Renovators  - Rhythm and Blueprints
Everybody Loves the Blues, but I Keep Dreaming about how the Renovator's Boogie,  said Al (The Big One).  And now I Don't Ski anymore because when I took a Special Ride, I fell down and needed a Bandaido on my Excavator.

Well, You Snooze You Lose, so Who's To Blame?  said Ted.

And I'll tell you Something Else,  said one of the Bobs. I Never Really Saw Your Face until what's-'er-name came over and Blue Reggae. Boy, did she Rip Up The House or what!"

It's Been Done...  muttered the other Bob. .

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In January 1997, fresh from an intensive 3 month European tour as lead vocalist with Dr Feelgood, I had the good fortune to do some radio in my favourite city of Helsinki. I'd been invited by Teppo Nattila to play some solo blues piano and vocals on Teppo's Radiomafia Show.
The outcome is this, my first solo album, and a long way removed from the hectic but satisfying demands of fronting Dr Feelgood.
These tunes comprise a handful of blues standards which have meant the most to me over a lifetime of listening,  plus one of my own compositions just for good measure. The piano arrangements are simple, so the voice is to the fore.  What we've captured is a more introspective Pete Gage, as near as possible to how I play in those private moments at home by myself - Out Of Hours. -  more info

For copy of Pete's  CD send AU$ 23.95 to Fleurieu Communications

Webmaster comments: I hear lots of new releases but this CD is outstanding, a great new blues solo  talent. Pete Gage deserves bulk exposure, a must for your collection
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Kentucky Headhunters - "Greg Martin got to playing blues on the guitar, and he sounded as good as any black guy that I would want to get. He was as good as B.B. or Albert [King]."
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Rich Harper Don't Think, Just Play (MTR 9703)
From the steels mills of Pennsylvania to the heart of Hollywood arrives bluesman Rich Harper, and he's not alone. Rich and his botleneck slide, drummer Bob Arkwright, bass player Jon Stenbar, rhythm guitarist Terry Williams and on keyboards Mark Moulding have come to share the raw essence and powerful truth that is the blues. Bluesmen don't think about their music - they just feel it, so dont think about this CD, just play it.

"Pays tribute to BB King, Rory Gallagher ... the spirit of Eric Clapton and Freddie King present nearly everywhere"  - Blues Access
 
 

Thor and The Thundercats - Once In A Blue Moon

Thor Kristinsson: Lead Guitar, Vocals:
Thor Kristinsson was born in Rekjavik Iceland and raised in Vancouver, B.C. He moved to Saltspring Island in 1980 and then to Vancouver Island in 1986 and
now lives in the Cobble Hill area just north of Victoria. While on Saltspring he had
brief collaborations with both Gene Grooms, and Cathy Roland (a.k.a. Auntie Kate),
who have since both made thier mark on Vancouver Island's music scene. After
leaving Saltspring Thor worked in The Suspects band along with brother Hoss until
1995 when Thor and the Thundercats was conceived.

Hoss Kristinsson: Bass Guitar
Hoss Kristinsson, Thor's "Big Brother" provides a nice steady bottom end for
Thor's fiery solos. Hoss shares the same early backround as Thor but while Thor
moved to Saltspring, Hoss spent the 80's on Lasquetti Island where he became bass
player for the resident band the Lasquetti All Stars then joining the Suspects along with
his brother in 1987. In 1995 they formed Thor and the Thundercats along with drummer
Paul Milne.

Paul Milne: Drums
Paul has lived on Vancouver Island in the Duncan area for a number of years.
He has played around Vancouver Island, most recently in the "Saloonatix" band and
has hosted a number of Jam Sessions around the southern Island.

