​'I'm Gonna Be A Wheel Someday' was a hit for Fats Domino. However, the original belonged to Bobby Mitchell, but unfortunately he couldn't cash in on the song like Domino.
When you hear the 32 bundled tracks that Mitchell recorded for Imperial between 1953 and 1962, it remains a mystery why he did not become internationally famous. After all, what you hear here belongs to the better work that New Orleans has to offer in rhythm & blues.

​The compositions on ‘Daydreams in Blue’ were written over about a year’s time, some only a few weeks before the recording session.  Expect some blues and jazz .. and especially a lot of beautiful piano arrangements and extraordinary guitar riffs!

​Wonderful compilation of Krautrock bands, the most influental bands on European jazzrock and techno.  Bear Family Records rejoices this year with 4 double CDs + 100 page booklet each  for the most complete overview of that  glorious Krautrock period.

​Don’t hesitate to discover 20/20 with his beautiful dynamic complexity. Strong lyrics, compelling rhythms and cool melodies create a timeless album.

​The formation Gravel & Grace are an innovative R&B and blues band from the beautiful California Central Valley. They promote their debut album 'Bringing The Blues', an original album with ten songs, of which only ‘Love On The Brain’, a remarkable cover of Rihanna. They combine blues with elements from other music genres, which keeps it extremely exciting. Ava and Earl vocally exchange the numbers. And Ava commands are attention with her powerful voice in the opening song 'Scares Me’. Handsome debut!

With ‘Before The Next Teardrop Falls’ released in 1975, Freddy Fender had a ‘multi millionseller’. At that time, however, he had already had a whole career behind him. After all, some twenty years earlier, he recorded many songs as Baldemar Huerto, his real name, in Mexico. Usually these were Spanish versions of American hits, which earned him the nickname ‘El Bebop Kid’. So, it is not surprising that this album contains versions of ‘Don't Be Cruel’, ‘That’ll Be The Day’ and ‘What’d I Say’.

​Beautiful harmonies and melodies.  Gothic without the black and agressive image?.  Instead songs to dream away and lose yourself in a hopefull fairytale world.

​The trio Steve Howell, Dan Sumner & Jason Weinheimer presents a lot of timeless jazzy standards. An absolute must for enthusiasts!

​There is no doubt that there are many more beautiful rockabilly songs than those that became world famous. It is then very commendable that a label like Bear Family gets these from under the dust and brings them together in this ‘That" Flat…. Git It!’ series, in which this volume 34 is certainly not be missed in the collection of every diehard rockabilly fan.

​The Muscle Shoals studio proves once again to be a legendary place.  It gives a boost to the powerful songs of Eileen Rose.   Europe is waiting to welcome her on stage.

​Andrew Alli, now thirty-three, is from Richmond, VA, the same area as his mentor, the Piedmont harp master, Phil Wiggins. He started his music career at 21 after being inspired by a street musician who played the harmonica. Alli's debut record was recorded at Jon Atkinson's' Bigtone Studio and features nine original tracks and three classic covers of Little Walter (One More Change), Walter Horton's "Walters Sun" and "Good Things" by George Smith. Andrew is a true sensation that has developed its own unique playing style. The blues heritage is therefore more than respected.

​The Nighthawks will celebrate their golden anniversary at the end of next year. The release 'Tryin' To Get You’ is their 31st album. And the band diverge as never before.
Cose to perfection as you would want from a blues and American roots band.
Highly recommended…!

​Compelling new album with Maartje Meessen in a star role. Don’t hesitate to dream away. Recommended.

​Colin Hicks' career was overshadowed by his brother Tommy, who had success as Tommy Steele. And yet Colin also had a lot of talent. With a handful of original songs and some covers, Colin convinces with this Bear Family release.

​The eleven new and original songs reflect the diversity, talent and experience of this formation in the musical melting pot of Southern California. It is a collection of driving blues, funky soul, sultry jazz and American rock 'n' roll. Handsome release…!

​This seems like the soundtrack of a seventies movie about women’s rights. Highly recommended!

​The promising debut "Here I Come" puts Jose Ramirez immediately in the running as "Best Emerging Artist" at next year's Blues Music Awards. He is a wonderful self-taught guitarist / vocalist. The future of the blues is in good hands with Jose ramirez!

​With ‘Mardi Gras Rock’ we are immediately over half the number of albums within the ‘Boss Black Rockers’ series. As the title suggests, this compilation features black rock 'n' roll with a New Orleans twist. Piano is an integral part of the New Orleans sound and it is therefore evident that the instrument plays a significant role on ‘Mardi Gras Rock’, in one song more than in the other. The fact is that the feel good atmosphere of the Crescent City dominates this album. Recommended! 

​I really loved the debut album  The Long Now.  This one doesn’t break the waves, like the title suggests. What a pity!   

​Instrumental trumpet music with a personal touch! Rather nice.

The evolution of the Taildragger sound again includes a lot of inflammatory guitar riffs, some consolidating banjo tunes, a lot of slide guitar and serene harmony vocals. The songs vary between blues and blues rock over handsome Americana. The guest appearances by harmonica players Jason Ricci, Richard "Rosy" Rosenblatt and Sheldon Ziro immediately add a lot of depth to the song list.

​Again, what a hell of an album released by the KokoMojo label. Exciting rhythm & blues, blues and soul in 30 tracks, including a large number of world-famous songs. Moreover, all amazingly well remastered, giving you a sublime sound quality.
Although this' Rockin 'Soul Party' never mentions that it is volume 1, I can't get rid of the opinion, and I secretly hope that the label will not leave it at this first album.

​Again, this is a really nice album by The Haggis Horns. Britfunk rules! 

​A very rhythmic album, and the music sounds like the cover, out of a volcano! 

​Ana Popovic has made another statement with this live registration. The record 'Live For Live' was recorded on November 2, 2019 at the Festival De Guitares in the Center Culturel Albert Camus in Issoudun, France