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Tuesday, August 4, 2026

The Hitman Blues Band - BloozTown

Album: BloozTown
Size: 112,3 MB
Time: 48:25
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2000
Styles: Blues
Art: Full

1. Don't Know (Who's Life I'm Living) (3:24)
2. 1,000 Feet Ahead (3:33)
3. Green Thing (4:30)
4. Ain't Nothing Cooler Than The Blues (4:04)
5. Sunshine Romeo (6:28)
6. Busted (4:04)
7. Catch-22 Blues (4:10)
8. Whiskey Bottom Road (3:52)
9. If I Could Do It All Over Again (3:57)
10. Raining Up In Harlem (5:42)
11. Come On In My Kitchen (4:36)

A fantastic R&B band with extensive knowledge of many other styles, be it soul, jazz, or funk. The guys really know the music business, and this is evident throughout the entire album. From the original compositions and cover design to the last detail of the production, everything is done with great skill and without any flaws to criticize. In short, this is a band that, with limited financial resources, has made the most of this CD titled BloozTown.

Musically speaking, all the musicians in the band are in top form, and their leader, guitarist, singer, producer, songwriter, and arranger Russell Alexander, skillfully guides the other members to their full artistic and creative potential, delivering a very interesting work of modern R&B. /La Hora Del Blues

(For personnel details, see artwork included.)

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The Jive Aces - Good Rockin' Tonight: The Roots Of The King

Album: Good Rockin' Tonight: The Roots Of The King
Size: 93,9 MB
Time: 40:28
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2026
Styles: R&B/Swing/Rock & Roll
Art: Front

1. Mystery Train (4:14)
2. See See Rider (3:25)
3. Blue Moon Of Kentucky (3:15)
4. Lawdy Miss Clawdy (3:31)
5. Hound Dog (3:25)
6. Only You (3:55)
7. Corrine, Corrina (2:49)
8. That's All Right (3:14)
9. O Sole Mio/It's Now Or Never (3:37)
10. Rip It Up (2:35)
11. Up Above My Head (3:42)
12. Good Rockin' Tonight (2:42)

Many years ago, the Jive Aces were drawn to each other through a common love for American roots music: blues, bluegrass, rockabilly, jazz, and swing. When asked how they discovered this music as teenagers east of London, England, they always tell the same story - it was through the door kicked open by Elvis Presley, the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll. That Memphis catalyst, along with a few others, started a musical revolution and evolution.

The Jive Aces are a six-piece UK-based, swing band that was formed in 1989. They were Britain's Got Talent semi-finalists in 2012. They have released 11 albums, as well as compilations, EPs and singles and have performed at numerous music festivals. The band was founded by vocalist Ian Clarkson, drummer Peter Howell (who went to school with Ian in Billericay), bassist Ken Smith and saxophonist "Big" John Fordham. The four met in East London jive and jazz clubs. They cut their teeth street entertaining and were soon being offered shows in UK and Europe. After several years of touring the band with various other musicians, the four met Alex Douglas (trombone, bongos, blues harp, washboard) and Vince Hurley (piano) who became permanent members. Grazia Clarkson, the band's publicist, has also become a regular performing member playing several featured songs on accordion.

The band is recognized as one of the top swing bands in the world, something borne out by their extensive international travel (the band has performed in over 40 countries). The June 2015 issue of Vintage Rock magazine described them as the "UK's number one jive and swing band". They have received awards from Variety, the Children's Charity and the City of Derry International Music Award in 2006. On 12 September 2018 The Jive Aces won "Best Band" at the Boisdale Music Awards. The award was presented by Jools Holland, who then joined the band for a boogie woogie jam session. /Wikipedia

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Misty Blues - Still Ticking

Album: Still Ticking
Size: 95,5 MB
Time: 41:13
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2026
Styles: Blues/Roots/Jazz mix
Art: Front

1. State Of The Union (3:38)
2. I Don't Wanna Be (4:38)
3. Gimme Some More (4:50)
4. This Love (3:20)
5. On The Town (2:39)
6. Endless Tears (2:55)
7. Roll Right In (2:44)
8. Trifling Man (4:07)
9. Mess With Me (3:02)
10. Passion (3:31)
11. Battle Cry (5:45)

American blues band Misty Blues have released their new studio album, Still Ticking. The release marks the band’s 27th anniversary and becomes the eighteenth album in an impressive discography. Since forming in 1999, Misty Blues have carved out their own place in the contemporary blues scene. Their music blends traditional blues with influences from rock, jazz, roots and funk while maintaining a distinctive musical identity. Still Ticking continues that tradition with eleven brand-new original songs.

Frontwoman Gina Coleman once again takes the lead on vocals and guitar, joined by guitarist Seth Fleischmann, drummer Rob Tatten, saxophonist Aaron Dean, multi-instrumentalist Diego Mongue, and keyboardist David Vittone. The album also features several guest vocalists. Lady Bianca appears on Trifling Man, while Chantell McCulloch, Candice Ivory, Carly Harvey, Alexis P. Suter, and Kat Riggins all contribute to the closing track, Battle Cry. The album was produced by Gina Coleman and Diego Mongue. Recording sessions took place at Playing Field Studio in Williamstown, Massachusetts. Mixing duties were handled by Diego Mongue (tracks 1–10) and Seth von Paulus (track 11), with Seth von Paulus also mastering the album.

Musically, Still Ticking moves comfortably between traditional blues and contemporary influences. Songs such as State Of The Union, I Don’t Wanna Be, Roll Right In, and Battle Cry showcase the band’s ability to combine classic blues foundations with elements of rock, soul, jazz and funk while remaining true to their own sound. With Still Ticking, Misty Blues add another diverse and accomplished chapter to a career that now spans nearly three decades. /Bluestown Music

(For personnel details, see promo sheet included.)

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Albert Castiglia - Grits & Glory

Album: Grits & Glory
Size: 119,9 MB
Time: 51:57
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2026
Styles: Blues, blues-rock
Art: Front

1. In My America (5:22)
2. I'm Afraid To Fall Asleep (4:27)
3. Uncertainty (6:14)
4. Michigan Avenue (3:53)
5. Sack The Juggler (3:20)
6. Slumlord Billionaire (5:22)
7. The Milk Is Still Good (5:04)
8. Don't Burn Down The Bridge (3:33)
9. When The Coin Came Callin' (3:33)
10. Afro Blue (6:42)
11. Yer Blues (4:22)

Albert Castiglia isn’t pulling any punches on Grits & Glory, his latest solo studio album on Gulf Coast Records, recorded at the legendary Abbey Road Studios. The record feels like a full-circle moment – reconnecting Albert with the wide-eyed, guitar-slinging kid from New York whose world was flipped from black and white to technicolor by an 8-track of Rubber Soul on the way to a ball game. That spark of curiosity sent him chasing sounds and players – Jeff Beck, John Mayall, Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page – whose influence has echoed through Castiglia’s playing ever since. British blues always felt essential to his DNA… just out of reach. Until now.

