Eric Gales

Roadhouse Bluzin on BMFR 12-2 pm ET

I have some badass roadhouse bluzin’ tunes for today’s show from 12-2 pm ET on http://www.bluesmusicfan.com. Mindi Abair, a fabulous singer/songwriter and Grammy nominated sax player, has a new album out…Forever. I will be spinning some cuts from it as well as new music from MIck Pini, A Tribe of Horseman, Scott Ellison, Eric Gales, and The Wildroots as well as some of my favorite artist songs from 2021 including Damon Fowler, Hendrikse, and Ben Levin.

Here is the intended playlist:

ARTISTTITLE
Mindi AbairNothing Ever Hurt Like You
Eddie 9VYou Don’t Have To Go
Mindi AbairWhat About Love?
8 Ball AitkenWhat Goes Up
Sweet Baby James & Rob EyersFine Line
A Tribe of HorsmanWho’s That Knockin
Kiko And The Blues RefugeesAin’t Gone Yet
The WildrootsI.O.U. (feat. Victor Wainwright & Patricia Ann Dees)
Atomic 44sThe Boogeyman
Mick Pini & Audio 54Careless
Hans Van LierGrey Wolf
Black River DeltaMidnight Train
Scott EllisonHalf A Bottle Down
Ben LevinLove And Friendship
Chris BadNews BarnesYou Wanna Rock? You Gotta Learn The Blues
Damon FowlerSome Things Change
Altered Five Blues BandFull Moon, Half Crazy
Eric GalesToo Close To The Fire
Andy LindquistThe River Queen
Mindi AbairWhere There’s A Woman There’s A Way
The Sugar RootsSomething Wicked This Way Comes
Mojo MafiaDon’t Let the Devil Drive
HendrikseTry to Save Your Soul
Johnny GallagherShake That Tambourine
Robert Jon & the WreckEveryday
Mindi AbairWhere There’s A Woman There’s A Way

Roadhouse Blues Nooner on BluesMusicFan Radio (12-2 pm EST)

Hope you get a chance to listen in today to the Ben Vee Roadhouse Blues Nooner on http://www.bluesmusicfan.com from 12-2 pm EST. We will roll out with a Faces tune featuring Rod Stewart from back in the day and then spend the rest of the show spinning some incredible new contemporary blues from artists all over the USA and around the world:Manny Fizzotti, Joe Louis Walker, Natalia M. King, Malted Milk, Bad Temper Joe, Colin James, Carolyn Wonderland, and a whole bunch more!!

ARTISTTITLECountry
Manny FizzottiSliding AwayItaly
FacesThree Button Hand Me DownUK
Joe Louis WalkerTwo Trains RunningUSA
Son Of DaveGimme A DoctorUK
Natalia M. KingPink Houses (Feat. Elliott Murphy)France
Mick Schafer BandDon’t Wanna B JudgedUSA
Zoom With Shawn KellermanBorn To Sing The BluesCanada
Jesse RoperDoes Anybody KnowCanada
P K MayoTruthUSA
Santana ft. Chris StapletonJoyUSA
Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night SweatsI’m On Your SideUSA
Eric GalesI Want My Crown  (Feat. Joe Bonamassa)USA
Altered Five Blues BandAll Suit, No SoulUSA
The Head Hunters Blues BandForty Days And Forty NightsUK
Black PumasI’m ReadyUSA
Manny FizzottiTurn Me OnItaly
Malted MilkLet Me RideFrance
Circle Of MudNative ManFrance
Andreas Diehlmann BandMade It My WayGermany
Bad Temper Joe3rd Floor Elevator BluesGermany
Colin JamesRaging RiverCanada
The Doobie BrothersCannonballUSA
Carolyn WonderlandBroken Hearted BluesUSA
Phillip-Michael ScalesWhen They Put Me in My GraveUSA
Simon Kinny-LewisJust Need A Kind Hearted Woman ( Feat Robben Ford )Australia
Gov’t MuleMake It RainUSA
Tommy CastroBluesman Came To TownUSA
Christone “Kingfish” IngramThat’s What You DoUSA

Roadhouse Blues News – New Music Releases from Santana, Gov’t Mule, Joe Louis Walker, and More

This year has been another great one for Roadhouse Blues releases AND they just keep comin’!!!! Here are some that might interest you…….

Out Now

Santana – Blessings and Miracles

It’s album number 26 for the band Santana and the groove nevah felt better! The band gets an assist from Chris Stapleton and Steve Winwood on a album chocked full of other guest appearances.A bluesey cover of Whiter Shade of Pale is worth the price of admission!

