The Grammy winner Mike Henderson's Last Nite at the Bluebird – Live is a record of Henderson's storied Monday-night residency at Nashville's intimate Bluebird Café. It presents multitrack recordings captured during his 30+ year run, and distills Henderson's slide-guitar fire and roadhouse humor—he quips that "some nights, lightning strikes twice. This was one of 'em."

The release ‘Right On Time’ is Morgan's solo debut album and includes nine originals written or co-written by him, and four selected covers. Highly recommended! 

This is the third album from drummer, percussionist singer-songwriter Geoff Arsenault. His music is described as having “a real swampy, roots music style, tinged with Tex-Mex and a dash of New Orleans blues”. Highly recommended..! 

‘Heartbreaks & Last Goodbyes’ captures the band at a creative peak, drawing from real-life experiences of love, loss, and redemption. Across ten riveting tracks, Robert Jon & The Wreck explore the full emotional spectrum, delivered with thunderous riffs, razor-sharp grooves, and some of their most compelling lyrics to date. The album was mixed by Greg Gordon, known for his work with Chris Stapleton, Sturgill Simpson, Jason Isbell, and Rival Sons. It will be available on CD, limited edition colored vinyl, and in special merch bundles, including an exclusive shirt and bandana package.

Texas Headhunters is what happens when three of Texas’ fiercest guitar slingers – Ian Moore, Johnny Moeller, and Jesse Dayton – finally collide on the same stage. Born from deep roots, old friendships, and a shared reverence for the swaggering soul of Texas blues, this is not your average jam. It’s a movement. A reckoning. A new chapter in the book of American roots music. Each member carries serious pedigree: Moore’s psychedelic fire, Moeller’s deep-pocket sting, and Dayton’s outlaw storytelling have powered everything from The Fabulous Thunderbirds to Austin’s Antone’s legacy to Grammy-nominated collaborations and cult favorite solo records. Individually, they’ve blazed trails. Together, they’re setting the whole damn map on fire. This isn’t a tribute, and it’s not nostalgia – it’s a revival with teeth. With roots tracing back to Antone’s and the late Clifford Antone’s last wave of discoveries, the Headhunters are here to remind the world what Texas blues was, is, and still can be.

After their self-titled debut album in 2019, was 'Remain' released on Gypsy Soul Records in 2022. This was followed by 'Sherpherd' in 2024, a full-length album that continually explored, experimented, and pushed so many aboundaries. All of this is practically a trademark for Bywater Call, a band that continues to develop with its unique voice. Their sound is an exploration. Singer Meghan Parnell enjoys being surrounded by guitarist Dave Barnes, Bruce McCarthy (drums), Mike Meusel (bass), John Kervin (keys), Stephen Dyte (trumpet), and Julian Nalli (tenor sax). Live, everything sounds tight, an expression of joy with a dose of energy.

Revere Rivers has paid his dues performing in bands and opening for the likes of The Roots and Ivan Neville and studying piano and Hammond B-3 from the masters in New Orleans. After rambling from river town to river town, he settled down in Kansas City. With years of songs under his belt, Revere Rivers was ready to record an album. The VP of Virgin Music Group, Steve Weatherby, spots his talents and suggests connecting Revere with Los Angeles-based record producer Marvin Etzioni, who has worked with Lone Justice, Counting Crows, and Trombone Shorty, to name a few. Revere suggested to Marvin, let's try one song together and see what happens. After completing the Revere original "Lofty Politics," their fate had been sealed. They took their time finishing what is now the debut album I Was Born of Water. The album features James Gadson (Marvin Gaye, Bill Withers, McCartney) on drums on the opening track and first single, "A Girl Named Happiness" (another Revere original). Horn arranger David Ralicke (Beck, The Shins, Morrissey) arranged horns for the entire album. Think Stax, early Van Morrison, and Gil Evans as influences.

