“After many years this is the debut of one of the living legends of Texas blues, drummer/singer and songwriter Bramhall. Since his early days back in 1964, Doyle has been a constant figure on the scene in Dallas with the Chessmen and (Texas) Storm, working together with the young Vaughan brothers. He moved to New Orleans to play with Mason Ruffner, joined Rocky Hill and backed Marcia Ball out of Austin. In 1973 he wrote 'Dirty Pool' together with S.R.V., they joined forces again during the late eighties.  Featuring: Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jimmie Vaughan, his son Doyle Bramhall II, Smokin Joe Kubek, Tommy Shannon, Robin Syler, David Murray and more.”

I’m featuring this 1994 Antones Records classic this week.

Plus new releases from Ruthie Foster, Shemekia Copeland, Sonny Gullage, Jovin Webb, Vanessa Collier, Tab Benoit, Eddie DV, Jimmy Carpenter and Eric Bibb.

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“I’m real proud of it… This is the album where I finally found my ‘voice’ thanks to my dear friend Greg Leisz, who produced and played on the album while guiding me to some of the best performances I had done to that point in my career.”

－ Dave Alvin

 

I’m featuring Davin Alvins 1994 Hightone Records classic King Of California this week,

Plus new releases from Ruthie Foster, Shemekia Copeland, Eric Bibb, Duke Robillard, Eddie 9V, Vanessa Carpenter and Jimmy Carpenter.

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Swingin’ Live at the Church in Tulsa is a snapshot of a vibrant octogenarian artist who is still moving forward. Taj Mahal picks through his vast catalog to reexamine a handful of gems and uses his ever-deepening mastery of American roots music to put a new shine on songs that in some cases he has been playing since the start of his career in the ’60s.                                                                                                                                                                                          Scott McLennan

Celebrating the announcement of Taj Mahals latest Grammy award nomination by featuring Taj Mahals Swinging Sextet Live At The Church In Tulsa this week.

Plus new releases from Shemekia Copeland, Ruthie Foster, Eric Bibb, JD Simo Luther Dickinson, Jimmy Carpenter and Vanessa Collier.

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"This album is dedicated to my teachers and inspirations, Buddy Guy, Otis Rush, B.B. King and Robert Jr. Lockwood and to the memories of Francis Snyder, Wilma Lieberman, Beth Christensen, and Arnold Hanson." Ronnie Earl

Continuing my celebration of Blues With A Feelings 30 years on air in 2024 by reaching back to this classic Bullseye Blues release by Ronnie Earl & The Broadcasters this week.

Plus new releases from Eric Bibb, Ruthie Foster, JD Simo Luther Dickinson, Jimmy Carpenter and Vanessa Collier.

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“A legendary guitarist whose playing is impeccable and spirited…
a distinguished American player.”
~ Rolling Stone

Ever since Rock & Roll and Blues Hall Of Famer Elvin Bishop first hit the scene with the Paul Butterfield Blues Band back in 1965, he’s blazed his own musical trail. Whether he was playing raw, eye-popping blues, or penning the evergreen radio hit Fooled Around And Fell In Love, or touring the world for decades delivering his original, good-time countrified blues, Bishop has always inspired his fans with his rowdy guitar playing and witty, slice-of-life songs.

Celebrating Elvin Bishops birthday last week by featuring tracks from seven albums, including his Grammy nominated collaboration with Charlie Musselwhite 100 Years Of Blues.

Plus selected excerpts with my 2020 interview with Elvin shortly after the album was released.

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“One of a handful of truly inventive blues artists...slashing, incendiary guitar” – Chicago Tribune

Kenny Neal stands tall among the younger generation of blues players. His trademark brand of blues, featuring a combination of Louisiana swamp blues, funky rhythms and soul-deep vocals, powered by his slashing guitar playing and--on his solo albums--loping harmonica, puts him at the forefront of contemporary blues players.

I’m featuring a modern blues classic from Kenny Neal this week, by going back to 1994 for his incredible Alligator Records “Hoodoo Moon”.

Plus new releases from Ruthie Foster, Shemekia Copeland, Duke Robillard, JD Simo and Luther Dickinson, Vanessa Collier, Eddie 9V, Ronnie Baker Brooks and Eric Bibb.

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“Everything that makes Otis a unique master of his form is here to savor, from his passionate vocals to the shimmering finger vibrato he applies to the liquid tones of his Fender Stratocaster.”

 

Reeling in the years to 1994 this week with this classic, Otis Rush 1994 release “Ain’t Enough Comin In”

 

Plus a dozen of the hottest new releases in stores this week with tracks from Jontavious Willis, Ruthie Foster , Duke Robillard, Ronnie Baker Brooks, Eddie 9V, Sonny Gullage, Shemekia Copeland and Jovin Webb.   

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“Like no other electric blues guitarist of his generation, Albert Collins illuminated a stage with incandescent energy whenever he plugged his lethal Telecaster into an amp and let fly with his frigid, minor-key-laced licks.”

 

Remembering Albert Collins birthday this week, by featuring his cracking 1991 Pointblank Records release Iceman.

 

Plus new releases from Shemekia Copeland, Ronnie Baker Brooks, Southern Avenue, Mitch Woods, Eddie 9v, Greg Nagy, Jimmy Carpenter, Vanessa Collier, Jd Simo Luther Dickinson, Duke Robillard and the amazing Ruthie Foster.

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"nobody has released more consistently excellent blues albums than Atlanta's Tinsley Ellis. He sings like a man possessed and wields a mean lead guitar." Billboard

 

Diving back into 1994 again this week, as part of my ongoing celebration of the programs 30 years on air, to feature Tinsley Ellis Alligator Records classic “Storm Warning”

 

Plus new releases from Shemekia Copeland , Southern Avenue, Duke Robillard, Ronnie Baker Brooks, Tab Benoit, Greg Nagy, Vaneese Thomas and Zac Harmon.

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“Shemekia Copeland is the greatest blues singer of her generation.” –The Washington Post

I’m taking a good hard listen to just some of the very best of the new releases taking up space on my hard drive this month.

Featuring songs from the latest releases by Shemekia Copeland,  Canned Heat, Duke Robillard, Chris Cain, Curtis Salgado, Ronnie Baker Brooks, Frank Sultana, Jontavious Willis, Vaneese Thomas, Jovin Webb, Colin James, Albert Castiglia, Guy Davis, Sonny Gullage, Zac Harmon, Tab Benoit, Greg Nagy and Mark Hummel.

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