To Promote this Album the band will do a tour in USA from 11 July - 04 Aug as support for Samatha Fish and in Sept will start touring Europe again to promote this New Live Album The U.K. has always been ground zero for Blues Rock, with iconic artists like Clapton, Hendrix and Rory Gallagher forging a template that holds strong 50+ years later. Debuting with a live album steeped in those traditions can be a risky proposition, but that’s not the case for The Zac Schulze Gang. Live and Loud dispels all doubts with seven blistering songs that emphasize the Power in power trio. Live and Loud more than comfortably fits in the tradition of great blues and blues-rock live album debuts from the likes of The Yardbirds, John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers and The Blues Project (and, for sheer volume and power, MC5), and puts The Zac Schulze Gang at the forefront of modern, rocking, hard blues. “The way we approach things,” notes singer/guitarist Zac Schulze, “we’re very conscious that there’s only three of us, so we try to make as much sound as possible. We didn’t set out to have our first record be live. That was just a regular show; we just dove in and played the way we always do with the mindset of ‘let's see what we can do.’ We found out later it had been recorded, and when we heard how it sounds, we immediately knew it should be released. It’s a great snapshot of who we are as a band.” When Zac and his brother Ben (drums) formed The Gang (with Anthony Greenwell, bass guitar and vocals) it was their first time working as a trio, and it led to a harder, more focused, blues-rock sound. “In the context of a three-piece band we’ve been able to really push each other’s musical abilities, there’s a lot of room to feel and reach and experiment with each instrument.” Naar jaarlijkse traditie gaat Gent Jazz op zoek naar jong jazztalent en deze avond sleepte KIN GAJO, een project van ondermeer Stan Maris, de prestigieuze titel van Jong Jazztalent Gent 2024 in de wacht. Naast 10.000 euro om het project te realiseren, krijgt de band ook een plek op de Main Stage van Gent Jazz 2025. Op deze vijfde avond van Gent Jazz opende AKI, winnaars van Jong Jazztalent Gent 2023, de Main Stage. Tevens een symbolisch moment om hun troonopvolgers bekend te maken. Een eer die is voorbehouden aan Kin Gajo, geleid door accordeonist Stan Maris, een opwindende band die de grenzen van jazz en instrumentale hiphop verkent. De band wil als project de confrontatie aangaan met de Japanse mangakunst en integreren in hun live shows. De band krijgt nu een jaar de tijd om hun project te realiseren en uit te diepen. Hoe hun project zal kinken, én uit zal zien, ontdek je volgend jaar op Gent Jazz, en zo is de eerste naam van editie 2025 gekend. Jong Jazztalent Gent is een initiatief van Gent Jazz in nauwe samenwerking met Sabam For Culture, VI.BE, Brouwerij Omer Vander Ghinste, Ha Concerts en PlayRight. "We zijn heel blij met de vele inzendingen die we dit jaar hebben ontvangen. De Belgische jazz leeft en beweegt meer dan ooit. We volgen Kin Gajo al even en ze zijn dan ook de terechte winnaar van deze 24ste editie." – Lize Colson, medewerker jazz bij VI.BE, steunpunt voor artiest en muzieksector — van beginner tot pro, van lokaal tot internationaal. “Het schrijven van liedjes verdient erkenning. Via hun auteursrechten ontvangen songwriters een correcte vergoeding van Sabam wanneer hun muziek wordt gespeeld. Daarnaast bieden we ondersteuning en begeleiding om hun artistieke projecten te realiseren en hun carrière verder te professionaliseren. Onze steun aan Jong Jazztalent Gent kadert perfect in deze missie.” – Mikis Duprez, Authors & Repertoire Manager, Sabam "Binnen de vele inzendingen viel Kin Gajo meteen op vanwege de originele instrumentatie. Dat er uit vele muzikale bronnen wordt geput, staat de emotionele zeggingskracht niet in de weg. Bovendien weet men een bepaalde mystiek te behouden die naar meer doet verlangen. In seizoen 25-26 krijgt Kin Gajo een residentie en podiumplek in Ha Concerts." – Jaïr Tchong, Ha Concerts "Jong Jazztalent Gent biedt een cruciaal platform voor opkomende jazzmuzikanten om hun carrière te lanceren en zich te