The E&E Blues Express - The E&E Blues Express

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:2001
Time:30:42 
Size:71,3 MB 
Label:On Hit Music Group 
Styles:Blues 
Art:Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. E&E Blues Express (Arriving) - 0:53
 2. Hard Times - 3:27
 3. Get Down Janice - 3:18
 4. Play the Guitar Fuzzy - 3:11
 5. Goodness Gracious - 2:04
 6. Sometimes - 3:23
 7. What'cha Gonna Do - 3:57
 8. Oklahoma Wind - 2:13
 9. Stuck in a Rut - 3:00
10. It's Too Late - 4:14
11. E&E Blues Express (Departing) - 0:57

The "mellow blues" album debut from E&E Blues Express of On Hit Music Group . This collection is packed with feel good grooves and tear-jerking moods.

The E&E Blues Express

W.C. Spencer - Bluescat

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:1996
Time:54:43 
Size:125,3 MB 
Label:Catscan Records 
Styles:Blues/Electric Blues 
Art:Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. Crosscut Saw - 3:29
 2. No Place To Go - 4:31
 3. Unseen Eye - 4:18
 4. Same Old Blues - 2:53
 5. Blues All Day Long - 4:06
 6. Baby Please Don't Go - 4:10
 7. I Just Want To Make Love To You - 3:37
 8. Is This Goodbye - 4:38
 9. I Can't Believe - 4:13
10. My Time After Awhile - 4:42
11. Little Red Rooster - 4:28
12. The Problem - 5:28
13. Got Love If You Want It - 4:04

W. C. Spencer – The Bluescat is a versatile Maryland bluesman who is able to sing and play guitar, harmonica, drums and bass pedals. What makes Spencer unique from other versatile blues musicians is the fact that he plays them all at the same time. Spencer is easily one of a few people in any musical genre that performs his craft with a full band comprised of him on all instruments. To see him perform live (which I have) is a unique and memorable experience, especially considering the quality of the music he generates on his own.
Blues Explorer is W. C. Spencer’s third recording on Catscan Records since returning to performing in 1994 after a 10 year hiatus. The recording includes twelve songs; with four W. C. Spencer originals and eight covers of songs by Howlin’ Wolf; Lieber & Stoller; Alex Lightfoot; Big Maceo; Little Walter; Big Bill Broonzy; and the late St. Louis bluesman Tommy Bankhead. In all cases, Spencer puts his unique twist on every song with his high energy, one man take on each song.
Highlights from Blues Explorer include the well done original opening track “I Said The Blues” followed by a nice rendition of Howlin’ Wolf’s classic, “Forty Four,” one of two Howlin’ Wolf tunes on the CD. Following Little Walter’s “Tell Me Mama,” Spencer puts down another original entitled "So Long," a tribute to guitarists Roy Buchanan and Danny Gatton. Spencer does a great job on one of my favorite tunes, “Kansas City” and then shifts to the eastern border of the State of Missouri for "Down with the Blues" is an excellent shuffle written by the relatively unknown St. Louis bluesman Tommy Bankhead. Spencer works in a greasy slide guitar on Howlin' Wolf's "I'm Leavin' You," followed by Big Maceo’s classic "Worried Life Blues." Following “Mean Old Train,” a fine train song by Alex “Papa” Lightfoot, Blues Explorer closes with two more originals, “Call On Me” and “Fat Man Walking, followed by a final cover, “Key To The Highway,” another classic blues piece by Big Bill Broonzy. W. C. Spencer puts his unique stamp on every song whether it is an original or a cover, while maintaining the classic blues feeling of the songs.
Blues Explorer is a recording that blues fans will find interesting and unique it its presentation, with eight of the twelve songs recorded live. The fact that the live cuts are not appreciably different from the studio pieces is clear evidence that Spencer is no studio created musical aberration, but a legitimate and versatile performer. 

