The Ford Blues Band - Fords & Friends

Album: Fords & Friends
Size: 138,9 MB
Time: 60:13
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 1996/1997
Styles: Blues, harmonica blues
Art: Full

1. Tell Me Mamma (3:53)
2. Another Fine Day (Feat. Chris Cain & Tony Lufrano) (5:09)
3. Happy Anniversary Baby (Feat. Lowell Fulson) (4:27)
4. I'm In Love (Feat. Tony Lufrano) (3:23)
5. The Sign (Feat. Mark Ford & Robben Ford) (5:18)
6. Baby Please (2:25)
7. Sahara Moon (Feat. Robben Ford & Gabriel Ford) (7:02)
8. Hey Sister (Feat. Fenton Robinson & Scotty Johnson) (2:49)
9. Tell Old Bill (Feat. Charlie Musselwhite) (4:43)
10. Little Baby (3:36)
11. That Happy Look In Your Eye (5:23)
12. Luther's Lament (Feat. Luther Tucker) (11:59)

After leaving Ukiah, CA, and moving south to San Francisco to form the Charles Ford Band (named for their father) in the late '60s with harmonica player Gary Smith, brothers Pat (drums) and Robben (guitar) were enlisted by Charlie Musselwhite and were pivotal members of one of the best aggregations the harpist ever led. Leaving Musselwhite after recording Arhoolie's Takin' My Time, they recruited bassist Stan Poplin and younger brother Mark, then age 17, on harmonica and played under the name the Real Charles Ford Band.

Heavily influenced by the original Butterfield Blues Band and the Chess catalog, the quartet was famous for their live jazz explorations - often jamming for 30 minutes or more on a John Coltrane and George Benson tune - and hear-a-pin-drop dynamics (with Mark abandoning mike and amp to play acoustically into the room or Robben turning the volume all the way off on his fat-body Gibson L-5). Muddy Waters sat in with and praised the young band, and Chess Records even came courting, but the brothers split on New Year's Eve, 1971, recording their sole LP posthumously, as it were.

Robben went on to major cult status via session work and sporadic solo releases, and after lengthy hiatuses Mark and Pat continue to gig around the Bay Area and Europe. Pat founded his own Blue Rock'it label, on which albums like The Ford Blues Band, Hot Shots and 1999 were released. The band's influence in Northern California is still enormous, particularly among guitar players who continue to ape licks Robben forgot two decades ago. /Biography by Dan Forte, AllMusic

(For personnel details, see artwork included.)

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Kirk Fletcher & Erika Baier - Don't Look No More

Album: Don't Look No More
Size: 81,0 MB
Time: 34:50
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2026
Styles: Blues
Art: Front

1. Don't Look No More (3:41)
2. I Gotta Rock And Roll (2:16)
3. Sweet Lovin' Daddy (5:24)
4. As Long As I'm Moving (3:12)
5. Loving Man (2:43)
6. Oh Baby (2:43)
7. Blues For James Gadson (3:12)
8. Mother In Law Blues (3:07)
9. I Gotta Rock And Roll (Duo Version) (2:15)
10. We Play The Blues (2:59)
11. Cold Cold Feeling (3:14)

When Swedish blues singer-songwriter Erika Baier and American guitar virtuoso Kirk Fletcher share a stage, something rare happens: voice and guitar seem to breathe as one. Their partnership is a meeting of two lifelong blues journeys - different roads leading to the same destination, carried by the timeless power of the music.

For Erika, it began in a small town in southern Sweden, digging into her father's record collection and feeling the spark when she witnessed blues greats live at a local festival. That fire led her to form Erika Baier and the Buzz in 2014, win the Scandinavian Blues Contest with 12 original songs, and release her debut single "For Granted" (2016) followed by her acclaimed first album "How 'Bout That" (2018). With a string of soulful singles since, Erika has carved out her place as a contemporary blues artist with a voice described by Fletcher as "unique and at the same time deeply rooted in the tradition". Whether delivering the raw grit of "Cold Cold Feeling" or the uplifting warmth of "Change for the Better", her voice carries an honesty that captivates audiences.

Kirk Fletcher's path began across the ocean in Bellflower, California, where he learned guitar in his father's Compton church and absorbed the deep roots of gospel and blues. From there, his career blossomed: touring with Kim Wilson's Blues Revue, recording on the Grammy-nominated "Smokin' Joint", joining The Fabulous Thunderbirds, and sharing stages with legends like Joe Bonamassa, Cyndi Lauper, and Charlie Musselwhite. His solo work, including "Hold On", "My Blues Pathway", Heartache by the Pound" and "Keep on Pushing" has earned Billboard chart success and international acclaim, with Guitar World praising his "sweetness and authenticity that screams class".

Their connection was sealed at the Gothenburg Blues Festival 2022, where mutual respect grew into friendship and, eventually, collaboration. In 2024, Erika invited Kirk to play on her single "Complicate". By 2025, Kirk had invited Erika to join him as a special guest on the Joe Bonamassa Blues Cruise - where their chemistry electrified audiences and proved that history was being made in real time. Today, Kirk Fletcher & Erika Baier stand as kindred spirits in the blues.

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Elise Frank, Laura Chavez, Matthew Curry - Blues Caravan 2026

Album: Blues Caravan 2026
Size: 169,4 MB
Time: 73:15
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2026
Styles: Blues/Rock
Art: Front, back

1. Elise Frank, Laura Chavez, Matthew Curry - Lazy Poker Blues (3:17)
2. Elise Frank - I'm Smoking (4:29)
3. Elise Frank - How Did I (4:02)
4. Elise Frank - She's A Bird (4:45)
5. Elise Frank - Bullfrog Blues (3:52)
6. Matthew Curry - Rum Stumblin' (3:58)
7. Matthew Curry - Rather Float A River (4:19)
8. Matthew Curry - Whiskey Rock A Roller (4:05)
9. Matthew Curry - Shine On (6:39)
10. Laura Chavez - Born On The Bayou (3:32)
11. Laura Chavez - Mind Your Step (4:52)
12. Laura Chavez - Wanderer (4:46)
13. Laura Chavez - So Long Baby, Goodbye (2:48)
14. Elise Frank, Laura Chavez, Matthew Curry - Green River (3:05)
15. Elise Frank, Laura Chavez, Matthew Curry - Under My Thumb (5:06)
16. Elise Frank, Laura Chavez, Matthew Curry - Have Love Will Travel (3:27)
17. Elise Frank, Laura Chavez, Matthew Curry - Blue Jean Blues (6:05)

One of Europe’s longest-running blues touring concepts is set to return this autumn as Blues Caravan 2026 embarks on another extensive journey across the continent. Organized by Ruf Records, this year’s edition brings together three outstanding guitar talents from the United States and France for a unique evening celebrating modern blues and blues-rock. Headlining this year’s tour are Laura Chavez (USA), Matthew Curry (USA) and Elise Frank (France), each representing a different generation and style within today’s blues scene.

