Author: American Blues Scene Staff
Remembering Jimmy Johnson (November 25, 1928 – January 31, 2022)
“It has been an absolute honor and pleasure to work with my fantastic publisher Candlewick on this book, and a revelation to see what gifted artist Monica Mikai has done with this story.” – Rhiannon Giddens
Premiering today is Sugaray’s “Gonna Lift You Up” from forthcoming ‘In Too Deep.’
“It means a lot that Buddy loves a record so much that he would do this record for me, and love me so much that he’d do this record.” – Bobby Rush
“His playing is superb, showing an almost reckless abandon when he gets revved up. He is performing on the edge, and if he falls, so be it. The pieces will not break.” – Little Feat’s Bill Payne
In these recordings you hear a glimpse of a forgotten America. Listen exclusively to Albert Smith’s “Down in Burningham.”
These are historic recordings from Bob Corritore’s vast archives of performances with some of the biggest names in the blues at his Phoenix, Arizona club, The Rhythm Room.
Today sees the release of Gaye’s “Tribute to John Lewis: Ain’t No Grave Can Hold His Body Down,” the second single in her ‘Freedom Song Trilogy’
The album was written between Nashville and his childhood home in Compton, which Keb’ recently purchased and renovated.
Listen to first single “Lord Hold My Hand” from forthcoming ‘The Devil Don’t Like It’