Robert Finley, Sharecropper’s Son Review by Imogen Speith There is something so rewarding when a musician is self-taught. The freedom that comes with the thirst to play, originality, and pure soulfulness ignite the heart. Robert Finley was a carpenter who Read more
Blues Short Takes: Tinsley Ellis, Thorbjørn Risager, Marcus King – Review by Imogen Speith Tinsley Ellis, Ice Cream in Hell (Alligator, 2020) Atlanta, Georgia, guitarist, vocalist and songwriter Tinsley Ellis has built a blockbuster career with Read more
Chris Robinson Brotherhood, Servants of the Sun – Review by J. Kyr Chris Robinson enjoys his beginnings in the Black Crowes but feels he has more to say at this juncture in his life. His focus on The Chris Robinson Read more
Jan Cronin, Tell Him I Said Hello – Review by Rudy Palma Blues is a vast genre of music that offers everything from delta blues, to Chicago blues, to Memphis blues and more. Jan Cronin has a strong affinity for Read more
Ric Harris, Open for Business – Review by Imogen Speith Chicago guitarist, Ric Harris steps forth with his debut blues album Open For Business. Harris approaches his music as a collaborative leader, giving voice to each player in the group Read more
Sugaray Rayford, Somebody Save Me – Review by Rudy Palma Sugaray Rayford is back with a new album, Somebody Save Me. A slamming blues and soul sound that rocks the rafters with his raspy hued, soulful voice. I could listen Read more
Buddy Guy, The Blues Is Alive And Well – Review by Constance Tucker George “Buddy” Guy is an American blues guitarist and singer. He is an exponent of the robust Chicago blues scene and has influenced eminent guitarists including Eric Read more
Sunny War, With The Sun – Review by Imogen Speith Sunny War born (Sydney Lyndella Ward) to a single mother lead an unconventional childhood. War describes it as nomadic. Her mother’s bohemian lifestyle saw Ward moving from place to place, Read more
Jacqueline Tabor, The Lady in the Gown – Review by Constance Tucker Seattle’s own Jacqueline Tabor has been winning ears with her unique blend of jazz with blues inflections for years, it is only now with the release of her Read more
Shemekia Copeland, America’s Child – Review by Imogen Speith Award-winning vocalist Shemekia Copeland released her most compelling outing to date on Alligator Records entitled, America’s Child, on Friday, August 3, 2018. The record was produced by Nashville singer-songwriter and notable Read more
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