​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! 

​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..

​Boston, Massachusetts-based Anthony Geraci’s ­fifteen Blues Music Award nominations and 2021 BMA win reflect four decades of musical excellence both in studio and onstage. Following his chart-topping Daydreams in Blue (Shining Stone, 2020), Anthony Geraci returns with Blues Called My Name, a dynamic collection of original compositions featuring esteemed special guests Anne Harris, Walter Trout, Sugar Ray Norcia, Monster Mike Welch, Erika Van Pelt and The Boston Blues All-Stars. The release ‘Blues Called My Name’ on Blue Heart Records, is a very divergent album. Highly recommended!

​Krewe De Groove is Denver’s hottest funk unit. This is a mixture of gumbo and funky originals with a heavy dose of New Orleans, classic 70’s funk and disco, rock, jams, soul and beyond. Nick Daniels III was born in New Orleans. He has a soulful voice and an undeniably funky bass playing style. Nick has played bass for The Neville Brothers, Uptown All-stars, Zachary Richard, The Wild Magnolia Indians, Allen Toussaint, and Etta James. In 2006, Nick joined the currently popular band, Dumpstaphunk

​The release 'Blues For Breakfast' is an amazing record. The members of The Phantom Blues Band can be proud of their accumulated musical experiences, but they know that this project is something special. The songs diverge and range from Chicago blues, great soul, a dash of reaggea and some funky arrangements. As a tribute to Mike Finnigan, the proceeds from the new CD will be donated to 'The Mike Finnigan School of Music' at the Stiefel Theater in Salina, Kansas. It is certainly an honor that Finnigan, a resident of Kansas, would smile at.

​"Outdated Emotion" is an outstanding album and a delightful surprise. McClinton celebrates his coming-of-age musical heroes with his smooth, charming voice while leaving his unmistakable footprint on the classics from his favorite songwriters. Backed by big horns and a strong rhythm section, the eclectic tracklist includes a Ray Charles tribute, Hank Williams' country classics complete with steel guitar and fiddle, and Little Richard’s 1956 rock and roll ballad “Long Tall Sally.” McClinton’s band brings the same sense of nostalgia and appreciation for 20th century American music as they reacquaint listeners with the tunes that have shaped the sounds of today (and a few songs McClinton either wrote or co-wrote himself).

​Yulian Taylor spreads his guitar skills with the help of many talented friends. The release 'Blues Friends' is the perfect album for lovers who embrace blues, rock and soul. Guitarist, singer, author, composer and producer Yulain Taylor has a new release on the shelves with 'Blues Friends'. Blues music is increasingly becoming an international musical manifesto. Born in the Mississippi Delta, emigrated to that urbanized sound and the neighborhoods of New Orleans. The blues has traveled around the world and picking up its disciples along the way. And one of them is now Yulian Taylor! Check it out.. you won't be disappointed..!

​So now there is the long-awaited album 'Nightwalk', which will be released on Delmark Records. Along with his Imperial Flames, Weld shares vocals with his partner Monica Myhre and his drummer Jeff Taylor. Soulmate Billy Branch plays harp on Hutto's original Now She's Gone. Weld also has a multi award-winning artist in the studio with producer/drummer Tom Hambridge. Together with his Flames, Dave opens with the storytelling song 'Mary Who'. And then things suddenly go up a gear in 'Don't Ever Change Your Ways' and 'Don't Tell Mama', where Monica does the vocal honours. And she has apparently grown into her role as a blues diva. The release ‘Nightwalk’ is authentic, diversify and expressive Chicago blues. Highly recommended !

​Brad Absher sounds like the places he’s been. In his warm, Southern soul music, you can hear Tulsa’s earthy dignity and the swampy carpe diem of Lake Charles. Thundering sax with plenty of swing calls up New Orleans, while gritty grooves nod to Houston, and more subdued moments of empathy hint at time spent much farther away. Like two old friends telling us a story, Absher and his electric guitar trade lines with lived-in familiarity that invites the rest of us to listen––and dance. 

