Bernard Allison will release his new album Loving You

Bernard Allison will release his new album Loving You

Release date: ​October 16, 2026
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Blues guitarist and vocalist Bernard Allison will release his new album Loving You on October 16, 2026, via Ruf Records. The ten‑track collection showcases Allison with his core band and an impressive lineup of guest musicians from across today’s blues and roots scene. The album also features his fiery take on Rick Derringer’s classic “Rock & Roll Hoochie Koo.”

A familiar name to blues listeners, Allison has spent decades shaping his own musical identity while honoring the legacy of his father, the late Luther Allison. With Loving You, he steps forward once again with a full band and a series of standout collaborations.

The BandThe album’s core lineup includes:

• Bernard Allison – guitar, vocals
• George Moye – bass
• Sam Butts Jr III – drums
• Eric Roberts – keyboards
• Stevie J Blues – guitar

Guest Appearances One of the album’s most striking elements is its guest list:

• Larry McCray adds guitar to “Time Traveler,” alongside Matthew Mwangi.
• Devon Allman appears on the title track “Loving You,” contributing guitar.
• Matthew Curry delivers guitar and vocals on “Rock & Roll Hoochie Koo.”
• Victor Wainwright joins Allison on “4 O’Clock in the Morning (Waiting on You)” with piano and vocals.
• Heather Hardy brings violin to “Pay What You Owe Me.”

Backing vocals come from Stevie J Blues, Jasper Allison, and Lyndsey Allison, while Larry Doc Watkins adds hand claps to the title track.
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A Crossroads of Modern BluesTaken together, the musicians on Loving You create a vibrant meeting point of styles and personalities, with Allison firmly at the center. The album promises a dynamic blend of tradition, collaboration, and the unmistakable guitar work that has defined his career.

​Tracklist:

Side A
Left Me with My Guitar
4 O’Clock in the Morning (Waiting on You)
Time Traveler
Slide on Over
Rock & Roll Hoochie Koo

Side B
Busted & Disgusted
Loving You
Should I Wait
Pay What You Owe Me
Blues Thang

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