Browsing: Blues

Chloe Kay was moved to write the track after Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble’s iconic drummer Chris ‘Whipper’ Layton recounted a story to her during an interview for ‘ABS’ about him and Stevie overcoming challenges together to make it in time to one of their concerts.

Remembering Charlie Watts (June 2, 1941 – August 24, 2021)

This reminiscent, heart-breaking journey through a bleak and cold snowscape by a sad, lone figure in a reindeer-pulled sleigh is brought to life by the animator Scuba Steve

“The hundredth anniversary of the Tulsa Massacre had just happened, and even though the song is really about the fallout from a relationship gone south, it’s not a big jump to paint with a bigger brush and apply the lyrics in a much broader context.” – Scott Ellison

“Music is like a language, and to be fluid one has to be articulate, and to be articulate it takes a lot of practice. It is important to ‘own’ the guitar and vocals.”

“My new album, ‘The Beat Goes On,’ offers light to darkness. It covers the themes of love, beauty, hope and nature, and sets these in opposition to sadness, loss, fear, and hurt. ‘The Beat’ draws on blues, soul, folk, jazz, Americana, and roots music.” – Sean Taylor

“Persevering despite setbacks is difficult, but this song helps me channel the strength that is needed to do it.”

Watch the video for working blues song “One Wicked Mother.”

“I’m more often associated with my custom Bender Telecaster, but this song is my opportunity to showcase something that I started playing 25 years ago: blues on a Gibson.”

“Everything is relative and anyone and everyone can – and will – have the blues from time to time.” – Glenn Alexander