vestigen binnen het Belgische en internationale jazzlandschap. PlayRight, als beheersvennootschap, voor muzikanten ondersteunt dat graag mee." – Christophe Van Varenbergh,managing director, PlayRight "Met elke noot die weerklinkt, versterken en b(r)ouwen we aan een toekomst waar muziek en cultuur hand in hand gaan." – Gilles Oulad Omar, Brouwerij Vander Ghinste Catfood Records Artist Zac Harmon (AKA Floreada’s Boy) Set to Release New CD and Vinyl LP from Award-Winning Blues Singer/Guitarist on August 1 Catfood Records announces an August 1st release for Floreada’s Boy, the new album (and third for Catfood) from Texas-based award-winning blues singer/guitarist Zac Harmon. The album is being released on both CD and vinyl LP formats. Catfood Records released Zac’s label debut, Mississippi Bar BQ (2019), followed by Long As I Got My Guitar (2021), which was named “Best Soul Blues Album of the Year.” Floreada’s Boy (pronounced “Flo-Reeda”) was produced by Christopher Troy and Zac Harmon and contains 12 songs. The players include Zac’s core band, The Drive, plus special guests including SueAnn Carwell on lead and background vocals; The Texas Horns and guitarist Caleb Quaye. “Floreada’s Boy is a reflection of my 50 years of musical performance: from the juke joints of Mississippi to stages all over the world. Not bad for an old country boy,” says Zac Harmon about the new album. “Floreada's Boy is named after my mother and this album is a reflection of the rich musical environment that I grew up in Jackson, Mississippi. As a matter fact, the only thing more fertile than the Mississippi soil is its musical culture. Mississippi is the birthplace of American music and this album is a reflection of my growing up in that culture. The reason it is called Floreada's Boy is because when I was growing up, whenever I did anything that brought attention to me, the people around would just say "Oh, that's Floreada's Boy." This album bares my soul with all the elements of music planted in my spirit. There are 12 great songs here, starting with a tribute to Babe and Ricky's Inn (the oldest blues club in Los Angeles) and its owner, Laura Mae Gross, and ending with a plea to end the killing, no matter where. “ Floreada’s Boy Track Listing and Credits 1 Babe and Ricky’s Inn* 4:28 (William Harmon and B R Millon) 2 Fake News* 4:13 (William Harmon and John Hahn) 3 Glass Ceiling 3:01 (William Harmon and Christopher Troy) 4 Let It Slide 4:39(William Harmon, Derrick Procell, Terry Aberahamson, Christopher Troy) 5 That’s the Way I Feel About Cha 4:54 -Featuring SueAnn Carwell (Bobby Womack, John Grisby and Joe Hicks) 6 Stress 4:51 (Christopher Troy and William Harmon) 7 Sugarman* 4:39 - Featuring the Texas Horns (William Harmon and BR Millon) 8 Big Dog Blues** 5:50 (William Harmon and Christopher Troy) 9 Lonely Rider 5:54 (Bob Trenchard, William Harmon, Christopher Troy) 10 Never Have a Better Night* 4:05 (Derrick Procell, Terry Aberahamson, William Harmon) 11 I’ll Never Forget 5:47 (William Harmon) 12 Stop the Killing 4:11 - Featuring Caleb Quaye ((Bob Trenchard and Linda Greenwade) Recorded at Our Own Studio West and Matai Studios. Recorded by Christopher Troy and B R Millon Mixed and Mastered by Christopher Troy Zac Harmon - Vocals/Lead Guitar/Bass THE DRIVE: Corey Lacy - Keyboards/Background vocals; Nate “The Bass” Robinson – Bass; Gino “LockJohnson” Iglehart – Drums; Kingston “Guitarboy” Livingston - Guitar ADDITIONAL MUSICIANS: Caleb Quaye - Electric Guitar/Acoustic Guitar/Slide Guitar; Gregg Wright - Acoustic Guitar; Del Atkins – Bass; Jeffrey Suttles – Drums; B R Millon – Guitar; Romeo Brune – Guitar; Eddie Miller – Keyboards; Rayford Griffin – Drums; Lavell Jones – Drums; Buthel – Bass; Munyungo Jackson - Percussion Christopher Troy - Hammond Organ/Wurlitzer Piano/Moog Bass/Drums, and Vibrophone Ricky “Freeze” Smith – Bass; Mark Holding - String Arrangements and Performance; SueAnn Carwell - Lead and Background vocals; Carly Thomas Smith - Background vocals; Derrick Procell – Background vocals; LA HORNS: ** Les Kepics – Trumpet, Jason Peterson DeLair - Alto Sax, Chuck Phillips - Tenor and Baritone Sax; Horn arrangements by Christopher Troy; TEXAS