J. J. Cale ‘Naturally’ ~ The Tulsa Sound
J. J. Cale’s music was an amalgam of blues and jazz with a laid-back intimacy that rendered a dreamy unforgettable groove.
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Tag: Blues Album Reviews
Furry Lewis and Memphis Slim Return To Vinyl
Furry Lewis’ Back on My Feet Again (1961 and 1959’s Memphis Slim at the Gate of Horn are being reissued on vinyl by Craft Recordings.
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Insights ~ Bonnie Raitt’s Debut Album: Roots Music in the Making
Bonnie Raitt’s debut album was a brilliant work that presaged her powerful career as a blues artist.
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Insights: Fred Neil, The Greatest Singer-Songwriter You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
You know his music. You probably don’t know his name. Welcome to the mysterious life of Fred Neil, the greatest white bluesman ever.
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Reissues for Buddy Guy and Scrapper Blackwell Album Previews
Craft Recordings and Bluesville Records announce a fresh batch of reissues for two highly influential guitarists.
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Essentials: Muddy Waters ‘Hard Again’ Album Review
The legacy that Muddy Waters left behind is the stuff of legend, making timeless music, universal in its power to touch and move us deeply.
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Essentials: Skip James ‘Blues From The Delta’ Album Review
Skip James’ fierce playing, his haunting falsetto and his flair for composition are second to none in Delta Blues.
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Reissues of Lonnie Johnson and Mississippi John Hurt
Craft Recordings and Bluesville Records proudly announce two reissues for landmark blues titles from a pair of the genre’s most influential artists.
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Willie Dixon, Bluesman Extraordinaire
Willie was a modern day renaissance man: musician, singer/songwriter, arranger, producer and founding father of the Chicago Blues sound.
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