Bluescat

The Slippery Chickens - Red Cover

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:2022
Time:58:12 
Size:134,3 MB 
Label:Self-Released 
Styles:Rock/Blues/Roots/Rockabilly/R&B
Art:Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. Lotta Lovin' - 2:46
 2. Ain't That Crazy - 4:45
 3. A Date - 3:20
 4. Shake Your Heinie - 4:14
 5. Thirty Second Lover - 3:53
 6. Suzie Q - 2:47
 7. Careful Now - 4:55
 8. The Girl Can't Help It - 3:16
 9. Lu Lu - 3:44
10. Bad Bad Boy - 4:36
11. It's Love Baby (24 Hours a Day) - 5:11
12. Little Sister - 3:18
13. I've Been Your Good Thing - 4:00
14. Hey Now - 7:22

“The Slippery Chickens are an original vintage rock and roll band with a stripped-down retro-style.”
Based in New York/New Jersey. Founded in 2001
​Genres: Vintage Rock 'n' Roll, Blues, Garage rock, R&B, Grass Roots Rockabilly.  The Slippery Chickens take rockabilly to the next level by maintaining the original instrumentation and updating the lyrics and vocal delivery. The quick-witted frontman/bassist Jerry Scaringe leads with his distinct mixture of croon and yelp while simultaneously playing an old-fashioned upright bass and an electrified harmonica with a homemade amplification system. Michael Olivieri plays a fantastic, giant, semi-hollow, electric guitar that alternately fills up and frees space. But always with exquisite tone.
​A unique mix of rockabilly and blues in a fantastic retro-style. Handmade music at it’s very best. Looking for a raw, rowdy night of dance inducing edgy fun? Make sure you check out The Slippery Chickens at a club near you.

Red Cover

The Shades - Darker Side Of Fun (Re-Mastered)

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:2004
Time:47:01 
Size:114,1 MB 
Label:ONG Corporation 
Styles:R&B/Blues/Rock/Mix 
Art:Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. Footprints -  5:50
 2. When I Think About Love -  4:24
 3. Take It To The Limit - 11:24
 4. If I'm Wrong -  4:33
 5. You Can't See -  5:58
 6. (Stop Doing) The Devil's Work -  7:14
 7. Blackout -  7:35

Combining Traditional R&B, Blues, Rock & Jazz with soulful, knock-out vocalists & great musicianship, this band grooves from the very first beat. They engage & fascinate audiences from the very first note, blending blues, rock, & traditional r&b with knock-out vocalists & soloists. Each member brings a wealth of experience & diversity to an incredibly exciting, entertaining CD.

Darker Side Of Fun (Re-Mastered)

Debbie Ritter - In The RAW - Live At BB Kings

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:2006
Time:66:06 
Size:152,4 MB 
Label:Passion Blues Music 
Styles:Blues 
Art:Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. IBCing You - 5:01
 2. Down Home Blues - 7:59
 3. You Can Have My Husband - 3:29
 4. Shoulda Been Born Rich - 5:59
 5. I Can't Help You Now - 3:42
 6. Deeper Shade Of Blue - 5:27
 7. Love Me Like A Man - 7:18
 8. Suitcase Blues - 6:16
 9. Blues As Blues Can Get - 5:22
10. Chain Of Fools - 4:11
11. Baby Get Lost - 4:46
12. Roll The Dice - 6:32

Top 10 Finalist at the 2005 International Blues Challenge which took place on world famous Beale Street in Memphis, TN. 126 Bands from 32 states and 8 countries all came to Memphis to compete for the best unsigned blues band. After two nights of semi-final rounds Debbie Ritter & 4-40 Blues made the final cut. Music City Blues Award winning band ... Blues Entertainer of the year, Female Blues Vocalist & Blues CD of the Year! Her guitarist, Tomcat, won Blues Guitarist of the Year and her Keyboard player, John Wallum, won Blues Keyboard Player of the year!
When Debbie Ritter & 4-40 Blue take the stage, you can expect a high-energy, impassioned performance that leaves you wanting more. With a blend of eclectic original blues and blues favorites, this act bridges the gap between traditional blues and contemporary styling of R&B and jazz influenced Americana that must be experienced.
Sublime and powerful ...Debbie Ritter & 4-40 Blues deliver. 4-40 Blues' tight, dynamic rythum section, fueled by Tom Cat's smokin', Memphis style guitar provide the scorching undercarriage for Debbie's powerhouse performance. Debbie's natural approach makes her one of the few female blues entertainers who feels right at home on any stage whether she is belting out a greasy, gutsy, roof-shaking rocker or melting her audience down with her smooth, sultry, smoke-filled torch ballads.
4-40 Blues' electrified blues style captures the audience then feeds the fire, turning up the heat as Debbie's soulful side emerges displaying a full range of emotion driven passion. This blues act transcends the 'show', then lures the audience into the experience with Debbie's mesmerizing performance balanced by her down-home delivery. When watching the band live, one thing is certain; they enjoy performing together and their passion for music and entertaining keeps the electricity flowing on any stage.

