Clarence Spady doesn’t give up on Surrender a wonderful album especially if you like your blues with soulful leanings; still plenty to enjoy if you love guitar playing if quality too.
The Reverend Shawn Amos shares the blues... that was The Cause Of It All If you think more covers - then think again it is like hearing them for the first time again…listen, learn, buy!
Stripped Back finding the inner Special Rebecca Downes A Wonderful album that brings a new dimension to songs we’re familiar with and two new ones too…what’s not to love?
Downes Braide Association share Halcyon Hymns for everyone who loves many-layered and involved prog rock with hints of Yes
The Damn Truth can be found Now Or Nowhere A thoroughly enjoyable romp through blues-infused rock and always with a hint of quality 70s rock that, let’s be honest, we (nearly) all yearn for.
Paul Gilbert turns up the Shredded Heat on Werewolves in Portland the album has more shred than a Robertson’s factory with melody
Scott McKeon awakes on New Morning with 5 Doodle Paws - A Stupendous blues guitar masterclass that may not be to every blues lovers taste as it leans heavily toward instrumentals…but to a blues guitar lover, it is an essential addition to my collection and, I would suggest, yours too.
James Oliver Band is Goofin’ Around (the years) bang up to date retrospective from James Oliver that sparkles anew. If you like rockabilly played with panache, reverence, humour and six string skills, you’ll love this; plus, the reworking of Red House is worth the entry fee on its own
Lisa Mann is but isn’t an Old Girl she is a superb bassist - Four Doodle Paws - Not quite as much blues as I was hoping for but this is a high quality blues infused EP that, if you don’t know Lisa, is a damn good starting point.
Trio of Four Paw delights from Bedford, Boddy & Woodbury. Blues found in Good To Go - Friends of Tuesday and World's Gone Crazy
