The folks at BluesRockReview.com have compiled a sampling of up-and-coming blues artists and are distributing the sampler for free. The album includes the following tracks: 1. Virgil and the Accelerators – Backstabber 2. Brutal Jooks – Believer 3. The Sheriffs of Nottingham – Til We Get Home 4. The Dirty Streets – Tryin’ Too Hard 5. Dark Stares – Whisky 6. Dan Patlansky … [Read more...]
Son House – “Death Letter Blues”
It doesn't get much more real than this. Son House playing "Death Letter Blues": … [Read more...]
Dave Specter: Blues and Beyond
Fret12.com is working with Dave Specter to promote Specter's new (excellent) blues album Spectified. As part of the promotion, Fret12 has created a section of their site called Blues & Beyond featuring interviews, lessons, and a series of videos exploring Chicago-area blues landmarks and gear makers. Specter has interviewed a number of well-known musicians for Fret12, … [Read more...]
John Mayer Showing His Approach to Blues
John Mayer posted a video on YouTube talking about how he approaches some blues licks based on listening to some earlier blues players. Basically, he gives some advice for breaking out of the pentatonic box. Check it out: … [Read more...]
2008: A Good Year for the Blues
One of my favorite genres of music is the blues, and 2008 did not disappoint. Some very good blues music was released this year. Here's a list of a few of my favorites, listed in order of release. Michael Burks is a blues guitarist from Arkansas. Burks has a powerful vocal and guitar style reminiscent of Albert King and Freddie King. However, Burks brings his own style … [Read more...]