​A splash of blues, a lot of rockabilly, a simple tune of country and a lot of swing, that is the sound of Rusty Ends ..! Brilliant and beautiful in its simplicity…

​In his solo debut album "Soul Service" Tony Holiday also turns out to be a powerful, soulful singer. And is also a songwriter of lucid and moving roots music songs. The record was produced by Grammy nominee Ori Naftaly (Southern Avenue, Stax Records) at Zebra Ranch, the Dickinson's studio in Independence, Mississippi. Holiday (vocals / harmonica) found his soulmates there in guitarist Landon Stone, bassist Max Kaplan and Danny Banks (John Nemeth band) on drums. "Soul Service" is a great and very divergent album! Highly recommended for every true blues lover!

​Renowned blues performers serve up 25 fantastic songs inspired by the Korean War on ‘Back To Korea Blues’. Songs that display heroism, melancholy, resignation and despair. ‘Back To Korea Blues’ not only contains monumental songs, but is also a poignant musical document.

Both the Great Depression and World War II inspired blues artists in songwriting. This collector bundles no less than 25 songs on these themes by Sonny Boy Williamson, Blind Boy Fuller, Tampa Red, Brownie McGhee, Son House and Louis Jordan, to name just a few of the artists performing on this album. Artists who all are engraved in the brain of every real blues lover.

​The writer of the booklet claims that the British Blues Boom was over by 1966: Cyril Davies was dead, Alexis Korner had switched to children’s TV and  the likes of Jeff Beck and The Rolling Stones had sold out. I hold an entirely different opinion, claiming that by 1966 the blues fun had only just begun. Actually, this is what the 3 cd box set by Cherry Red seems to prove: every record label wanted a blues group on their roster and some were rewarded with fame and fortune – something the first generation couldn’t have dreamt of, think TYA, Chicken Shack, Free, Fleetwood Mac   This selection features many acts that never made it (The Rats, Angel Pavement), or that we seem to have forgotten (Killing Floor, Duster Bennett). There’s a lot to be discovered here and we suggest you check out all those names that mean nothing to you. That’s what these box sets are for, after all.  Another fine sampler by the house of Cherry Red.  Meanwhile, you can listen to a generous selection on Radio 68 www.radio68.be on Sundays 17 & 24 and Tuesdays 19 and 26 May.

​The second release 'You Ain't Done' varies more than its excellent predecessor 'Wild Again'. The band sets the bar very high for a possible successor. The Proven Ones are an all-stars ensemble that have earned their musical stripes in various bands. Highly recommended !

​Reverend Shawn Amos has recorded a great album. The Brotherhood with vocalists Piper Amos, Sharlotte Gibson and Kenya Hathaway, Matt Hubbard (piano, Wurlitzer, Hammond) and Ben Peeler (lap steel, pedal steel, dobro, mandolin) find backing with some friends like drummer Brady Blade (Buddy & Julie Miller , Indigo Girls), bassist Christopher Thomas (Norah Jones, Macy Gray), and longtime Rev guitarist Chris “Doctor” Robert. Since the acclaimed and politically charged record “Breaks it Down” from 2018, the Rev has been traveling almost non-stop from its native Los Angeles area. The release ‘Blue Sky’ is a divergent album!

​Dan Tuffy will have won a lot of musical hearts with his warm tunes. Three years ago, Dan Tuffy held his debut solo album "Songs From Over 'over the baptismal font. Now three years later, the time is ripe for  the release 'Letters Of Gold'. It's almost a trilogy and Dan's moods are expressed in "Bright Side" and "Shady Side". Handsome!

​Reverend Freakchild seems to be a reincarnation of a very old blues artist who is crossing the crossroads. On his 12th album "The Bodhisattva Blues" he inspired us with beautiful Psychedelic Country Blues.

​Now there is the long-awaited record "Storyteller". McCormack (guitar, vocals and harmonica) found his soulmates in and with bassist Edgar Karg, drummer Max Jung-Poppe and keyboardplayer Arne Wiegmand. The eleven songs are a rollercoaster, an emotional listening piece wrapped in almost emotional storylines. Eamonn McCormack has the heart in the right place. He diverges with his strings, just as he can do it! 

​Just like on the previously released editions, this album also contains some nice recordings in the blues, rhythm & blues and soul genres, played in The London Clubs in the sixties.

​Also on this newcomer in the series "The Original Sound Of UK Club Land", the Jasmine label puts the spots on the songs that could be found on the turntables of the London clubs in the 1960s. On ‘Stirring Up Some R & B’ the emphasis is on upbeat rhythm & blues. The album is very varied and some rare recordings ended up on this compilation.