The idea ignited during a 2023 European tour, when Albert and Gulf Coast Records’ Olly Overton began talking about bringing him back to Britain to record. Castiglia was all in – on one condition: he’d do it with his road band, Cliff Moore on bass and Ray Hangen on drums. The final piece fell into place with producer Dave Gross, a longtime friend with deep Abbey Road knowledge and a trusted history with Albert, having produced Solid Ground. With the team assembled, the vision was locked.

Once the label gave the green light, there was only one possible home for the sessions: Abbey Road. Ahead of recording, Albert immersed himself in British culture, stopping in Birmingham to walk the streets that shaped Black Sabbath and Tony Iommi – heroes who left a lasting mark on his musical soul. With the passing of Ozzy Osbourne, the visit carried added weight and reflection. Then it was on to London, where the red light came on and Grits & Glory took shape – 100% unfiltered Albert Castiglia, steeped in British-flavoured blues. The result is fierce, soulful, and alive, an album that crackles with history, heart, and the kind of grit that demands to be heard loud and lived with. /The Blues Magazine

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Olivier Gotti - Little Boy Child

Size: 302 MB
Time: 63:26
File: Flac
Released: 2015
Styles: Blues
Art: Front

1. This Is Not A Blues ( 2:27)
2. Thousand Miles Away ( 2:55)
3. Birds In The Cage ( 3:45)
4. Under Cover Of The Darkness ( 6:29)
5. Send Me A Few Lines ( 3:56)
6. The Curtain Is Fallin' ( 3:26)
7. Instru03 ( 1:15)
8. River In The Sea - Live ( 4:42)
9. Tomorow I'll Be Gone ( 4:31)
10. Don't Turn Out The Light ( 3:17)
11. All In The Truck - Olinzetruk! ( 9:11)
12. Little Boy Child (17:28)

Alright, so i been spinning this Little Boy Child album by olivier gotti - yeah, that french dude with the weissenborn and a voice like gravel in boots - and honestly? didn't expect to vibe this hard. came in blind, just saw "blues" and thought, cool, maybe some sleepy sunday soundtrack. nah. this thing's got teeth. first off, the lap steel? man, it's everywhere. not in a showy way, more like it's part of his bones. olivier plays it himself, sings too, raw as hell. no polish, no auto-tune circus. just him, wood, wire, and pain. tracks like "Under Cover Of The Darkness" creep up on you. starts slow, feels like fog rolling over wet pavement. then bam - that slide guitar cuts through like a knife you didn't see coming. "Tomorrow I'll Be Gone" - title alone hits different. sounds like he recorded it at 3am in an empty garage. vocals crack, strings buzz, and somehow it all fits. not perfect. better than perfect. feels real. same with "Thousand Miles Away." melancholy but not whiny. just... tired. in a good way? weird to say, but yeah. then there's "All In The Truck (Olinzetruck!)" - okay, what even is this. wild ride. almost punk-blues? like if tom waits drove a broken-down truck through southern france. chaotic, fun, lyrics half-sung half-yelled. love it or hate it moment. i'm team love-it. gives the album some grit, breaks the mood so it don't get too heavy. live track "River In The Sea" - rough around the edges, mic picks up crowd noise, someone coughs. could've cleaned it up. glad they didn't. makes it feel alive. like you're there, sipping cheap wine, watching this guy pour it all out. but look, not flawless. "This Is Not Blues" - cool name, ironic, whatever - drags a bit. tries too hard to be meta? or maybe it's just mid-album slump. lost focus for a sec. and "The Curtain Is Fallin'" - solid, sure, but doesn't stick. blends in. needed something sharper there. album ends with "Birds In The Cage" - soft, haunting. fingerpicking, whispery vocals. nice closer. leaves you quiet. reflective. only gripe? production's lo-fi to a fault sometimes. can't catch all the lyrics. but... maybe that's the point. not meant to be dissected. meant to be felt. like smoke in a backroom. funny thing - never heard of olivier gotti before. now i'm digging through his other stuff like i owe him money. that's how you know it's good. not flashy. not viral. just honest blues from a guy who probably doesn't care if you like it. and hey - little boy child? yeah. but this music? old soul. worn boots. storm behind the eyes.

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Saturday, August 1, 2026

Carol Fran & Clarence Hollimon - It's About Time

Album: It's About Time
Size: 108,9 MB
Time: 47:04
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2000/2017
Styles: Blues
Art: Full

1. Texas Home (4:35)
2. Jumpin' With Gristle (3:34)
3. Come On Little Mama (2:50)
4. Booty Butt (4:02)
5. Put The Blame On Me (4:15)
6. Herky Jerky (3:53)
7. I Can't Go For That (3:38)
8. No One Will Listen (8:39)
9. Rock Bottom (3:51)
10. The Way I Used To Be (3:23)
11. You Got Troubles (4:19)

Musicians to the core, guitarist Clarence Hollimon and singer/pianist Carol Fran cut their teeth as session musicians in the demanding R&B/Blues small label arena. Having first met in New Orleans, they met again in Houston where they married. Here's a unique chance to encounter the virtuosity that comes from years of experience and the uncanny rapport that speaks of a rare togetherness. Clarence Hollimon played sessions for Duke/Peacock during that label's heyday and backed Junior Parker and O.V. Wright.

In the eighties Clarence's tactful stylings became passé and he moved to Houston where he came across Carol Fran whom he'd met in 1957 in New Orleans. Soon they wed. Fran had also worked for a legendary label - Excello. She'd take the twenty-five mile bus ride into Lafayette, to play piano for the label, sing demos and cut her own sides. She cut Emitt Lee, a regional hit, and played New Orleans' famous Dewdrop Inn. "I was a fixture there," says Fran. Then to New York for a stint with Roulette. "I did some wonderful pop for Roulette, with full orchestras," Fran says. Tired of New York, Fran moved to Houston, where she wed Clarence. By the '80s they were back. Hollimon started getting session calls again, and cut two CDs with Fran. Hollimon said of working with Jimmy Morello. "I just love Jimmy to death".

Of all the couple's CDs, this is their best showcase. Hollimon's jazzy backing chords are heard to great effect on the vocal cuts. And check the guitar feast on Booty Butt and Herky Jerky, the latter spiced with a hint of reverb and echo - and the resonant vocals of Ms Fran, whose rich tones and phrasing make a lyric come alive. She's heard on Put The Blame On Me, done in a New Orleans cadence, and the welcoming shuffle Texas Home. Clarence himself takes his first-ever turn at the mike on the wry and lively I Can't Go For That. Morello's production is unhurried, with minimal overdubs. There's spontaneity, passion, virtuosity and spirited singing here.

(For personnel details, see artwork included.)

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Deke McGee & His Band - Come On Home

Album: Come On Home
Size: 122,5 MB
Time: 52:54
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2026
Styles: R&B/Blues
Art: Front, back

1. Gravy Train (3:04)
2. Here Comes Trouble (4:07)
3. Coming Back To You (5:37)
4. Lay Your Head Down Beside Me (2:40)
5. Goodbye So Long I'm Gone (4:06)
6. Preservation Blues (3:02)
7. A Little Bit Of Lovin' (4:25)
8. House Rent Party (2:27)
9. Sunshine Blue Skies (3:44)
10. Move It On (4:36)
11. From All Your Storms (5:49)
12. Come On Home (5:21)
13. Somebody Have Mercy Now (3:50)

Mark "Deke" McGee started playing saxophone at the age of thirteen, after hearing Bill Doggetts "Honky Tonk" played by the legendary Clifford Scott. He began studying the sound and the stylings of all the great swing and rhythm n' blues horn men of that era such as Arnett Cobb, Illinois Jacquet, Herschel Evans, Lee Allen, Sil Austin, Red Prysock, Big Al Sears, Plas Johnson, Sam "The Man" Taylor and the great Texas tenor King Curtis.

