Alexis P. Suter Band
In one sense this release signals a retreat, but anyone familiar with Alexis P. Suter and her bandmates knows that “surrender” is not in their vocabulary. So, yes “retreat, no … Read more
Album Reviews
The Texas Horns
This seems to be the year for strong blues albums that feature multiple guests. The latest entry in this mode is The Texas Horns, a trio which has graced hundreds … Read more
The Cash Box Kings
The Cash Box Kings bring their tenth album overall and second to Alligator. The traditional, raucous Chicago-based blues band is almost like a blues supergroup with their talented lineup … Read more
Steve Howell & Jason Weinheimer
History Rhymes* indeed, some old near-classic tracks played with a distinctive style and near-ragtime, period flourish and feeling. Steve Howell is a true US master-picker whose recent recordings have shimmered … Read more
Christone “Kingfish” Ingram
Welcome to the anointing. As a blues fan, you must have already read about child prodigy “Kingfish” Ingram who is being hailed not only by major publications as “the … Read more
Holly Hyatt
From Canada comes Holly Hyatt, a young lady with one of those surprisingly spirited releases that simply crosses musical divides with an understated simplicity and style. Funky, blues-infused stuff, Hyatt’s … Read more
Southern Avenue
When soul singer-songwriter William Bell is a guest artist on a young Memphis band’s second CD, something exciting must be happening. From Bell’s early US and UK chart-toppers like “You … Read more
Jimmie Vaughan
Stevie Vaughan took the blues to wild places naturally, but Jimmie rarely strayed from the real deal over the ensuing 56 years. Now, Vaughan proves he’s in the league of … Read more
Bat McGrath
This won’t be an ordinary review, due to extraordinary circumstances. The backstory is as compelling as this record is good, but I don’t want to dwell on the impetus too … Read more
Duke Robillard
At 19, he was the Duke of the Roomful of Blues. Guitar stylist Duke Robillard founded that still-New England-based institution in 1967, kicking open the door to a huge warehouse … Read more