In The RAW - Live At BB Kings

Prince Ronnie Love - Back 2 Love

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:2013
Time:41:03 
Size:94,6 MB 
Label:Music Access,Inc./Ocean Beach Records 
Styles:Soul/R&B/Blues 
Art:Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. Daylight with a Flashlight - 3:54
 2. Turn That Thang Around - 4:06
 3. I Want to Love You - 3:54
 4. Strange Love - 3:21
 5. My Love Bone - 4:08
 6. Your Troubling Mind - 4:28
 7. Everytime I Turn Around - 4:08
 8. The Next Time - 5:04
 9. Wait for Me - 3:53
10. I Truly Love You - 4:02

Prince Ronnie Love (born) Ronald Dunnigan an African American R&B soul singer/songwriter. A fourth generation singer from his great grand-mother (Grandmother Dunnigan), Ronnie started singing professional at the tender age of 10 in his grandfather and father gospel quartet called the Gospel Rising Stars and with vocal coaching he received a music scholarship at Shaw University, he next team with Ollie Woodson's "Tempting featuring his Debut single (WILL YOU MARRY ME). Prince Ronnie Love is presently putting together his  Album titled (Back 2 Love) due to be released in of 2013. This album will include all New and Original tunes.“Prince is by far a talented treasure and we are delighted to have him aboard,” said Charles Gammon, Manager. Prince is assured to be an added value to the company and to our loyal customers and fans.

Back 2 Love

Sherri Harding - Storyland

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:2026
Time:40:44 
Size:94,2 MB 
Label:Pacemaker/Fontana North 
Styles:Blues/R&B/Soul 
Art:Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. All Around The World - 4:06
 2. Down In The Shoals - 4:01
 3. Money Man - 3:26
 4. Through It All - 3:57
 5. Rainy Day - 3:00
 6. Dark-Eyed Junco - 3:21
 7. Bad Weather - 4:26
 8. What's The Matter (With My Heart) - 3:05
 9. Tell Me You're Mine - 4:25
10. Don't Push (On An Open Door) - 3:10
11. Storyland - 3:41

Ottawa’s music scene has long been shaped by artists who straddle multiple worlds, but few embody that duality as fully as Sherri Harding. Known to many as a member of The Cooper Brothers, Harding has spent decades carving out her own identity as a powerhouse soul singer with a voice that can shift from velvet to fire in a single line. In 2026, she steps confidently into the spotlight with the release of her second solo album, Storyland, and a major launch performance at the National Arts Centre. Harding’s path to this moment has been anything but linear. After years touring across Canada and abroad—playing juke joints in the Northwest Territories, performing for the Armed Forces in Bosnia and the Middle East, and fronting bands in every kind of venue imaginable—she eventually returned home to Ottawa. Like many in the capital, she found herself working in the Public Service by day while quietly maintaining her musical life by night. Colleagues grew accustomed to seeing a guitar tucked under her desk, ready for the sprint from office to stage. Now, with Storyland, Harding is fully embracing the artist she has always been.
The album arrives June 5 on the Instant Replay Music label, distributed by Fontana North/Universal. It blends soul, blues, and R&B into a mature, emotionally rich collection of songs that reflect love, resilience, and lived experience. Harding will debut the new material live on June 16 at the National Arts Centre’s Azrieli Studio, joined by special guest Shawn Tavenier and a ten‑piece all‑star band featuring several Cooper Brothers alumni. While Storyland was recorded in Ottawa, its roots stretch deep into Alabama. Harding’s long‑standing connection to Muscle Shoals continues here, with legendary guitarist Kelvin Holly—whose credits include Little Richard and The Amazing Rhythm Aces—travelling north to play on the sessions. The iconic Muscle Shoals Horns recorded their parts in Alabama, and Grammy‑winning engineer Jimmy Nutt mixed the album at The NuttHouse, adding the unmistakable warmth and grit of the region’s sound. The album was produced and written by veteran songwriter and Cooper Brothers co‑founder Richard Cooper, whose narrative‑driven approach gives Storyland a cohesive arc. Harding’s voice sits at the centre of it all—commanding, soulful, and shaped by decades of real‑world performing. The result is a record that bridges two musical traditions: Canadian storytelling and Southern soul.
he heart. Every drive home in terrible weather at 3 a.m. after a not‑so‑great gig has been worth it to bring me to this time and place. I’ve definitely paid my dues, but I wouldn’t change a darn thing.”

