February ends with a bang as Mike Zito and JJ Grey & Mofro release new albums and this Friday Walter Trout puts out his new recording…..oh yeah!!!!

Recordings Out Now

Mike Zito – Life is Hard

Incredible album….see my review HERE! Without Loving You is one of my faves!

JJ Grey & Mofro – Olustee

First new recording from JJ Grey & Mofro since 2015! They haven’t lost the magic! Love the funky Rooster!

Elles Bailey – The Night Owl and the Lark (EP)

This British belle has a great voice and a growing following. She effortlessly flits between blues, soul, and country on this new five song EP. Love the song Bring It On.

Sean Athens Band – Time

A member of Chris Kraemer and the Beat Boxin’ Blues group, this German guitar player is incredible! BBB is a traditional blues band so I was stunned by the opening beautiful blues rock instrumental The Ballad of the Gone on this recording. And the blues rock and his vocals just keep flowin’ from there on!

HALM – Runner

A Scandinavian group from Sweden, this trio kicks out some sweet tunes that meld blues rock and roots blues. Love the hints of Fleetwood Mac in the tune Real Fantasies.

Katie Henry – Get Goin’

This New York City artist has such a bright future. Listen to The Lion’s Den and see why!

Philip Sayce – The Wolves Are Coming

If you like your blues rock hard with hints of psychedelia, Phillip Sayce is your man! The Moon is Full should give ya a good feel for his talent.

Jeff Rogers – Dream Job

This Canadian artist has a soulful voice and hails from the Chris Stapleton wing of the blues in my opinion. And believe me, that is not a bad thing..mhmm! Dream Job is a great song about the life of a musician payin’ his dues.

Orianthi – First Time Blues (ft Joe Bonamassa) (single)

Orianthi and Joe Bonamassa…oh yeah….a match made in blues rock heaven!!

Misty Blues – Silver Lining (ft Early Times) (single)

The husky deep voice of Gina Coleman of Misty Blues in combination with some excellent guitar playing by Early Times plus some badass sax….oh yeah!

Due Out in March

Walter Trout – Broken (March 1st)

Bex Marshall – Fortuna (March 1st)

Dion – Girl Friends (March 8th)

The Taj Mahal Swingin’ Sextet – Live at the Church in Tulsa (March 8th)

The Wicked Lo-Down – Out of Line (March 8th)

Sean Riley & the Water – Stone Cold Hands (March 8th)

Micheal van Merwyk – Blues Everywhere I Go (March 15th)

Steve Howell & the Mighty Men – 99 1/2 Won’t Do (March 15th)

The Black Crowes – Happiness Bastards (March 15th)

Rick Vito – Cadillac Man (March 22nd)

Altered Five Blues Band – Testifyin’ EP (March 22nd)

Gary Clark Jr. – JPEG Raw (March 22nd)

Shawn Kellerman – Kell’s Kitchen (March 29th)

Due Out in April

Marcus King – Mood Swings (April 5th)

Eric Bibb – Live at The Scala Theatre (April 5th)

Ulrich Ellison -Vintage Salvation (April 5th)

Black Keys – Ohio Players (April 5th)

Mark Knopfler – One Deep River (April 12th)

Big Wolf Band – Rebel’s Journey (April 19th)

Judith Hill – Letters from a Black Widow (April 19th)

Upcoming releases in 2024

Joe Bonamassa – Live at the Hollywood Bowl (May 17th)

Reverend Shawn Amos – Soul Brother No. 1 (In May 2024)

Joanne Shaw Taylor – Heavy Soul (June 7th)

Robert Jon & the Wreck – Red Moon Rising (June 28th)

Anthony Gomes – Praise the Loud (Sometime 2024)

Sue Foley – One Guitar Woman (Sometime 2024)