As a sideman, Deke has performed all over the world at jazz and blues festivals in Montreal, Toronto, Ottawa, London, Dublin, Antwerp, Paris and numerous other places. This has seen him recording, supporting and sharing the stage with names such as Buddy Guy, Eagles guitarist Joe Walsh, Hamish Stuart, Phil Guy, Lazy Lester, Sugar Blue, Zoot Money, Otis Grand, George Melly, The Fratellis, Band Of Friends, Martin Stephenson, The Sensational Alex Harvey Band, The Dan Reed Network, Jackson Sloan and the Rhythmtones, Big George and the Business, The Nimmo Brothers, The Cobramatics, The Beatstalkers and many more.

Personnel: Deke McGee (vocals, tenor & baritone saxophone); Duncan Kennedy (guitar); Al Gare (double bass); Gary Woodside (drums, percussion); Kirk Lothian (piano, Hammond organ); Jimmy Steele (baritone saxophone).

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GA-20 with Charlie Musselwhite - Blues Now

Album: Blues Now
Size: 80,2 MB
Time: 34:41
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2026
Styles: Blues, harmonica blues
Art: Front

1. Crazy Love (3:15)
2. I Can't Hold Out (2:28)
3. I'll Change My Style (2:50)
4. Big Stars Falling (3:21)
5. Universal Rock (2:30)
6. The Blues Never Die (4:00)
7. Strange Land (3:58)
8. Stroll Out West (4:03)
9. Short Dress Woman (3:26)
10. Cristo Redentor (4:45)

‘Blues Now’ unites GA-20, one of today’s most celebrated young blues trios, and Charlie Musselwhite, a legendary statesman of the genre. Musselwhite’s name is synonymous with the blues, a harmonica virtuoso and esteemed vocalist with a 60-plus year career forged in authenticity and excellence. GA-20 burst onto the scene in 2018, garnering a quick reputation for their dynamic live shows, built on a deep respect for the originators and an enduring commitment to carrying the torch forward. Under the Karma Chief imprint of Colemine Records, the band released four studio albums, all of which debuted at either number 1 or number 2 on the Billboard Blues charts. Together with the Grammy award-winning Musselwhite, they shine with a chemistry that blends the spirit of the Blues pioneers with an electrifying modern energy.

‘Blues Now’ is rooted in the same Chicago Blues Musselwhite helped pioneer back in the ‘60s, but the injection of GA-20’s visceral style and unique instrumentation, make room for wider interpretations. Here, GA-20 and Musselwhite are a crew of equals, with Musselwhite easing into GA-20 and everybody toggling between lead roles and support. The collaboration has been a long time coming, and at the heart of it, most inherently, is the shared love of Blues. Not retro Blues. Just Blues. Full Stop. /Rock & Blues Muse

Personnel: Charlie Musselwhite (harmonica, vocals); Matthew Stubbs (guitar); Cody Nilsen (guitar, vocals); Josh Kiggans (drums); Marty Ballou (bass).

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Oliver White Group - Control

Size: 498 MB
Time: 60:08
File: Flac
Released: 2013
Styles: Heavy Blues-Rock
Art: Front

1. Retribution (3:41)
2. You Love Me (6:36)
3. I'll Be Your Man (3:59)
4. What's In Store (3:17)
5. Last Minute Love (5:16)
6. Troublesome Feelin' (7:23)
7. Upside Down (3:47)
8. Just Can't Leave (7:37)
9. Control (4:47)
10. I Always Lose (4:37)
11. Just A Shame (3:33)
12. Mountain Side (5:27)

Awesome, top-shelf, soul-powered bluesy heavy guitar rocker from Texas featuring Special Guests & fellow Texan guitar slingers Lance Lopez and Wes Jeans. Includes 12 tracks (60 mins.) of outstanding, killer blues/rock riffage with tons of serious six-string "Texas Attitude". An excellent, diverse & dynamic debut disc from this way-kool axeslinger that will rock your blues into the next county. Excellently produced by Mister Don Moore and Highly recommended to fans of SRV, Doyle Bramhall, Ian Moore, Wes Jeans & Lance Lopez.

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Thursday, July 30, 2026

Burton Gaar - Home Of The Blues

Album: Home Of The Blues
Size: 113,5 MB
Time: 49:01
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2003
Styles: Blues
Art: Full

1. Home Of The Blues (3:49)
2. Blow Wind Blow (4:51)
3. Repoman (3:52)
4. Hole In My Heart (3:49)
5. Hall Of Fame (4:47)
6. Stone Cold Blues (3:59)
7. Rainbow (4:54)
8. My Little Feel Good (3:22)
9. I Wonder (3:44)
10. Mississippi Water (3:48)
11. Wonderland (3:05)
12. Still Singing The Blues (4:55)

Cajun bass player and singer Burton Gaar grew up listening to the sounds of great blues artists such as electric guitarist B.B. King and vocalist Bobby "Blue" Bland. Before he hit his teen years, he decided he wanted to become a musician and play the blues, too. Within a couple of years, as the '50s were drawing to a close, he got his chance when he started working in his hometown of Baton Rouge, alongside blues legend Slim Harpo. Frequently, they worked the city's Glass Hat Club.

Gaar also played for a short time with the Boogie Kings. During the '60s, Gaar went on to form a band of his own and they found work playing backup for visiting artists to Baton Rouge, a list that included zydeco artist Rockin' Sidney and soulful singer Percy Sledge. Gaar drew such inspiration from Rockin' Sidney that in the future he would dedicate one of his albums, Mighty Long Road, to the zydeco musician.

Despite the fact that Gaar made music for almost four decades, he didn't record a solo album of his own until 1996 when the Cajun-influenced Still Singing the Blues was issued with the Mudcats. The following year in Holland, he recorded One Hundred Pounds of Trouble, an album that performed well internationally. He is one of the musicians featured in the book Blues: Keeping the Faith by Keith Shadwick. /Biography by Linda Seida, AllMusic

(For personnel details, see artwork included.)

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Michael Milligan & The Altar Boyz - My Time

Album: My Time
Size: 117,5 MB
Time: 50:47
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2013
Styles: Blues, harmonica blues
Art: Full

1. Any Day Now (4:21)
2. Must've Been Voodoo (5:57)
3. Papa Blues (4:28)
4. Trouble's Comin' (6:08)
5. Boogie Woogie Backbeat Social Club (3:51)
6. Bad Case Of You (4:24)
7. First Train (5:53)
8. My Time (3:50)
9. You Know I Love Ya (3:33)
10. Let's Get Busy (4:04)
11. Let It Ride (4:14)

Michael Milligan and the Altar Boyz describe their unique sound as "Texas blues with Louisiana attitude". This is what happened when they combined their ethnic mixture of original sounds. Front man/lead singer Michael Milligan, raised in Angelton, Texas with roots In Louisiana, has been a working musician since the early 70's playing out of Iowa, Colorado and Houston as a lead singer and drummer. Moving to Austin in 1990 Mike then became a front man for the band Memphis Train, and from 2000 thru 2004 he was the front man for Delta Roux playing in the states and in Western Europe releasing two CDs thru the Taxim Label out of Germany.