Laura Chavez has earned international recognition as one of the finest blues guitarists of her generation. Winner of the 2023 Blues Music Award for Best Instrumentalist – Guitar, she is widely known for her work with Candye Kane and Nikki Hill and continues to impress audiences with her soulful playing and unmistakable tone.

Matthew Curry has built a strong reputation with his energetic blend of blues, rock and Americana. The talented guitarist and vocalist has already shared the stage with legendary artists including Peter Frampton and the Steve Miller Band, establishing himself as one of the most exciting young performers on the American blues circuit.

Representing Europe is French guitarist and singer Elise Frank, who has been attracting increasing attention with her band FRANK. Her powerful performances and fresh approach to contemporary blues have quickly made her one of the genre’s rising stars.

Backing the three artists throughout the tour are Denis Palatin on drums, Tomek Germann on bass and Léa Worms on keyboards. As always, the Blues Caravan follows its successful and much-loved format. Each artist performs an individual set, showcasing their own songs and style, before all three musicians join forces for an unforgettable finale jam session. The result is an evening filled with exceptional musicianship, spontaneous collaborations and the unmistakable spirit of the blues. /Bluestown Music

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Willie Buck & The Secret 4 - Walk On In

Album: Walk On In
Size: 171,1 MB
Time: 73:45
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2026
Styles: Blues/R&B
Art: Front, back

1. Big Boss Man (4:45)
2. Walk On In (6:41)
3. Walk'n By Myself (2:44)
4. Can't Be Satisfied (4:31)
5. Lucky Lou (3:10)
6. King Bee (5:35)
7. Don't Let Worries Get You Down (4:42)
8. Double Trouble (6:22)
9. Willies Boogie (5:15)
10. That Same Thing (4:18)
11. Smoke Stack Lighting (5:16)
12. Chitlins Con Carne (3:54)
13. I Got You Baby (5:29)
14. Ever Change (6:49)
15. Wild Rock'n (4:07)

Walk On In is the most ambitious project yet from Chicago blues icon Willie Buck and instrumental powerhouse The Secret 4. Spanning 15 massive tracks across a historic double album, this release cements a legendary postwar blues legacy into the modern era.

Willie Buck isn't just a musician; he is living history. After moving to Chicago from Mississippi in 1953, he snuck into a South Side club to watch Muddy Waters perform - a single night that forged the timeless, driving sound he has carried for over six decades. Now a 2004 Chicago Blues Hall of Fame inductee, Buck delivers his raw, commanding vocal energy atop the razor-sharp pocket grooves of The Secret 4 and the blistering, soul-infused saxophone work of Anthony Bruno.

Walk On In seamlessly bridges the gap between classic West and South Side traditions and modern groove. The album features electrifying, reimagined takes on timeless blues standards alongside deep-cut favorites, including hard-hitting renditions of "Big Boss Man", "Can't Be Satisfied", "King Bee", and "Smoke Stack Lightning". From the foot-stomping rhythm of "Willies Boogie" to the gritty instrumental swing of "Chitlins Con Carne", every song captures the smoke, sweat, and undeniable magic of a late-night Chicago blues room.

Personnel: Willie Buck (vocals); Gene Kilty (guitar); Earl "Pool Ball" Carter (bass); Ricky Dubra (drums); Lance Loiselle (keyboards); Anthony Bruno (saxophone).

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Erja Lyytinen - 50th Birthday Live 2026 (2 CD)

Album: 50th Birthday Live 2026
Size: 183,6 + 179,6 MB
Time: 79:05 + 77:39
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2026
Styles: Blues-rock, rock
Art: Front

CD 1 - 50th Birthday Live 2026:
1. Introduction By Massimo & Dante (0:50)
2. The Road Leading Home (1:20)
3. Ball And Chain (4:55)
4. Smell The Roses (5:29)
5. Going To Hell (5:28)
6. Hard As Stone (4:47)
7. Bird (6:46)
8. One Thing I Won't Change (Feat. Sami Jaffa) (4:18)
9. Another World (7:23)
10. Torn (Feat. Baskery) (3:53)
11. Lullaby (2:03)
12. Cherry Overdrive (5:59)
13. Don't Let A Good Woman Down (4:01)
14. You Talk Dirty (6:51)
15. Stoney Creek (7:44)
16. The Ring (7:12)

CD 2 - Smell The Roses Live 2025:
1. Ball And Chain (4:48)
2. Smell The Roses (4:55)
3. Dragonfly (7:54)
4. Going To Hell (4:59)
5. Abyss (7:24)
6. Stoney Creek (6:09)
7. The Ring (7:09)
8. Empty Hours (5:07)
9. Wings To Fly (7:00)
10. You Talk Dirty (8:51)
11. Wedding Day (13:19)

Finnish blues-rock guitarist and singer Erja Lyytinen celebrates her 50th birthday with "50th Birthday Live 2026", a new live release. The album was recorded on March 21, 2026 at Helsinki's House of Culture, known as Kultsa, during Lyytinen's 50th birthday concert. The release combines the birthday performance with a second live recording from her Smell the Roses tour, recorded at Tempo in Mikkeli in October 2025.

The Helsinki concert features material from across Lyytinen's career, including songs from "Another World", "Dreamland Blues" and "Smell the Roses". Special guests include Swedish punk/blues trio Baskery on "Torn" and bassist Sami Yaffa on "One Thing I Won't Change". /Bluestown Music

Personnel: Erja Lyytinen (vocals, guitar); Heikki Saarenkunnas (bass, backing vocals); Jesse Lehto (drums); Harri Taittonen (Hammond organ, backing vocals).