HORNS: ***Mark “Kaz” Kazanoff - Tenor Sax, John Mills - Baritone sax, Al Gomez - Trumpet ![]() About Zac Harmon Born and raised in Jackson, Mississippi, Zac Harmon is a true embodiment of the music that emanated from the city’s historic Farish Street district, home of blues legend Elmore James. Given that Zac was exposed to a lot of music in his home, neighborhood, and local culture, it’s not surprising that he turned out a blues musician. His mom played piano, and his dad, the city’s first state registered black pharmacist, played harmonica and tended to the needs of artists such as Muddy Waters, B.B. King, Ike and Tina Turner, Albert King, and Little Milton. Zac started his professional career at age 16, playing guitar with Sam Myers, a friend of his father’s. Two years later he was playing with Dorothy Moore, Z.Z. Hill and other well-known blues artists who were passing through on regional tours. At age 21, he moved to Los Angeles and worked as a studio musician at first, eventually establishing a very successful career as a songwriter and producer. Zac worked on major films, television shows and well-known national commercials, even being hired at one point by Michael Jackson as a staff writer for his publishing company, ATV Music. Harmon wrote songs for the likes of Troop, Karyn White, Evelyn “Champagne” King, Freddie Jackson, The Whispers and The O’Jays, among others. He also produced songs for reggae band Black Uhuru’s Grammy-nominated Mystical Truth album in 1994. After composing and performing some blues songs for a movie score, Harmon felt compelled to pursue his longtime dream of returning to his roots and recording his first blues project. The result in 2003 was Live at Babe & Ricky's Inn, an electrifying testimony to Mississippi blues, which showcased the sound at its best and introduced Harmon as a true torchbearer for the “next generation of the Blues.” In 2004, Harmon and his band, the Mid South Blues Revue, sponsored by the Southern California Blues Society, traveled to Memphis and won the Blues Foundation’s prestigious International Blues Challenge title of “Best Unsigned Band." His next release, in 2005, was The Blues According to Zacariah, which garnered major national airplay, including XM, Sirius and the American Blues Network. XM listeners voted Harmon “Best New Blues Artist” in the inaugural XM Nation Awards in 2005. In 2006, Harmon won the coveted Blues Music Award for “Best New Artist Debut” for The Blues According to Zacariah. Later that year, he was featured in Blues Revue magazine as one of the 10 artists that “represent the future of the blues,” calling him a “latter-day Eric Clapton or Robert Cray with shades of Luther Allison and BB King.” Zac Harmon entertained U.S. troops in Iraq and Kuwait in 2008 as one the stars of Bluzapalooza and while headlining “The Pizza & Pyramid Tour” of Sicily, Italy and Cairo, Egypt in late 2009, Zac and company made history with a rare performance on the site of the Great Pyramid and the Sphinx, making the ensemble only the second roots act to do so; Louis Armstrong being the first. In 2009, Zac was honored for his career achievements in his beloved hometown at the Jackson Music Awards, and weeks later in Memphis, the Jus’ Blues Music Foundation bestowed the “Little Milton” Guitar Award for “Outstanding Guitar Player” upon him. That same year Harmon branched out into acting, with a major role in the independent feature film, Black and Blue, released in 2010. Zac was a featured performer for the 2010 “Mississippi Celebrates its “Grammy Legacy” celebration, hosted by Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour, where he was presented with a Peavey Award, which honors the state's Grammy winners and nominees as well as individuals who have played a significant role in developing and furthering Mississippi's musical heritage. Since then he’s been on a roll, becoming one of the blues' strongest live performers, thrilling fans everywhere from Memphis to Mumbai. His live performances combine elements of everything that influenced him: soul-blues, gospel, reggae, and modern blues-rock. Said one reviewer of a festival appearance, “Harmon’s stage show