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Albert Castiglia – Grits & Glory | Album ReviewAlbert Castiglia – Grits & Glory Gulf Coast Records www.albertcastiglia.net 11 tracks/52 minutes I’ve spent a couple of decades watching Albert Castiglia become an icon in the blues world. From his early days touring and recording to today, Castiglia was and is force to be reckoned with. His music is not for the faint…
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Buddy Guy to release new album in 2027Buddy Guy is showing no signs of slowing down. Fresh off a major stretch that included a performance at Eric The post Buddy Guy to release new album in 2027 appeared first on Blues Rock Review .
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Christone ‘Kingfish’ Ingram breidt Hard Road uit met vier nieuwe songsChristone ‘Kingfish’ Ingram geeft zijn album Hard Road een vervolg. Op 16 oktober verschijnt Hard Road Extended met vier extra songs, waaronder de nieuwe single “The Chase” en een samenwerking met Yussef Dayes. Powered by Blues Magazine - Your Daily Dose Of Blues Music!
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Interview: SAVNT Lead Singer for Ghost HoundsInterview: SAVNT Lead Singer for Ghost Hounds By Martine Ehrenclou On the heels of a performance on the Kelly Clarkson Show and opening for The Rolling Stones, Bob Seger, Garth Brooks and more, roots-rocking band Ghost Hounds released their album ‘Justified’ and are now, according to their lead singer, SAVNT, cutting…
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Eliza Neals unleashes “Wicked Heart”Blues rock singer-songwriter Eliza Neals has released a music video for “Wicked Heart,” the third single from the well-received Thunder The post Eliza Neals unleashes “Wicked Heart” appeared first on Blues Rock Review .
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When AI Becomes the Music Fan’s Personal ShopperMaking A Scene! The content discusses the emergence of AI agents, specifically Meta's Muse and Spotify's integration, revolutionizing how music fans discover artists. It introduces the concept of AI Agent Optimization (AAO), essential for independent musicians to enhance their visibility to AI systems. The importance…
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Julian Davis Reid and Circle of Trust MERCY WE NEEDMaking A Scene! Julian Davis Reid, a renowned pianist and composer, leads his ensemble "Circle of Trust" in the album "Mercy We Need." Featuring a blend of jazz and gospel influences, the album showcases various vocal and instrumental arrangements, including experimental takes on classic songs. Reid draws on his diver…
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Blues Matters Issue 166 out now with Danielle Nicole, Robin Trower, Sari Schorr and moreThe October 2026 issue of Blues Matters is out now, with Danielle Nicole on the cover of Issue 166. This month’s edition features in-depth interviews with Danielle Nicole, Robin Trower, Sari Schorr, Ben Poole, Katie Knipp and Singa B, alongside features on Susan Santos, Michael Messer, Gilbert O’Sullivan, Max Hightowe…
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Issue 20-20 October 1, 2026Cover photo © 2026 Laura Carbone In This Issue Anita Schlank has our feature interview with Angelique Francis. We have ten Blues reviews for you this week including new music from Albert Castiglia, Ghost Hounds, Ma Rainey, Big Harp George, The Anthony Paule Soul Orchestra, Jenny Kerr, Dustin Arbuckle and The Damnation…
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Joe Bonamassa on Buddy Guy: ‘His Impact on Rock and Roll Is Immeasurable’Joe Bonamassa has paid tribute to Buddy Guy’s enormous influence on blues and rock music ahead of Buddy’s Got the The post Joe Bonamassa on Buddy Guy: ‘His Impact on Rock and Roll Is Immeasurable’ appeared first on Blues Rock Review .
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Review: ‘Erja Lyytinen ‘50th Birthday Live 2026’Review: 'Erja Lyytinen ‘50th Birthday Live 2026' By Hal Horowitz Finnish guitarist/singer/songwriter Erja Lyytinen sure does love live albums. This is the fifth (and sixth) collection of concert recordings since 2002s studio debut. Its title, ‘50th Birthday Live,’ (out Oct. 9, Tuohi Records), though indicates why she’…
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Dutch Blues Challenge 2026: vier finalisten strijden zondag in TivoliVredenburgVier finalisten, de Dutch Blues Awards, de start van Young Blues en een bijzondere slotjam: zondag 4 oktober staat TivoliVredenburg volledig in het teken van de Dutch Blues Challenge 2026. Powered by Blues Magazine - Your Daily Dose Of Blues Music!