Wayne Diggins: Saxaphone
Wayne Diggins is a veteran of the music scene, having played virtually all
over the world and has shared the stage with the likes of "Albert Collins" and "Buddy
Guy". Most recently he has played with "Monte Nordstrom" and the Naniamo's "Black
Cat Bone"  band with Michael Patrick. Originally from Ontario, Wayne has spent
the last 10 or so years on Vancouver Island, with frequent trips to the orient and Europe.
      Webmasters comments: The music and musicians are exceptional on 'Once In A Bluemoon' but the singing is adequate. This CD has moved into the top 50 in my collection. A great debut album.
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Send AU$ 23.95 incl. postage to Fleurieu Communications

Peer Gyntcomes from Skogn in Nord-Trøndelag, Norway, but lives in Trondheim. He is in his mid twenties and plays powerful blues mixed with rock. He has often been compared with Stevie Ray Vaughan. Peer Gynt is a popular guy at concerts and festivals, due both to the music he plays and the show he gives on stage.

For copy of Peers latest CD send AU$ 23.95 incl. postage to Fleurieu Communications
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Sunny was born to the blues. He began his career on the street corners of his hometown, Crystal Springs, Mississippi, singing the blues when he was only ten years old. The music was in me and it just had to come out.

Sunny has come along way from that little boy on the corner.  He has performed in all the fifty states of the US and several overseas countries. His single Come Out Into My World sold 350,000 copies. His single I'm Black and I know I'm Somebody was banned in Mississippi.  He has appeared in eighteen movies including Outlaw Blues and Leadbelly.  One thing hasn't changed, Sunny can still sing the blues.

With his own band, T.C. and The Midnights, Sunny continues to play his own brand of down home blues with a big-city style.  After a career of over forty years, the music is still there. And like good coffee it's coming out hotter and stronger than ever before.
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Available from  Three Kids Music

Webmasters comment  This is a very pleasant sounding CD, smooth blues. Whats more, TC and The Midnighters are all clearly accomplished musicians in their own right. This release is well mixed and produced. I have no hesitation in recommending Sunny with Sunny.

Robert Johnson's Stepson Robert Jr. Lockwood

.Pelle Lindberg and the Bluesblasters - Go Afton Blues (CD-9801) 

T1.   I keep an eye on my woman.
T2.   My new car.
T3.   Hi there! all you people.
T4.   Get it out now.
T5.   Twins.

Robert Lighthouse -  Drive Thru Love
Continues to recieve rave reviews.  The most recent was the latest issue of the Italian Blues Mag. "Il Blues".  It was given the spot of first disc reviewed
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.Mark Nomad Blues Band - email  Mark Nomad is one of New England's premier blues guitarists.

Out of Control Rhythm & Blues Band

Turning Blue - email   is a new local band in Southern Louisiana. We play Blues, Southern Rock, Classic Rock, and a little bit of Country.
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Email begin touring in support of their new C.D. Butt shakin', Foot Tappin' blues and rock, that you and your grandmother can listen (and relate) to!
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RockSlide - email  A northern California based Rock/Blues/Funk band playing clubs in the greater Sacramento area.
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Rockie Charles
Information and sounds of New Orleans R&B artist Rockie Charles. Rockie was recently featured in Living Blues and was nominated Emerging Artist of the Year (1996) - Big Easy Awards. Clips from his latest CD "Born For You" are featured.

Lady 'A' Blues Band  - Blues Train

This new release of laid back blues is entitled Blues Train. A very pleasant, balanced, well produced studio recording from this slick Florida Keys band. The raunchy soulful voice and harp playing of Lady 'A' gives this CD a freshness and originality that is rarely surpassed by contemporary blues performers. First up on the CD is Snatch and Grab It which is a swinging version of a Katie Webster song,  followed  by HoneyHush,the band's tribute to the late Albert Collins.

Lady 'A's vocals are certainly not in the Betty Smith class yet, but she has a pleasing voice, her harp solos are superb.  I feel Ric Arra on lead guitar and Lady 'A' excel in the slower tracks like As The Years Go Passing By. Thisis my pick of the album, closely followed by the title track, an original tongue in cheek poke at a famous country song and a monotonous dance craze, co-written by Ric and Lady 'A'.

