Author: JD Nash

Los Angeles, CA – Walter Trout is the beating heart of the modern blues rock scene. He is respected by the old guard, revered by the young guns, and adored by the fans who shake his hand after the show each night. After five decades in the game, Trout is a talismanic figure. A part of the glue that bonds the blues community together, at a time when the wider world has never been so divided. He’s also the only artist with the vision, talent and star-studded address book to pull off a project on the scale of We’re All…

To accompany the announcement, the duo has released the lead single from ‘Contraband Love,’ the original Campbell-penned track “Hit And Run Driver.”

The two-disc ‘Roll Columbia’ is the first set ever to include all 26 songs Guthrie wrote during his prolific month spent working for the BPA.

‘Almost Home’ succeeds in looking backwards, while still sounding as vital and modern as ever.

“No matter where you’re from, or what language you speak, blues is the universal language.”

“The National Endowment for the Arts is proud to honor these individuals for artistic mastery, as well as a commitment to sharing their traditions.”

It’s well known that the Beatles began as a skiffle group in England. Steeped in blues and R&B influences, they almost single-handedly created the genre of pop music. But what would have happened, had they directed themselves away from the sounds of Chicago, and more toward those of Clarksdale? Two Delta blues disciples, and major Fab 4 fans, have figured it out. “Michissippi” Mick Kolassa and Mark Telesca have done what many said couldn’t be done. They bluesified a small chunk of the Beatles songbook. What’s more, they’ve done it brilliantly. You Can’t Do That! on the Swingsuit label is…

Chicago, Illinois – Guitarist, songwriter and vocalist Selwyn Birchwood has released the first video from his new CD, Pick Your Poison. It is for the song “Guilty Pleasures.” The video, depicts Birchwood happily sinking into the depths of decadence (but with a surprise ending). The Alligator Records release currently sits in the Top 10 on the Billboard blues chart. On Pick Your Poison, Birchwood, along with his band—saxophonist Regi Oliver, bassist Huff Wright, and drummer Courtney “Big Love” Girlie—takes a major step forward, crafting visionary blues for a new generation of forward-looking fans. Birchwood, who attacks his guitar and lap…

“We highlight Black Radio because of its significance to our history and the significance of the individuals involved.”

Although 15 tracks, and over an hour in length, we wondered where the time went, before pushing play again. It’s that good.