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Brian Templeton - Bloozin'

Album: Bloozin'
Size: 123,4 MB
Time: 53:32
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2006
Styles: Blues, harmonica blues
Art: Full

1. Bloozin' (2:33)
2. Stay Gone (4:10)
3. The Reign (4:59)
4. She's A Pleaser (4:06)
5. Let Me Down Easy (7:08)
6. Jean Nine Lives (3:06)
7. Evil Love (4:06)
8. Sugar Girl (3:56)
9. Singin In My Soul (4:03)
10. You Ain't Coming Home (5:16)
11. He's A Mighty Good Leader (5:45)
12. An Answer For Isaac (4:19)

Qualified harp player and excellent singer, Brian Templeton surprises us with a passionate album full of beautiful vocal and instrumental harmonies and impressive horn arrangements with Greg Piccolo on tenor sax and Scott Aruda on trumpet, plus the valuable Dave Maxwell’s piano playing. An exciting lively record of one of the more outstanding actual Boston scene musicians who, as years go passing by, has reached a personal style and recognition, jamming along New England blues clubs and bars with reputed musicians such as Ronnie Earl or Sugar Ray Norcia.

Thanks to his experience it is not a strange thing, this cd is one of the most interesting contemporary Boston blues ones. Apart from Piccolo, Aruda and Maxwell, you will also find Per Hanson on drums, Michael ‘Mudcat’ Ward on bass and Kid Bangham and Monster Mike Welch on guitars along with Travis Colby on organ. /La Hora Del Blues

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Phil Coyne & The Wayward Aces - Phil Coyne & The Wayward Aces

Album: Phil Coyne & The Wayward Aces
Size: 79,6 MB
Time: 34:06
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2024
Styles: Blues, harmonica blues
Art: Front

1. Walkin Blues (4:10)
2. You Go First (3:13)
3. Asking for A Friend (3:24)
4. Can't Hide (2:55)
5. Summertime (3:46)
6. Free As Birds (2:38)
7. Wolf (2:15)
8. Pretty Thing (5:13)
9. Hipshake (3:41)
10. Weapon (2:46)

Phil Coyne & The Wayward Aces' follow up release to "Sound and Fury" rockets along like a high octane blues fueled jet fighter. While "Sound and Fury" was fully immersed in blues, the new release "Phil Coyne & The Wayward Aces" goes adventuring into new territory - from Chicago blues to early 60's rock and roll, garage surf and rockabilly. Ten new tunes from the Melbourne based high energy blues trio. Adding beat and swing to classic blues, with eight originals and two re-imagined classics.

Personnel: Phil Coyne (vocals, harmonica); Morgan Klose (guitar); Will Harris (drums).

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Joanne Shaw Taylor - The Trouble With Love

Album: The Trouble With Love
Size: 94,9 MB
Time: 41:05
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2026
Styles: Blues-rock/Americana mix
Art: Front

1. The Trouble With Love (Feat Joe Bonamassa) (3:37)
2. Hell Or High Water (3:41)
3. This Is Who I Am (5:50)
4. Tired Of Being Right (4:49)
5. Bad Boy (3:41)
6. What Good Is My Love? (Feat. Orianthi) (3:33)
7. The Girl That You Loved Before (3:21)
8. Never Gonna Please 'Em All (3:05)
9. You And Me (Rachel's Song) (3:49)
10. Death Wish (5:34)

Just one year after the warmly received Black & Gold, British blues-rock guitarist and singer Joanne Shaw Taylor returns with another full-length album. The Trouble With Love finds her exploring an impressive range of musical styles while continuing to develop her own distinctive voice. Once again, producer Kevin Shirley is behind the desk, helping Taylor bring together the blues, rock, soul and Americana influences that have become an increasingly important part of her sound. The result is an album built around powerful emotions, confident performances and, of course, some outstanding guitar playing. [---]

Love, personal identity, independence and the expectations of others all find their place within these ten tracks. What makes The Trouble With Love particularly interesting is how naturally Taylor moves between different moods and musical styles without losing her own identity. Joanne Shaw Taylor continues to grow as an artist, and this album suggests she is becoming increasingly comfortable with both her own position in the music world and the opinions others may have about it. Her guitar playing remains a major attraction, but it is the confidence behind the music that makes this record stand out. /Jan Wolf, The Blues Magazine

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The Marble Tones - Blues Keeps Knocking

Album: Blues Keeps Knocking
Size: 128,0 MB
Time: 55:29
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2026
Styles: Blues, harmonica blues
Art: Front

1. Blues Keeps Knocking (4:16)
2. Boogie Train (4:22)
3. No Regrets (4:25)
4. Money In My Pocket (4:18)
5. One Of Those Days (4:23)
6. Give Them Folks A Smile (5:32)
7. Settle Down (3:44)
8. Ride With Me (3:45)
9. My Baby Leaves Her Stuff (5:07)
10. Around The Stump (4:31)
11. This Ship Has Sailed (5:02)
12. Five To Four (5:57)

The Marble Tones is the fifties style swing blues band that has been rocking the house at many venues and festivals for 25 years. To celebrate this occasion they are releasing ‘Blues Keeps Knocking’, a traditional blues album with heartfelt stories and some non traditional twists. The Marble Tones consists of a traditional line up of vocals, guitar, blues harp, bass and drums. The band wrote and recorded twelve tasteful and original new tunes that tell real life stories about relationship problems, alcohol and a constant cash flow problem. Another reocurring topic is the guitarist’s Ford Thunderbird, shown on the album cover and the inspiration for a fired up harp and guitar theme in the song ‘Ride With Me’.

Singer/bass player Anne-Maarten wrote the lyrics for the songs and delivers the vocals with soul and conviction, as you can hear on ‘Boogie Train’ about the steam train in his home town. He dives into some Tom Waits territory on the medium slow blues ‘Give Them Folks a Smile’ on which blues harp player Ben Bouman gets out the acoustic chromatic harp. Ben is a well known and respected musician in the harp scene and you can hear his amazing technique in solos and on catchy harp rifs like in the opening song of the album ‘Blues Keeps Knocking’ which takes you straight back to the early sounds of the blues.

The band started out showcasing the Marble tube amps built by guitarist A.J. Folkerts. The amplifiers are traditional hand built amps and you can hear that reverberating in the groovy guitar parts and the tasteful and sometimes jazzy solos, with the occasional mean riff like on ‘Around the Stump’. ‘Blues Keeps Knocking’ is a traditional blues album with heartfelt stories and some non traditional twists.

In their 25 year existence the band has played from Germany to the San Francisco Bay Area, from Finland to Italy. If you like swinging blues bands with some soul influences, you will love the Marble Tones and their new album ‘Blues Keeps Knocking’. The band recorded the album in one room with few overdubs and it has that live feel. It grooves from the first to the last song. Bert de Jonge gets a drum solo on ‘Ride With Me’ and the band spice up a standard blues riff with a five four beat on the song ‘Five to Four’, taking it to the outer realms of the blues.