is like a Blues symphony where he segues from one song to the next without a moment’s hesitation, building a head of steam that is orgasmic. Mixing classic boogie gliders with originals, he builds a West Side guitar sound that’s almost as sweet and simultaneously rough as classic Magic Sam into a showcase presentation that takes a lot of pages from Buddy Guy as far as dynamics. His hour on stage went by in an instant.” In 2016, Harmon released Right Man Right Now a CD that addressed issues straight from the headlines, presented in a fresh original style built on the best blues tradition. Right Man Right Now also featured some incredibly talented guest musicians, including Bobby Rush, Lucky Peterson, Anson Funderburgh and the late Mike Finnegan. Absolutely thrilled to announce my new album ‘Into The Blue – Live In Concert’ which was recorded live on March 27th, at Harmonie in Bonn Release date: september 13, 2024 We're excited to announce that "Into the Blue," featuring a selection of the best originals and cover songs from the concert that night, will be independently released on CD and Blu-ray in a stunning double digipak on September 19th, 2024! A heartfelt thanks to the incredible musicians who made the night at Harmonie in Bonn, Germany, unforgettable: Krissy Matthews on guitar, Felix Dehmel on drums, and Josh Rigal on bass and backing vocals. Special thanks to Martin Meinschaefer at Megaphon Tonstudios for recording, mixing, and mastering, and to Moritz Meinschaefer for his superb cinematography and editing. Gratitude also goes to my tour manager Ozzy van der Loo and the entire staff at Harmonie in Bonn. This live concert album and film is dedicated to my fans—I can’t wait to share it with all of you soon. Cover art is by Nora van Rijn, with cover photography by Sabine Büttner. Pre-order information will be available next month. Thank you to everyone who made this project possible. Love, Layla CD: 1. Oh lord I want you to help me (Live) 2. Turn this into gold (Live) 3. Automatic gun (Live) 4. Are you still alive inside (Live) 5. Jasmine (Live) 6. Might need to fly (Live) 7. War Pigs (Cover Version) (Live) 8. Willin’ (Cover Version) (Live) 9. Move over (Cover Version) (Live) 10. Forever young (Cover Version) (Live) 11. Freight train (Cover Version) (Live) DVD: 1. Oh lord I want you to help me (Live) 2. Turn this into gold (Live) 3. Automatic gun (Live) 4. Are you still alive inside (Live) 5. Jasmine (Live) 6. Might need to fly (Live) 7. War Pigs (Cover Version) (Live) 8. Willin’ (Cover Version) (Live) 9. Move over (Cover Version) (Live) 10. Forever young (Cover Version) (Live) 11. Freight train (Cover Version) (Live) Website Layla Zoe On Friday, August 30, 2024, Alligator Records will release BLAME IT ON EVE, the sublime and powerful new album from award-winning blues, R&B and Americana vocalist Shemekia Copeland. Copeland possesses one of the most instantly recognizable and deeply soulful roots music voices of our time. BLAME IT ON EVE will be available on CD, gold vinyl LP, and at all digital services. On BLAME IT ON EVE, the 12 songs all hit hard, with jaw-dropping performances that instantly take hold and command repeated listening. “There’s serious business on the new album,” Copeland says, “but there are a lot of smiles here too, a lot of joyous moments. It’s my blues for sure but it’s the brighter side. Issues are always important to me, but so is rocking, dancing and just having fun. And that’s something we all can all agree on.” BLAME IT ON EVE was recorded in Nashville and produced by instrumentalist/songwriter Will Kimbrough (who also produced her previous three albums). The songs tackle subjects as important as a woman’s right to choose and climate change, but also leave space for Copeland to have fun and unwind. From the autobiographical, rocking blues boogie Tough Mother (featuring Luther Dickinson), to the anthemic Blame It On Eve's good-humored but serious focus on reproductive self-determination to the happy hour of Wine O’Clock, Copeland is inspired throughout. Famed multi-instrumentalist Jerry Douglas adds his dobro to the fascinating, true story of Tee Tot Payne, the obscure early 20th century