Blues News

The former frontman of UK Top 20 Britpop act Silver is set to release his new single 'Josephine' via The Playground on the 5th of April 2010.

Proud to be different, Brighton’s purveyors of indie-dance-blues Ice Black Birds announce the release of their debut single ‘Ears To the Ground’ along with a string of UK tour dates

Multi-award-winning folk/blues/roots artist Goeff Bartley returns to notloB for the third time.

New York funk music ensemble The Funky Knights reunite.

Jools Holland plays at the Jam House, Birmingham, on March 10, 2010

Grammy-nominated Allen Toussaint, backed by an all-star jazz combo, performs selections from his vast catalog, along with tunes from his newest release, "The Bright Mississippi," which reinterprets some classic New Orleans jazz and blues standards.

“831 Vol. 1: What’s That Sound” has a diverse album content that reflects Kyontés songwriting ability which transcends life and love into the perfect musical melodies that speak to the soul.

Four Finger Five is set to celebrate the grand opening of Club Envy in Muskegon by throwing a huge party. The night will feature musical acts Theo Katzman and Funktion as well as a FREE photobooth. 21+ $7 Doors open at 7pm

There will be a Las Vegas Birthday/Anniversary show at the end of January

February 13, 2010, Four Finger Five is celebrating their independently released sophomore effort "2:22" at Founder's Brewery in Grand Rapids, MI with a huge Valentines Day Party. The evening begins at 9:30pm and is 21+. Tickets are $5 at the door.

Known for his role as Carl Perkins in "Walk The Line" John Holiday real name Jon Saint LaFleur (29) records debut album in Memphis to be released this Summer 2010. Jon Saint's new album will be a recollection of his youth in the Jukes of Mississippi.

Special event features band and solo winners of the 2009 River City Ohio Blues Competition and CD Launch party for “Diamonds On the Desert Floor” by Long Tall Deb and the Drifter Kings.

The Crowne Plaza hotel at Bell Tower Shops is hosting Blues great, Joanna Connor for a New Year's Eve party not soon forgotten! The free event includes the concert, a champagne toast and party favors!

Popa Chubby ready to play "On Patriots Stage" on Feb. 4th at 7pm in an intimate setting unlike any other concert series in America!

Pennsylvanian independent artist finds enormous support for his music on his latest social networking presence.

The Quartet Was Invited To Perform Live On Radio France's Live A Fip Radio Series Following A Promotional Radio Spot For The Les Nuits Atypique Festival

Rizing Sun Records has announced, the release of “The Party Train”, a new CD by ColdtrainBlues.

Meet Reluctant Friends of Steve, an Australian Blues/Folk/Rock/Acoustic band with an identity crisis! Best described as John Butler Trio meets Steely Dan and Paul Kelly after a double shot espresso!

"The stage caught fire in 8 seconds flat with the roars, whispers, shouts, and celestial movements of Ms. Hart’s voice. She is truly one of the best ladies of the Blues...I saw Blues history in the making and her name is Nicole Hart."

From the Desk of Moody Scott - The Many Moods of Moody will be released just after the first of the year - 2010

When B.B. King told Arthur Adams “I love the spirit in your guitar playing,” you knew that the bluesman was on his way.

Veteran Blues Singer Chris Whynaugt Releases "Santa's Got The Blues" on Bad Daddy Records.

A different concept in online advertising! We are telling our story and selling each word. The advertiser's banner will open in a new window that can be clicked to go to the advertiser's website. A flat rate for up to 5 years of advertising!

Deb Landolt and band to unveil tracks from much anticipated new CD Friday November 20, at the Thirsty Ear in Columbus, Ohio. CD is scheduled for release January 9, 2010.

With founder/ director Nick Page and special guest Dr. Ysaye Maria Barnwell of Sweet Honey in the Rock! Saturday, November 21 and Sunday, November 22 Converse Hall - at Tremont Temple - Boston

Boutique guitar builder receives Premier Gear Award for the Radio Lane

The SCHF welcomes Bill Ferris as he presents his newly published book, GIVE MY POOR HEART EASE: VOICES OF MISSISSIPPI BLUES. Bill will conduct a reading and a multimedia presentation. The program will be held Monday, December 14 from 4pm-6pm.

Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at 10:30pm Tamika Nicole will be appearing at Yoshi’s San Francisco. Tamika will be performing music from her latest release “The Art of Letting Go” which recently made the first round of Grammy nominations.

Latest Music Reviews - Alexander John – Blues, Gospel, Country - Americana, Rootsy Slide Guitarist singer and songwriter - Gloucester, UK

Master fingerpickers bring spirits of the greats to life to help fund Blues in the Schools and collect cans for Food for Lane County at November 1 Ghosts of the Delta event.

NJ Singer Songwriter Melissa Chill Performing Saturday, October 3 at the Stone Pony in Asbury Park

Enjoy a great Fall day at Appel Farm in Elmer, NJ on Oct. 3. 2009! Blues legend John Hammond plays live in the indoor theatre. You can enjoy a BBQ picnic before the show with free concert by the Capitol Pride Symphonic Band.

This event will offer a variety of entertainment through different genres of classic music. Local entertainers and local restaurants will provide the music and lunch on Fridays from 12:00pm-1:00pm beginning October 9th and concluding October 30th.

Singer/Songwriter Danelle Harvey is featured in Freshman Guitar’s 2009 Ad campaign.

Jaclyn Dima is a classically trained singer/ songwriter from Cincinnati. She spent the last two years regaling NYC audiences with her bluesy anthems at mainstays like the famous Bitter End and Banjo Jims.

The play BLACK COUNTRY is a sentimental look at the country part of Texas during the thirties and forties. The story is a journey taken by a grandfather and granddaughter as he tells her of things she has never heard of before in his music room.

Marshall Blonstein’s Audio Fidelity continues its constant stream of classic releases this year with two groundbreaking Doors albums.

'Round Midnight' - A classic jazz album that hits all the right notes...

The Denver Blues-Rock Trio "GeeDub" takes it to the National Level and enters the Billboard charts with their first release

The Jersey Boys Blues Band is an "all volunteer" group that helps charities raise funds and plays free concerts in public parks and blues festivals in New Jersey.

Thad Wilson's energy as a modern composer are brought to life through his 13 jazz orchestra. A Work In Progress is his fourth album blending contempary bebop and straight-ahead down beats. The CD is marketed by onelanguagerecords.com

The sight of 14-year-old Emmett Till's brutalized body, shown openly to thousands of mourners in Chicago, pushed many side liners directly into the modern civil rights movement. During August, an Iowa civil rights author blogs Who Killed Emmett Till?

Danelle Harvey's new album "Tortured Soul" released 20th July via Tygahoney Music is now available from iTunes, AmazonMP3, Spotify, EthicalSuperstore.com, and other major download sites.

Ethical Diva Danelle Harvey will be performing at the Secret Garden Party on the festival leg of her new album promotional tour this weekend with her band.

Evergreen Entertainment Group Announces the Release of "Resonate: A Guitar Story" on DVD. Resonate is a documentary look at the current state of the art in resonator guitars, featuring four soulful and accomplished National Reso-Phonic Guitar artists

Live music plus open mic at Broomfield Park Bandstand on Sundays in August

New Jersey's journeyman blues rocker, Mike Burro will play shows in Ewing and Pitman.

The cutting edge MicroTime Tour caps off the third leg of a tri-city tour on the upper West Side of Manhattan on Friday, June 19th.

Gary Nicholson has had more than 400 of his songs covered by the likes of George Strait, Bonnie Raitt and Buddy Guy. His DSA-sponsored workshop is June 24 from 6-9:30 p.m. at the Center for Community Cooperation, 2900 Live Oak, Dallas, TX.

‘The Chronicles of Solomon Quick’ is being released by Stovepony Records on 22nd June and it’s available on Tesco’s website, Asda’s website, Amazon UK, Japan and Germany.