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Acoustic Sounds opent bluesarchief met nooit eerder verschenen livealbums van Tab Benoit en Tony Joe WhiteAcoustic Sounds opent de archieven van de legendarische Blues Masters at the Crossroads-concerten. Op 2 oktober verschijnen de eerste twee Blues Masters Live-albums: nooit eerder uitgebrachte optredens van Tab Benoit uit 2002 en Tony Joe White uit 2003, rechtstreeks opgenomen op analoge tape in Blue Heaven Studios. Po…
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Tab Benoit To Release Double Live Album ‘Blues Masters Live’Photo by Gregg Logan Tab Benoit To Release Double Live Album 'Blues Masters Live' On October 23, Acoustic Sounds will release Blues Masters Live, a double album of Tab Benoit’s October 19, 2002 performance at Blue Heaven Studios in Salina, Kansas, for the Fifth Annual Blues Masters at the Crossroads concert series. Re…
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Larry McCray Signs With Blind Pig RecordsPhoto credit: Curtis Knapp Larry McCray Signs With Blind Pig Records Blind Pig Records is proud to announce the signing of Larry McCray, a powerhouse Michigan-based guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter whose soul-soaked voice and blistering guitar work have made him one of the most expressive bluesmen of his generation…
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The Blues Rock Show with Joe BonamassaJoe Bonamassa joins the Blues Rock Show for an exclusive interview from Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Guitar Festival in Austin, Texas, The post The Blues Rock Show with Joe Bonamassa appeared first on Blues Rock Review .
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Blues Heaven 202620 Years of Blues in Frederikshavn. And the World Plays Along. For 20 years, Blues Heaven Festival has brought the very best of blues and soul to Frederikshavn — creating a unique meeting place where artists, audiences and music lovers from across Europe and beyond come together. Born out of a deep love for music […]…
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Lost Tab Benoit live album unearthed after 24 yearsTab Benoit will release Blues Masters Live, a previously unreleased recording of his 2002 performance at Blue Heaven Studios in The post Lost Tab Benoit live album unearthed after 24 years appeared first on Blues Rock Review .
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Christone “Kingfish” Ingram reveals new song from “Hard Road Extended”Christone “Kingfish” Ingram has released a new single, “The Chase,” and announced an expanded edition of his third studio album, The post Christone “Kingfish” Ingram reveals new song from “Hard Road Extended” appeared first on Blues Rock Review .
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[Americana] Noeline Hofmann – Wilson Silverstar 402 BluesNoeline Hofmann is één van de vele sterke alternatieven voor de grijs gedraaide countrysterren van vandaag. Powered by Blues Magazine - Your Daily Dose Of Blues Music!
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Benny Green RENOVATION!Making A Scene! Benny Green's album "Renovation" marks his debut as a solo pianist after forty years as a jazz trio artist. Recorded live at Dizzy's Club, it showcases his original compositions and creative interpretations of classic tunes, revealing his improvisational skills and deep musicality. The live audience's…
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Sam Wilson SOWING SPRINGMaking A Scene! Sam Wilson's album "Sowing Spring" features a blend of chamber jazz and folk music, showcasing instrumental collaborations with guitar, fiddle, bass clarinet, and drums. The compositions reflect nature's transformations and evoke open spaces. This innovative mix of genres creates a raw acoustic experie…
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What Independent Musicians Can Learn from Netflix, Disney, and the Streaming WarsMaking A Scene! Independent musicians can learn from the entertainment industry's model, which emphasizes building ongoing relationships with audiences rather than simply releasing content. By treating their music assets as a broader business, artists can leverage recordings, performances, and stories into diverse rev…
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The LH Express Born In A CycloneMaking A Scene! The LH Express is a vibrant musical duo consisting of Lucas Haneman and Megan Laurence, supported by bassist Martin Newman and drummer Valera Negovora. Their latest album, "Born in a Cyclone," showcases original tracks blending blues, funk, and personal lyrics, capturing their unique sound and energeti…
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Michael Falzarano – Sunrise Over The Unknown | Album ReviewMichael Falzarano – Sunrise Over The Unknown Hypnotation Records www.michaelfalzarano.com 13 songs time – 59:11 Singer/songwriter/guitarist Michael Falzarano is a product of the San Francisco music scene, having worked with Hot Tuna, The New Riders Of The Purple Sage and others. That scene is apparent in his music tha…
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Kingfish Shows Phoenix Why the Blues Is in Good HandsThe 26-year-old Clarksdale native brought his guitar, stories and old-school blues to Phoenix, backed by a band that kept the Celebrity Theatre moving all night.
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Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Guitar Festival 2026 RecapEric Clapton’s Crossroads Guitar Festival returned to Texas for its 7th rendition on Saturday, September 26, and Sunday, September 27, The post Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Guitar Festival 2026 Recap appeared first on Blues Rock Review .
