​Bob Margolin and Bob Corritore collaborate as an acoustic duo for the first time. The duo is backed by singer/guitarist Jimmy Vivino in the songs 'It Makes No Difference' and Running Trough High Water'. Margonlin composed seven tracks, while Corritore is responsible for the exciting instrumental 'Salt River Stomp'. In addition to all this, they also cover some of their favorite songs such as Muddy Waters 'I Wanna Go Home' and 'My Little Machine' by Sonny Boy Williamson. You can't find more authentic than this nowadays. Highly recommended for any true blues lover!

​World music avant-là-lettre from the German jazzrock band Embryo in collaboration with local musicians in Nigeria.  First released in 1987 and now finally re-issued on the Italian label Materiali Sonori.

​The eighth CD in the 'The British Are Rocking' series puts the most important and striking of all English rockers in the spotlight. Vince Taylor could easily tick off all the traits attributed to the 'real rockers'. His great example was Gene Vincent and, like him, a leather outfit was part of his trademark. In addition, Taylor's live gigs were strange and above all wild. His unlimited temperament along with his drug use will certainly have contributed to this. In the late fifties and early sixties, Vince was especially successful in France and the Benelux, in addition to his own country.
Taylor is accompanied by his Playboys on all 32 tracks. A band that fulfilled the wishes of their boss perfectly. Their hard and tight sound gave Vince an extra boost. Even better, Taylor managed to reproduce the wild and energetic live shows in the studio. You can make sure of that on this album.
Vince died on August 28, 1991 at the age of 52 from lung cancer.
Vince Taylor was undeniably the wildest legendary British rocker. 'Brand New Cadillac' is therefore a must for any true rock 'n' roller.

​Great intriguing debut from the Dutch female artist Caspar Milquetoast, experimental psychedelic folk with a story.  Common in the seventies,  exceptional in the 21st century.
Love it!

​‘On A Hot Tin Roof’ is a new project that have a few darker tunes, written during the peak (or depths!) of the pandemic, along with some really fun, uptempo, jump and swing blues. Planning on expanding the pallet a bit with a few horn arrangements as well as more background vocals. Pretty excited !

Justin Kniest has a great voice and skilled friends, his melancholic songs will convince a lot of people.

​Juke Joint Jonny pays tribute to the great masters of the blues in twelve songs. And this in his own lived-in manner.

​The lockdown drew a line through the performances of all artists. However, not everyone was left behind. Some of them recorded songs at home which were then released on an album. This is how 'Lockdown Sessions, Volume I' was created 2 years ago, which will now be followed up with volume 2. Spread all over the world, no fewer than 21 musicians from 8 countries recorded 26 tracks. Musicians who, thanks to their years of experience, know well where the blues clapper hangs. For example, Aki Kumar (harmonica, vocals), Alex Lex (drums, percussion), Andre Werkmeister (drums), Andreas Arlt (guitar), Balta Bordoy (guitar), Bob Corritore (harmonica), Bonita (vocals), Dirk Vollbrecht ( electric & upright bass), Egidio Juke Ingala (harmonica, vocals), Franck L. Goldwasser (vocals, guitar), Henning Hauerken (electric & upright bass), Jaska Prepula (bass, guitar), Kai Strauss (guitar, vocals), Marion Wade (piano), Micha Maass (drums), Michael van Merwyk (resonator guitar, vocals), Nico Dreier (hammond, organ, piano), Roger C. Wade (harp, vocals), Till Seidel (guitar, vocals), T-Man Michalke (electric guitar) and Tommy Schneller (saxophone, vocals) sign present. An impressive list of names and an equally impressive set of instruments. All this guarantees 2 CDs filled with all possible blues forms. Early country blues, swinging West Coast blues, Chicago blues, Mississippi blues, you'll find it all on this release. An extra mention certainly goes out to the artists who have used the lockdown in a commendable way due to their immeasurable energy and dynamics.
'Lockdown Sessions, Volume II' is highly recommended. Moreover, by purchasing this album, you support the musicians involved in this project. After all, all proceeds flow back to them. Nice initiative that also resulted in beautiful music.

​Armed with only his voice, an acoustic guitar and a harp is the release ‘Oh Suzana Blues’  a deep and intimate blues experience. And after all this misery, he also continues to glorify his faith in 'No God But God'. Together with his honest acoustic guitar playing, David Owen tells his life story. Respect! 

​Hypnotic sounds with sensual vocals in an endless love story, a lovely world to dream away.