Alabama musician who taught Hank Williams the blues. Sacred steel player DaShawn Hickman brings his magic to the feisty and uplifting Tell The Devil. Shemekia’s friend, roots-rocker Alejandro Escovedo, joins in on the anguished, celestial query Is There Anybody Up There?. On the sad lover’s tale Belle Sorciere, Copeland sings the chorus in French, with the haunting melody composed by Pascal Danae of the Paris-based band Delgres (who were recently featured on the cover of Rolling Stone France). Copeland’s blistering, deep blues delivery of Down On Bended Knee—by her late father, the great bluesman Johnny Copeland—sets up the thought-provoking closer Heaven Help Us All, a song originally made famous first by Stevie Wonder and later by Ray Charles. Taken as a whole, the passionate, charismatic, joyous and at times confrontational BLAME IT ON EVE is bound to become among the most celebrated releases of Copeland’s impressive, still-unfolding career. Tracklist BLAME IT ON EVE 1.Blame It On Eve 2.Tough Mother 3.Only Miss You All The Time 4.Broken High Heels 5.Wine O'Clock 6.Is There Anybody Up There? 7.Cadillac Blue 8.Belle Sorciere 9.Tell The Devil 10.Tee Tot Payne 11.Down On Bended Knee 12.Heaven Help Us All Website: shemekiacopeland.com New single “Everybody Knows” Released 5th July 2024 Canadian roots, rock, blues, and soul band Bywater Call has released "Everybody Knows," their fourth single of the year from their upcoming studio album 'Shepherd.' This Southern rock banger kicks off with an infectious guitar riff and a burst of horns, blending the swagger of the Black Crowes and the Rolling Stones with the soul of Aretha Franklin. "Everybody Knows" showcases classic Southern Rock with a powerful female vocal. "Told in three vignettes, connected by the chorus 'everybody knows the bed they sleep in,' this song is about how you can tell yourself whatever you want to hear, whatever makes you feel better," explains Bywater Call’s guitarist, Dave Barnes, "but ultimately, the truth is always waiting for you at the end of the day." EUROPE FALL TOUR 2024: 2 October Verviers, Belgium Spirit of 66 3 October Heilbronn, Germany Waldhaus 4 October Zaandam, Netherlands De Flux 5 October Enschede, Netherlands Mystiek Theatre 6 October Weert, Netherlands De Bosuil 8 October Fulda, Germany Kulturkeller 9 October Utrecht, Netherlands Tivoli (Cloud 9) 10 October Herent, Belgium GC De Wildeman 11 October Isernhagen, Germany Blues Garage 12 October Assen, Netherlands New Blues Festival 13 October Bonn, Germany Harmonie Website Gent Jazz voegt Selah Sue toe aan de line-up op 13 juli, naast de eerder bevestigde headliner Birdy! Selah's groove en soulvolle stem zijn de gedroomde aanvulling op zaterdag. Voeg daar nog haar fantastische live band aan toe en Gent Jazz sluit die avond af met een bang!
Op de Main Stage verwelkomen we verder wereldster Birdy met haar pakkende lyrics en stem, voorafgegaan door de Belgisch-Rwandese zangeres Dushime, het Brits fusion duo Wasia Project en de non-binaire muzikant Iniko, de artiest achter de monsterhit 'Jericho'. Niet te missen op de Garden Stage is de rijzende ster van de Belgische avant-garde soulscene: Reinel Bakole. Verder staat de Garden Stage vol opkomend jazztalent met drie bands van het KASK en Conservatorium: Toon Putteman Trio, Serendip Quartet en Lézard. Selah Sue op 13 juli op Gent Jazz De groove en soulvolle stem van Selah Sue laten niemand onverschillig. Geïnspireerd door soullegendes als Erykah Badu en Lauryn Hill maakte de Belgische sensatie op 21-jarige leeftijd naam met haar gelijknamige debuutalbum en hit 'Raggamuffin'. Op haar laatste album 'Persona' snijdt ze moedig persoonlijke onderwerpen aan, zoals haar gevecht met antidepressiva. In de loop van haar carrière heeft Selah Sue samengewerkt met internationaal bekende artiesten als Childish Gambino, Marcus Miller en Cee Lo-Green, en meer recentelijk met Franse sterren als Damso. Maar het is op het podium, live dat Selah Sue echt tot haar recht komt, met haar energieke, authentieke shows! BILL WYMAN ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM "DRIVE MY CAR" OUT 9TH AUGUST TITLE TRACK OUT NOW BRITISH ICON'S NINTH SOLO ALBUM AND FIRST