Contemporary Blues CD & DVD Reviews
Reviews of contemporary blues CDs and DVDs.
Things About Comin' My Way Tribute to the Music of the Mississippi Sheiks (2009)
Review of Things About Comin' My Way - A Tribute to the Music of the Mississippi Sheiks album
Review of Things About Comin' My Way - A Tribute to the Music of the Mississippi Sheiks album
Amos Garrett - Get Way Back: A Tribute to Percy Mayfield (2008)
Album review of Amos Garrett's Get Way Back, a heartfelt tribute to R&B great Percy Mayfield.
Album review of Amos Garrett's Get Way Back, a heartfelt tribute to R&B great Percy Mayfield.
Big Bill Morganfield - Born Lover (2009)
Review of Big Bill Morganfield's Born Lover album, a fine collection of contemporary Chicago blues
Review of Big Bill Morganfield's Born Lover album, a fine collection of contemporary Chicago blues
Clarence Spady - Just Between Us (2008)
Album review of Just Between Us by blues guitarist Clarence Spady, a talented string-bender and skilled soungwriter with a retro-soul sound.
Album review of Just Between Us by blues guitarist Clarence Spady, a talented string-bender and skilled soungwriter with a retro-soul sound.
Corey Harris - blu.black (2009)
Review of Corey Harris's blu.black album, an interesting collection of blues & reggae songs
Review of Corey Harris's blu.black album, an interesting collection of blues & reggae songs
Dave Specter - Live In Chicago (2008)
Album review of Live In Chicago by blues guitarist Dave Specter, featuring vocalists Tad Robinson, Jimmy Johnson, and Sharon Lewis.
Album review of Live In Chicago by blues guitarist Dave Specter, featuring vocalists Tad Robinson, Jimmy Johnson, and Sharon Lewis.
Dave Specter - Live In Chicago DVD (2008)
Review of Live In Chicago DVD by Chicago blues guitarist Dave Specter, including guest stars Tad Robinson, Jimmy Johnson, and Sharon Lewis.
Review of Live In Chicago DVD by Chicago blues guitarist Dave Specter, including guest stars Tad Robinson, Jimmy Johnson, and Sharon Lewis.
Delmark Records' It Ain't Over DVD (2009)
Review of Delmark Records' It's Aint' Over DVD, a celebration of 55 years of Chicago blues music featuring Lurrie Bell, Jimmy Johnson, Little Arthur Duncan, and Tail Dragger, among others.
Review of Delmark Records' It's Aint' Over DVD, a celebration of 55 years of Chicago blues music featuring Lurrie Bell, Jimmy Johnson, Little Arthur Duncan, and Tail Dragger, among others.
Duke Robillard - A Swingin' Session With Duke Robillard (2008)
Album review of A Swingin' Session with Duke Robillard by acclaimed blues and jazz guitarist Duke Robillard.
Album review of A Swingin' Session with Duke Robillard by acclaimed blues and jazz guitarist Duke Robillard.
Duke Robillard - Stomp! The Blues Tonight (2009)
Review of Duke Robillard's Stomp! The Blues Tonight album.
Review of Duke Robillard's Stomp! The Blues Tonight album.
Eden Brent - Mississippi Number One (2008)
Review of pianist Eden Brent's Mississippi Number One album, an inspired and entertaining blend of blues, jazz, and pop music.
Review of pianist Eden Brent's Mississippi Number One album, an inspired and entertaining blend of blues, jazz, and pop music.
Entrance - Wandering Stranger (2004)
Album review of Wandering Stranger by blues deconstructionist Entrance
Album review of Wandering Stranger by blues deconstructionist Entrance
Eric Lindell - Gulf Coast Highway (2009)
CD Review of Eric Lindell's Gulf Coast Highway album, a collection of New Orleans-flavored R&B
CD Review of Eric Lindell's Gulf Coast Highway album, a collection of New Orleans-flavored R&B
Fabulous Thunderbirds - Live (2001)
Review of the Fabulous Thunderbirds Live album featuring mouth harp master Kim Wilson and rockin' guitarist Kid Ramos.
Review of the Fabulous Thunderbirds Live album featuring mouth harp master Kim Wilson and rockin' guitarist Kid Ramos.
Fabulous Thunderbirds - Painted On (2005)
Album review of Painted On CD by the Fabulous Thunderbirds featuring harmonica master Kim Wilson.
Album review of Painted On CD by the Fabulous Thunderbirds featuring harmonica master Kim Wilson.
Isaac Hayes - Hot Buttered Soul (1969/2009)
Review of Isaac Hayes' Hot Buttered Soul album, a landmark in soul and R&B music
Review of Isaac Hayes' Hot Buttered Soul album, a landmark in soul and R&B music
James Blood Ulmer - Birthright (2005)
Review of James Blood Ulmer's Birthright album, a raw return to the Mississippi Delta for the talented guitarist
Review of James Blood Ulmer's Birthright album, a raw return to the Mississippi Delta for the talented guitarist
Janiva Magness - What Love Will Do (2008)
Review of Janiva Magness' What Love Will Do album, a collection of songs on the theme of love, interpreted by powerhouse blues singer Magness.
