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“It may be a bit premature to crown Albert Castiglia America’s newest King of the Blues, but there’s little doubt that he at least deserves the title of heir apparent.” — Miami New Times

Julia entitled his new album INSPIRED because he’s very aware of the debt he owes to the musicians who have inspired him.

Manx Marriner Mainline might have roots in the blues, but some of the album’s nicer moments are when they take the blues and gospel in more personal directions.

“I have a large variety of influences and I listen to a lot of music. I incorporate it into all of the music I make. It is still blues music but it comes from different angles.” Mike Wheeler

This year’s Festival will feature two-nights of musical performances with once-in-a-lifetime guitar collaborations. Known as pioneers in their field, the roster of artists spans old and new.

“’Alligator Fish’ is a freestyle blues incantation over one cord, channeling dire predictions à la Charley Patton,” Mathus told us. “I’m related to Charley through my Delta family.”

If ‘Soulfire’ stands as the last word at the end of one chapter of Van Zandt’s long career, ‘Summer of Sorcery’ marks the start of what comes next.

“I remember hearing Slim Harpo’s ‘Scratch My Back’ on AM radio in Rhode Island. I can still recall where I was, who I was with, and how that sound just went through me like a bolt of lightning!” – Duke Robillard

Robin Trower’s newest album, ‘Coming Closer to the Day,’ has been officially released on this 22nd day of March. “I’m very happy with it; I’m very pleased with it,” he told us.

‘Into the Soul’ could just as easily be emanating from an AM/FM radio in the 1970s, with influences spread across several genres but still distinguishing Hyde as a singular artist with a unique musical vision.