SINCE 2015 Bill Wyman will release his ninth solo album, "Drive My Car", on 9th August. A masterful blend of his unique Anglo-Americana rhythm and blues, "Drive My Car" is Wyman's first album since 2015 and will be available digitally, on CD and gatefold vinyl. Both CD and digital formats will feature two additional bonus tracks. To coincide with today's announcement, Wyman has unveiled the title track 'Drive My Car'. As founding member and rhythm architect of The Rolling Stones, Bill became a household name, revered by fans and peers alike. With a career spanning over six decades, Wyman steps back into the spotlight with a fresh collection of songs showcasing his passion and talent. Five tracks, including the album’s title track are self-penned, a testament to Bill’s enduring songwriting talent. “It’s not something I do every day, but sometimes I just see a guitar in the corner of the room, pick it up to play around and then something clicks into place,” he explains. Listen To 'Drive My Car Recorded at Wyman’s home studio, "Drive My Car" features a tight-knit group of long-time collaborators, including guitarist Terry Taylor and drummer Paul Beavis. “A bass player and a drummer are a team, you’re the rhythm section, the foundation of the whole thing,” Bill emphasises. The album opens with a unique rendition of Bob Dylan’s 'Thunder On The Mountain,' combining elements from both Dylan's original and Wanda Jackson’s lively cover. “I’ve known Bob since the mid-‘60s," says Bill. "He used to take me and Brian Jones round the Greenwich Village clubs whenever we were in New York. We were very good friends for a while, he was a really nice guy.” Another highlight is a gritty cover of Taj Mahal’s 'Light Rain.' Bill recounts their long-standing friendship, which began in 1968 when Taj was invited to join The Stones Rock ‘n’ Roll Circus TV special. “He was fascinated that I was a member of the Royal Horticultural Society – we bonded over botany!” he recalls fondly. Bill’s lifelong love of country music is evident with a poignant tribute to John Prine, featuring a cover of 'Ain’t Hurtin’ Nobody.' “We were very great friends, and the Rhythm Kings did a few of his tracks. What a lyricist! I love that line in ‘Ain’t Hurtin’ Nobody’ about ‘Little Richard singing Tutti Frutti from the top of a telephone pole’ – I mean, who writes like that?!” In addition to honouring old friends, Bill introduces listeners to new talents like Dutch guitarist Hans Theesink, whose work informed two tracks on the album. Despite never meeting in person, Bill is a champion of Hans’ fresh take on blues music. “I find his stuff really inspiring; he brings something new to the blues.” Bill Wyman had a busy 2023, both looking back and looking forward. The oldest of the Rolling Stones (“they all talk about the war, but none of them remember it like I do!”), Bill mined his memories for vivid anecdotes of his wartime childhood and published them in an engrossing book, Billy In The Wars. At the same time he was planning for the future, recording the songs for "Drive My Car". Reflecting on the album’s overall sound, Bill cites JJ Cale as a major influence. “I think the biggest influence on the album as a whole is JJ Cale, his laidback groove has always appealed to me. Friends I’ve played it to have said things like ‘it really sounds like you’, and that makes me happy. I’ve never tried to be anyone else - I’m Bill, basically.” 'Drive My Car' is a new and energised chapter in Bill’s storied career, a testament to his unwavering passion and the lifelong joy he finds in creating music, which continues to motor on. Tracklisting: 1. Thunder On The Mountain (Bob Dylan) 2. Drive My Car (Bill Wyman) 3. Bad News (Bill Wyman) 4. Storm Warning (Hans Theessink) 5. Light Rain (Taj Mahal) 6. Ain't Hurtin' Nobody (John E. Prine) 7. Rough Cut Diamond (Bill Wyman/Terry Taylor) 8. Wings (Hans Theessink) 9. Two Tone Car (Chuck E. Weiss) 10. Fools Gold (Lloyd Jones) CD/DIGITAL BONUS TRACKS 11. Sweet Baby (Bill Wyman/Frank Stokes) 12. Tell You A Secret (Bill Wyman/Terry Taylor) Socials www.billwyman.com www.instagram.com/bill_wyman_official www.facebook.com/BillWymanOfficial www.x.com/bill_wyman