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Interview: Joe Bonamassa ‘I Wanted To Do Something That Would Make B.B King Proud’Photo credit: Haluk Gurer Birmingham Interview: Joe Bonamassa ‘I Wanted To Do Something That Would Make B.B King Proud’ By Martine Ehrenclou Just over a year after the first five songs were released from B.B. King’s Blues Summit 100 by Joe Bonamassa, it seemed like a good time to talk with the blues [Continue] Continu…
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Blues History: Contemporary Blues (1980- present) – Eric BibbEric Bibb is een Amerikaanse bluesmuzikant met een carrière van vijf decennia. Beïnvloed door blues, folk en gospel ontwikkelde hij een eigen, eigentijdse stijl. Met zijn warme stem, virtuoze gitaarspel en sociaal geëngageerde teksten inspireert hij wereldwijd. Hij ontving drie Grammy-nominaties en talloze Blues Found…
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Album recensie: Warren Haynes ; Dreams & Songs: A Symphonic JourneyMet Dreams & Songs: A Symphonic Journey brengt Warren Haynes zijn rijke muzikale verleden samen met het Asheville Symphonic Orchestra en John Medeski. Zestien nummers vormen een ruim twee uur durende, cinematografische ervaring waarin orkest en band organisch samensmelten tot een indrukwekkend geheel. Powered by Blues…
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Review: Johnny Winter ‘The Woodstock Experience’Review: Johnny Winter ‘The Woodstock Experience’ By Hal Horowitz “Yaaaaooooh” howls Johnny Winter as he kicks into a roaring “Mean Town Blues” during a late, hour-long Saturday night performance at the Woodstock Music and Arts Festival on August 17, 1969 (the pre-midnight start ended in the early hours of Sunday). But…
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The Temperance Movement unveil “Silverlight Blues”The Temperance Movement have released their new single, “Silverlight Blues,” the latest preview of the band’s forthcoming studio album, New The post The Temperance Movement unveil “Silverlight Blues” appeared first on Blues Rock Review .
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De Blaaspijp stelt haar najaarskalender voorVoormalige 'bruine kroeg' Kafé Local De Blaaspijp zet in op live music & good people! Powered by Blues Magazine - Your Daily Dose Of Blues Music!
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The Whisky Flowers win UK Blues ChallengeThe Whisky Flowers have won the 2026 UK Blues Challenge, earning the opportunity to represent the UK at both the International Blues Challenge in Memphis and the European Blues Challenge in Portugal. The competition took place on Saturday 26 September in front of a sold-out audience, with five acts competing for the t…
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Beth Hart announces September 2027 UK tourBeth Hart will return to the UK in September 2027 for four major concerts, including her first Royal Albert Hall performance in almost a decade. The Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter will play Manchester, York, Glasgow and London during the short run, beginning at Manchester’s Bridgewater Hall on 21 September and end…
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Mick Kidd & David Blight – Borderline Blue | Album ReviewMick Kidd & David Blight – Borderline Blue Self-Release – 2026 www.mickkiddblues.com 12 tracks; 48 minutes Australian duo Mick Kidd and David Blight first played as a duo in 2011 and went on to represent Australia in the 2015 IBC. Both play in other formations, but this is now their fourth album together (2014, 2017,…
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Crossroads Guitar Festival 2026: twee avonden waarop gitaarhelden elkaar vondenEric Claptons Crossroads Guitar Festival bracht in Austin twee avonden lang generaties gitaristen bij elkaar. Van Buddy Guy, Jimmie Vaughan en Clapton tot Derek Trucks, John Mayer, Marcus King en Trey Anastasio: vooral de onverwachte ontmoetingen maakten Crossroads 2026 bijzonder. Bekijk enkele van de hoogtepunten. Po…
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The Temperance Movement Unveil ‘Silverlight Blues’ New SinglePhoto Credit: Rob Blackham/Blackham Images The Temperance Movement Unveil 'Silverlight Blues' New Single One of Britain’s most celebrated modern rock bands The Temperance Movement unveil their brand new single ‘Silverlight Blues’ a taste of their long-awaited forthcoming new studio album, New Promise Land Incorporated…
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Watch Day 2 of Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Guitar Festival for freeDay 2 of Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Guitar Festival from the Moody Center in Austin, Texas, is now available on demand. The post Watch Day 2 of Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Guitar Festival for free appeared first on Blues Rock Review .
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Album recensie: These Wicked Rivers – Fire and FolkloreThese Wicked Rivers levert met Fire and Folklore een sterke, afwisselende plaat vol blues, southern en classic rock. Zware riffs, fraaie gitaarpartijen en gevoelige akoestische momenten wisselen elkaar af. Persoonlijke thema’s, mythologie en storytelling geven het album extra diepgang en maken het bijzonder overtuigen…