American Singer, guitar player and songwriter Debbie Bond has been performing for decades in the Alabama backwoods and is now a regular on the Southern US and European club and festival circuit. Influenced by raw juke joint blues and the famed sounds of Muscle Shoals, Debbie's impressive story includes years of performing with traditional Alabama blues musicians, like Johnny Shines, Eddie Kirkland, Willie King, Shar Baby, Little Jimmy Reed and more. Immersion in Alabama roots music has deeply flavored her guitar playing, soulful voice and original song writing, giving her a contemporary and original sound, with soul, blues, and jazz influences. Debbie Bond’s “Live at the Song Theater” is a testament

‘Our Time to Ride’ is a soundtrack to love, resilience, and the road ahead. Fronted by the magnetic duo Annika Chambers and Paul DesLauriers, this band unites two celebrated artists whose music and story inspire audiences worldwide. With its high- energy fusion of blues, soul, and rock'n'roll, it perfectly captures the heart and spirit of Chambers DesLauriers. The album, produced by Eric Corne at Studio Mix-Art in Montreal, showcases the duo's undeniable chemistry, with Paul's searing guitar work and Annika's commanding gospel-soul vocals taking center stage. From the heartfelt "Love You Just the Same" to the rebellious groove of "People Gonna Talk" to the soaring anthem "Sing" and the liberating title track "Our Time to Ride", Chambers DesLauriers delivers a dynamic soul-stirring experience.

So get ready to tap your feet, dance the night away and embrace the music and performance of the ‘Soulkeeper’. Gerald, known in Chicago as the “Soulkeeper.” One of the most reminiscent and versatile soul, R&B, singer/songwriter/performer in the recording industry. His artistry and songwriter style allows him the rare ability to take a song that has been ingrained in the public consciousness, reshape it, and make it his own without losing the emotional essence. If you love R&B soul music, you'll absolutely love Gerald McClendon and his extraordinary style of performing R&B classics, classic soul music, and the sounds of Motown, Stax, and Atlantic. Highly recommended! 

Garry has now created a unique, personal style. A style with interesting rhythms and changes, colored with many great blues-rock guitar tunes. Great stuff! 

VizzTone is proud to present KEEP ON PUSHING, the latest album from internationally hailed blues guitarist/vocalist Kirk Fletcher, working with co-producer JD Simo and a dream team of Nashville players for a “live in the studio” album that captures the immediacy of some of his favorite recordings. The album mines some classic songs by Big Bil Broonzy, Arthur Crudup, Percy Mayfield and more, along with originals by Fletcher and a tribute to Robert Nighthawk co-written with JD Simo.

"Hill County Blood" is an energetic, deeply authentic blues experience. A musical development that honors the past while simultaneously charging into the future. Wonderful! Highly recommended….

​The Riflebirds of Portland, beloved in the '80s for their iconic PDX music scene presence and hits like "Dreaming Of A Kiss," return with new music. The new single, "It Doesn't Matter Much to Me", is available now on all music streaming platforms. Upcoming album, "Windmills on the Moon," is out Spring 2025. Produced by Marvin Etzioni, the album features cover art by the legendary Edward Hopper, and the project has been mastered at the iconic Abbey Road Studios in London by Grammy-winning engineer Sean Magee. 

Connecticut based Blues Rock recording artists “The Name Droppers” completed work on their 5th full-length album titled “Cool Blue Shoes,” Highly recommended! 

Blues and roots musician Kyle Culkin has worked for the past twenty years as a multi-instrumentalist and guitarist for The Jeff Jensen Band on his national tours. Culkin also once opened for B.B. King's 80th birthday tour. The King of the Blues even proclaimed at the time, "This kid can play!" These days, Culkin records music that exudes genuine authenticity, based on the lessons he absorbed on the road. He combines a cheerful and witty sense of humor with the struggles of life in every song. Culkin's acclaimed albums contain a blend of rootsy rock, blues, country, R&B, folk, and soul, a sound to which he gives his own unique structure. This makes him one of those rare artists who creates a sound of his own.

Nice addition to the French folk tradition. Not to be missed by folk addicts.

With ‘...And What Was Left Behind’, Muscadine Bloodline stays true to their authenticity while breaking new ground both musically and lyrically. They’re one of the most exciting acts of Nashville, TN.

This is perhaps BC Camplight’s bravest and most revealing album. It's a compelling, at times haunting, quasi-concept album, characterized by relentless tragicomic purifications and sublime yet complex melodies that weave lyrical scenarios into dazzling arrangements. This is BC Camplight at the height of his remarkable power.