www.youtube.com/user/BillWymanMusic Rockabilly Queen LINDA GAIL LEWIS Shares Her Most Personal Reflections On Her Brother JERRY LEE LEWIS’s Passing In A New Single, Announces New Studio Album! Linda Gail Lewis, a veteran of the music scene and genuine rock royalty, is proud to announce her newest full-length studio album, Rockabilly Queen, set for release on July 26. Produced by rockabilly guitar icon Danny B. Harvey, the album contains a mix of original material written by Lewis as well as several hand-picked classics that Lewis and Harvey, along with Stray Cats drummer Slim Jim Phantom, deftly transform into fresh and exciting tracks. One of the most poignant and powerful songs on the album, however, is Lewis’s heartfelt, emotional remembrance of her brother, rock legend Jerry Lee Lewis, who passed away in 2022. The song is called “I Knew That You Were Leaving,” and Linda’s story of how it came to be is deeply moving. I woke up one morning, and while still half asleep, a terrible feeling came over me because I remembered that my big brother, Jerry Lee Lewis, was no longer with me. It had been about a year since he’d passed away and as I was thinking about how I wished I could just go see him one more time and this song came to me from out of nowhere. I immediately went to my piano to document it but every time I tried to sing it aloud I would start sobbing. It took many attempts to get the demo recorded. Even months later when I recorded this final version in the studio I’d have to stop singing at times because I’d start crying uncontrollably when thinking of all the good times we had together over the years. There are many people who miss my brother Jerry Lee, and also many folks that miss their own departed family members as much as I miss my brother. I hope they all find comfort from my new single and video, “I Knew That You Were Leaving,” and realize we’re not alone. This song accurately expresses how I feel about losing my brother and also how I felt when I first realized he was leaving us. This is my heartfelt personal tribute and my eternal memorial to the greatest big brother a girl could have, and one of the greatest talents to have ever lived. Jerry Lee Lewis, I miss you dearly and constantly wish you were still here with me. I’ll love you always, your sister, Linda Gail Lewis. JD McPherson has crafted something truly unique and amazing with his latest album, "Nite Owls," marking his first release since the critically acclaimed 2018 Christmas classic, "SOCKS." Over the past five years, JD McPherson has kept himself consistently busy, writing new songs while touring with Alison Krauss and Robert Plant. Being a touring musician offers the chance to see the sights, explore towns, and draw inspiration from local record shops. With "Nite Owls," JD aimed to try something new and different. He wanted to draw inspiration from multiple decades and styles, incorporating them into his own sound. "The initial idea for the record was: It’s like if the late-60s Ventures were the session band on the first New Order record," McPherson explains. Mission accomplished. "Nite Owls" delivers the signature sounds of vintage garage-rock while seamlessly bridging the influences of Bowie and Alan Vega. Tracks like "Sunshine Getaway," "The Rock and Roll Girls," and "I Can’t Go Anywhere with You" evoke the spirit of Chuck Berry jamming with Buddy Holly. Meanwhile, songs like "Nite Owls" and "Don’t Travel Through the Night Alone" nod to the Factory sound from the UK. The throwback vibe of the lone instrumental track, "The Phantom Lover of New Rochelle," would make Dick Dale ride and Link Wray rumble. With "Nite Owls," McPherson takes inspiration from multiple genres of the past, blending them to evolve a sound that is distinctly his own. Tracks: 01. Sunshine Getaway 02. I Can’t Go Anywhere with You (Feat. Bloodshot Bill) 03. Just Like Summer 04. Nite Owls 05. Shining Like Gold 06. The Rock and Roll Girls 07. Baby Blues 08. The Phantom Lover of New Rochelle 09. Don’t Travel Through the Night Alone 10. That’s What a Love Song Does to You Website: https://www.jdmcpherson.com/ |
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