Author: Steven Ovadia

Backtrack Blues Band is pushing the boundaries of the blues without breaking them.

Afterglow reveals a side of Mattison we don’t often get to see. But it’s a side everyone should hear.

Hicks’ playing has taste for days. There’s lots of vibrato and a huge tone, but not too much unnecessary flash.

You know Sexton is the real-deal because of the way he keeps hitting away at life’s curveballs.

World of Broken Hearts, is five tracks featuring Forst’s soulfully worn voice, huge rock grooves, and thoughtfully layered tracks.

It feels a bit early to be talking about best albums of 2020, but I’m ready to commit to Bey.

Small Blues and Grooves by 11 Guys Quartet captures the simple pleasure of a great blues instrumental.

There are very few blues artists like Gluban and he’s doing something new that lots of blues fans are going to want to check out.

You don’t need to understand Louisiana music to appreciate this album. One spin and you’ll be hooked.

One can see how David’s voice would get coaches’ easy chairs spinning like a demonic possession in a La-Z-Boy showroom.