GA-20 announces “Orphans”

Boston blues trio GA-20 have announced the release of their upcoming album Orphans, set to drop worldwide on December 5 via Colemine Records. The album will be available on CD, vinyl, and digital formats, with pre-orders and pre-saves now open. Alongside the announcement, the band has unveiled a new single, a fiery take on Little Walter’s “My Baby Sweeter,” now available to stream.

GA-20 has built its reputation by bringing a raw, unfiltered energy to traditional blues. As guitarist and bandleader Matthew Stubbs explains, “We play the music we would want to hear.” That philosophy has earned the group a devoted following among blues purists and new listeners alike.

Stubbs’ background includes playing alongside a host of harmonica legends, among them Charlie Musselwhite, James Cotton, James Harman, and Lynwood Slim. It was during this time that “My Baby Sweeter” became a personal favorite. In GA-20’s rendition, harmonica takes a backseat to dynamic guitar solos, wide-open phrasing, and Cody Nilsen’s commanding vocals, resulting in a version that feels both reverent and fresh. It is a perfect showcase of the signature GA-20 sound.

Orphans compiles a collection of blues and blues-adjacent tracks that have been fan favorites at live shows, digital singles released between albums, or personal picks the band has long wanted to record. Consisting of Matthew Stubbs (guitar), Cody Nilsen (guitar and vocals), and Josh Kiggans (drums), GA-20 are finally giving these songs a proper full-length release. The album also highlights Nilsen’s dual talents as both vocalist and guitarist, meeting fan demand for a physical collection of these much-loved tracks.

TRACK LIST

1. Cryin’ & Pleadin’
2. I Love You, I Need You
3. I Don’t Mind
4. Stranger Blues
5. Hold On, I’m Coming
6. My Baby Sweeter
7. Just One More Time
8. Chicken Pickin’