"Ric Arra sounds like Eric Clapton when he still cared about playing"

Tim Wilson  (The Reporter)

For a copy send:  $15.00 US plus shipping and handling of $3.00
From:  Ric Arra  87465 Old Hwy #108  Islamorada, Fl 33036
 

Lazy Poker Blues Band
 

Lightning Red  -   Texas Thunder Blues (Heroic Records)

Lightning Red: vocals and guitars
Steve Johnson: drums
Jay Stevenson: bass
Rick Peerrone: harmonica
Tommy Narcisco: drums on
"Riders On The Storm"

Lightning Red is an Austin, Texas Blues guitarist and singer who has already recorded one CD prior to this one. The first was a great, solid Blues set, but certainly didn't prepare me for what I heard on "Texas Thunder Blues."

Red has gone to a more understated approach in his music, and the result is a stunningly authentic sounding set that seems to simmer with real heat and passion. His guitar work has always been great, but the light touch combined with taut phrasing has created a sound that certainly will put him up there in the upper ranks of great players.

One pleasant surprise is that although he includes rock material, such as the Door's "Riders On The Storm," and Don Nix's "Goin' Down," the results are not like those LA Rockers and Jeff Beck Group. It's more like how Albert King would have done it in the early 70's, with that mean, moody sound he developed during that
decade. Add to that some incredible down-home Blues, and I think we have a CD that leaves no doubt that Red is a real Bluesman.  - Delta Snake Blues News
 
 
 
 

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Robert Lee Whitefield Blues Band - email critically acclaimed blues guitarist Robert Lee Whitefield.

Michael Barclay Blues Band

Long John Hunter  email   Presenting the Heavyweight of the Blues, Border Town Legend and Alligator Recording Artist, Long John Hunter. A blues veteran for 40 years and he's played with the best of them. Long John is an international blues artist and well worth a listen. While you're at the site, ask Long John a question.
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Long John Baldry

Dec 17-20   Christmas Magic at the Rainbow Palace,  starring Linda Arnold
                    Henry Miller Theatre, Watsonville, CA.
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Mo Muscle Records

  Sista Monica's Latest Release CD
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The Blues Buyer's Guide 5th Edition

Over 2,200 summary reviews of more than 1,200 blues CDs released within the last 3 years, up through December 1996.

Email: Mastercard or VISA number, expiration, name and shipping address to bbginc@aol.com or agordon@enteltech.com

Snail mail: Send US$14.98 (plus $2.00 S & H outside of US/Canada) to Blues Buyer's Guide 307 Wilkes Street Alexandria VA 22314 phone: 703/836-3811

Webmaster Comments:
This is a well bound and printed A4 sized paperback publication, which is well worth the cost. It seems to concentrate on American and British blues releases. I think it could be improved with some biblios, including other countries CD releases, further references to magazines and perhaps Internet sites. I have no hesitation in recommending it .

Omar & Howlers Official
 

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Blues Star Blues CD Catalogue - South Australia

For a copy send your details to BIG STAR . They offer a mail order service.
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Touring Bands ? - Australia

Should you be venturing into Victoria, contact Mick Adams or Bob Muir at the Provincial Hotel in Ballarat to arrange a performance there. Fax your bio and itinerary to (03) 5332 7812. If you are travelling north, contact Hughi Simmons of the Coastal Blues Society in Yeppoon on 079 397685 or EMAIL them.
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Here's the one man Blues/Jazz band. Listen to his latest Doin' It All Myself CD.
Tower, and others, RealAudio, wav clips, reviews, gig list, pix.
 

Sour Mash A Little Southern Blues The Lynyrd Skynyrd Way!!

Thoms Buck Nasty The Hardest Working Man In R&B!!!

Rusty Reed Blues Band Another Harp Great!!!

Knocking Boots Ottawa's Best Alternative Band 
 

Red Hot Pokers U.K.'s Finest Blues Band.
 
 

Autonomy Blues Exchange
Various Artists

EC Scott  - Blind Pig recording artist.

Unofficial John Prine

Unofficial Little Feat

Stevie Ray Vaughan

Pictures and sound files of the late, great one are here...also, many, many links to other SRV sites and even a Windows background sound file.