In 2000 Miichael began playing harmonica and very quickly became one of the premire harp players in Austin, and in 2005 he was asked by bassist Leland Parks to front for the Altar Boyz. Since that fateful day, the band has played over 900 gigs all over Texas and beyond. From Alpine to Dallas, Nashville to San Angelo and in between, the group has been gaining a true blues following of fans and friends. After just one month together, they made their first live CD and soon after their first live DVD. Finally in 2006 the band recorded and released their first studio CD called "Going Up" on the indie label Doc Blues Records. The title comes from the CD cover picture taken in the Austin famous Driskill Hotel elevator, but implies much more. Their second CD, "Holdin' On", was released in 2007.

They have opened bigger shows as well with names like Johnny Winter, Jerry LaCroix, Derek O'Brien, David Grissom, Nick Curran, Gary Clark Jr., Anson Funderberg, Whitey Johnson, Vallejo, Miss Lavelle White and others. Mike Milligan's composing and lyric talents haven't gone unnoticed by the local, national and international media as well with glowing reviews in Blues Review Magazine, Blues Matters, Music News-Houston. The Bastop-Smithville Times music editor Terry Haggerty raved about the combo in another shining live performance review on May 22, 2008. Michael Milligan is know as "the voice" on 6th Street and very often compared to the vocal stylings of Junior Medlow. Since Austin lost world famous blues mentor and club owner Clifford Antone a few years back, folks realized that he was Austin's own version of a blues society.

But since then, the new Austin Blues Society was created and has a monthly ABS open blues jam at Antones originally hosted by Michael Milligan and the Altar Boyz and in 2009, for the first time ever, Austin held the local International Blues Society Competition. From all the worthy entries, Michael Milligan and the Altar Boyz were judged the best act to represent Austin, Texas for the 2009 IBC Finals in Memphis, Tennessee. Austin, Texas has the reputation for producing some world class bands, musicians, artists and one of the latest is Michael Milligan and the Altar Boyz. On June 16th 2011, Michael Milligan was honored by the Austin City Council by proclaiming that day as "Michael Milligan Day" in Austin, Texas. In 2013 Michael Milligan and the Altar Boyz released their third studio CD entitled "My Time". /Amazon

(For personnel details, see artwork included.)

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The Mighty Howlers - Friday Night Blues: Live At The Butler (2 CD)

Album: Friday Night Blues: Live At The Butler
Size: 119,8 + 105,4 MB
Time: 51:31 + 45:30
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2026
Styles: Blues, R&B, pub rock
Art: Front, tray

CD 1:
1. Introduction (0:35)
2. Money Or Love (4:16)
3. I'll Be Alright (4:11)
4. Love Me Babe (4:28)
5. Be My Baby, Be Mine (6:57)
6. I Feel Happy (4:42)
7. Miss You (5:42)
8. What I Done Know (5:31)
9. Ain't Gonna Do It (5:43)
10. Twenty Yards Behind (3:41)
11. Wooly Bully (2:24)
12. Don't Hound Dog Me (3:17)

CD 2:
1. Ridin' On The L&N (4:49)
2. Someday Baby (5:20)
3. Can't Fool Me Like That (3:32)
4. Gotta Keep Running (4:51)
5. Going Back Home (4:34)
6. Howling For My Baby (7:06)
7. Baby Please Don't Go/Tequila/Mad Man Blues (9:20)
8. I Gotta Go (5:56)

On 20 March 2026 The Mighty Howlers were invited to perform for the renowned Friday Night Blues club at The Butler in Reading, Berkshire. The show was professionally recorded courtesy of Simon Windisch and has now been mixed and mastered into this special 2 CD live release. Rather than a studio-perfect recording, this album captures the energy, spontaneity and atmosphere of a real Mighty Howlers performance.

With over 150 combined years of gigging experience behind them, Morgen, Colin, Terry and Justin have played with many bands over the years, spanning a wide variety of music genres from rockabilly, rock classic and rock blues. They have a history of playing together from way back in the 1990's with many influences on their music. The majority of The Mighty Howlers songs have been written by Morgen over a period of many years. The experience of the other musicians has allowed a rich and punchy sound to be developed, resulting in the music heard by their large audiences today.

Previous hook-ups include Morgen and Justin in Me and The Devil as well as The Mo' Slim Stompers. Colin and Morgen in Black Cat Bone. Terry and Colin in Overdrawn, plus many more. Other bands they have been a part of include Transam and The Flat Caps. Their main influences today are Muddy Waters, Bo Diddley, John Lee Hooker, 50's rhythm & blues, Dr Feelgood, to name but a few.

Their tough, high energy, performances have proved to be very popular with both the dance crowd and the blues purists. Those members of the audience who would not have considered themselves devotees of Blues Music at the start of the evening, tend to be wholly converted by the time The Mighty Howlers have completed their roaring sets.

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Mike Wheeler Band - Chicago Blues

Album: Chicago Blues
Size: 100,7 MB
Time: 43:44
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2026
Styles: Blues
Art: Front

1. Turn Up!! (6:25)
2. Here I Am (6:20)
3. Yeah! (3:45)
4. Chicago Blues (4:59)
5. Brand New Cadillac (4:24)
6. A Blind Man Can See (6:47)
7. Serves Me Right To Suffer (6:39)
8. That's What Love Will Make You Do (4:22)

Mike Wheeler is a musical powerhouse with an extensive knowledge of genres and a voice that evokes the soulful essence of the late Sam Cooke. His seamless ability to sing and play across a spectrum of styles - from jazz to rock, and from popular hits to Top 40 - allows listeners to experience music in a fresh and hypnotizing way, often making them forget the original recordings altogether.

Mike’s talent has taken him around the globe as a passionate ambassador for Chicago blues, enchanting audiences in Monaco, France, Switzerland, Spain, Belgium, and beyond. His impressive career has also seen him share the stage with some of the most revered musicians in the industry, including Willie Kent, Koko Taylor, Buddy Guy, B.B. King, George Benson, Jimmy Johnson, and Shemekia Copeland. In recognition of his remarkable contributions to the genre, Mike was honored with induction into the Chicago Blues Hall of Fame, solidifying his status as a true icon of the music world. /Chicago Blues Agency

Personnel: Mike Wheeler (guitar, vocals); Larry Williams (bass, vocals); Cleo Cole (drums); Jesse Lockridge (keyboards, vocals).