​Charlie Musselwhite is no less than a legend. He is not only a blues harp virtuoso, but also a country blues guitarist with a lot of depth, warmth and subtlety. With 'Mississippi Son' the circle is complete for Musselwhite. He returns to his Mississippi roots after decades of living in Memphis, Chicago and San Francisco. On each of the fourteen tracks, including eight originals, Musselwhite's vocals and deep harmonica playing perfectly in his simple and hypnotic guitar work The release ‘Mississippi Son’ is great front porch country blues. Highly recommended release !

​With their abundant shiny chrome, the immensely sized 'dream cars' repeatedly appeared in the rock 'n' roll in the fifties. Brands abounded. Just think of Chevrolet, Plymouth, Pontiac, Edsel, Buick, Mercury and Chrysler. But if you really made it, you showed off a Cadillac. Not surprisingly, many artists dreamed of owning a four-wheeler like this. Sun boss Sam Phillips even promised a brand new Cadillac to his artist who was the first to sell a million singles. Carl Perkins won it with his hit 'Blue Suede Shoes'. Sometimes that dream became reality, but often it remained a dream. A dream that was then expressed in music. The Cadillac brand was founded on August 22, 1902, thus celebrating its 120th anniversary this year. Given the brand's relationship with the music, it's clear that Mark Armstrong bundled 30 tracks, which spotlight the brand in various ways. For example, the album contains 9 tracks, in which artists in the rhythm & blues and blues sang their love for the vehicle. The rockers and hillbillies did the same in 10 songs. Four groups chose the car brand as their band name, after which seven interpreters incorporated Cadillac into their lyrics. In short, diversity is not lacking on this compilation. This is also reflected in the musical genres. You will find rhythm & blues, blues, doo-wop, rock 'n' roll and hillbilly.
You have to admire the staff at the Atomicat label. How they do it, it’s a mystery to me, but time after time they amaze you with the angles with which they compile their albums. We can only conclude that this compilation around the 120th anniversary of the Cadillac brand is another high flyer. Your car may not be a Cadillac, but with this album on the road you sure get the feeling of drivin' in a Cadillac.

Michael Rubin sings relaxed and the confluence between his swirling harp, the irresistible guitar riffs and that tight rhythm section is a musical melting pot of cool tunes. As with all nine songs, Rubin generously and wisely allows his musicians to shine as much as he does, and that plays no small role in making this album a praiseworthy debut. 

​Tomi Leino is more than just a sensational harmonica talent. This Trio have released a contemporary and traditional electric blues record with the release 'Play That Thing!'. Singer-songwriter, guitarist and harmonica virtuoso Tomi Leino, bassist/guitarist Jaska Prepula and drummer Mikko Peltola are one of the most successful blues bands from Helsinki, Finland. Since they founded the band in 2011, they have played almost continuously at countless festivals and blues clubs. Tomi Leino Trio is known for its fat, hypnotic blues groove. The band creates their own sound that easily embraces swamp, blues and rock 'n' roll. Highly recommended release! 

​Now there is the EP 'Born To Love You'. Greig Taylor also introduces his new band members here. Drummer Dave Cantwell, guitarist Brian McFie, bassist Nelson McFarlane and keyboard virtuoso David Cowan form the foundation of the formation. The rock and soul song 'Born To Love You' is a penetrating duet with Earl Thomas. The smoldering, passionate but penetrating vocals of frontman Greig Taylor flow straight into Thomas' soul vocals. The funky and rumba-enthusiastic 'I Should've Know' is a hit in the making. Just like the blues rocker 'Crucifixion Blues', which is colored with smoldering drums and wonderful guitar riffs. And the rollin' blues ballad 'Tears In My Beer' is also a modern and heavenly caput. In the near future Greif Taylor will also present his new full length release 'The Light'. We will do it for now with the handsome EP 'Born To Love You'! And that’s sound great! 

