Debbie Bond
Alabama blueslady Debbie Bond returns with a new album, recorded—like many these days—during the pandemic by whatever means possible and very much against the odds. Bond managed to beat the … Read more
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Guy Davis
Guy Davis is always reliable. In recent years, he has become increasingly popular and each successive album holds bags of merit. Be Ready When I Call You is no exception … Read more
Tito Jackson
Now here’s a truly surprising blues release, one that just twists and turns beautifully with a solid soul-music undertow. Maybe much of the unexpected virtue here is the artist himself, … Read more
Los Lobos
Los Lobos. The “Wolves” from East LA. The same five multi-instrumentalist virtuosos and charismatic singers—David Hidalgo, Louis Perez, Cesar Rosas, Conrad Lozano, and Steve Berlin—going on 50 years. Still very … Read more
Exclusive: Mr. Sipp: A stand at The Strand Theatre
Photos by Laura Carbone It’s a brand new world! The newly-renovated Strand Theater re-opens with a special concert Thursday, August 19th, thanks to Plattsburgh Blues and Jazz (aka PB&J). Take … Read more
The Cruzados
Dirty, gritty and hot, baked in the Los Angeles sun and tattooed with the words “born to raise hell,” the driving, Chicano-flavored rock ‘n roll of The Cruzados roars back … Read more
Nobody’s Girl
None of the angelic sirens of Nobody’s Girl is missing a brain or a heart or lacking in courage. Referencing the “Wizard of Oz” in the soft, yearning anthem “Kansas” … Read more
North Atlantic Blues Festival, Rockland ME
Photos by Laura Carbone Lobster, seacoast, summertime and live blues! The North Atlantic Blues Festival, in the picturesque coastal town of Rockland Maine, is considered one of the premiere blues-rooted … Read more
Trapper Schoepp
The significance of May Day is not lost on Trapper Schoepp. The Milwaukee singer-songwriter’s birthday falls on the holiday, which celebrates spring’s transition to summer and nature’s awe-inspiring reawakening. References … Read more
