Author: American Blues Scene Staff

The Freedom Affair’s ‘Freedom is Love’ album will be released on vinyl for the first time on March 12th via Sunflower Soul Records but is limited to 1,000 random colored copies.

The debut album from Billy J, ‘Rise Above’ concludes with the up tempo “Boomerang” about a girl who just won’t go away

Ericson Holt to release ’99 Degrees’ May 16

“I never tried to become a musician. I never thought I would play music. I never desired to play music. It’s just that music kept falling into me and out of me until I had no choice.” – Chris Roberts

GeminiiDragon, with a dynamic, deep growl of a voice, is channeling her love of Albert King, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and Janis Joplin into a ferocious mix of blues, rock and soul

Two-disc compendium explores maverick guitarist’s singular career spanning four decades of groundbreaking original music

The band’s gritty blues-rock sound draws from classic blues legends like Robert Johnson, the raw style of R. L. Burnside and modern artists such as The Black Keys, Gary Clark Jr. and Black Rebel Motorcycle Club

“A lot of songs have been written about the Battle of Jericho; it’s a timeless anecdote for having the strength inside to use our voices to break down the walls that divide us and change our world for the good.”

Widely recognized as the highest honor bestowed by the blues community, the BMAs applaud the past year’s exceptional achievements in blues music recording, performance, and songwriting, as well as supporting the blues’ rich cultural traditions.

“My goal and purpose and hope is that other women in this genre – black, white, whatever you are – can see that and realize that they have a powerful voice, too.” – Mickey Guyton