In June, I reviewed Chuck D'Aloia's Blues with Brains DVD, which is designed to help you add some sophistication to your blues. I liked the DVD, and I like Chuck's approach to teaching. Since then, Chuck has released two new volumes of his Blues with Brains series, providing further information about how to jazz up your blues soloing. Volume 2 expands upon the insights provided … [Read more...]
The Making of Joe Bonamassa’s Upcoming Black Rock Album
The January 2010 issue of Mix magazine features an article about the making of Joe Bonamassa's upcoming album Black Rock, which will be released on March 9, 2010. The article discusses how Bonamassa came to record the album in Greece at Black Rock Studios, which is where the title of the album comes from. The article also talks about how producer Kevin Shirley pushes Bonamassa … [Read more...]
Throwing Gravity
Local Nashville band Throwing Gravity, who were formerly known as The Rust, had quite a 2009. They played their first live show, they embarked on their first US tour, and they signed with a major label. They are now in the studio recording their album, which is set to be released in the middle of 2010. It's being produced by Jon King and Josh Abraham; King produced their first … [Read more...]
Joe McGuinness
Atlanta-based blues and roots guitarist Joe McGuinness was recently featured on My Fox Atlanta where he did a short interview and then played a song. I like Joe's approach and his rootsy vibe. Atlanta's blues scene has some great musicians, and I'm glad to see Joe getting featured on TV. … [Read more...]
Davy Knowles and Back Door Slam Live at the Gaiety Theatre
Davy Knowles and Back Door Slam recently released a live DVD titled Live at the Gaiety Theatre recorded in the Isle of Man, where Knowles is from; the show was a bit of a homecoming for Knowles. I've seen Davy Knowles and Back Door Slam live several times, and although I'm a fan of their recorded music, it doesn't do justice to their live shows, so I'm glad to see them release … [Read more...]