Personnel: Anne-Maarten van Heuvelen (vocals, bass); Arie-Jan Folkerts (guitar); Ben Bouman (harmonica, backing vocals); Bert de Jonge (drums).

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Jane Jeresa - Bitter Sweet, Spicy Love

Album: Bitter Sweet, Spicy Love
Size: 82,8 MB
Time: 35:55
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2026
Styles: Blues/Soul/Funk
Art: Front

1. Are You Satisfied? (3:22)
2. You Wrap Me Up (4:01)
3. Cinnamon Blues (3:35)
4. I Say Yes, You Say No (3:25)
5. Secret Love (3:57)
6. What Can I Do (5:15)
7. Dive Into The River (3:43)
8. Talk To Me (3:59)
9. What I Say I Will Do (4:34)

Jane Jeresa is an acclaimed soul, blues, funk, and gospel singer-songwriter. Originally born in Kenya, she has been based for several years in Pavia, Italy, where she has established herself as one of the most powerful and distinctive voices on the European black music scene. Known for her deep, raw, and soulful vocal timbre, she combines a high-energy, sensual stage presence with a musical style that bridges African traditions and Western sensibilities.

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VA - Blues Singles Collection 111

Size: 635-235 MB
Time: 101:26
File: MP3 @ 320K/s-Flac
Released: 2026
Styles: Blues/Rock
Art: Front, back

01 Janiva Magness - Runnin' Out Of Fools (4:06)
02 Eric Johanson - Shake The Fever (4:11)
03 Southbound Snake Charmers - The Price You Pay (3:43)
04 The Kokomo Kings - Mr. Heartattack (2:45)
05 Jenny Kerr Feat. Eric McFadden - Devil Moon (4:42)
06 Tora Trio - Emily (4:11)
07 Ray Bonneville - Love That Never Was (3:52)
08 Kelli Baker - American Running (3:18)
09 Kirk Fletcher & Erika Baier - Oh Baby (2:43)
10 Scott Ellison - 100 Reasons (4:48)
11 Jimmy Burns, Frank Catalano, Dave Herrero - For Your Precious Love (5:51)
12 Geoff Tyson - Calling All My Idiots (3:51)
13 Eliot Bronson - End Times (3:28)
14 Frankie V & The Lonely Club - Happy Hour (4:30)
15 Paul Personne - Doulancienne (3:45)
16 Wily Bo Walker - Who's Loving You Tonight (Bourbon & Tears) (4:21)
17 Alex Kilroy - Crossroads On My Mind (3:57)
18 Jaid Joice - Cigarettes (3:19)
19 Cisco Herzhaft & Rockin' Squat - Bantonia Mississippi (4:11)
20 Jake Karlik Band - Where Did You Sleep (3:11)
21 Barrelhouse - Nine Pound Hammer (3:45)
22 Michael Van Merwyk, Abi Wallenstein, Martin Rottger - All Because Of You (Live) (5:39)
23 The Sugar Darlings - Not Asking For Much (3:50)
24 Eddie 9V - Satisfy The Way I Do (3:45)
25 Robert Cray - Push Through (5:32)

What can I say, it's up-tempo folks.

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Oscar Benton Blues Band - Feel So Good

Album: Feel So Good
Size: 82,7 MB
Time: 35:51
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 1968
Styles: Blues
Art: LP front & back

1. I Feel So Good (2:48)
2. Back Door Man (3:44)
3. Heartaching Blues (2:55)
4. Dedicated To Lofton (2:29)
5. Real, Real Gone (5:06)
6. Gotta Move (2:00)
7. I May Be Wrong (3:49)
8. Lonesome Walker (2:34)
9. Rollin Man (2:01)
10. All By Myself (2:45)
11. That's Why I Keep On Asking (2:53)
12. Te-Ni-Nee-Ni-Nu (2:43)

“Feel So Good” is the debut album by the Oscar Benton Blues Band, released in 1968. The Oscar Benton Blues Band is a Dutch blues group, founded by blues singer Oscar Benton. They were known for their powerful and soulful performances of blues songs. The Oscar Benton Blues Band was founded in 1967 by Oscar Benton. They began as a blues-rock band and gained recognition in the Netherlands and across Europe for their stylish interpretation of blues music. The band was heavily influenced by American blues artists such as B.B. King and Otis Rush, yet they also possessed a unique sound that was both traditional and contemporary.

The album features several covers of well-known blues songs. These covers demonstrate the band’s respect for the blues tradition and their ability to interpret classic tracks in their own unique way. The album “Feel So Good” contains various songs that reflect the signature sound of the Oscar Benton Blues Band. One of the best-known tracks on the album is the title track, “Feel So Good,” a cover of a song by Big Bill Broonzy. It is an upbeat blues number featuring powerful vocals from Benton and guitar solos that highlight his stylish guitar playing. The track radiates a sense of joy and energy, which is characteristic of many of the band’s songs.

“Back Door Man” is a powerful and raw blues song in which Benton showcases his strong voice. He sings about his adventures as a “back door man” - someone who has a secret lover. The album “Feel So Good” by the Oscar Benton Blues Band showcases Benton’s powerful vocal abilities and the band’s mastery of various blues styles. /Blues Magazine

Personnel: Oscar Benton (vocals, guitar); H.J.B. Hawkins (bass); Lonesome Tanny Lant (drums); Barrelhouse Bailey (piano).

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Christopher Wyze & The Tellers - Naptown Blues

Album: Naptown Blues
Size: 93,2 MB
Time: 39:47
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2026
Styles: Semi-acoustic blues
Art: Front

1. I'm Going Back To Tennessee (4:03)
2. Naptown Blues (2:54)
3. How Long - How Long Blues (4:21)
4. The Truth About The Thing (3:12)
5. My Own Lonesome Blues (2:51)
6. Midnight Hour Blues (3:28)
7. Kokomo Blues (3:52)
8. Tired Of Your Low Down Ways (3:06)
9. You Got To Reap What You Sow (3:09)
10. Prison Bound Blues (4:40)
11. Birthday In Jail (4:06)

Christopher Wyze has earned the reputation as one of the brightest and best contemporary blues storytellers on the global scene. Having some well-deserved success with his previous albums “Stuck in the Mud” and “Live in Clarksdale” Wyze and his group return with a tribute to two of Indianapolis’ greatest blues pioneers, Leroy Carr and Scrapper Blackwell. These two artists’ groundbreaking recordings helped shape the direction of American blues nearly a century ago.

