J.P. Reali - Grateful Blues

Artiest/Band: J.P. Reali Album: Grateful  Blues Release: 31 July 2026 Label:  Self Format: Digital Genre: Blues On the Eighth Day God Created The Grateful Dead. Reali was hooked. “Easy Wind” shines on the folk blues of the gestational Dead, ironed it into a three-chord firecracker, and live vehicle for his J.P. Reali Band. There’s “Loose Lucy,” originally a funky twister, turned rocker, replete with robust call-and-response piano breaks

Doug Duffey - SOUVENIRS

Artiest/Band: Doug Duffey Album: SOUVENIRS  Release: Out Now Label:  FORT SUMNER MUSIC Format: Digital Genre: Blues This month, the historic Under The Hill Saloon will host a powerhouse weekend of music as Doug Duffey and B.A.D.D. take the stage for a two-night residency on Friday, May 15 and Saturday, May 16, 2026.

New Single: DAVIS COEN - HURRICANE MAN

Artiest/Band: DAVIS COEN N EW Single HURRICANE MAN Release: Out Now Label:  SOUNDVIEW Format: Digital Genre: Bluesrock released June 25, 2026 Recorded at Voyager's Rest in Water Valley, MS, by Justin Showah. Mastered by T. Stollenwerk Keyboards - Baxter Arender Bass - Justin Showah Drums - Kinney Kimbrough Lead guitar - Eric Deaton Acoustic guitar & vocals - Davis Coen

BIG HARP GEORGE N EW Single DEATH RATTLE OF THE REPUBLIC

Artiest/Band: BIG HARP GEORGE N EW Single DEATH RATTLE OF THE REPUBLIC Album: NO SHORTCUTS(18.09.2026) Release: Out Now Label:  TBLUES MOUNTAIN RECORDS Format: Digital Genre: Blues On the surface, Big Harp George is easily described as a San Francisco Bay Area blues singer and songwriter who plays the chromatic harmonica. Just beneath that veneer, you'll find George Bisharat, a former law professor and Mideast analyst whose creative songwriting ranges from biting humor to passionate social commentary, all driven by his mastery of the distinctive chromatic

Meaza Joy Signs with Blind Pig Records

Meaza Joy Signs with Blind Pig Records Blind Pig Records is thrilled to announce the signing of Meaza Joy (pronounced MAH-zah), a young and immensely gifted blues and soul singer from Missouri. With a voice of startling power, range, and emotional depth, she steps forward as one of the most exciting new artists to emerge in the genre today

Uitverkochte zaterdag en 12.000 bezoekers voor Rotterdam Bluegrass Festiva

Uitverkochte zaterdag en 12.000 bezoekers voor Rotterdam Bluegrass Festival  Onder een stralende zomerhemel beleefde Rotterdam Bluegrass Festival afgelopen weekend zijn veertiende editie. Van vrijdag 3 tot en met zondag 5 juli stroomde het groene Noordplein vol met zo’n 12.000 bezoekers uit Rotterdam en ver daarbuiten

SINGING SENSATION SHEMEKIA COPELAND APPEARS ON PBS' BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN: FINDING AMERICA IN SONG

SINGING SENSATION SHEMEKIA COPELAND APPEARS ON PBS' BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN: FINDING AMERICA IN SONG 30-Minute Special Includes Performance Footage And Interview With Copeland Award-winning blues and roots vocalist Shemekia Copeland appears in the new PBS television special, Bruce Springsteen: Finding America In Song.

In Memoriam: Gerard de Braconier (Toontje Lager)

In Memoriam:  Gerard de Braconier (Toontje Lager)  Gerard de Braconier is op 70-jarige leeftijd overleden. Dat meldt zijn vrouw aan Omroep Gelderland. Hij was gitarist en songwriter van de Nederlandse popgroep Toontje Lager.

In Memoriam: Lauren Bennett (Party rock anthem-zangeres)

In Memoriam: Lauren Bennett Lauren Bennett, de zangeres van de voormalige band G.R.L. en het nummer Party rock anthem, is op 37-jarige leeftijd overleden. Dat meldt de band in een verklaring op sociale media. De doodsoorzaak van Bennett is niet bekend.

Dean Owens and the Sinners: New 3 track EPs will become available first week ever month until ALBUM RELEASE EARLY OCTOBER

Artiest/Band: Dean Owens and the Sinners Album: Our Favourite Sins New 6 Track Release: Out Now Label: CRS Format:  CD/LP/Digital Genre: americana folk alt-country blues country singer-songwriter Dean Owens – lead vocals, nylon and steel string acoustic guitar Craig Ross – electric guitar, acoustic guitar & backing vocals Adam McMillan – upright bass & backing vocals Pip Cardwell – trumpet