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Tuesday, July 28, 2026

Oliver Darling - Lee's Blues

Size: 191 MB
Time: 32:19
File: Flac
Released: 2022
Styles: Blues
Art: Front

1. Lee’s Blues (2:54)
2. Devil Got My Woman (3:16)
3. Glory of Love (3:16)
4. Got Love (3:10)
5. Don’t Think I’m That Crazy Anymore (2:53)
6. Honey Bee (1:46)
7. (you Should Be) Worried About Your Woman (2:27)
8. Anne (2:30)
9. Champagne and Caviar (2:44)
10. She’s My Baby (3:13)
11. I'm Your Guy (4:04)

Oliver has worked with many musicians during his career building a solid reputation, and today enjoys being involved with some of the best artists in the business.

Oliver has worked with many musicians during his career building a solid reputation, and today enjoys being involved with some of the best artists in the business.

He started playing a guitar his Mother got from a jumble sale after expressing an interest in playing after hearing ''Purple Haze'' by Jimi Hendrix at school. He then had lessons for three or four years, before teaching himself. His Fathers record collection was mainly country blues (especially Big Bill Broonzy) and 60s Blues and Rock and Roll , all heavily guitar led. For an aspiring young guitarist, this was a library of exciting tricks to learn, more so than other music around at the time or since, and Oliver quickly became a student of the blues and its many forms. But the lessons really started when he began playing with other musicians....

'I got ok at it (guitar), and my Uncle Martin introduced me to some local musicians, including Steve Walwyn (guitarist with Dr Feelgood and The Big Town Playboys at the time). Steve invited me up on stage when I was 15, and the buzz was amazing, I knew what I wanted to do...'

Oliver then formed his first band, with Chas Chaplin (the drummer from Steve's band) on drums, and firstly Matt Clark then later Craig Rhind (also from Steve's band) on bass....the band was called The Bluetits.

'Retrospectively, I was so lucky to be playing with experienced and tasteful musicians like these, really spoilt-they saved me years of messing around and pointed me in the right direction'.

Around this time Oliver saw Mike Sanchez, then front man of The Big Town Playboys;

'I was blown away with his style and charisma, and also the level of musicianship, I'd never seen anyone that good before. The fact that it was wrapped up with a great show as well was awesome, he had everything'.

This made an impression, and Oliver's understanding of the whole art of the show began to develop.

It was also around this time that Oliver fully began to appreciate the true brilliance of Fleetwood Mac's frontman and founder, Peter Green;

'I'd always listened to and liked Peter Green, but one day something clicked, and I just suddenly realised how different he was to everyone else. I suppose it was just growing up a bit, kind of like an acquired taste. It also happened to me like that with T-Bone Walker, and especially with Charles Brown and Johnny Moore-I listened to the albums the first time, and thought they were ok, but then something would keep nagging at me, haunting me, and I'd put the album on again, and then be think ''Wow, this is amazing.... I want to learn how to do this!'''

A few years later, Oliver was supporting a group called Electric Leg (featuring Sanchez's then bass player, Al Gare) with The Bluetits, and the guys really liked a couple of T-Bone Walker tracks The Bluetits performed. They asked Oliver up to do a couple of numbers with them. This was also where the nickname 'Darling' came from-at the end of the gig, the singer wanted to introduce Oliver, and asked 'what's his name?'. One of the band replied 'Darling', and when announced, there was some sniggering...! After this, the name stuck.

A few months later, Oliver got his first serious break, when Al put his own band together, Palookaville!

'Palkookaville! were a great band, we just did instrumentals and audiences loved it, the Spainiards especially went wild!'. Palookaville! (also made up of ex-King Pleasure and the Biscuit Boys Dean Beresford and Danny McCormack) developed an under ground following, and did some memorable festivals in Spain (The Wild Weekend, The Dracula Festival), and Shambala Festival in the UK. Sanchez also became a fan of the band.

Oliver's love of music and appreciation of the best players meant he would often go and see Sanchez's band if they were in the area. 'I got to know Mike's guitarist Andy Silvester pretty well (former bass player of Chicken Shack, and close friend of Peter Green in the 60s). Peter is one of my heros, so I'd always pester Andy for stories about what he was like when they were younger'. Unfortunately Andy had to have an operation on his arm, which meant he'd be out of action for a couple of months in the Sanchez band. He asked Oliver to fill in for him.

'It was an honour, and I got my dream job..... I joined Mikes band. I ended up staying in the band for 4 years, touring around Europe and the UK, and we also went out to Las Vegas'. Oliver left Mikes band to pursue his own projects, with his own band The Dirty Robbers, and also as a session musician.

? Also in Mike's band at the time was singer Imelda May. She left Mike's group to persue a solo career which has been extremely succesful. In 2015 her guitarist left, and Oliver got the call and has been with her ever since.

As well as these artists, Oliver has worked with many different groups. Highlights include playing with members of The Buena Vista Social Club with Rhythms Del Mundo in Milan, touring with Tony Christie, and working with his own band, The Dirty Robbers.

He has worked with Tanita Tikaram, touring and appearing on her album 'Closer To The People'.

He is currently working with Welsh legend Geraint Watkins, and touring with Imelda May, as well as doing solo, duo, trio and band gigs. Oliver has worked with many musicians during his career building a solid reputation, and today enjoys being involved with some of the best artists in the business.

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Monday, July 27, 2026

John Hiatt - The Confidence Man In Canada

Size: 459 MB
Time: 72:58
File: Flac
Released: 2021
Styles: rock, blues
Art: Front

1. Memphis In The Meantime (6:56)
2. Drive South (4:10)
3. Tennessee Plates (3:46)
4. Icy Blue Heart (4:38)
5. Georgia Rae (5:02)
6. Alone In The Dark (5:42)
7. Ride Along (4:05)
8. Confidence Man (4:05)
9. Is Anybody There? (5:45)
10. It'll Come To You (5:15)
11. Paper Thin (6:24)
12. Feels Like Rain (5:59)
13. Thing Called Love (6:50)
14. Have A Little Faith In Me (4:14)