Joining lead vocalist/harmonica man Wyze on this momentous venture are mainstays John Boyle III on various guitars and Hammond organ and Gerry Murphy on acoustic bass. Produced by Jim Riley, the sessions for this particular album are significant in that the band recorded at Postal Studios in their home of Indianapolis. The location was less than three miles from where Carr and Blackwell first recorded in 1928.

Everything about this album is focused on recreating that authenticity and emotion that emanated from the originators. From the stripped down vocal and instrumental delivery and arrangements of the songs to the 78 RPM references and vintage design packaging, this is a concept album that has been lovingly crafted. All but the final song were written by the songwriting team of Blackwell and Carr. These are songs that, not only have been cut by many other artists and, hence, have become standards, but they’ve paved the way for what the blues and Americana music has stood for. /Eric Harabadian, Big City Rhythm & Blues

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Various Artists - Fight On! True Blues Vol. 2

Album: Fight On! True Blues Vol. 2
Size: 63,8 MB
Time: 27:36
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2026
Styles: Acoustic blues
Art: Front

1. Corey Harris - We Are Almost Down To The Shore (Fight On) (2:33)
2. Alvin Youngblood Hart - Screamin' And Hollerin' The Blues (2:57)
3. Guy Davis - See Me When You Can (3:25)
4. Corey Harris - What's That I Smell? (2:50)
5. Alvin Youngblood Hart - If The Blues Was Money (3:43)
6. Guy Davis - Deep Sea Diver (1:55)
7. Corey Harris - I Belong To The Band (2:08)
8. Alvin Youngblood Hart - Highway 61 (5:24)
9. Guy Davis - Everything I Got Is Done In Pawn (2:38)

Three of today's deepest, most decorated acoustic blues masters reunite to summon ancestral spirits with songs both long remembered and newly created. Even as they step back in time, Guy Davis, Corey Harris and Alvin Youngblood Hart - who met at the 1996 Chicago Blues Festival and won ardent acclaim for their first True Blues project in 2013 - prove beyond a shadow of a doubt that African American blues remains as vital and vibrant as ever. Recorded separately in Virginia, Mississippi and New York, these soul-stirring performances include a Jimmy Strother banjo song migrated to Piedmont-style guitar (Harris's "Fight On"), an inspired reworking of Elizabeth Cotten's "Shake Sugaree," reimagined as if Blind Willie McTell were playing the guitar (Davis's "Everything I Got Is Done In Pawn"), and the first Charley Patton song that Hart ever learned, "Screamin' and Hollerin'."

Even the original compositions here are steeped in history, albeit personal history. Harris wrote "What's That I Smell?" with his time spent in New Orleans in mind - specifically, his nights playing in a joint called The Funky Butt. Davis laments the necessity of a life on the road, away from family, in the disarmingly confessional "See Me When You Can." And Hart drew inspiration from another great bluesman, his friend Henry Townsend (who died in 2006 at the age of 96), to write "If the Blues Was Money," which he performs here on a Sears Silvertone-branded 1950s Kay flat-top guitar. Raw, heartfelt and sounding absolutely nothing like a dusty museum piece, Fight On! True Blues Vol. 2 is a loving celebration of shared music and friendship, a long-dreamed-about project that now, countless tours and conversations later, finally arrives.

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Josh Alan Band - Josh Alan Band

Size: 262 MB
Time: 37:23
File: Flac
Released: 2001
Styles: Blues
Art: Front

1. Josh's Breakdown (2:23)
2. Strike a Match (2:26)
3. When a Poor Man Gets Rich (3:28)
4. Rollin' and Tumblin' (2:58)
5. Highway 61 Revisited (4:17)
6. Her City (4:42)
7. Mean Town Blues (4:24)
8. No One Owns the Blues (2:53)
9. The Honey Dripper (3:54)
10. Billionaire of the Blues (2:38)
11. As Chanukah Passes Me By (3:16)

Josh Allen has been singing all his life and he has always loved music. Josh says when talking with people it is difficult to not break out in a song as many people unknowingly say something that are lyrics in a song. People have always told him he needs to be in a band but he never thought people would want to hear him. He decided to say, "What the heck," and do it. He tried out for several bands but things didn't work out for various reasons. Josh talks fondly of the tryouts and rehearsals that didn't quite work out the way everyone wanted. He says they are all great memories and have help to make him who he is today as an artist. He met Larry Orf and Bryan Smith through Rand Gardner. The day they met they played for the first time together in Strasburg. The show was a huge hit with the show ending in a standing ovation and requests for encores. Their final song was House of the Rising Sun and to this day the Josh Allen Band ends their shows with that song. "We try to do requests", says Josh "I always tell the audience, if we pull it off it is because of the guys (he points to the other guys in the band and if we mess it up it's because of me".

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Cory Luetjen & the Traveling Blues Band - Just the Blue Notes

Size: 352 MB
Time: 54:42
File: Flac
Released: 2020
Styles: Blues, rock
Art: Front

1. Stop (6:16)
2. Love You 'Til Your Blues Are All Gone (3:59)
3. I'm Gonna Love You (6:52)
4. Crazy About a Saxophone (3:06)
5. I Thought I Knew the Blues (4:46)
6. Do It for Me (3:48)
7. Same Old Blues (4:43)
8. Suitcase (4:20)
9. Way You Move (3:45)
10. Whiskey Drinking Woman (9:00)
11. Left Me With the Blues (4:00)

North Carolina based Cory Luetjen & The Traveling Blues Band is a two time blues challenge winning group and a regional favorite, performing over 250 dates a year throughout North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, & Virginia. We won the Greensboro, NC based Piedmont Preservation Blues Society blues challenge in 2017 & 2021 and also the Durham based Triangle Blues Society blues challenge in 2019. We placed in the semi finals of the 2020 International Blues Challenge held in Memphis, TN. Our brand of high energy brings a charismatic mix of blues, funk, and beach music for your entertainment pleasure!

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Christian Dozzler & Robin Banks - Livin' Life

Album: Livin' Life
Size: 125,6 MB
Time: 54:13
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2009
Styles: Blues, piano blues
Art: Full

1. Cocktail Or Beer (3:26)
2. Livin' Life (3:56)
3. Walking (3:40)
4. Roxanne (4:11)
5. Sister (4:31)
6. Into The Night (3:17)
7. No More (3:49)
8. Out Of The Blue (3:44)
9. Last Time I Saw Texas (3:53)
10. If You Wanna Be My Gal (2:49)
11. Everybody Let's Dance (3:23)
12. For Pete's Sake (2:41)
13. I Just Want My Legs Around You (3:43)
14. Story Of The Blues (7:03)

Every Austrian blues fan you can ask about Christian Dozzler, will certainly answer that Christian is the favourite top blues singer and boogie-woogie piano player around Austria. Besides being a versatile piano player with a wide range of keyboard ressources, Christian also has a long experience in music business world. This is the seventh recording he has publihed under his own name and, this time, he has done it on a duo format, together with Robin Banks, a Canadian singer, producer and song-writer gifted with a huge talent and an amazing voice.

