Author: American Blues Scene Staff

“We have been there since the beginning of this music, yet there is little to no representation in the large music festivals that cater to this genre. We aim to change that.” Brandi Waller-Pace

“I have been playing a lot of years, and still find new ways of expressing myself. That’s what this album is all about to me.” Albert Cummings

Painted Shield features Stone Gossard, Mason Jennings, Matt Chamberlain and Brittany Davis

The title track, “Major League Blues,” would turn out to include the last recording of blues guitar giant Jimmy Johnson.

Listen exclusively to Christine Sweeney’s slow-burning “Coyote” from forthcoming ‘Heart in a Hurry,’ out April 22!

Originally written and recorded by Bobby Moore & The Rhythm Aces, “Searching For My Love” is a song that Plant first started singing as a teenager at school.

“’Fill Me Up’ is the perfect way to reintroduce Beaux Gris Gris after being forced into tour cancellations and release setbacks over the last two years. It comes out of the gate at you, and encapsulates the live energy our shows have always had.” – Robin Davey

Mikey Junior steps up to the mic joining Guldin in singing the praises of their favorite watering hole during the swampy boogaloo “Twisted Tail.”

“I titled the album ‘Mercy Me’ as I was thinking about all the things going on in the world. We need to have more mercy for the world, for other people and for ourselves.” – Ronnie Earl

‘Established 1972,’ out April 15, is not bound by genre other than the widest range of American Roots Music!