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Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials announce new album


Blues Hall of Famers Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials will release their new album Slideways on Friday, February 27,

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Tinsley Ellis announces new acoustic album Labor Of Love


Atlanta blues titan Tinsley Ellis returns with a powerful new chapter. His new album Labor Of Love arrives on Friday 30 January 2026 via Alligator Records, marking his second acoustic release and the first to feature an entire set of original material. It will be available on CD, Georgia peach coloured vinyl, and all major

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10 Blues Rock Guitarists Who Will Never Go Out of Style


Blues rock has always thrived on authenticity. While production trends, guitar tones, and stylistic fads shift with each decade, the

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Robert Randolph hints at return of Crossroads Guitar Festival


Fans may have another Crossroads Guitar Festival on the horizon. During a recent episode of the Blues Rock Show, Blues

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Tinsley Ellis announces new tour dates


Atlanta-based blues guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter Tinsley Ellis has announced the first leg of his 2026 Labor Of Love tour

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LIVE REVIEW: Robert Plant’s Saving Grace featuring Suzi Dian


Royal Festival Hall, London11 December 2025 – words: Paul Davies / images: 00liadon Music Channel For a lionised golden god rock star who bestrode all the world’s largest stages when imperiously fronting up the singular and unsurpassed blues/hard rock behemoths Led Zeppelin, Robert Plant has since taken to the lesser travelled road of personal musical

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Bobby Weir to Be Honored in San Francisco


Join the public gathering honoring Bobby Weir this Saturday in San Francisco. Learn more about the event and RSVP to participate.

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A new generation carrying the blues forward


Nashville-based guitarist Danny Garwood is already carving out a place for himself as one of the most promising young players to emerge from the modern blues scene. Inspired by the fire and feel of artists such as Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Eric Gales, and Stevie Ray Vaughan, Garwood’s focus is firmly rooted in keeping the blues

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The Georgia Thunderbolts announces hiatus


The Georgia Thunderbolts have announced a hiatus from touring and recording, marking the pause with the release of their new

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Smith/Kotzen release “Blindsided” video, unveil tour dates


Smith/Kotzen, the collaborative project featuring guitarists Adrian Smith and Richie Kotzen, have released the cinematic lyric video for “Blindsided,” one

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Arran Rock ‘n’ Blues Fest confirms 2026 return with full line-up announced


Arran Rock ‘n’ Blues Fest has confirmed its return for 1 to 3 May 2026, with Ormidale Park in Brodick once again set to host the three-day live music event. An additional acoustic stage will also run at Brodick Golf Club across the weekend. The 2026 line-up brings together a broad mix of blues, rock,

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10 Blues Rock Albums That Should Have Won a Grammy


For decades, blues rock has remained one of the most emotionally powerful and musically rich genres in modern music, yet

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Guitar legend Steve Cropper dies at 84


Steve Cropper, the legendary guitarist, songwriter, and producer best known for his work with Booker T. and the M.G.’s and

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GA-20: Orphans Review – Blues Rock Review


Sometimes short and sweet is the perfect combination for a musical interlude. The new album, Orphans, by GA-20, is joyful

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Secret Bywater Call gig at The Tuesday Night Club – review


It is starting to become a tradition, Bywater Call opening their U.K. tour with a secret gig at The Tuesday Night Music Club in Coulsdon. This show had sold out many weeks previously with no publicity or announcement. Bywater Call are destined for much larger venues, but they are not alone in loving the intimate

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Laurence Jones unveils “Get Back Up”


Laurence Jones has released “Get Back Up,” the third single from his upcoming acoustic album On My Own, arriving January

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CHRISTONE “KINGFISH” INGRAM – WULFRUN HALL, WOLVERHAMPTON


Christone “Kingfish” Ingram returned to the UK with a performance that confirmed exactly why he is seen as the future of the blues. I last saw him on the Mediterranean Blues Cruise in 2023, and even then he was a force of nature. On this night in Wolverhampton, he somehow raised the bar again. Words:

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10 Blues Rock Albums That Feel Timeless


Some albums stay fresh no matter how many years pass. They remain in steady rotation for listeners who grew up

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Jared James Nichols to Host Exclusive Masterclass at the Gibson Garage London


Gibson, one of the most influential names in music for more than a century, has announced a special event with Gibson Ambassador and blues powerhouse Jared James Nichols. The acclaimed guitarist will appear at the Gibson Garage London on Friday November 28 at 7pm for an intimate masterclass session. Located at 61–62 Eastcastle Street, the

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Danny Bryant Opens a Powerful New Chapter with Nothing Left Behind


With the release of his new album Nothing Left Behind on 6 February 2026 via Jazzhaus Records, British guitarist and singer-songwriter Danny Bryant steps into the most personal phase of his two-decade career. Long recognised as one of the leading figures in European blues rock, Bryant now presents a record shaped by honesty, renewal and

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