John Hiatt is one of America’s most enduring and respected singer-songwriters — a musician whose gritty voice and lyrical insight have shaped the sound of modern Americana. Over a career spanning more than five decades, Hiatt has released over twenty studio albums, been covered by legends from Bonnie Raitt to Bob Dylan, and earned accolades that underscore both his longevity and artistic influence. Born in Indianapolis in 1952, Hiatt turned to music as a form of escape after personal tragedy struck early in life. He picked up his first guitar at 11 and by 18 had moved to Nashville, landing a job as a staff songwriter at Tree Publishing for $25 a week. Though success was slow to come, Hiatt honed his craft during this time, building the foundation for the career that followed. His earliest solo work — including Slug Line (1979) and Two Bit Monsters (1980) — was steeped in post-punk energy and sharp wit, but commercial success eluded him. It wasn’t until 1987's Bring the Family that Hiatt found his breakthrough. Recorded in just four days with Ry Cooder, Nick Lowe, and Jim Keltner, the record marked a turning point. With songs like “Thing Called Love” (later a hit for Bonnie Raitt) and “Have a Little Faith in Me,” Hiatt’s songwriting matured into a powerful blend of soul, blues, and roots-rock storytelling. Critics and fellow musicians took notice. Hiatt became a songwriter’s songwriter, with his compositions recorded by an array of artists including Emmylou Harris, Willie Nelson, Iggy Pop, Eric Clapton, B.B. King, Rosanne Cash, and Joe Cocker. Clapton and King’s Riding With the King, featuring a Hiatt-penned title track, won a GRAMMY in 2001. Throughout the '90s and 2000s, Hiatt continued to produce critically acclaimed albums including Slow Turning, Perfectly Good Guitar, and Crossing Muddy Waters — the latter earning a GRAMMY nomination for Best Contemporary Folk Album. His sound evolved with time, at turns stripped down and acoustic or plugged-in and rocking, but always centered on his distinctive voice and wry, humanistic lyrics. Hiatt’s output in the 21st century has been remarkably consistent. Albums such as Dirty Jeans and Mudslide Hymns, Mystic Pinball, and Terms of My Surrender (2014) explore themes of aging, redemption, and resilience, often delivered with a twinkle of satire and a touch of grit. On Terms, produced by longtime guitarist Doug Lancio, Hiatt leaned into acoustic blues textures and a rawer vocal tone, reflecting a voice and worldview shaped by years on the road. In 2021, Hiatt reunited with bluegrass virtuoso Jerry Douglas to record Leftover Feelings, a collaboration that garnered yet another GRAMMY nomination. Recorded at Nashville’s RCA Studio B, the project showcased Hiatt’s continued ability to reinvent and revitalize his songwriting voice. Beyond the studio, Hiatt has been widely recognized for his influence and contributions. He was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2008, received the Americana Music Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award for Songwriting, and earned a star on the Music City Walk of Fame. In 2019, he was honored with the BMI Troubadour Award, joining a rarefied group that includes John Prine and Robert Earl Keen. The tribute featured performances by Elvis Costello, Lyle Lovett, and Hiatt’s daughter, Lilly Hiatt. Hiatt’s influence extends far beyond his own recordings. His songs are woven into the fabric of American music — not just in the covers they inspire, but in the honesty, wit, and emotional range they model. Whether writing from personal depths or crafting character-driven narratives, Hiatt’s gift lies in his ability to capture complex truths with striking simplicity. He currently lives near Nashville on a 100-acre farm, still writing, still recording, still touring. As ever, John Hiatt remains a vital voice in American music — one that continues to evolve while staying true to the raw, unvarnished storytelling that has always defined his work.

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Foy Vance - The Wake

Size: 294 MB
Time: 55:32
File: Flac
Released: 2026
Styles: rock, folk and blues
Art: Front

1. A.I. (9:04)
2. Hi, I’m The Preacher's Son (4:06)
3. I Think I Preferred The Question (4:31)
4. We Almost Made It (4:21)
5. I'm Not Celebrating (3:32)
6. Ever Feel Like Everybody's Just Coming At You? (2:07)
7. Call Me Anytime (4:18)
8. I Ain't Sold On Time (4:13)
9. Money (5:26)
10. Sleazy Bastards (5:13)
11. Fiberoptic Love (3:41)
12. When I See You At The Right Time (2:28)
13. Bathed In Light (2:26)

Foy Best Vance (born 18 November 1974) is an Irish musician and singer-songwriter, signed to Ed Sheeran's Gingerbread Man record label. Vance has toured as a support act to Sheeran and his music has been featured on numerous TV shows. In August 2013 he released his second full-length album, Joy of Nothing, which was produced by Irish producer and arranger Michael Keeney and was met with critical praise, being called "a gorgeous collection of open, uplifting songs, which showcase [Vance's] magnificent songwriting skills." In May 2016, his third studio album The Wild Swan, produced and mixed by Jacquire King, was released and it was announced that Vance would support Elton John on selected tour dates in June and Josh Groban in July and August.

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Burton Gaar - One Hundred Pounds Of Trouble

Album: One Hundred Pounds Of Trouble
Size: 121,7 MB
Time: 52:37
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 1997
Styles: Blues
Art: Full

1. One Hundred Pounds Of Trouble (3:56)
2. Real Good Woman (3:28)
3. No (3:57)
4. I Won't Cry (3:22)
5. It's Still Raining (4:13)
6. Bim Bam Thank You Mam (3:50)
7. Step Out Lady (4:00)
8. Tear It Up (6:34)
9. Short Red Dress (3:28)
10. Face Down On The Bottom (4:05)
11. Because Of You (4:10)
12. I Be Gone (3:10)
13. Where The Girl Is (4:19)

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Tas Cru - Might Give Out... But I Won't Give In

Album: Might Give Out... But I Won't Give In
Size: 92,7 MB
Time: 39:50
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2026
Styles: Blues/Roots/Americana mix
Art: Front

1. Might Give Out (4:20)
2. Lucky At Love (3:59)
3. Known All Along (4:24)
4. Favorite Song (4:03)
5. Pass Them Biscuits (3:32)
6. Nasty Turn (4:07)
7. Tulsa Tornado (4:55)
8. Two Big Feet (3:51)
9. Come To Be (4:53)
10. Smell Like Whiskey (1:42)

With seven albums in the last dozen years and his 2025 single, the instrumental Déjà Blu, Tas Cru has released a new studio album. The album, Might Give Out... But I Won't Give In, delivers another batch of all original songs. As those familiar with Tas’ music would expect, the album is a mix of blues and roots music styles in keeping with Cru's songwriting reputation as genre-bending eclectic. Based out of Central New York, Cru performs in multiple formats ranging from a six-piece backing band to solo acoustic. He sings and plays a wide variety of guitars - at home on either electric, acoustic, resonator or cigar box and is known to sprinkle in a bit of harmonica from time to time.

With well over 150 songs to his credit, above all else Tas Cru is a songwriter. “He is a real writer,” says Bruce Iglauer – owner/producer of the renowned Alligator Records. High praise comes from Downbeat magazine, describing Cru as one of the most unique of roots musicians plying his trade today: “With fresh melodies and his trademark well-crafted lyrics, Cru has the ability to cast a magical hook.” According to Tas himself, “I insist that words serve more than to treat the listener like a hitch-hiker desperate to reach the guitar solo!”. Tas Cru – always original and where the songs matter, lyrics speak, and melodies thrive.

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Sunday, July 26, 2026

Oliver Sean - The MTV & Vh1 Years

Size: 253 MB
Time: 37:44
File: Flac
Released: 2025
Styles: Acoustic Rock, Blues Rock
Art: Front

1. I Like It (4:08)
2. Movies (3:40)
3. So Good (3:31)
4. Alone (4:21)
5. All I Remember (3:39)
6. Doing That (Time. Love. Happiness) (2:27)
7. New York (feat. PM & Stacey Schulman) (3:06)
8. First Move (2:45)
9. Devil is Back (feat. Real Indie Project) (3:28)
10. Blues Dance WorldBeat (feat. PM & Real Indie Project) (3:21)
11. Mama Taught Me (3:13)

MTV EMA Nominee and multiple Billboard Top 10 singer-songwriter and filmmaker Oliver Sean is a powerhouse of contemporary Americana and World Blues. With four Billboard Top 10s—including a #6 peak on the World Digital Song Sales chart and #8 on the Billboard Blues Album Chart—alongside a string of #1 iTunes hits across the US, UK, Portugal, France, Turkey, Mexico and Canada, Sean has solidified his status as a staple of the international indie-mainstream scene.

