Author: American Blues Scene Staff
It’s been a long road to here for songwriter Bobby Cool. Just over the last few years, especially during an industry-wide shutdown, Cool found himself working as a janitor, radon inspector, and flooring salesman to make ends meet. Before that, he honed his craft in Athens, Georgia, dive bars before making a move up to Nashville’s club scene. Every step of the way, though, Cool collected bits and pieces of everyday life stuff; memories, anecdotes, tall tales, and true stories. His superpower? Bringing all of those small moments back around and telling them in a way that makes listeners feel…
“This Mother’s A Miracle,” the new video from Bad Daddy (AKA Paul Waring), is an impassioned reminder of just how fragile and precious the environment and our eco-systems are.
The Reverend Shawn Amos is sharing a new single, an acoustic version of “Hollywood Blues” which he declares the official theme song to his celebrated semi-autobiographical young adult novel, Cookies & Milk (Little, Brown Books for Young Readers). A new animated series Cookies & Milk is in development at Disney Television Animation with Laurence Fishburne and Helen Sugland of Cinema Gypsy Productions set to executive produce alongside Amos. Photo Credit: Fred Siegel The only child of William Morris agent-turned-cookie entrepreneur, Wally “Famous” Amos, and singer Shirley “Shirl-ee May” Ellis, young Shawn spent hours in shadowy nightclubs, on the funky streets…
“Without question, New Orleans and the music that flows out of that great city have had a huge impact on me, musically and personally.” – Jimmy Carpenter
The illustrious Tito Jackson and critically lauded Kenny Neal will share their guitar process when they join forces on their upcoming Straight From The Heart Tour!
Featuring performances by Gregg Allman, The Allman Brothers Band, Jackson Browne, Eric Church, Dr. John, Brantley Gilbert, Vince Gill, Warren Haynes, John Hiatt, Jaimoe, Chuck Leavell, Taj Mahal, Martina McBride, Keb’ Mo’, Robert Randolph, Susan Tedeschi, Derek Trucks, Widespread Panic, and others!
Harmonica ace Bob Corritore once again puts together an all-star blues showcase of his amazing friends. The cream of today’s current crop of blues artists deliver 16 killer songs and electrifying performances on the VizzTone release You Shocked Me. Captured during 12 recording sessions between 2018 and 2022, these 16 hard-hitting tracks deliver pure, unvarnished blues of the highest order. Recorded at Tempest Recording in Tempe Arizona, Corritore’s masterfully understated production captures the urgency of a live performance and the finishing touch to make complete, memorable songs. The glue that holds it all together is the combination of Bob’s focused…
Propeller is excited to announce their partnership with The Black Keys and Save The Music for the band’s upcoming Dropout Boogie Tour. The Black Keys fans can support Save The Music for a chance to win prizes including exclusive merch, a very special trip to party with the band in a dive bar in Houston, and more. This partnership is a continuation of the work that Propeller, The Black Keys and Save The Music started last year, when, in conjunction with other local and national partners, Save The Music invested in music education programs in seven North Mississippi and Delta schools. Additionally,…
“It’s my time.” – Demetria Taylor
Eliza Neals’ “Queen of the Nile” (feat. Lance Lopez & Peter Keys) has been the breakout slow blues hit of the 2022 summer. Heavy rotation across radio from the good ole United States out to the stratosphere, has launched this tune from Neals’ Badder to the Bone album. “Queen of the Nile” has captured the attention of the music aficionados’ love of a great blues ballad. Produced by Neals, with her songwriting, arranging and vision it all came to life on a late November day in Nashville, TN. This behind the scenes music video was shot on that faithful day.…