Their recently released vinyl single, ‘Rockin' Rebels Rock On / Private Eye,’ sounded incredibly promising. What's more, the single made us eager and eagerly await their then-in-progress debut album.
Tennessee Drifters is a rockabilly trio from Eindhoven/Alkmaar, consisting of double bassist and vocalist Peter de Wit (former frontman of the band Slapback Johnny), drummer Rob van Sambeek (formerly of the now-defunct Bang Bang Bazooka), and guitarist and vocalist Jeroen van Delden (also guitarist for Supersonics and previously for Texarkana Trio). They've played just about every festival in the Netherlands and Belgium, and at the end of last year, they even opened for Danny Vera at the Klokgebouw in Eindhoven.
But now, let's take a closer look at ‘Life Is Pretty.’ The album will be released on the Dutch label Tombstone Records and was recorded at Popei Studio / Rockcity Institute in Eindhoven in January 2025. It was mixed and mastered by the experienced Roel Blommers, in consultation with the band and Bang Bang Marcel. A plus, and something we always appreciate, is the fact that all 14 songs are originals. Jeroen penned no fewer than 12 songs, while he and Peter wrote the lyrics for ‘Double Blue Boogie’. The arrangements were developed by the trio. The other two songs, which also appeared on the single, are by Bang Bang Marcel. Marcel also sang on them, and on ‘Life Is Pretty’, he provides backing vocals on several tracks. On the album, Peter and Jeroen share the vocals.
The album immediately sweeps you off your feet with the opener ‘Boppin' My Life Away’, complete with a surprising ending. It's immediately apparent that the trio, with Peter and Rob, has a very strong rhythm section. A rhythm section that, even in the event of an earthquake, keeps the tempo going undisturbed. This allows guitarist Jeroen to, as we've come to expect from him, be inventive on the six strings. The solo on the upright bass, which flows seamlessly into Jeroen's guitar work, is also enjoyable in ‘Fallin' Down the Drain’. Variety abounds on this album, something we can only applaud. This is already evident on ‘Double Blue Boogie’, a song that spotlights the creativity and craftsmanship of Tennessee Drifters. To give the song a blues flavor, Ari Matheussen was brought in on blues harp. A brilliant move, perfectly blending rockabilly and blues. This is repeated again on ‘Liquor Blues.’ Sublime! Traces of country resurface in ‘Fade Away’ and ‘Fly Away’, while ‘You Dragged Me Down’ takes us firmly in the direction of rockabilly, driven by Jeroen's infectious guitar riff. This continues in the title track, the raw ‘Fifteen Cats’ and ‘Tennessee Boogie’. Tennessee Drifters hold the Eindhoven rockabilly brotherhood Rockin' Rebels in high regard. This is abundantly evident in ‘Rocking Rebels Rock On,’ also released as a single.
Country also features in the closing track, ‘Free’, a song that ends with gunfire. Hopefully, those don't spell the end for Tennessee Drifters...!
Let's be clear! ‘Life Is Pretty’ effortlessly exceeds our already incredibly high expectations. The trio's intention was to marinate authentic rockabilly in an Eindhoven sauce. Well, Jeroen, Peter, and Rob succeeded with flying colors. What's more, Tennessee Drifters elevates the rockabilly genre by injecting it with influences from blues and country.
‘Life Is Pretty’ is a stunning debut album. Brilliant songs and arrangements, a great rhythm section, and creative guitar parts, all bathed in an excellent sound; it's all there. Hopefully, more songs of this caliber will flow from Jeroen's pen. Highly recommended!

On ‘Keep Living Til I Die’, renowned blues guitarist and three-time Blues Music Award winner Monster Mike Welch reteams with producer Kid Andersen to deliver searing guitar and impassioned vocals on a set of original songs and covers of Robert Johnson, Aretha Franklin, and Bob Dylan among others, exploring themes of life, death, love, joy and heartbreaklip 