Storyland

Gerry Joe Weise - Blues Down Under

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:2023
Time:48:15 
Size:111,4 MB 
Label:Blues Breaking Records 
Styles:Blues/Blues Rock/Aussie Blues 
Art:Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. Blues Down Under - 4:29
 2. Broken Hill Blues - 4:16
 3. Blue Outback - 7:22
 4. Boogie Ya Na Ho - 2:43
 5. Dreamtime Shuffle (Live) - 3:18
 6. Gerry Joe's Houserocker - 3:11
 7. Blues for Gary Moore - 4:37
 8. Bushman Boogie Deluxe - 6:46
 9. Earth Spirit - 2:42
10. Manic Depression - 8:47

Gerry Joe Weise has established himself as a Blues and Jazz musician of international acclaim. Guitarist, singer and songwriter born in Sydney, Australia, he has performed throughout the world with renown and legendary artists such as Eric Clapton, B.B. King, Ray Charles, Buddy Guy, John Lee Hooker, Albert Collins, Noel Redding, The Yardbirds, Juma Sultan, among others. He has been the recipient of various international awards and accolades. He is signed to the Chicago based label Blues Breaking Records USA, and Contemporary ARC Australia.Guitarist Gerry Joe Weise from Sydney, Australia, has been playing guitar since he was four years old. In addition, he is a “Land Artist,” which means he creates artworks from the elements of the earth, such as soil, water, rocks, and vegetation. He temporarily moved to Germany, Switzerland, and France to establish contacts with record labels and promoters. In terms of musical style, we can clearly label Gerry Joe Weise’s music “blues rock.” But not just any blues rock… no… Gerry Joe blends funk, psychedelia, avant-garde, and world music into his music with the greatest ease. He opens the album with the instrumental *Blues Down Under*. A lazy shuffle featuring his viciously biting guitar, which frequently evokes memories of Roy Buchanan. Next, *Broken Hill Blues* is a massively pumping rocker with Gerry Joe’s powerful, heartfelt vocals and his biting guitar injections. A softly rustling surf opens the relaxed, shuffling, and instrumental *Blue Outback*. In this track, Gerry Joe blends the sound of Peter Green and Stevie Ray Vaughan. Next, Boogie Ya Na Ho is a mean, biting boogie with a dirty garage rock sound, floating on a Bo Diddley beat. Dreamtime Shuffle can be heard in a live version. A pumping shuffle with raw, Elmore James-esque slide guitar work.Gerry Joe’s Houserocker is also a sweeping slide rocker in the best Elmore James and Hound Dog Taylor style. Surprisingly, Pink Floyd (Shine On You Crazy Diamond) influences surface in Blues For Gary Moore. Halfway through, the song takes off pumping in its best Gary Moore’s Walking By Myself style.Bushman Boogie Deluxe opens as a raw, driving country blues with wailing guitar work. Suddenly, the song continues as a funky blues track that also makes room for psychedelic sitar sounds. Earth Spirit is pure psychedelia in a duet between guitar and didgeridoo. Gerry Joe closes the album with a searing and highly psychedelic version of Jimi Hendrix’s Manic Depression.For top-notch blues-rock guitar work, this album by Gerry Joe Weise is the perfect choice!