​This unusual, but beautiful project "She Shimmy" was recorded in Sweden, when the duo Watson, Deivert first played together at the Swedish Åmal Blues Festival in 2019. Later some instruments were added in The States. A mutual love for the string band The Mississippi Sheiks brought the duo together. In addition to many original songs, the duo performs an exciting mix of blues classics, written by legends such as Sam Chatmon, Little Hat Jones and Jimmy Rogers.

​Chickenbone Slim catapulting his blues sound into the 21st century. The guitar tunes flow very easily in those bluesy harmonica arrangements. He experiments and improvises with new material and focuses on his mission to entertain his audience. His talented band, "The Biscuits" includes the best local and traveling blues musicians from San Diego. For his new release "Sleeper", on Lo Fi Mob Records, Slim returned to the Kid Andersen Greaseland studio and recorded ten original tracks. West Coast jump is combined here with Chicago and Gulf Coast blues. Highly recommended!

John Primer and Bob Corritore are both experienced Chicago blues veterans. This is a wonderful musical collaboration, that is produced by Bob Corritore, Clarke Rigsby and Kid Andersen. Blues harmonica ace Bob Corritore teams up with frequent musical partner, acclaimed blues guitarist/vocalist (formerly with Muddy Waters, Magic Slim and Junior Wells) John Primer for ‘The Gyspy Woman Told Me’, the follow up to the highly successful recent VizzTone releases by Bob Corritore and Friends, Don’t Let The Devil Ride’ and Do The Hip Shake, Baby!’
The release "The Gypsy Woman Told Me" is a dazzling musical statement!

​Once again, all 22 recordings, soaked in blues, rhythm & blues and soul, are of an exceptionally high level, so they have lost none of their power after all these years. If you would like to be catapulted back to the Popcorn Clubs of yesteryear, don't miss out on this fantastic "Popcorn Blues Party" series. You won’t regret it!

​On the album "Iiving In The Shadows", Tyler Morris channels his evolving influences into his own unique songwriting style. He plays a tribute to some of his heroes by collaborating with  a few great guest artists. Tyler's in-depth musical knowledge knows no bounds and with his striking voice and electric guitar he conquers many blues hearts. Guests on this album include Blues legends Ronnie Earl, Joe Louis Walker and Mike Zito. Just like the Kansas City blues chick Amanda Fish.

Johnny Fuller could not get through to the club of the great bluesmen, but the diversity that he presents here is phenomenal. Blues, soul, rockabilly and some poppy ballads, all at an exceptionally high level.

​The album 'Nights At The Surf Motel' is difficult to drum into a one-sided musical corner. It sounds bluesy, some soul and Americana ... Top album!

Now Sass Jordan has recorded her first blues album with "Rebel Moon Blues", which is released on the label Stony Plain Records. Her career spans over four decades and this is her ninth studio album and the first release in almost a decade. The album contains eight songs and her band The Champagne Hookers. Sass has a seasoned raw voice and that is immediately characterized in "Leaving Trun", originally from Sleepy John Estes. Highly recommended release...!

B.B., Freddie and Albert were the three 'Kings' of the blues. This album contains the singles that B.B. entered the US charts from 1951 to 1961 and starts with his first national hit 'O'Clock Blues'. Nice album!

​The "Wild And Free" project was recorded at The Funky Biscuit in Boca Raton, Florida. With special guests Mike Zito (guitar / production), organists John Ginty and Lewis Stephens, drummer Ephraim Lowell and bassist Justin Tompkins, Albert gets the attention of his audience with his virtuoso guitar playing. His back to basic sound works perfectly!

​Jan James developed a musical chemistry that has evolved into a great sound, and that is colored with blues, soul and the raw dynamics of the best rock and roll. Jan makes another musical statement with her powerful and soulful vocals, and that is the perfect match with Craig's driving guitar riffs.

​After the previously released 'Get These Blues Off Me' by the Jasmine label, which included T-Bone Walker's recordings for Imperial and Atlantic between 1950 and 1955, this album goes back in time. It bundles the songs he recorded in 1946 and 1947 for the labels Black & White and Comet. 26 beautiful tracks including 'Call It Stormy Monday' and 'T-Bone Shuffle'.

The twelve tracks are an exciting and compelling development of their down, dirty and traditionally peppered blues music. A dobro, lap steel and an intimate drum set, that is all that this  duo needs to keep our attention to the lesson. It is an inspiring and improvising journey through the deep south of The States. Once seated on a front porch, they also invited some friends.
The release ‘I Wanna Go With You’ is the most authentically and organically blues-based record’s in the band’s near 25-year career