Robin has been working around Dallas blues circles for about ten years, with a calendar of about 240 nights per year, all around Texas, Arkansas and Mississippi. She has also recorded three albums under her own name and she has also shared staged with such great guitar players like Johnny Moeller, Nick Curran and Kid Ramos among other big stars. Fourteen songs, seven signed by Christian Dozzler and the other seven by Robin Banks, but all of them cool, delicious very emotional ones. Enjoy the piano and the voice of two inspired powerful artists who will produce a great impact deep in your heart and soul. /La Hora Del Blues

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Angel Forrest - A Beautiful Life

Album: A Beautiful Life
Size: 89,0 MB
Time: 38:13
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2026
Styles: Blues/Rock/Soul mix
Art: Front

1. Beautiful Thing (3:19)
2. Me, Myself & I (3:35)
3. Con't Say My Name (3:44)
4. Can You Feel Her (Mother Earth) (3:17)
5. Guitbox (3:19)
6. Beautiful Boy (2:42)
7. Not Without A Plea (4:01)
8. Rhythm Of Reality (2:58)
9. Wasted Days (3:59)
10. Find Me An Ocean (3:33)
11. Your Voice (3:41)

Angel Forrest has been a powerful and unmistakable voice in the Canadian blues scene since beginning her musical journey in 1988. A singer, songwriter and performer known for her raw, soulful vocals and electrifying stage presence, Angel has built a career that spans more than three decades and continues to evolve. Her early work, including Secondhand Blues and Angel Sings Janis Live, established her reputation as a dynamic performer, while her first original album, Here For You, went on to sell more than 30,000 copies. She followed with a series of acclaimed releases, including Come Alive, Mother Tongue Blues, Live Love, Angel’s 11, Electric Love, Hell Bent with Grace and Angel’s 11 Vol. II.

Angel’s music has earned her 10 Maple Blues Awards, including an extraordinary eight Female Vocalist of the Year awards, as well as honours for Songwriter and Producer/Recording of the Year. She was also a finalist at the 2018 International Blues Challenge in Memphis and received a JUNO Award nomination for Hell Bent with Grace. One of the defining projects of her career was Angel’s 11, a concept album bringing together 11 of Canada’s finest guitarists. Its success led to Angel’s 11 Vol. II in 2022, featuring collaborations with artists including Crystal Shawanda, Harry Manx, Dawn Tyler Watson, Brandon Isaak and Ricky Paquette.

In 2026, Angel enters a new chapter with A Beautiful Life, her first fully independent album - an honest, powerful collection that blends blues, rock and soul and reflects the experience, resilience and passion that have defined her remarkable career. Today, Angel continues to tour and create new music, bringing together blues, rock, soul and roots influences with the emotional honesty and intensity that have become her trademark. After more than 35 years on stage, she remains an artist driven by connection, storytelling and a genuine love of performing - always looking toward the next chapter rather than resting on the achievements of the past.

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Osvaldo Di Dio - Blues For Pino

Size: 258 MB
Time: 36:58
File: Flac
Released: 2025
Styles: Blues
Art: Front

1. Nun Me Scoccià (feat. Robben Ford) (4:33)
2. A Me Me Piace 'O Blues (feat. Mario Insenga) (3:54)
3. Ue Man! (feat. Raiz) (4:25)
4. Ce Sta Chi Ce Penza (feat. Peppe Barra, Robben Ford) (4:10)
5. Maronna Mia (2:37)
6. Yes I Know My Way (feat. Robben Ford) (3:34)
7. Puozze Passà 'Nu Guaio (feat. Raiz) (3:39)
8. 'Na Tazzulella 'E Cafè (feat. Mario Insenga) (3:26)
9. Je So' Pazzo (3:46)
10. I Got The Blues (2:50)

BLUES FOR PINO: the new album by guitarist Osvaldo Di Dio is a tribute to the music of Pino Daniele, between blues in a modern key and Neapolitan tradition, with the collaboration of Chris Kimsey (Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd)!

In the album, the historic musicians of the legendary Neapolitan singer-songwriter are back together after 40 years, accompanied by extraordinary guests such as Robben Ford, Peppe Barra, Raiz and Mario Insenga, for a unique journey between roots and new sounds.

After the great success of the concert on January 9 at the Blue Note in Milan (produced by Barley Arts), which thrilled the audience with two sold-out sets, "Blues For Pino" was released on January 10, the album available in CD and digital version, published by ODD Music and distributed by Warner Music Italy. Conceived and produced by Osvaldo Di Dio, Neapolitan guitarist, singer and producer, the album celebrates the art and genius of Pino Daniele, reinterpreting his unmistakable blues in a contemporary key, with an authentic and passionate vision.

Osvaldo Di Dio has built this work with a deep artistic and personal bond: from the use of Pino Daniele's legendary semi-acoustic Gibson - played in I Got the Blues - to the cover of the record. In this project, Osvaldo had the privilege of playing a special guitar: the Gibson ES-175/CC used by Pino to record Nero a metà, Vai mò and Bella 'mbriana, as well as on their respective tours between 1980 and 1982. Subsequently, Pino Daniele gave this guitar to Eros Ramazzotti, who decided to make it available to Osvaldo, appreciating the project and believing in the value of this musical tribute. Alongside the Gibson, Di Dio also used his inseparable 1962 Fender Stratocaster.

The album's cover image depicts a boy with a guitar sitting on the steps of an alley in Naples, near Pino's home as a child, in Piazza Santa Maria La Nova, while other guagliuncielli play football in the background: a symbol that recalls the artist's childhood, but also Di Dio himself, who grew up with the dream of following in the footsteps of the master and today at the helm of a tribute as respectful as it is surprising and vital.

The recordings of Blues For Pino, which began at the Splash studios in Naples and ended at Eastcote Studios in London under the supervision of Chris Kimsey, producer and sound engineer for the Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd, added further international value to the project. Among these, the sessions dedicated to Robben Ford's guitars and Osvaldo's voices, personally curated by the British producer, stand out.