Blues Down Under

Black Banjo - Letters In The Sand

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:2025
Time:41:46 
Size:96,9 MB 
Label:Self-Released 
Styles:Rock/Blues 
Art:Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. All About Mojo - 3:16
 2. Promised Land - 4:11
 3. Part Of You - 5:13
 4. Letters In The Sand - 5:09
 5. Not Forgotten - 5:08
 6. Josephine - 4:09
 7. Down In History - 4:33
 8. Cold Shiver In The Night - 4:40
 9. Crazy - 5:24

Black Banjo - Original Rock n' Blues.The name of the band is inspired by the American singer and songwriter, Rhiannon Giddens, as a tribute to the roots of blues and African American culture. It is a powerful group formed by highly experienced musicians. Alex Alessandrini (Lead Vocals/Guitar), guitarist, singer, and songwriter, has been the leader and co-founder of “E.Z. Riders,” with whom he released four albums, playing in the U.S. and the UK, and opening concerts in Italy for “Deep Purple” (2016) and “Slash” (2018). Francesco “The Captain” Caporaletti (Bass) has collaborated with Ian Paice and Don Airey (Deep Purple), Uli Jon Roth (Scorpions), Vinnie Moore, David Grissom, and Andrea Braido (Vasco Rossi, Zucchero “Sugar” Fornaciari). Black Banjo’s first album, “Out of the Skies,” was released in March 2021, featuring artists such as Nathaniel Peterson (Savoy Brown, Hubert Sumlin, Eric Clapton) and world-famous saxophonist “Blue Lou” Marini from the original Blues Brothers band. The band's second album, "The Beauty & The Burst," was released in June 2022, featuring former Dickey Betts/Allman Brothers Band keyboardist Johnny Neel. In 2021, Black Banjo toured across Europe as the opening act for the legendary British band “The Animals,” and both bands still cross paths on the road to this day. In 2022, following the release of their second album ‘The Beauty And The Burst,’ Black Banjo toured Europe opening for Gus G, (Ozzy Osbourne), and played at the Pistoia Blues Festival in Italy opening for Gov’t Mule. In late 2022, the band hit the road for a national tour with guitarist Rowan Robertson, a former member of Ronnie James Dio. In 2023, the band continued to tour across Europe as the opening act for rock guitarist Steve Bolton (The Who, Paul Young), for the historic band Atomic Rooster, and headlining shows on their own. In 2024, the band toured across Europe with Corky Laing, the legendary drummer from "Mountain," and Vinnie Moore. Their new album, released in 2025, is out now. Following the new release, the band for the second time played the Pistoia Blues festival, opening for Paul Gilbert  and Blackberry Smoke.

Letters In The Sand

Hollie Rogers - Everything's Fine

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:2026
Time:38:07 
Size:87,8 MB 
Label:Self-Released 
Styles:Singer-Songwriter 
Art:Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. Bad Woman - 3:14
 2. Everything's Fine (feat. Beth Nielsen Chapman, Elles Bailey) - 3:54
 3. He Reminds Me Of You - 3:55
 4. Spaceman - 3:50
 5. She - 4:22
 6. Some Kinda Lover - 4:33
 7. Sunday Rain - 4:13
 8. Good God - 2:44
 9. Unholy Trinity - 2:53
10. All For You - 4:26

