Matt Pearce & The Mutiny, The Soul Food Store – Review by Constance Tucker Matt Pearce is a London-based, Glasgow-born guitarist and vocalist. Matt is an original member of the successful hard rock outfit Voodoo Six, with whom he has Read more
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 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 his rustic vocals and steaming hot guitar Read more
Chris Robinson Brotherhood, Servants of the Sun 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 Brotherhood is Read more
Jan Cronin, Tell Him I Said Hello 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 blues that Read more
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 collectively for the success of the music Read more
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 to Rayford all day. Sporting all original Read more
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 Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Page, Keith Richards, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Read more
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, including stays in Colorado and Michigan. Most Read more
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 third outing we have become aware of this Read more
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