The Kentucky Headhunters – That’s a Fact Jack!

Southern influenced blues rock…oh yeah!

Out this week:

Gov’t Mule – Heavy Load Blues

Warren Haynes says this is the first Gov’t Mule to explicitly focus on the blues. Listen to the promo video single Make It Rain and understand why I can’t wait to get my hands on the entire recording.

Joe Louis Walker – Eclectic Electric

He started out years ago hangin’ backstage with Jimi Hendrix and released his first album in the mid eighties. I have been a big fan ever since and even got to trade shots with him one night at Black Eyed Sally’s in Hartford, CT. The album is truly an eclectic mix of blues’d up songs featuring his prowess on guitar and that distinctive voice.

Coming in December

Neil Young & Crazy Horse – Barn

When ya just want the windows to rumble to the music…..Crazy Horse will always do!

Due out in early 2022

Keb’ Mo’ – Good To Be

Tinsley Ellis – Devil May Care

Willie & the Bandits (UK) – When the World Stood Still

John Mayall – The Sun is Shining Down

John had recently announced that he would no longer tour but only perform locally in California so I was happy to hear he will put out a new album in late January 2022 featuring Marcus King, Buddy Miller, and Mike Campbell. A music icon and elder statesman of the blues; anything he cares to record I want to listen to.

Eric Gales – Crown

This will be an interesting album. Eric collaborated with Joe Bonamassa on the recording and if the first single I Want My Crown is any indication it will be pretty badass.

Elles Bailey (UK) – Shining In the Half Light

Jesse Roper (Canada) – album not yet titled.

Roadhouse Blues News – New Albums On the Way

Over the next several months a number of new roadhouse blues albums will be released. This is just a sampling that includes artists with well established reputations as well as several “up ‘n comers” that I think you will like.

Due in September

Avey Grouws Band – Tell Tale Heart

This band from Iowa was one of my favorites for 2020 and I can’t wait to see what they have in store for us in 2021!

Colin Linden – bLOW

Tas Cru – Broke Down Busted Up

Robert Jon & The Wreck – Shine a Light on Me Brother

Another great band from California with a southern blues rockin’ style.

Teresa James & the Rhythm Kings – Rose-Colored Glasses Vol. 1

One of the great voices of the contemporary blues.

Tony Holiday – Porch Sessions Vol. 2

I loved the first Porch Sessions album. This one should be good too!

Altered Five Blues Band – Holler If You Hear Me

Featuring Jeff Taylor, who is an awesome singer, this band out of Wisconsin is a perennial roadhouse favorite.

Due in October

The Doobie Brothers – Liberte

They have had a long and storied career. I have listened to all 4 of the singles released so far and the southern blues rock vibe is great.

Sue Foley – Pinkey’s Blues

A Canadian artist with strong ties to Austin, Texas who is a great guitar player, singer, and songwriter.

Due in November

Robert Plant & Alison Krauss – Raise the Roof

It has been a long time coming but the new collaboration between these two superstars picks up right where they left off!

Due in Early 2022

Eric Gales – I Want My Crown

Produced by Joe Bonamassa. Should be an incredible blues rock recording.

Elles Bailey – Shining in the Half Light

This British talent is a roots blues and blues rocker with a great voice and style.

As they are released or if I am lucky enough to make the early distribution list, you will find songs from these albums in rotation on my 24 hour roadhouse blues stream at WRHB. They will also be featured during my future Ben Vee Roadhouse Blues shows on BluesMusicFanRadio from 12-2 pm EDT on Tuesdays and from 3-5 pm EDT on Thursdays.

Thursday Good Time Roadhouse Blues on Blues Music Fan Radio 3-5 pm EDT

Join us for some of the finest contemporary blues that you can find streaming on the internet. I will be featuring songs by Fiona Boye, Paul Buchanan’s Voodoo Preachers, Anthony Gomes, Peter Green, Niecie, Kelly’s Lot and many more… Tune in at http://www.bluesmusicfan.com from 3 to 5 pm EDT today!