Acclaimed singer-songwriter Hollie Rogers has released her highly anticipated new album, Everything’s Fine, featuring collaborations with Elles Bailey, Beth Nielsen Chapman and The Budapest Symphony Orchestra. It’s available now on all major streaming and download platforms. With Everything’s Fine, Rogers delivers her most honest, compelling and multidimensional work to date. The album embraces life’s contradictions, finding humour, healing and hope amidst the chaos, while showcasing the powerful songwriting and emotional authenticity that have become her trademark. Speaking about the album, Hollie says: “I wanted to make a record that could hold both vulnerability and humour at the same time. A lot of these songs came from messy, or complicated experiences, but there’s warmth in them too. More than anything, I hope people hear themselves in it.”
She adds:
“I’ve always been drawn to music that can make you feel something deeply while still leaving room for lightness, honesty, or even a laugh in the middle of it all.”
The album has already received widespread praise.
RnR Magazine awarded Everything’s Fine a perfect 5/5, describing it as “a masterful undertaking” and “compulsive listening.” Blues Matters Magazine also awarded the album 5/5, calling it “an album of real quality.” Meanwhile, Blues in Britain praised the release as “an album that definitely needs to be listened to.”
Two recent singles from the album were selected for Classic Rock Magazine’s Tracks of the Week, with the title track Everything’s Fine going on to win the public vote. The magazine described the song as “toe-tapping stuff with a nicely smoky, sultry aftertaste.”
The winning music video also attracted significant praise, with Americana UK calling it “one of the best videos we’ve seen this year.”
The album’s lead single, Everything’s Fine, has been added to Spotify’s influential editorial playlist Blues Roots, reaching an audience of more than 1.1 million followers.
Further momentum came from BBC Introducing in the South West, which recently selected Hollie as its Featured Artist and has been championing tracks from the album.
Hollie is currently touring extensively in support of the release, performing a mixture of intimate solo and duo shows alongside full-band performances across the UK and Europe. Demand for the tour has been strong, with the album launch show at The Harlington in Fleet now completely sold out.

Everything's Fine

The Trevor B. Power Band - Two Crows

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:2026
Time:45:45 
Size:105,6 MB 
Label:Farm 189 Records 
Styles:Rock/Blues Rock 
Art:Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. Bobby Lane - 4:35
 2. Let It Ride - 4:35
 3. Ain't Got No Bread - 4:35
 4. My Neighboorhood - 4:16
 5. Speck of Life - 3:26
 6. Horizon - 5:20
 7. The Message - 4:38
 8. Puddles of Blood - 5:47
 9. The Fire Burns - 5:10
10. Our Time Is Short - 3:18

The fourth studio album by New Jersey blues-rock artist Trevor B. Power and his band, released on June 5, 2026, via Farm 189 Records.
This release is a profound, mature, and largely autobiographical work from the 63-year-old musician, recorded at the intersection of roots blues, folk, and powerful guitar rock.
Critics have described Trevor's vocals as "whiskey-soaked, raspy, and deep" (in the vein of Tom Waits or Captain Beefheart, but with a more melodic approach), and the music itself is called "real, dusty, and honest blues." Power produced the album himself, working closely with multi-instrumentalist Dave Fields. The tracks were recorded live to capture the atmosphere of a raw, studio jam. An impressive lineup of musicians participated:
Steve Holley, the legendary drummer and former member of Paul McCartney's band Wings.
Dennis Gruenling and Will Wilde, harmonica.
Dave Fields, guitar, bass, and keyboards.
Jasper Fields, flute (its unexpected appearance on the track "Horizon" adds an alchemical, almost psychedelic quality to the album).

Two Crows

Marc Benno - Sugar Blues

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:2003
Time:44:58 
Size:104,3 MB 
Label:Texasize Records 
Styles:Blues/Electric Blues 
Art:Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. Little Miss Rock N Roll - 3:36
 2. Black Cadillac - 3:29
 3. Mamas Cookin - 2:43
 4. Sugar Blues - 4:09
 5. Mary Played the Pool Hall - 5:17
 6. Easy Travelin Gal - 3:36
 7. Every Night Is Saturday Night - 3:26
 8. Snake Charmer - 3:42
 9. Love Junkie - 5:29
10. Barbecutie - 3:29
11. Jimmy Reeds Mama - 2:43
12. Shuffle Girl - 3:14