Son Lewis

Knock-Out Greg & Blue Weather
PrineVarious Artists

Unofficial John
 

Little Feat Unofficial

Wolfpack
 The Wolfpack: Indianapolis, Indiana's premier jump, swing blues band.

Antwerp Blues Scene : Bands

3 Hot Blues Bands

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Official Joey "Peppermint Twist"DEE & THE STARLITERS !

Screaming Bluedogs  &  Screaming Bluedogs (BD9701)
This band are a tight knit unit on and off the stage. Guitarist Kevin Maring formed the band out of his passionate love for the deep emotional blues of the masters. He recruited Marc Suwanski who had been playing piano since childhood. Kevins' older brother Chris Maring joined them on bass. When their drummer left, Kev asked Ken Steveson to fill in.  Their music flows naturally and despite all their years of playing together, they see themselves only at the beginning of a lifelong journey of artistic growth.  The Bluedogs have just released their self-titled debut CD recorded over a weekend at Acme Recorders in  Chicago,  few overdubs were used and the vocals and solos were recorded live.
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.Sandy Atkinson  is a archetype 90's blues artist, eclectic in a way that would have been unheard of in the 70's. In fact, to a purist, some of her songs would be perceived as "rock" or bluesy folk-rock in the Melissa Etheridge mold. However, being female, she'd be less likely to be a purist anyway. If one looks at blues history, hard core blues women are pretty rare.
Sandy Atkinson is similar to a Melissa Etheridge in that her music is a mix of rock, blues, and folk, but in her case, the blues is heavily emphasized.

This self-produced self titled CD runs a nice range of styles, anchored by a strong blues sensibility, excellent production and musicianship.

It would be hard to say that Sandy is a blues artist in the classic mold, whatever that may mean. And this music is pretty far from the delta, but then, it was a place where one started, but definitely got out of. Sandy's still at a nice spot on that road.  Email .

Kenny"Blue" Ray

"You wouldn't believe the demand there's been for this fella - so, we've HAD to get his records. And, yes I'll admit, he is damn good. He's a steaming guitar player who will appeal to Stevie Ray Vaughan, Duke Robillard, Ronnie Earl, Freddie King & Albert Collins fans. He's a seriously dynamic guitarist with a flair for the blues which'll knock you out. On his 3 CDs, be delivers a good selection of instrumentals (like Ronnie does) but when the song needs vocals, he's got a great partner in Charilie Chavez who's got about as convincing blues voice as you could want - and he also can play some mean bluesharp. We should've listened to Kenny a long time ago!!!" -- Red Lick Magazine/Catalogue, March/April 1996.

"I've said it once, but it bears repeating; this guy is one of the more prolific blues performers on the west coast, if not in the nation. Bullseye, Black Top and Alligator, take note: this guitarist wants to make it! It's rumored he actually takes a break from recording during the NBA playoffs!. With each release, Kenny concentrates more directly on original material. On this, his fourth self-produced CD, 9 of the 13 cuts represented here are "Blue" Ray or bandmember compositions. A strong proponent of the modern Texas school, "KBR" is a great guitarslinger, he touches on the Alberts and the Vaughans with equal amounts of respect and attention to detail, and his Chuck Berry musings would make Keith R. sit up and take notice."  Heck, even co-peninsula resident  John Lee Hooker is a big fan of Kenny Ray."
 
 

Those who remember the J. Geils Band will find this straight blues outing by two of the founding members a listenable and enjoyable set. Magic Dick, who is probably one of the best harp players around, is an average singer.
There aren't any explosive rockers like "Looking For A Love," or "First I Look At The Purse," which were J. Geils concert staples. Instead you get some fine blues, like the "Blues Time Theme" and a very swinging cover of Jay McShann's "Jumpin' Blues." I won't say that these guys have finally come home to the blues, but for an old fan who listened to "Full House" more than a few times, this is like a visit from an old friend you haven't seen for awhile
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Guitar Shorty is a blues shouter, who sports a guitar sound that has a fat, distorted sound with a smooth edge, which makes for a solid, pleasurable listen.
There's no fooling around on this one, it's solid blues. Standout cuts include a very hard shuffle called, "I'm The Cleanup Man," a B.B. King meets Stax funker "You Better Get Wise To Yourself," and the blues ballad "I Don't Know Why" Shorty's is a classic shouter, his voice is bound to grab your attention . This guy has a good voice. It may sound like a contradiction, but while no song really stands out, it's a CD I can recommend to anyone who likes good solid blues
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Tracy Nelson - Move On (Rounder CD 3143)

