Blues CDs - New Releases
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Blues CDs New Releases - July 2009
You'll find slim pickings in your local record store this month as the labels steady themselves for their fall release schedule with a sparse slate of album releases. Nevertheless, there are some fine gems to be found is you're ready to listen, and new albums from blues veterans like guitarists Ana Popovic and Big Bill Morganfield are guaranteed to please. Here's what you'll be listening …
You'll find slim pickings in your local record store this month as the labels steady themselves for their fall release schedule with a sparse slate of album releases. Nevertheless, there are some fine gems to be found is you're ready to listen, and new albums from blues veterans like guitarists Ana Popovic and Big Bill Morganfield are guaranteed to please. Here's what you'll be listening …
Blues CDs New Releases - June 2009
Lots of great blues music coming our way in June, including cool new discs from blues veterans like singer Candye Kane, harpist Rod Piazza, and guitarists Duke Robillard and Ronnie Earl. Plus, some fine archival reissues from legends like Bo, Isaac, and the King, new music from the Homemade Jamz Blues Band, and a red-hot set from axeslinger Cetan Clawson, and much more. Here's what you'll be list…
Lots of great blues music coming our way in June, including cool new discs from blues veterans like singer Candye Kane, harpist Rod Piazza, and guitarists Duke Robillard and Ronnie Earl. Plus, some fine archival reissues from legends like Bo, Isaac, and the King, new music from the Homemade Jamz Blues Band, and a red-hot set from axeslinger Cetan Clawson, and much more. Here's what you'll be list…
Blues CDs New Releases - May 2009
You'll find fewer reissues and more new material on your record store shelves this month as the labels gear up for the summer. May will see the reissue of a classic Ray Charles album, a career-spanning Johnny Winter anthology, and cool new music from blues music veterans and newcomers like Alvin Jett, Joanne Shaw Taylor, Eddie C. Campbell, and others. Here's what you'll be listening to in May.
You'll find fewer reissues and more new material on your record store shelves this month as the labels gear up for the summer. May will see the reissue of a classic Ray Charles album, a career-spanning Johnny Winter anthology, and cool new music from blues music veterans and newcomers like Alvin Jett, Joanne Shaw Taylor, Eddie C. Campbell, and others. Here's what you'll be listening to in May.
Blues CDs New Releases - April 2009
Spring has sprung, blues lovers, and we have a wealth of new and reissue albums to enjoy this month. From young turks like Jason Ricci and Nick Moss to old lions like Buddy Guy and Muddy Waters, here's what you'll be listening to in April.
Spring has sprung, blues lovers, and we have a wealth of new and reissue albums to enjoy this month. From young turks like Jason Ricci and Nick Moss to old lions like Buddy Guy and Muddy Waters, here's what you'll be listening to in April.
Blues CDs New Releases - March 2009
Lots of great blues music to listen to this month as the floodgates creep open a bit and let a few new releases out into the world. You have your choice of tunes from veterans like B.B. King, Louisiana Red, and Little Walter as well as promising new albums from young bluesmen like Eric Lindell and Seth Walker, and a bunch of other great stuff. Here's what you'll be listening to in March.
Lots of great blues music to listen to this month as the floodgates creep open a bit and let a few new releases out into the world. You have your choice of tunes from veterans like B.B. King, Louisiana Red, and Little Walter as well as promising new albums from young bluesmen like Eric Lindell and Seth Walker, and a bunch of other great stuff. Here's what you'll be listening to in March.
Blues CDs New Releases - February 2009
The release schedule loosens up a bit in February as the music biz works up towards its full late-spring stride. A few big-league hitters will be swinging for the fences this month, veteran blues artists like Joe Bonamassa, Shemekia Copeland, and the Nighthawks, while a few relative newcomers like Guy Davis walk up to the plate for a swing at the brass ring. Plus, uber-cool reissues and anthologi…
The release schedule loosens up a bit in February as the music biz works up towards its full late-spring stride. A few big-league hitters will be swinging for the fences this month, veteran blues artists like Joe Bonamassa, Shemekia Copeland, and the Nighthawks, while a few relative newcomers like Guy Davis walk up to the plate for a swing at the brass ring. Plus, uber-cool reissues and anthologi…
Blues CDs New Releases - January 2009
January usually represents a slow return to normal for record labels, who throw out a few obscure CD releases to try and gauge the feeling of the record-buying public. It's only slightly different for blues labels, who are less prone to be affected by mainstream trends and release new albums when they are able. As such, this month is a mix of blues contemporary superstars like Derek Trucks and th…
January usually represents a slow return to normal for record labels, who throw out a few obscure CD releases to try and gauge the feeling of the record-buying public. It's only slightly different for blues labels, who are less prone to be affected by mainstream trends and release new albums when they are able. As such, this month is a mix of blues contemporary superstars like Derek Trucks and th…
Blues CDs New Releases - November 2008
November usually represents the end-of-the-year for new album releases from major labels, and blues music labels are no different. Although the pickings are mighty slim this month, it's a case of quality over quantity as the release schedule is tilted seriously in favor of reissues over new releases (especially from Wounded Bird, who are REAL busy this month). Here are the blues you'll be singing…
November usually represents the end-of-the-year for new album releases from major labels, and blues music labels are no different. Although the pickings are mighty slim this month, it's a case of quality over quantity as the release schedule is tilted seriously in favor of reissues over new releases (especially from Wounded Bird, who are REAL busy this month). Here are the blues you'll be singing…
Blues CDs New Releases - October 2008
Typically, October is a peak month for CD releases going into the holiday buying season. Not surprisingly, with the recording industry cutting corners due to weak CD sales, even blues labels seem to be feeling the pinch. October's release schedule seems to be a bit slim, but still there is something to be said for quality over quantity, and the coming month offers some interesting albums from sev…
Typically, October is a peak month for CD releases going into the holiday buying season. Not surprisingly, with the recording industry cutting corners due to weak CD sales, even blues labels seem to be feeling the pinch. October's release schedule seems to be a bit slim, but still there is something to be said for quality over quantity, and the coming month offers some interesting albums from sev…
Blues CDs New Releases - September 2008
It's getting closer to Christmas, and the labels will be prepping to release a full slate of new CDs for the fourth quarter sales. September offers up some fine blues music nonetheless, and this month's Blues CD list includes new jams from folks like Magic Slim, Albert Cummings, Elvin Bishop, and Jon Cleary as well as some reissues and one or two new faces. Here's what to expect on your grocer's …
It's getting closer to Christmas, and the labels will be prepping to release a full slate of new CDs for the fourth quarter sales. September offers up some fine blues music nonetheless, and this month's Blues CD list includes new jams from folks like Magic Slim, Albert Cummings, Elvin Bishop, and Jon Cleary as well as some reissues and one or two new faces. Here's what to expect on your grocer's …
Blues CDs New Releases - August 2008
August is a strong month for blues CDs, not so much in quantity but in quality, as the dog days of summer usher in new releases from blues musicians like B.B. King, Bobby Rush, Lil' Ed & the Blues Imperials, and Joe Bonamassa as well as a couple of reissues and a handful of blues music newcomers. Line up, blues fans, and find out what you'll be spending your hard-earned coin on during August 2008!
August is a strong month for blues CDs, not so much in quantity but in quality, as the dog days of summer usher in new releases from blues musicians like B.B. King, Bobby Rush, Lil' Ed & the Blues Imperials, and Joe Bonamassa as well as a couple of reissues and a handful of blues music newcomers. Line up, blues fans, and find out what you'll be spending your hard-earned coin on during August 2008!