Down in Soho on a typical drizzly Sunday evening in central London, a few hundred hardened blues rock fans crammed into the basement of The Borderline club. They awaited the arrival of one of Britain’s premier talents, Joanne Shaw Taylor. In 2012, Taylor released her third studio album, Almost Always Never, and this gig would [...]
After years of performing as a sideman and session player, Jake Chisholm has burst onto the blues rock scene as a frontman. Chisholm is fresh off the heels of a new album, Diamond In A Coalmine, and we caught up with the Toronto based bluesman to discuss the new album, the blues, why now was the time [...]
If The River Was Whiskey is the sixth studio album from rock veterans the Spin Doctors. Their 20+ year tenure crafted the mature and fluid sound found throughout the entire album that does not disappoint. The album consists of ten songs with no apparent weak point, just continual jam after jam. It is clear these [...]
On May 20, 2013, Blues Rock Review will be launching a new online radio station, available for streaming 24/7 on bluesrockreview.com. The station will feature music from top blues rock acts around the globe.
The a-typical swagger of Little Brother Eli implores the curious ear and the wandering eye; a funky, hard-nosed blues rock rendition. The band exudes an attitude similar to that of the Arctic Monkeys, with riffs recalling the likes of Dan Auerbach. Alex Grew, with his classic crooner tone, delicately formulates each lyric to deliver a [...]
A delightful blend of soul, R&B, funk, and gospel, All the Way, the second album from the McCrary Sisters, allows four talented vocalists, normally seen in the background of performances with Dr. John and Bob Dylan, to step into the spotlight with a soulful album of praise and thanksgiving to, “Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for all that he has done, and for trusting us with the gifts that he has given us.”
Gary Clark Jr. has released a music video for “Numb,” off his debut album, Blak and Blu.
Blak and Blu was voted #7 on Blues Rock Review’s Top 20 Albums of 2012 and nominated for Contemporary Blues Album of the Year at the 2013 Blues Music Awards.
If The River Was Whiskey is the sixth studio album from rock veterans the Spin Doctors. Their 20+ year tenure crafted the mature and fluid sound found throughout the entire album that does not disappoint. The album consists of ten songs with no apparent weak point, just continual jam after jam. It is clear these guys are meant to work together and knew what they wanted to do with this album. With a new album comes a slew of spring and summer tour dates for the Spin Doctors.
On May 20, 2013, Blues Rock Review will be launching a new online radio station, available for streaming 24/7 on bluesrockreview.com.
The station will feature music from top blues rock acts around the globe.
The a-typical swagger of Little Brother Eli implores the curious ear and the wandering eye; a funky, hard-nosed blues rock rendition. The band exudes an attitude similar to that of the Arctic Monkeys, with riffs recalling the likes of Dan Auerbach. Alex Grew, with his classic crooner tone, delicately formulates each lyric to deliver a sound soft at its center, wrapped in a hard candy coating.
King King is back with their sophomore release – Standing in the Shadows. They are fronted by the powerhouse vocals and guitar skills of Alan Nimmo, one of The Nimmo Brothers. Make no mistake though, this isn’t The Nimmo Brothers, nor is it a cleverly disguised solo project, and it isn’t designed to replace The Nimmo Brothers who are currently touring together. What started as a little side project has come to rival The Nimmo Brothers. Bass player Lindsay Coulson partners with Alan to write much of the material and they add the immense talents of Wayne Proctor who used to play with Oli Brown, and the keyboard skills of Bennett Holland. King King clearly set themselves apart as a band with a mix of rock, blues and ballads.
Jelly Bullet’s 2013 debut, First Shot, marks their entrance to Madrid’s blues rock scene. Unabashed in its delivery, First Shot couples a southern sound with a ’90s-Seattle inspired sound while managing to stay entirely modern and relevant. The five-piece shifts effortlessly from aggressive rock to a softer sensibility, both from track-to-track and within tracks. The album, however, is incredibly short for a full-length release. Comprised of seven songs, only one of which breaks past the five-minute mark, First Shot clocks in just under half an hour. Luckily, none of First Shot’s seven tracks are fillers.
Sterling Koch always brings a unique and personalized sound to the blues with his lap steel guitar. His new album, Let It Slide, is a testament to the slide-master’s musical talent and will leave anyone unfamiliar with his music pleasantly impressed. Sterling Koch specializes in contemporary Chicago-style blues, and Let It Slide is his fifth recorded studio album of steel guitar music.