​The releases in this series jumped from volume 38 to volume 40. The label sure have had an acceptable reason for this. Fortunately, the missing volume 39 has now appeared, so that the space between editions 38 and 40 has been nicely filled again. Volume 39 focuses on a major label, namely United Artist Records. The label was created in the mid-1950s because the Hollywood film studios United Artists wanted a record label to release the soundtracks of their films. Since 1957, the label has also recorded rock and roll and rockabilly. For many artists in these genres, United Artists Records was a springboard to other labels. Often they only made one or two singles and then moved to other companies.  Al Casey, George Jones and Delbert McClinton were a few who began their musical careers with the Hollywood record label.
This release links these well-known names to lesser-known artists, who are certainly equal. In addition to rock 'n' roll and rockabilly, some songs also contain a good dose of rhythm & blues, which makes the whole thing even more attractive. Volume 39 again contains a nice mix of vocal and instrumental songs. The fact that we're dealing with a major label here is also reflected in the clever arrangements and the attention and care that went into the recordings.

​The release 'Into The Blues' is a thorough successor to 'Hopeland' from 2018, and is a long-drawn-out highlight. The long-awaited album 'Into The Blues' is released on the Short Stack Records label. Johnny went back into the studio with some very remarkable guests and recorded his most defferent record! Highly recommended…

​At this crossroads of The Harpoonist & The Ax Murderer's journey, this live album was a logical release. The blues duo The Harpoonist from Vancouver Canada includes Shawn Hall (vocals and harmonica) and The Ax Murderer a.k.a. Matt Rogers on guitar. The recordings, dating between February 15 and 17, 2019, of this live performance at the King Eddy Hotel in Calgary were designed using the acclaimed Rolling Stones Mobile Studio. Between 1970 and 1990, the studio was used to record a breathtaking array of classic masterpieces. Exciting and hypnotic swamp blues, lots of Chicago tunes, and some funky grooves. This is a great live recording!

​Freewheeling and bombastic emotional rollercoaster that put a spell on me. Just great to discover, to enjoy and to press the repeat button.

Rik Meijer has made a statement with his self-titled debut album. Musically the offer varies from soul, ballads to blues and blues rock. Handsome and highly recommended release…!

​The intention was to write the best hardrock album of The Netherlands.  A solid and accessible effort that opens a few festival doors in Europe.  

​The album 'Better Days' is a release that we highly recommend. Unlike many other contemporary blues albums, Cliff Stevens knows how to keep the sacred fire alive!

​Sweets are timeless. It may increase the chance of a visit to the dentist, but few people can resist the lure of chocolate, all kinds of candies, chewing gum and so on. In the fifties the candy store was often the meeting place for teenagers in America. That led to the creation of songs that put the 'sweets' in the spotlights. This compilation contains no fewer than 31 songs, in the most diverse genres, with the 'sweets' as their subject. Doo-wop, rock and roll, country, swing, mambo, latin, fifties pop and instrumental tracks, you'll find them all on this album.
'Meet Me At The Candy Store' is a fun themed compilation and……..you really don't need to have a sweet tooth to enjoy this.

​Bluegrass, folk, country and rockabilly all included in swinging songs and intriguing ballads, Paint This Town became a very enjoyable colorful album.

It is commendable that the Bear Family label pays attention to Hank Ballard and his inseparable The Midnighters in their 'Rocks' series. As we have mentioned several times here, it was Ballard who created 'The Twist' in the late fifties, but unfortunately could not reap the full benefits of it. Those were for Chubby Checker. It goes back to Hank that he had a lot more to offer and that he rocked long before Checker came on the scene. It is precisely these rocking rhythm & blues that forms the basis for the 30 superior tracks on this compilation.
The whole story about Hank Ballard, as well as all info about the tracks, can be found in the 36-page booklet, which, as always, is beautifully illustrated.
These 30 tracks recorded for King and Federal contain high quality danceable rocking rhythm & blues. So when this album blasts through your speakers, you know what to do.

​Jim “Dan Dee” Stefanuk on vocals/guitars, Bobby Sewerynek on saxophone, newcomer Dwayne Lau on bass, and Shawn Royal on drums are the ideal rhythm section for this sound. Authentic blues infused with a modern rock swagger. Hell yeah! 

​Shaggy Dogs is a quintet of celebratory rock and rhythm'n'blues, from the Paris region and heavily inspired by Dr. Feelgood that needs no introduction! For more than 20 years they have been galvanizing, smooth-haired and always dressed to the last detail, taking the stages of France, Europe, Canada and even Japan with their relentless groove and their infectious energy. After seven albums, the last album 'All Inclusive' dates from 2018, they are back with a five-track EP. They almost apologize, but their new pitch 'Sorry For The Delay' suddenly makes up for it. The five songs are penned together by Laurent Bourdier and produced by Sam Miller. Exciting rock 'n' roll, and a rare ballad... Let's roll!

​Kloot Per W’s love for the French chanson gets a pop rock layer on Arbre à Fille.  

​Ticket West is the project around the brothers Pascal and Walter Wilhelm. The duo got the blues, as it were, with the spoon through their father. The band has realized their most divergent record with '49 Park St. Blues'. This is a celestial release..