A Platinum-selling artist and Amazon Bestselling Author of The Noise I Make, his music is deeply shaped by a global journey; having lived most of his life in Dubai, Goa, and the UK, and now based between the United Kingdom and Portugal, he effortlessly bridges commercial appeal with authentic international artistry.

As a Recording Academy Voting Member, Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) in Performance and Composition, and founder of the WOA Entertainment Group, Dr. Oliver Sean remains a definitive force in the global music industry, crafting genre-defining projects that bridge cultures and industries worldwide.

Oliver Sean Alvares was born in Goa, India, of Portuguese and Goan lineage. Born into a musically and culturally prominent family, he began writing songs at age 11 and turned professional at 13. His academic foundation is as robust as his creative one, holding a Bachelor of Commerce and Economics and a BBA from Goa University, as well as an MBA in Coaching, Mentoring, and Leadership. In May 2026, he reached the pinnacle of his academic journey with the conferral of an earned Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA).

His professional recording career took flight in 1999 with the self-release of his debut single, "There She Is Again,"while based in Dubai. This was followed in 2003 by his first album, I Like It. Demonstrating the independent drive that would define his career, Oliver Sean personally funded his own UK tour, leading to Breakout features on Sky and Granada TV.

This visibility served as a catalyst, resulting in an invitation to join MTV as a VJ across India and the Middle East—a strategic move the artist utilized as a gateway to bring his music to a global mainstream audience. The massive exposure from his television tenure led to his debut album being signed and re-released by Times Music, supported by heavy rotation on MTV, extensive radio coverage, and major tours across India and Asia. This culminated in Oliver Sean being nominated for Best International Album of the Year by AVMax alongside John Mayer, Robbie Williams, Kylie Minogue and Third Eye Blind Oliver Sean Alvares was born in Goa, India, of Portuguese and Goan lineage. Born into a musically and culturally prominent family, he began writing songs at age 11 and turned professional at 13. His academic foundation is as robust as his creative one, holding a Bachelor of Commerce and Economics and a BBA from Goa University, as well as an MBA in Coaching, Mentoring, and Leadership. In May 2026, he reached the pinnacle of his academic journey with the conferral of an earned Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA).

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Saturday, July 25, 2026

Eddie Shaw & The Wolf Gang - Can't Stop Now

Album: Can't Stop Now
Size: 137,5 MB
Time: 59:24
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 1997
Styles: Blues, Chicago blues
Art: Full

1. Greedy Man (3:31)
2. Can't Stop Now (4:19)
3. Casino Blues (4:21)
4. Howlin' For My Darlin' (3:10)
5. Stole My Daughter (7:07)
6. We're Gonna Make It (4:05)
7. Rockin' With Eddie (2:52)
8. Love Me Or Leave Me (7:15)
9. Chicago Man (3:29)
10. Playing With The Blues (5:33)
11. Don't Use Me Baby (4:21)
12. Country Boy (4:44)
13. I Gotta Tell Somebody (4:33)

Eddie Shaw's Wolf Gang is one of Chicago's hardest working blues outfits, with the deepest of roots. Frontman Eddie Shaw and pianist Detroit Junior were members of blues icon Howling Wolf's band, and the guitarist and drummer are both second generation bluesmen: Vaan Shaw is the son of Eddie, and Tim Taylor the son of guitar great Eddie Taylor. The Wolf Gang's Delmark debut showcases their patented one-foot-in-the-tradition, one-in-the-future sound.

Personnel: Eddie Shaw (vocals & tenor sax); Eddie Vaan Shaw, Jr.(guitar); Detroit Junior (piano); Lafayette "Shorty" Gilbert (bass); Tim Taylor (drums).

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Various Artists - Raw Blues Vol. 2 (2 CD)

Album: Raw Blues Vol. 2
Size: 157,0 + 147,2 MB
Time: 67:48 + 63:30
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 1993/1999
Styles: Blues
Art: Full (front, tray, discs)

CD 1:
1. Gregg Smith - Blues In My Blood (4:56)
2. John Lee Hooker - Crawling King Snake (2:46)
3. Lightnin' Hopkins - My Baby's Gone (2:48)
4. Jimmy Reed - Ain't That Lovin' You Baby (2:22)
5. Ray Charles - Ray Charles Blues (2:37)
6. Mississippi John Hurt - The Angels Laid Him Away (5:10)
7. Skeleton Krew - Song For Frank (3:36)
8. Memphis Slim - Lend Me Your Love (5:04)
9. John Lee Hooker - Blues Before Sunrise (3:52)
10. Bo Diddley - Say Boss Man (3:50)
11. Mike Bloomfield - Cherry Red (3:44)
12. Roberto Ciotti - She's Mine (4:23)
13. Little Walter & Otis Rush - May Be The Last Time (4:03)
14. Lightning Slim - Hoodoo Blues (4:05)
15. Mississippi John Hurt - Baby What's Wrong With You? (3:21)
16. Rufus Thomas - Come Here Mama (3:30)
17. Lightnin' Hopkins - Hear Me Talkin (2:17)
18. Memphis Slim - Rock Me Baby (5:16)

CD 2:
1. Roberto Ciotti - Early On Sunday (5:01)
2. John Lee Hooker - My First Wife Left Me (3:46)
3. Lightnin' Hopkins - Shaggy Dog (2:46)
4. Lightnin' Hopkins - That's All Right (3:00)
5. Gregg Smith - Money Talks (4:02)
6. Jimmy Reed - Cold And Lonesome (3:38)
7. Little Walter & Otis Rush - Walter's Blues (3:34)
8. Lightnin' Hopkins - I'll Be Gone (5:05)
9. Mike Bloomfield - RX For The Blues (2:21)
10. Lightning Slim - Rooster Blues (2:44)
11. Memphis Slim - Little Lonely Girl (2:18)
12. Bo Diddley - Mona (I Need You Baby) (3:49)
13. Mississippi John Hurt - Lonesome Blues (3:47)
14. John Lee Hooker - Boom, Boom (2:32)
15. Lightnin' Hopkins - Don't Think 'Cause You're Pretty (2:42)
16. Ray Charles - Rocking Chair Blues (2:49)
17. Rufus Thomas - Today (6:38)
18. Memphis Slim - Rock Me Baby (2:50)

Haven't found any specific info for this compilation, so let the music do the talking.

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Mandalyn & The Hunters - Coffee

Album: Coffee
Size: 114,1 MB
Time: 49:25
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2026
Styles: Blues, blues-rock
Art: Front

1. Meet In The Middle (4:28)
2. Give It Away (4:18)
3. Coffee (5:22)
4. Please Baby (4:34)
5. Finesse (4:42)
6. Who You Think You Talkin To (5:02)
7. Come On Easy (5:08)
8. Dance (3:14)
9. Witness (6:01)
10. Standing Outside Your House (6:33)

Mandalyn and the Hunters are a powerhouse blues-rock band, blending raw emotion, soulful vocals, and electrifying musicianship. Fronted by the dynamic Mandalyn, whose commanding voice and heartfelt delivery captivate audiences, the band creates an immersive sound rooted in blues tradition with a modern edge. With gritty guitar, a deep groove, and an unstoppable rhythm section, they bring an unforgettable energy to every performance. Whether on stage or in the studio, Mandalyn and the Hunters deliver music that resonates - timeless, passionate, and undeniably powerful.