At the center of Blues For Pino there is an exceptional line-up made up of Pino Daniele's historical musicians: Gigi De Rienzo on bass, Ernesto Vitolo on keyboards, Rosario Jermano on percussion and Lele Melotti on drums. A group whose members have marked an era with iconic albums such as Terra mia, Pino Daniele, Nero a metà, Bella 'mbriana, Ferryboat, Mascalzone latino, Un uomo in blues, Sotto 'o sole, Che Dio ti benedica and Non calpestare i fiori nel deserto, and who return to the studio for the first time since then to reinterpret timeless songs such as Je so' pazzo, Nun me scoccià, A me me piace 'o blues and the single Yes I know my way (feat. Robben Ford), presentedby Nick The Nightfly and in rotation on Radio Monte Carlo as part of his Monte Carlo Nights broadcast.

Alongside this fantastic band, guests of international caliber and protagonists of the Neapolitan scene stand out: the legendary American guitarist Robben Ford, the master of the Neapolitan tradition Peppe Barra, the deep voice of Raiz and the timeless charisma of Mario Insenga.

On the live side, the group has participated in the last two years in some of the most prestigious festivals in the country: Comfort Festival in Milan, together with the guitar legends Steve Vai and Joe Satriani, Moncalieri Jazz Festival, Torrita Blues Festival, Napoli Blues Festival, Pescara Jazz, Aglientu Blues Festival, Joe's Blues Festival, Arezzo Music Fest, Armonie D'Arte Festival. It also replicated the success of 2025 at the Blue Note Milano with four sold out sets on February 17 and 18, 2026, the February 17 concert was broadcast live on Radio Monte Carlo.

With Blues For Pino, Osvaldo Di Dio signs a project that combines roots and innovation, accompanying the strength of Pino Daniele's blues with the vitality of a new interpretation. A bridge between past and present, a must for those who love the legendary Neapolitan singer-songwriter and the art of sound in general, capable of thrilling with the energy and sensitivity of musicians with a capital "m" who continue to bring the Neapolitan spirit around every corner of the world, without ever ending it.

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Oscar Benton Blues Band - Benton '71

Album: Benton '71
Size: 89,6 MB
Time: 39:02
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 1971
Styles: Blues
Art: Front

1. How Many More Years (5:50)
2. Hurt My Feelings (3:22)
3. Somebody's Stolen Your Heart (2:24)
4. I Left My Blues In San Francisco (7:30)
5. Nothing Else Matters (4:51)
6. I Can't Quit You (2:47)
7. The Sun Is Shining (5:35)
8. I'll Be Around (6:39)

Since 1967, the name of Oscar Benton has been firmly entrenched in the blues scene of the Benelux. After completing his training in mandolin and violin, Oscar Benton formed his Oscar Benton Blues Band that same year. In 1968 the band released their debut album "Feel So Good". In 1974, Oscar Benton left the band and began collaborating with singer Monica Verschoor, with whom he released several commercially oriented singles, which as a result became his first hits.

But the real breakthrough for Oscar Benton's solo career was 1981, when French actor Alan Delon used Oscar's song "Bensonhurst Blues", in the movie "For the Policeman's Skin". Oscar Benton's characteristic vocals created a special atmosphere for the film. And the result was a well-deserved take-off of the song to the first places in the hit parades of many countries. In 1987, Oscar Benton decided to restore the team "Oscar Benton Blues Band".

Personnel: Oscar Benton (vocals, guitar); Gus La Porte (guitar); Jay Walker (bass); Lonesome Tanny Lant (drums); Barrelhouse Bailey (piano).

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Will Wilde - Live In Hamburg

Album: Live In Hamburg
Size: 134,7 MB
Time: 58:25
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2015
Styles: Harmonica blues, blues-rock
Art: Full

1. If I Get My Hands On You (5:33)
2. Angel Came Down (4:32)
3. Thirty Eight (3:51)
4. What Makes People (5:13)
5. Your Days Are Numbered (4:05)
6. Paranoia (6:47)
7. Philby (3:36)
8. The Girl I Love (5:58)
9. Jealous Woman (3:17)
10. A Man And The Blues (9:11)
11. On The Road Again (6:17)

Will “Harmonica” Wilde is a 37-year-old English harmonica prodigy from Brighton, England. He tours Europe with his own band and also regularly plays with his sister, bassist Dani Wilde. His debut album, “Nothing But Trouble”, was released at the age of 20, and he was already performing on BBC radio. He has even performed at the Royal Albert Hall as the opening act for Jools Holland. Wilde has since become a major name in the international blues scene. His favorites are James Cotton and Charlie Musselwhite.

Will Wilde is a British blues singer/harmonica player with a style of his own. Both his vocals and harmonica playing are reminiscent of the illustrious duo Bob “The Bear” Hite and Alan “Blind Owl” Wilson, also known as Canned Heat. He must possess at least six liters of lung capacity, as he can blow endlessly without taking a breath. Moreover, he does this so skillfully that he is often called the “Jimi Hendrix of the harmonica.” This live CD was recorded at The Downton Blues Club in Hamburg on February 13, 2015. /Frans ter Elst, The Blues Magazine

(For personnel details, see artwork included.)

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Kelly's Lot - Live

Album: Live
Size: 174,8 MB
Time: 75:24
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2026
Styles: Blues
Art: Front

1. Hush Up (3:39)
2. Mr. Chairman (3:34)
3. Reason For The Blues (4:28)
4. These Boots Are Made For Walkin' (4:45)
5. Taking Time (4:54)
6. Boom Boom Boom (4:26)
7. It Ain't Always (3:16)
8. Boogie Bus (3:40)
9. Mama's Blues (5:11)
10. Love And Understanding (2:49)
11. Me And Bobby McGee (3:24)
12. Piece Of My Heart (2:32)
13. Can't Take My Soul (3:58)
14. All I Evere Want Is The Blues (2:52)
15. Route 66 (3:41)
16. Train (4:54)
17. Tired (5:57)
18. Woe Is Me (7:16)

Kelly's Lot was formed in 1994 by Kelly Zirbes, a folk singer/songwriter with a heart for the blues. They are known for lifting up their audiences with an energetic connection created by the music and the lyrics. With 18 CDs and lots of touring in the USA and Europe, the band celebrates 30 years since the first night the band hit the stage at the Roxy in Hollywood.

Kelly Z met Texas guitar player and sound man, Perry Robertson in 1996, who soon after produced ‘Kelly’s Lot - Live at the Troubadour’. Within a year he joined the band, started writing songs with Kelly Z and added the Southern rock and Texas blues influences that have helped shape the Kelly's Lot sound. Perry has recorded and produced all of the band’s music including studio and live albums, acoustic and electric.