​The release 'Cow Country', a quirky mixture of blues, country, bluegrass and Americana. Jack is supported by guitarist Herman “Bluesman” Frank and seasoned musicians Johannes Blanksma on drums and Rob Taekema on bass. Opening with a song like 'Ain't Waitin' is like kicking in an open door for Jack. His rough voice nails itself like an ideality to his intended sound. Jack Bottleneck has achieved his next highlight with the album 'Cow Country'. Great!

​Lew Jetton wrote and produced all songs on Deja Hoodoo. The songs were recorded at Paradise Studio and Coffee Street Studio in Paducah, Kentucky, and then remastered at Highland House Productions in Jackson, Tennessee by Wes Henley, Carl Perkins’ longtime band leader. ‘Deja Hoodoo’ also includes guest shots by the likes of Bob Lohr, Chuck Berry’s longtime piano player, harmonica ace JD Wilkes of The Legendary Shack Shakers, who is actually an original member of 61 South. The release ‘Deja Hoodoo’ includes many of the bands most requested songs, from the hilarious “Waffle House Woman” to the hard hitting blues of “I Been Cheated” to the contemporary themes of “Mexico,” Lew Jetton proves himself a clever and diverse song creater. Highly recommended and for yet another very contrasting release!

​Now David Lumsden (vocals, guitar) entered the studio with drummer Jim Engel, Gary Davis (bass/keyboard), Rich Leigh (bass) and Tim Bahn (keyboards). The record 'Rooted In The Blues' is an excellent and very varied album.

​The thirteen original tracks assimilate the sounds of North Mississippi Hill Country over New Orleans to Delta blues inspired grooves. A sound that also proved to be a success formula on Miss Bix’ acclaimed release 'We Don't Own The Blues'. Miss Bix is a satisfying discovery. The release 'Bring It' is therefore a refreshing relief in this all too often dark blues scene. 

Over the years Hyde has grown into a more expressive vocalist. He alternates his vocal moods with a melodic soundscape. It is a relaxed record, with a lot of funky and blues influences tracks. Josh Hyde continues to evolve, sounds authentic. Great…

​The label VizzTone Records has again succeeded in adding an exciting artist to their label with J-Rad Cooley. His debut album contrasts with exciting blues, songs full of New Orleans  tunes and some rare ballads. What a debut album!

​In 2004, Diunna Greenleaf promoted her debut album 'Crazy But Live In Houston', which was followed by 'Cotton Field To Coffee House' in 2007 and 'Trying To Hold On' from 2011. So, we have waited more than ten years for the album ' I Ain't Playin'. The dynamic and talented singer Greenleaf has an amazing voice, one that is bursting with soul, expression and a lot of affection. Diunna opens with "Never Trust A Man", a song by one of her mentors, The Queen Of The Blues, Koko Taylor. Beautiful cover versions are interspersed with four original songs. And they are bursting with soul, blues, funk and gospel inspired tunes!  Diunna, please don't wait ten years for a successor to this wonderful relrease...

​The renowned label VizzTone Records is proud to present The Nighthawks from Washington DC. These legendary "The Best Bar Band In The World" are real road warriors. At the end of 2021, The Nighthawks celebrated their golden anniversary. Led by founding member Mark Wenner, the band has been touring around the world since 1972. On this historic anniversary album, founder/vocalist and harp master Mark Wenner is still at the helm, while drummer Mark Stutso, guitarist Don Hovey and bassist Paul Pisciotta all share vocals and songwriting. The legendary blues & roots band The Nighthawks are back with a stunner of a release. The eclectic sound is close to perfection. The band again switches very easily from blues, rock over soul, Americana and excelling rock 'n' roll.

​As bandleader and composer has Pierre Lacocque never really doubted on his own musical vision. The release ‘Madeleine’ is a wonderful blend of Chicago blues, swing and boogie tunes. Together with this exciting vocals and brilliant rhythm section, Mississippi Heat are the ideal band for your club concerts or big festivals. Pierre Lacocque exhales deep into the title track and frolicates like a young foal with his mouth music. His steaming blues harp is of course the common thread through all tracks. Highly recommended release !