Review of Janiva Magness' What Love Will Do album, a collection of songs on the theme of love, interpreted by powerhouse blues singer Magness.
Jason Ricci & New Blood - Rocket Number 9 (2007)
Review of Jason Ricci & New Blood's Rocket Number 9 album, a rocking collection of contemporary harp-driven blues.
Review of Jason Ricci & New Blood's Rocket Number 9 album, a rocking collection of contemporary harp-driven blues.
John Nemeth - Love Me Tonight (2009)
Review of John Nemeth's Love Me Tonight album, a fine collection of soul-blues performances.
Review of John Nemeth's Love Me Tonight album, a fine collection of soul-blues performances.
Jorma Kaukonen - River of Time (2009)
Review of Jorma Kaukonen's River of Time album, an inspired collection of original and traditional acoustic country-blues tunes.
Review of Jorma Kaukonen's River of Time album, an inspired collection of original and traditional acoustic country-blues tunes.
Junior Kimbrough - You Better Run: The Essential Junior Kimbrough (2002)
Review of North Mississippi Hill Country blues legend Junior Kimbrough's You Better Run: The Essential Junior Kimbrough album.
Review of North Mississippi Hill Country blues legend Junior Kimbrough's You Better Run: The Essential Junior Kimbrough album.
Kenny Neal - Let Life Flow (2008)
Album review of Let Life Flow album by second generation blues musician Kenny Neal, a talented guitarist and gifted blues harp player.
Album review of Let Life Flow album by second generation blues musician Kenny Neal, a talented guitarist and gifted blues harp player.
Legendary Rhythm & Blues Revue - Command Performance (2008)
Album review of Command Performance, by the Legendary Rhythm & Blues Revue featuring Tommy Castro, Deanna Bogart, Ronnie Baker Brooks and Magic Dick.
Album review of Command Performance, by the Legendary Rhythm & Blues Revue featuring Tommy Castro, Deanna Bogart, Ronnie Baker Brooks and Magic Dick.
M for Mississippi motion picture DVD (2008)
Review of the M for Mississippi documentary film DVD featuring a variety of contemporary Delta blues musicians.
Review of the M for Mississippi documentary film DVD featuring a variety of contemporary Delta blues musicians.
Michael Burks - Iron Man (2008)
Album review of Alligator Records CD release Iron Man by blues guitarist Michael Burks.
Album review of Alligator Records CD release Iron Man by blues guitarist Michael Burks.
Mike Zito - Today (2008)
Album review of Mike Zito's Today, a fine collection of soul-blues with gritty vocals and searing guitar work.
Album review of Mike Zito's Today, a fine collection of soul-blues with gritty vocals and searing guitar work.
Mississippi Heat - Hattiesburg Blues (2008)
Album review of Mississippi Heat's Hattiesburg Blues album, a tasty Chicago-styled blues romp with guest star Lurrie Bell.
Album review of Mississippi Heat's Hattiesburg Blues album, a tasty Chicago-styled blues romp with guest star Lurrie Bell.
Nick Moss and the Flip Tops - Live At Chan's - Combo Platter No. 2 (2009)
Review of Nick Moss and the Flip Tops' Live At Chan's - Combo Platter No. 2, a scorching live album that captures the band's red hot sound on tape.
Review of Nick Moss and the Flip Tops' Live At Chan's - Combo Platter No. 2, a scorching live album that captures the band's red hot sound on tape.
Omar Kent Dykes & Jimmie Vaughan - On The Jimmy Reed Highway (2008)
Album review of On The Jimmy Reed Highway by Omar Kent Dykes and Jimmie Vaughan
Album review of On The Jimmy Reed Highway by Omar Kent Dykes and Jimmie Vaughan
Otis Taylor - Double V (2004)
Album review of Otis Taylor's groundbreaking blues album Double V.
Album review of Otis Taylor's groundbreaking blues album Double V.
Paul Reddick + The Sidemen - Rattlebag (2001)
Review of Paul Reddick + The Sidemen's Rattlebag album, featuring the Canadian bluesman's stellar harp work and skilled songwriting.
Review of Paul Reddick + The Sidemen's Rattlebag album, featuring the Canadian bluesman's stellar harp work and skilled songwriting.
Peter Green Splinter Group - Time Traders (2001)
Album review of Peter Green Splinter Group's Time Traders, featuring the spectacular guitar work of former Bluesbreakers/Fleetwood Mac guitarist Peter Green.
Album review of Peter Green Splinter Group's Time Traders, featuring the spectacular guitar work of former Bluesbreakers/Fleetwood Mac guitarist Peter Green.
