Renowned blues-rock guitarist and singer-songwriter Joanne Shaw Taylor unveils “Change of Heart,” the final and most personal single from her eagerly anticipated album Heavy Soul, out June 7th via Journeyman Records. Featuring Taylor’s expressive vocals and masterful guitar playing, the track is further enriched by its joyful and inspirational lyrics, penned with the help of the legendary songwriter Beth Nielsen Chapman, (Bonnie Raitt, Elton John, Willie Nelson, Trisha Yearwood) which explores the vulnerability and courage involved in opening up to love.”‘Cha ..read more

Invocation is the title of the highly anticipated new 11-track album from slide guitar virtuoso Troy Redfern. The album, released by RED7 Records on Friday 17th May 2024, is available in limited edition coloured vinyl, black vinyl, plus two different CD cover artwork designs. The fifth single taken from the new album is “Van Helsing” which is released Friday 10th May and is available to stream. This is one of my favourite tracks from the new album Invocation,” says Troy. “It’s dark and heavy from the outset, musically reflecting themes of these times of uncertainty. T ..read more

The Blues Foundation announced its winners for the 2024 Blues Music Awards Thursday night in Memphis, Tennessee. Christone “Kingfish” Ingram was the big winner of the night hauling in four awards including “Album of the Year” for Live in London. Other multiple award winners included Mike Zito, Bobby Rush, Ruthie Foster, and John Primer. See the full list of winners below. B.B. King Entertainer of the Year Beth Hart Bobby Rush (WINNER) Lil’ Ed Williams Mr. Sipp (Castro Coleman) Vanessa Collier Album of the Year TEARDROPS FROM MAGIC SLIM, John Primer Live In London, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram ..read more

The Cold Stares, known for their electrifying blend of blues-rock, have just announced details of their highly anticipated seventh studio album, The Southern, set for release on September 6th via Mascot Records. Delving deep into their Southern roots for the first time on record, the album embodies a true reflection of their heritage. “When it came time to record this album, I thought about everybody giving us this Southern rock tag, and decided to intentionally write songs that explore that,” says singer-guitarist Chris Tapp. “In doing so, I realized that being Southern, f ..read more

Todd Park Mohr of Big Head Todd and the Monsters joins the Blues Rock Show to discuss the band’s famous name, AC/DC’s influence on the band’s new album, the success of “Boom Boom,” songwriting, Todd’s thoughts on AI in music and what makes a great guitarist. The post The Blues Rock Show with Big Head Todd appeared first on Blues Rock Review ..read more

When it comes to music and guitar, few elements are as instantly recognizable and universally cherished as the guitar riff. Within the realm of blues rock, these riffs serve as the heartbeat of countless legendary songs, embodying the raw emotion, soulful passion, and virtuosic mastery that define the genre. In this exploration, we delve into 10 iconic blues rock guitar riffs, each representing a unique blend of creativity, expression, and timeless appeal. Muddy Waters – “Mannish Boy” “Mannish Boy” by Muddy Waters, released in 1955, showcases a riff that is as iconic as the artist himself. Thi ..read more

Blues Rock Weekly highlights new music from Black Country Communion, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Robert Jon and the Wreck, Elles Bailey, Brave Rival, Deep Purple, Eliza Neals, Quinn Sullivan, and Cody Dickinson. The post Blues Rock Weekly – May 3, 2024 appeared first on Blues Rock Review ..read more

Following the announcement of her forthcoming album and fresh from picking up the ‘Vocalist Of The Year’ award at this year’s UK Blues Awards, UK based genre-blending roots singer songwriter Elles Bailey releases her stunning new single ‘Leave The Light On’. The track is the second to be taken from Beneath The Neon Glow, which comes August 9th on Cooking Vinyl Records.   An infectious, guitar driven anthem packed to the brim with emotion, ‘Leave The Light On’ is Elles at the top of her game. “You have to be a certain selfless type of person who supports another to real ..read more

Stony Plain Records proudly announces the signing of legendary American band, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, who will celebrate their 50th anniversary with the release of their first studio album in eight years, Struck Down, on June 28th. The album’s first single, “Payback Time,” featuring Billy Gibbons, is out now.  The album features contributions from Elvin Bishop, Terrance Simien and Canadian blues guitar ace Steve Strongman, who co-wrote with Kim Wilson nine of the album’s 10 tracks. The lone cover song on the album is a scintillating take on Memphis Minnie’s “Nothing in Rambling ..read more

Robert Jon & The Wreck have just released “Give Love,” the latest single from their eagerly awaited album, Red Moon Rising. In contrast to their previous rock-driven hits, “Give Love” presents an invigorating blend of uplifting piano melodies and soaring vocals, delivering a message of universal love and compassion. Set to drop on June 28th via Joe Bonamassa’s Journeyman Records, Red Moon Rising demonstrates the band’s dynamic range and commitment to spreading positivity through their music.  “‘Give Love’ is a song with a simple message, yet it ..read more