In the last 10 years they have played some of the larger festivals like BeachLife Ranch, Waterfront Blues Festival, Riverfront Blues Festival, Happy Face Music Festival, Simi Valley Cajun and Blues Festival, Oxnard Jazz Festival and in Europe, Nuits de Sologne, Caslano Blues Festival, Howth Roots and Blues Festival, and Lavaudieu Music Festival. In 2023 Kelly and ‘The Lot’ released a single with keyboard player/singer Mo Beeks called ‘I Gotta Sing The Blues’ which inspired their 2024 album, ‘The Blues Remind Me’, a release with lots of heart, horns and riffs!

In 2025 they returned again to their rootsy folk/rock spirit with a new album, Late Bloomer, with lyrics that tell of a struggle and a hope for a better world. In the last couple years Kelly’s Lot has brought their music to folks in Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada, France, Ireland, Croatia and Switzerland and a lot of shows in their home base of Southern California.

In August 2026, they toured the Northwest with a 4WD version of Kelly’s Lot, a four piece band that includes Matt McFadden on bass, Mike Sauer on drums, Perry Robertson on guitar and Kelly Z, ‘singing her heart out’. The Lot are always looking to take their music to new fans in new places and like always, they will be playing lots of original Blues and Americana styles to create an eclectic mix of fun. Stay tuned, they are just getting started after 32 years.

Personnel: Kelly Z (vocals); Perry Robertson (guitar); Matt McFadden (bass); Mike T. Sauer (drums).

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Sherman Holmes - One Step Ahead Of The Blues

Album: One Step Ahead Of The Blues
Size: 95,2 MB
Time: 40:46
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2026
Styles: Blues/Soul/Gospel mix
Art: Front

1. One Step Ahead Of The Blues (2:54)
2. Your Livin' Does Your Preachin' (2:47)
3. Voices In The Hall (3:32)
4. Strike While The Iron Is Hot (3:36)
5. The Blues Done Got My Soul (4:14)
6. Oh, America (Still Standing) (4:06)
7. One More Go 'Round (3:42)
8. Prophet In Another Land (2:59)
9. Fair To Midland (4:39)
10. I'm So Lonely (4:25)
11. Change My Heart (3:47)

Born in New Jersey in 1939 and raised in Virginia, Sherman Holmes launched his musical career in 1959 as a founding member of The Holmes Brothers. The band built a devoted following throughout New York and the tri-state area before signing with Rounder Records in 1989, a deal that propelled them to international acclaim. They later joined the Alligator Records roster for five more releases and, in 2014, received a National Endowment for the Arts National Heritage Fellowship -- the nation's highest honor for traditional artists. Following the deaths of bandmates Willie "Popsy" Dixon and Wendell Holmes in 2015, Sherman channeled his grief into new work, forming The Sherman Holmes Project and releasing The Richmond Sessions in 2017.

Award winning producer Andreas Werner first met The Holmes brothers at a concert in Zurich, Switzerland. Many years later, he reconnected with Sherman Holmes at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis in 2019, reigniting a friendship and creative partnership that has only deepened since. Drawn to Holmes' musical history, personal depth, and philosophy, Werner assembled a stellar team of collaborators to help capture the essence of the man and bring his artistry to new audiences - including Grammy-nominated songwriter Mark Narmore, The Blind Boys of Alabama, The Funky Chester Rhythm Section, and The Honorary Holmes Sisters (Catherine Russell, Joan Osborne, Amy Helm, and Ada Dyer), and more. The result, One Step Ahead of the Blues, is both a tribute to Holmes' six-decade career and a testament to the enduring power of the music that built it. /Amazon

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Rick Tobey - Chicken Road

Album: Chicken Road
Size: 136,6 MB
Time: 59:05
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2009
Styles: Blues
Art: Front

1. Charlene (5:33)
2. Deep Enough Blues (6:17)
3. Preacher Man (5:34)
4. What To Do About You (3:48)
5. Sumtin To Eat (2:16)
6. Hole In The Soul Of My Blues (5:13)
7. Ole Paw Paw (3:39)
8. Memory Pain (4:19)
9. Tell Me Mama (5:50)
10. Chicken Egg (3:07)
11. Got To Leave Luzianne (3:24)
12. Chicken Road (4:19)
13. I Wish You Would (5:39)

Rick Tobey has been playing, writing, and recording music for over 50 years. He is a skilled, multi-instrumentalist and vocalist who writes and records originals and covers with his unique, original style, mostly performing all the parts and playing all the instruments. He has nearly 100 recordings available on Spotify, YouTube, and all the digital music platforms, and 65 original songs registered with BMI. He recently moved to Rutherfordton, NC from New Orleans, mostly to get away from the unbearable Louisiana heat.

Personnel: Rick Tobey (vocals, guitar); David Pell, Justin Fox (guitar); Dave Harvey (bass); John Korell (organ); Perry Smith (percussion); Benny Hill (saxophone).

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Trickbag - Hard Road Royalty

Album: Hard Road Royalty
Size: 89,3 MB
Time: 38:35
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2026
Styles: Blues
Art: Front

1. Let's Do It (2:52)
2. To Where There's Trouble (I'm Easily Led) (4:07)
3. Boneheads (2:34)
4. Wrong Medicine (3:24)
5. Part Time Lover (2:50)
6. Let Me Go (3:12)
7. Show Me A Place (3:24)
8. I Usually Get Kissed (Before I Get F....d) (2:36)
9. Does It Surprise You (2:41)
10. Hit The Ground (2:55)
11. Bungalow (3:09)
12. Digging Up The Canvas (4:46)

With 32 years of touring, 10 albums and several awards/nominations under their belt, Trickbag are in high demand not only as headliners but also as one of the best backing bands for touring US artists in Europe. In 2015, Trickbag reached the proud milestone of being the only international act to perform twice at the prestigious Doheny Blues Festival in California - in front of 20.000 people each time.

Anyone who has witnessed Trickbag's charismatic front man Tommy Moberg whip his audience into a frenzy knows that this is about as good as it gets when it comes to live blues music. Tommy have won and been nominated for multiple blues music awards in his home country of Sweden.

Trickbag's rhythm section varies from tour to tour but they always use top-shelf musicians on both double bass & drums and you are guaranteed to see a world class blues show featuring their own distinctive style of "houserockin' rhythm n' blues" every time they perform. "Hard Road Royalty" is the band's 10th album, and the title alludes to their long history of touring.

With compliments to a friend.

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