Personnel: Mandalyn Papaenagelou (vocals); Wes Rettinger (guitar, background vocals); Michael Boyle (bass); Maurice Taylor (drums); Jim Johnson (keyboards, background vocals).

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Thursday, July 23, 2026

Rob Stone & The C-Notes - No Worries

Album: No Worries
Size: 139,0 MB
Time: 60:15
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2000
Styles: Blues, harmonica blues
Art: Full

1. I Just Keep Loving Her (3:26)
2. I've Got To Find My Baby (4:19)
3. Lost And Lonely (6:11)
4. Why Can't You Learn To Love Me (6:09)
5. Smokin' In The Gully (4:52)
6. Back Off Baby (4:24)
7. Don't Drive Me Away (6:16)
8. I've Been Loving You In My Mind (4:15)
9. You're Sweet (6:51)
10. Money's Getting Cheaper (4:32)
11. Hot Water (3:19)
12. Too Many Drivers (5:35)

Although they're solidly rooted in postwar Chicago blues tradition (spiced with a serious tendency to swing), labeling Rob Stone & The C-Notes a traditional blues band would be an injustice to their imagination. This young Windy City combo is charting its own direction. The band has paid plenty of dues in its short life, as an integral member of the touring band of Sam Lay - the blues shuffle master drummer (of Paul Butterfield and Siegal-Schwall fame) - from 1994 to 1998. Prior to that, Rob played harmonica in various bands in his home town of Boston, after picking up the instrument at age eighteen, inspired by seeing Charlie Musselwhite in concert.

Chris James, lead guitarist of the C-Notes, at age thirteen started playing harmonica with San Diego's Tomcat Courtney. After ten years with Tomcat, Chris took up guitar, eventually moving to Chicago and hooking up with Sam Lay in 1991. He and bassist Patrick Rynn currently also tour with Jody Williams. Patrick came up early in blues too, playing bass for Griswold Brothers and Big Jack Reynolds - the mainstays of the Toledo blues scene for many years. Chris and Pat formed a musical unit in 1990, and have played together since.

On this Earwig debut album, this dynamic trio is joined by Sam Lay on seven cuts, and by Dave Myers on guitar on three numbers. These are the last recordings of Dave Myers, who along with his guitarist brother Louis Myers and drummer Fred Below were instumental in modernizing the Chicago blues sound in the 1950s. Since 1998, Rob, Chris and Patrick have been working as the C-Notes, forging a fresh sound with solid songwriting by Rob and Chris, while remaining true to a Chicago blues tradition.

(For personnel details, see artwork included.)

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Giles Robson - Nine Blues Originals

Album: Nine Blues Originals
Size: 91,2 MB
Time: 39:26
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2026
Styles: Acoustic blues, harmonica blues
Art: Front

1. Cheap & Blended (4:23)
2. Me & My Righteous Girl (4:38)
3. I Ain't Got A Dog In That Fight (4:19)
4. Town To Town (For Memphis Slim) (3:21)
5. Your Dirty Look & Your Sneaky Grin (5:42)
6. Never Too Clever For The Blues (2:49)
7. The G.R. Shuffle (4:55)
8. Miss Heaven & Go To Hell (4:45)
9. Blues For Joe Louis Walker (4:30)

After two acclaimed and award-winning interpretive albums of legendary blues songs, 2024’s “Seven Blues Classics” (A Downbeat Album Of The Year) and “Ten Chicago Blues Classics” (USA’s Blues Blast Acoustic Album Of The Year feat Muddy Waters’ last lead guitarist John Primer), Giles Robson, the internationally acclaimed harmonica virtuoso and singer returns with an album of nine all original blues tunes.

Rooted deeply in the blues tradition and seasoned with his own original harmonica style that ranges from the powerful to the delicate and his emotive singing, these nine blues originals reflect the intimate songs, acoustic sound, spontaneity and detail that feature in his 5-star smash hit intimate blues show “Up Close With The Blues” which sold out ten nights at the celebrated Edinburgh Fringe Festival. It’s a show which he now tours nationally and internationally in characterful “up close and personal” music rooms.

He reunites with much celebrated guitarist Manny Fizzotti, who won intense praise for his contributions to 2024’s “Seven Blues Classics” and who is described by legendary Alligator records boss Bruce Iglauer as a guitarist “with real blues feeling, lots of talent and a lot of good taste, a really good musician who can play blues and variations on blues in many styles with taste and credibility”. Manny adds a gloriously subtle, percussive and textural acoustic guitar foundation to “Nine Blues Orginals”. /Bluestown Music

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Russ Green - Stone Cold

Album: Stone Cold
Size: 115,1 MB
Time: 50:01
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2026
Styles: Blues, harmonica blues
Art: Front, back

1. Lint Redux (6:38)
2. Stone Cold (4:08)
3. 12 Feet Of Water (5:35)
4. Hey Man (3:39)
5. Waitin' On You (4:40)
6. Nobody Knows (4:41)
7. Need You So Bad (5:20)
8. I Believe (6:12)
9. Troubled World (5:27)
10. Boogie Joint (3:38)

Chicago harmonica player, singer, songwriter, and producer Russ Green is helping carry the city’s rich blues tradition into a new generation. Known for his soulful vocals, expressive harmonica playing, and original songwriting, Green has toured, recorded, and performed with Grammy nominees and Blues Award winners John Primer and Lurrie Bell. Inspired by Jimi Hendrix, Green originally dreamed of playing guitar. Unable to afford one, he picked up a harmonica instead and soon found his calling. His development was shaped by two of Chicago’s legendary blues harp masters, Sugar Blue and Billy Branch, whose mentorship helped forge his distinctive style.

Green was featured on Severn Records’ acclaimed Chicago Blues Harmonica Project releases and produced a Blues Music Award-winning album for SiriusXM B.B. King’s Bluesville host Big Llou Johnson. Away from music, he enjoyed a successful career as an Assistant Director in film and television, with credits including ER, Prison Break, Road to Perdition, and The Break-Up. His 2018 debut, City Soul, was named one of DownBeat Magazine’s Best Blues Albums of 2018 and later selected by Living Blues Magazine as one of the Top 60 Blues Albums of the Decade. DownBeat praised Green’s ability to honor tradition while bringing a fresh perspective to the music.

His latest release, Stone Cold, has earned widespread critical acclaim for its modern Chicago blues sound, powerful songwriting, and dynamic performances, firmly establishing Russ Green as one of today’s most compelling voices in contemporary blues. Stone Cold finds Chicago bluesman Russ Green at the peak of his powers, delivering ten original songs fueled by soulful vocals, blazing harmonica, and modern songwriting rooted in tradition. Backed by a stellar band, Green blends gritty Chicago blues, deep grooves, and heartfelt storytelling into his most accomplished and compelling album yet. /Overton Music

Personnel: Russ Green (vocals, harmonica); Giles Corey, Vince Agwada (guitar); Vic Jackson (bass); Felix Pollard (drums); Joe Munroe (keyboards).

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