as a single concert at San Diego’s Street Scene in ..read more

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