I've never understood why Tracy hasn't become a big star, when so many have clearly benefitted from the current popularity of the blues. Ever since her work with Mother Earth in the 60's, she's effortlessly covered the blues, country, and soul in a series of fine records including this one. The backup band is top notch and includes more than a few stars, and like most of her music, is an seamless blend of blues, country, soul and rock. Her voice is as powerful as any gospel singer with an emotional level that can only come from the heart. The opener is a great funky rocker, with a rocking slide guitar called, "Living On Love." "Good To You Baby" and "Got Me Goin'" are also great songs in the same mold. As with any Nelson record, the ballads are often the high point, and "Tonight I'll Dream" is an achingly good one, with a gospel feel that probably is a real show stopper live. When I think of great women singers, I've always included Nelson, and I'd recommend this CD to anyone who wants to hear some of the best blues and blues rock in recent times.
 
 

Sonny Landreth - Blues Attack

Over the last decade, Sonny Landreth has developed a reputation as an exceptional songwriter and slide guitarist whose records have explored the intersection of modern rock with "southern" influences. One of the most celebrated guitarists in the world, Sonny's popularity is based on not only his impeccable taste but on his unique technique, a merging of Chet Atkins- style finger-picking and Sonny's own revolutionary approach to the bottleneck slide guitar. Guitar Player magazine said of Landreth, " . . . When discussing modern slide guitar masters on the technical level of the late Duane Allman, Ry Cooder, George Harrison or the late Lowell George, it's pointless to argue over who tops the list. One thing is clear, however, any future discussions will have to crowd another name onto the pedestal.... "

For more info on Sonny Landreth's music and releases.
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Slim Harpo

Slim is one of our favorite artists from the recently reissued Excello Records archives. The most recent Harpo reissue, _ The Scratch: Rare & Unissued Vol. 1_, includes twelve tracks that have never been released in the U.S., six surprising alternate versions of Harpo's best known tunes and seven great live performances recorded on June 30, 1961 with his band The King Bees from the Sage Avenue National Guard armory in Mobile, Alabama.
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Waterstreet
Is a working band based in Cambridge, Ontario, Canada. We cover blues tunes from T-Bone Walker to Gary Moore. This band delivers an energetic show including classic rock and current tunes, keeping audiences rockin'.
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Atomic BeatCatalog

Features the best in Blues, Soul, R&B, Gospel, Cajun & Zydeco, 60s Garage & Psychedelia, Rockabilly, Oldies, Doo-Wop, Surf & Hot Rod, Strip & Exotica, "Roots Rock," and much much more.

Order your FREE copy of AVI's ATOMIC BEAT mail order catalog by completing this form call 800-504-9985 or  email

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Is an incredible album featuring New York City subway musicians, it has just been released by As Is Entertainment in New York. Over 30 musicians joined together to create 10 studio recordings and 11 musical interludes (recorded live in the subway) for this virtual ride under New York.

SUBPLAY transports the listener uptown on the 1 and 9 Broadway line, from South Ferry to 125th Street. Each "stop" features short interludes recorded live in the subway, followed by a full-length original song recorded in the studio. SUBPLAY features an eclectic track list, celebrating New York's musical diversity by blending styles such as soul, R & B, latin, jazz, acoustic rock, pop and chinese classical songs.
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Psst !
Bands send me a CD and I'll feature you on my radio show.
Send me YOUR blues band information, and I'll add it to this page, lets spread the news around. Keep in touch as this page is regularly updated.

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Now see the Blues Festivals
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