Gene Autry, known for his acting as a movie cowboy, founded Challenge Records in 1957. You might not immediately expect that such a drastic career change would result in impressive rock 'n' roll and rockabilly from incredibly talented artists. Nothing could be further from the truth!
The recent volume, number 51 of the ‘That'll Flat...Git It!’ series, rightly puts Challenge Records and its sub-label, Jackpot Records, in the spotlight.
In 1958, Challenge Records had a mega-hit with the now-immortal ‘Tequila’ by The Champs. A song that immediately launched the label. ‘Tequila’ was joined by masterful recordings by now-famous artists like Dave Burgess, Bobby Bare, Joe Johnson, Johnny Thompson, and Wynn Stewart. But lesser-known names like Kimball Coburn, Kip Tyler, and Poe Kats also produced numerous high-quality recordings that still retain their appeal today. The Champs get to kick things off right away with the sung ‘Everybody's Rockin'’, a smashing rockabilly song they recorded in 1958. They later return with the impressive ‘Alley Cat’ and back Dave Burgess on the excellent ‘Maybelle.’ Dave Burgess's name, incidentally appears more than just as a performing artist. He not only wrote the aforementioned songs for The Champs, but was also responsible for the fiery rocking, excellently guitar-driven ‘Spark Plug’ for The Four Teens. The Four Teens return with the infectious and rousing ‘Go Little Go Cat’. Dave Burgess had a knack for writing hit-worthy songs. He also did so for Champs frontman Dean Beard, among others, on ‘Egad, Charlie Brown’, a song featuring a superb sax. Dean returns with his own raw ‘Shiverin' And Shakin'.’ It's hard to say how many instrumentals Burgess wrote. His high regard for quality and originality is evident once again in The Cherokees' ‘Uprisin’. Ralph Mooney serves up another delightfully rocking instrumental in his own composition, ‘Moonshine’.
Phil Carter delivers a special and highly original piece with the tempo-shifting ‘Amazon.’
The impressive Huelyn Duvall is present with no fewer than five songs. Each one is a sublime rockabilly number.
For excellent harmonies, you can find ‘Kee Ro Ryin’ by Johnny and Jonie, as well as the closing track, ‘Didn't It Rock’, by Jim and Rod (The Noble Brothers). Pianist and songwriter Al Downing began his musical career with The Poe Kats, the former backing band for Wanda Jackson. Downing also played piano on Wanda's ‘Let's Have A Party’, and in 1963, he scored a solo hit with the well-known ‘You'll Never Miss The Water (Till The Well Turns Dry)’, a duet he recorded with Little Esther Phillips. Here, you'll find Al with the aforementioned The Poe Kats, belting out ‘Down On The Farm,’ and his talent as a pianist is especially noteworthy. A driven instrumental guitar number arrives with The Riptides' ‘Machine Gun’. The Kuf-Linx, featuring John Jennings, serve up fantastic doo-wop twice, namely on ‘So Tough’ and rocking on ‘Eyeballin'’.
Jerry Wallace was also active in country music. That genre still subtly resonates in the rocking ‘Good And Bad’. Be sure to check out Prentice Moreland's ‘Holy Mack'rel’. Prentice was a member of bands like The Du Droppers, The Dominoes, and The Fortunes, but here he's screamin' as Little Richard under his own name.
The Jackpot Records sublabel is represented by, among others, the humor-laced ‘Vampire’ by Bobby Bare and the catchy, rocking ‘Come-On’ by Wynn Stewart. George Weston's ‘Well Don't You Know’ and ‘Hey Little Car Hop’ also come from Jackpot Records.
Breathtakingly obscure work thankfully surfaces here, thanks to recordings by artists like Phil Carter, Lee Harris, and The Contenders.
As is tradition, the richly illustrated accompanying booklet features extensive liner notes by Chicago rock expert Bill Dahl.
It remains to be seen how many more volumes will appear in the ‘That'll Flat...Git It!’ series. One thing is certain: quality is always on top, as is the case with this 51st volume.

Co-founder of English folk-rock legends Lindisfarne for whom he wrote monster hits such as ‘Lady Eleanore’ and ‘Fog on the Tyne’, singer, songwriter, musician and poet Alan Hull [1945-1995] also developed a solo career. These live recordings from 1975 are now re-released by BGO Records on a single cd accompanied by a booklet. ‘Alright on the Night’ is a wonderful, pleasant and entertaining set of no less than fourteen songs, showing Hull’s true showmanship: all the true folksinger needs is a guitar and an attentive audience. Hull’s success is also due to his interaction with the audience, his social comment and a kind of camaraderie ambience with frequent references to Guinness! His mockery of the upper classes [as in in ‘Squire’] and the police forces who arrest long-haired guys smoking a joint who continue to party in … the joint, is also full of humor and joy [‘We Can Swing Together’]. Impossible not so sing along. Alan Hull is a regular visitor of Radio 68’s play-lists .

Recorded throughout 2024 at One Cue Studio in Burbank, CA, Always Been features a host of musicians, including many of Granduciel’s bandmates in The War on Drugs. Kathleen Edwards and Sam Fender provide guest vocals. The musical result is distinctive, purposeful, and commanding. 

In England you have The Tiger Lillies, in France you have Picon Mon Amour. Very humoristic songs but also with hidden content.