This is the intended playlist……

ARTISTTITLEALBUM
Alastair GreeneBack At The PoorhouseThe New World Blues
Ghost Town Blues BandShineShine
Big PacificKeep Me PostedBig Pacific 1
Kerry KearneyMississippi River StompTales From The Psychedelta
Fiona BoyesSmokestack LightningBox & Dice
Jimmy Thackery and the DriversToo TiredTrue Stories
Alastair GreeneBayou MileThe New World Blues
Simon Kinny-LewisDagger Eyes (Feat. Robben Ford )Another Day In San Jose
Anthony GomesHell And Half Of GeorgiaContainment Blues
BMFRARTISTID – Voodoo Preachers – You’re Listening to BMFR****
Paul Buchanan’s Voodoo PreachersSleeveTestimony
Peter GreenDangerous ManReaching The Cold 100
Andy WattsBlues On Fire (ft Joe Louis Walker)Blues On Fire
DionI Got Nothin’ (Feat. Van Morrison & Joe Louis Walker)Blues With Friends
Kim Simmonds & Savoy BrownBad Weather BrewingThe Devil to Pay
Jeff FettermanTell Me BabySouthern Son
NiecieWaiting For The Shoe To DropTrouble With A Capital T
Danielle NicolePusher ManCry No More
Sugaray RayfordTime To Get Movin’Somebody Save Me
Monti AmundsonNinety-Nine BelowThe Mean Eighteen
Tommy CastroMe And My GuitarException To The Rule
Kelly’s LotRise Up (Leve-Toi) (ft. Jeff Toto Blues)Can’t Take My Soul
The Jeff Healey BandAs The Years Go Passing ByCover To Cover
Walter TroutWanna DanceOrdinary Madness
Joanne Shaw TaylorA Hand in LoveAlmost Always Never
Eric GalesThat’s Just How It IsCrystal Vision
Ghalia VoltGypsy LadyMississippi Blend
Eliza NealsPawn Shop Blues (Roadhouse) (Feat. Popa Chubby & Dave Keyes)Sweet Or Mean

BMFR Good Time Roadhouse Blues with Ben Vee 3-5 pm EST

Hope you can join us today from 3 to 5 pm EST on http://www.bluesmusicfan.com as I crank out some Good Time Roadhouse blues for your Thursday. I have tunes by Kiko Garcia, Sean Pinchin, the Kid Royal Band, Susan Tedeschi, Eric Clapton & Steve Winwood, and a bunch more!

See the playlist below:

ARTISTTITLE
Kid Royal BandFreddies Bender
Kevin CampbellThe Rub
Wayne Nicholson & John CampbelljohnI May Be Wrong
Nico SmoljanAct Like You Love Me
The B. Christopher BandIt’s Alright
Mike ZitoToo Much Monkey Business
Eva CassidyWalkin’ After Midnight
Susan TedeschiFeeling Music Brings
Mark MayMy Last Ride
John HiattHere to Stay (ft Joe Bonamassa)
Eric Clapton/Steve WinwoodDouble Trouble
Lonnie Mack With Stevie Ray VaughanHound Dog Man
Kiko GarciaRed House Blues
Eric GalesAre You My Friend
Sean PinchinDevil Got My Women
Kris Barras BandLet The River Run
King KingStranger to Love
Evelyn RubioI Made A Mistake
Kid Royal BandI Just Wanna Live
Johnny BurginTwo Telephones
Jose RamirezTraveling Riverside Blues
Steve Earle And The DukesKing Of The Blues
Brian HoldenDrivin’
Rory GallagherHell Cat

BMFR Roadhouse Blues Nooner for Tuesday, April 7th from 12-2 pm EST

Well the sun is out and the days are gettin’ warmer! Hope you and yours are stayin’ safe during these strange times! Grab your favorite beverage and join us for a mix of new contemporary roadhouse blues and blues rock in equal measures from 12-2 pm EST today on http://www.bluesmusicfan.com.

Got tunes by Malia, Zack Walther, Katie Kadan, King Solomon HIcks, Eric Gales, Beth Hart & Joe Bonamassa, Walter Trout, Kenny Wayne Shepherd and many more!

The intended playlist is below:

ARTISTTITLE
King Solomon HicksRiverside Drive
Vince Salerno and Gerald McClendonCome On
Zack Walther BandHold On, I’m Coming
Omar Kent Dykes & Jimmie VaughanBig Boss Man
Kenny Wayne Shepherd(Let Me Up) I’ve Had Enough
Beth Hart & Joe BonamassaCan’t Let You Go
Keb’ Mo’Put A Woman In Charge (Feat. Rosanne Cash)
The Proven OnesWhom My Soul Loves (Feat. Ruthie Foster)
Mavis StaplesStep Into The Light
Z.Z. HillYou’re Ruining My Bad Reputation
Sugaray RayfordDark Night of the Soul
Big Daddy WilsonDeep In My Soul
Zac HarmonHoney Pleez
MaliaLord, I Feel So Bad
Katie KadanDon’t Lie to Me
King Solomon HicksIt’s Alright
Eric GalesFreedom From My Demons
The Rex Granite BandApple Tree
The Russell Barber BandMother In-Law Blues
Tino Gonzales & Los Reyes Del KOWe Gonna Paint The Town Red
[Lowbudget] Blues BandEverybody Wants To Go To Heaven
The Reverend Shawn Amos & The BrotherhoodThe Job Is Never Done
Wide Mouth MasonStay for a Couple More
Harper and Midwest KindWelcome Home
Wes Lee & Th’ Possum Foot MojoCrown Of Fire
Mike ZitoDark Raven
Walter TroutSadie

The Mid January BMFR Roadhouse Blues for Jan 16th

Just feels like a good day for bluzin’! Join us at 3 pm EST today, January 16th, for some NEW roadhouse blues featuring Mojo-T, Josh Smith, Gema Pearl, Tinsley Ellis, the Blues Cousins, and Popa Chubby plus a bunch more contemporary blues artists.

Go to http://www.bluesmusicfan.com, grab the beverage of your choice, kick back (yeah..even if you are in the office) and enjoy the tunes!

Below is the intended playlist.

ARTISTTITLE
Popa ChubbyGordito
Mojo-TGood Ol Shoe
Mike Scott & the HoneypotsLandlord
Josh SmithLetting You Go (Live)
Ronnie Earl & Duke RobillardLookin for Trouble
Travellin’ Blue KingsInto the Night
Misty BluesNo More to Give
Harpdog BrownWhiskey Bottle
Hanne BoelCan’t Run from Yourself
Gema PearlNo Mo’ Mojo (feat. Shane Theriot)
Gracie CurranSweet Sativa
Eric GalesGood for Sumthin’
Heritage Blues OrchestraDon’t Ever Let Nobody Drag Your Spirit Down
Tinsley EllisEvil Till Sunrise
The Radio KingsEvil Love
JunkyardmenLuck I Got
Marc CohnTalk Back Mic
Eva CassidyAin’t Doin’ Too Bad
BluesCorpWelcome To My World
Blues CousinsChinese Blues
Josh FarrowDevil Don’t You Fool Me
Marc AmacherKid (Roadhouse Version)
Popa ChubbyI’m The Beast From The East
Jim SuhlerLeave My Blues Behind
Keith StoneCindi Leigh
Jimmy ThackeryEmpty Arms Motel
Fatback DeluxeRat Now
If ya like a tune or two…go to your favorite music site
and buy and download them to help the blues to thrive in 2020!!

Something Old..Something New…and Always Blue on BMFR today at Noon EST!

Join us at NOON today on http://www.bluesmusicfan.com for my Roadhouse Blues set. I have some new Eric Gales, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Eric Jerardi, and John Mayall along with some classic tunes and plenty of contemporary upbeat blues from Europe, Australia, and North America.!  Below is my intended playlist. Hope ya tune in on your computer, tablet, or phone!

ARTIST TITLE
Johnny & The Headhunters Ace Of Spades
Kjell Gustavsson Rhythm & Blues Orchestra Wasting My Time
Willie May Don’t You Cry
Dion DiMucci Guitar Queen
Travellin’ Brothers The Spur
Ash Grunwald 180
John Lee Hooker I Need Some Money
The Allman Brothers Band Temptation Is A Gun
Boz Scaggs Radiator 110
Dana Fuchs Sad Solution
The Blue Chevys Witchcraft
Jon Butcher Box Of Miracles
U. Pasanen Band Compi Coupé
Dominic Schoemaker Fly Away
Big Jay McNeely Going To Paint The Town Red
Z.Z. Hill Shade Tree Mechanic
Tedeschi Trucks Band They Don’t Shine
Eric Jerardi Don’t Take It Personally
John Mayall What Have I Done Wrong (ft Joe Bonamassa)
Electric Blues Collective Smokestack Lightning
Haole Kid Local Boy Blues Project Money Bird
Hans Theessink Late Last Night
Long John And The Killer Blues Collective Hell Ain’t No Place To Be
Eric Gales With a Little Help From My Friends (ft Beth Hart)
Johnny Winter Let It Bleed
Robin Trower None But The Brave
Tommy Castro & The Painkillers Blues All Around Me
John Hiatt Over The Hill
Mark Knopfler Coyote