R.L. Burnside - Burnside On Burnside (2001)
Album review of Burnside On Burnside, a live album by Mississippi Hill Country bluesman R.L. Burnside
Album review of Burnside On Burnside, a live album by Mississippi Hill Country bluesman R.L. Burnside
R.L. Burnside - Wish I Was In Heaven Sitting Down (2000)
Review of R.L. Burnside's Wish I Was In Heaven Sitting Down, the 2000 album from the Mississippi Hill Country blues legend.
Review of R.L. Burnside's Wish I Was In Heaven Sitting Down, the 2000 album from the Mississippi Hill Country blues legend.
Ray Bonneville - Goin' by Feel (2008)
Album review of blues poet Ray Bonneville's Goin' by Feel album, produced by Gurf Morlix and featuring a dozen of the talented songwriter's brilliant story-songs.
Album review of blues poet Ray Bonneville's Goin' by Feel album, produced by Gurf Morlix and featuring a dozen of the talented songwriter's brilliant story-songs.
Rich Man's War: New Blues & Roots Songs of Peace and Protest (2008)
Review of Rich Man's War: New Blues & Roots Songs of Peace and Protest album, including songs by Bob Brozman, Guitar Shorty, Candye Kane, Eddy The Chief Clearwater, and Michael Hill.
Review of Rich Man's War: New Blues & Roots Songs of Peace and Protest album, including songs by Bob Brozman, Guitar Shorty, Candye Kane, Eddy The Chief Clearwater, and Michael Hill.
Rick Estrin and the Nightcats - Twisted (2009)
CD review of Rick Estrin and the Nightcats' Twisted album, the first under the veteran band's new management
CD review of Rick Estrin and the Nightcats' Twisted album, the first under the veteran band's new management
Rob Roy Parnell - Let's Start Something (2008)
Review of Rob Roy Parnell's Let's Start Something album, the sophomore effort by the harp-blasting Texas bluesman.
Review of Rob Roy Parnell's Let's Start Something album, the sophomore effort by the harp-blasting Texas bluesman.
Robert Cray - This Time (2009)
Review of Robert Cray's This Time album, the first studio effort from the talented soul-blues guitarist in four years.
Review of Robert Cray's This Time album, the first studio effort from the talented soul-blues guitarist in four years.
Ronnie Earl & the Broadcasters - Living In The Light (CD Preview)
Review of Ronnie Earl & the Broadcasters' Living In The Light album, a collection of blues instrumentals and vocal performances by Kim Wilson and Dave Keller.
Review of Ronnie Earl & the Broadcasters' Living In The Light album, a collection of blues instrumentals and vocal performances by Kim Wilson and Dave Keller.
Ronnie Earl & the Broadcasters - Now My Soul (2004)
Album review of Now My Soul by blues guitarist Ronnie Earl & the Broadcasters.
Album review of Now My Soul by blues guitarist Ronnie Earl & the Broadcasters.
Rory Block - Blues Walkin' Like A Man: A Tribute To Son House (2008)
Review of Rory Block's Blues Walkin' Like A Man album, a heartfelt tribute to blues great Son House by the talented blues guitarist.
Review of Rory Block's Blues Walkin' Like A Man album, a heartfelt tribute to blues great Son House by the talented blues guitarist.
Sean Costello - Sean's Blues: A Memorial Retrospective (2009)
Review Sean Costello's Sean's Blues album, a memorial retrospective that takes a look at the blues guitarist's early work
Review Sean Costello's Sean's Blues album, a memorial retrospective that takes a look at the blues guitarist's early work
Sean Costello - We Can Get Together (2008)
Album review of We Can Get Together by blues guitarist Sean Costello
Album review of We Can Get Together by blues guitarist Sean Costello
Shemekia Copeland - Never Going Back (2009)
Review of Shemekia Copeland's Never Going Back album, a fine collection of blues, R&B, and soul music.
Review of Shemekia Copeland's Never Going Back album, a fine collection of blues, R&B, and soul music.
The Soul of John Black - Black John (2009)
CD review of The Soul of John Black's Black John album, a funk-infused collection of soul-blues music.
CD review of The Soul of John Black's Black John album, a funk-infused collection of soul-blues music.
Various Artists - Blues Before Sunrise - Delmark Records (1997/2009)
Review of Delmark Records' Blues Before Sunrise album, a various artists compilation featuring Chicago bluesmen Big Wheeler, John Brim, Billy Boy Arnold, and Jimmy Burns
Review of Delmark Records' Blues Before Sunrise album, a various artists compilation featuring Chicago bluesmen Big Wheeler, John Brim, Billy Boy Arnold, and Jimmy Burns
Various Artists - M for Mississippi soundtrack album (2008)
Review of the M for Mississippi motion picture soundtrack album, featuring a variety of Delta blues musicians.
Review of the M for Mississippi motion picture soundtrack album, featuring a variety of Delta blues musicians.
Willie King & The Liberators - Freedom Creek (2000)
Review of Willie King & The Liberators' Freedom Creek album, a significant collection of contemporary blues that are seeped in tradition even while looking towards the future.
Review of Willie King & The Liberators' Freedom Creek album, a significant collection of contemporary blues that are seeped in tradition even while looking towards the future.