Okay, so I finally gave Marc Benno's Sugar Blues a real listen. Not the kinda album that smacks you in the face. More like... it sidles up, all dusty boots and cigarette smoke, and starts tellin' stories. Recorded back in '69 but feels way older, like it crawled outta a juke joint basement. First thing? The voice. Man, Benno sounds tired. Like he's been driving all night, radio crackling, sun barely up. It ain't pretty. It's raw. Gritty. Sometimes cracks at the edges. But that's why it works. You believe him when he sings about pool halls and rock n' roll girls and black Cadillacs. He ain't fakin' it. "Love Junkie" kicks it off slow. Piano drips, guitar moans. Feels heavy. Like heartache you can't shake. "Shuffle Girl" picks up a tiny bit, but still drags its feet. That's the vibe-laid-back to the point of almost collapsing. "Sugar Blues" (the title track) is probably the catchiest? If you can call a blues shuffle catchy. Harmonica wails, Benno mutters lyrics like secrets. Kinda hypnotic after a few listens. Some tracks are short as hell. "Jimmy Reeds Mama" - 2:43 of acoustic ramblin'. Feels unfinished. Like a demo. "Snake Charmer" has this weird, slinky groove. Cool, but sticks out like a sore thumb. Album jumps around style-wise. Blues mostly, yeah, but bits of folk, pop, even psych-tinged moments. Doesn't always gel. What I love? The honesty. No polish. No big studio tricks. Just Benno, his guitar, piano, and a band that knows how to lay back. Songs like "Black Cadillac" and "Easy Travelin' Gal" got this lonely highway feel. Perfect for late nights. You feel the weariness. The small-town dreams. The cheap thrills. What bugs me? Besides the duplicate mess? Production's thin. Sounds like it was recorded in a garage with one mic. Which, fine, if that's the goal. But sometimes the vocals get buried. And the pacing... drags in the middle. Needs tighter editing. Still... it grows on you. Like a weird stain on your favorite shirt you kinda don't wanna wash out. It's flawed. Uneven. Probably shouldn't work as well as it does. But there's soul here. Real, unvarnished soul. Not the kind you buy. The kind you earn after too many cigarettes and bad decisions. Funny thing? I kept thinking how unknown Benno is. Dude played with Morrison, had talent dripping off him... and this record just kinda vanished. Makes you wonder how many other gems are rotting in crates, waiting for someone dumb enough to care. This one's worth the dust.

Sugar Blues

Ryan McGarvey - Up From The Ashes

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:2026
Time:50:47 
Size:117,8 MB 
Label:Self-Released 
Styles:Rock/Blues Rock 
Art:Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. Back To Life - 3:25
 2. In The Graveyard - 6:08
 3. Edge Of Eternity - 4:30
 4. Gone Come Morning - 3:07
 5. Searching For You - 5:07
 6. All I've Got - 3:50
 7. Nothin' Worth Living For - 5:40
 8. Have Mercy - 3:46
 9. Cold Prison Cell - 5:47
10. Filthy Lies - 3:51
11. When The Levee Breaks - 5:30

Everyone loves a great comeback story, and so it’s a sincere pleasure to share with readers the return of Ryan McGarvey to the blues music world with the release of his brand new album, Up From The Ashes. Due to health and life events, it has been eight years since the release of his last album, but McGarvey is now back doing what he loves. What he loves is playing guitar, writing, and performing. Born almost forty years ago in New Mexico, he was named Guitar Center’s “Guitarmaggeddon: Next King Of The Blues” in 2006. He followed that by recording his first album, Forward In Reverse, in 2007, followed by three more studio albums and one live album through 2018. McGarvey was selected to perform by Eric Clapton at Clapton’s Crossroads Guitar Festival in 2010 and 2019. He has also shared stages with the likes of Jeff Beck, Joe Bonamassa, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, and B.B. King. He’s been nominated for, and has received, many musical awards in both the U.S. and European markets, so it’s fair to say that he has plenty of musical credibility preceding this brand new album release.
Appropriately titled, Up From The Ashes is loaded with Ryan McGarvey’s masterful guitar playing, particularly his soulful slide work. There is no skimping on quantity on this album either. It contains eleven songs, including a cover of a classic. Recorded at Rio Grande Studios in New Mexico, McGarvey is supported by a group of talented musicians, including Tony Franklin (bass on tracks 1, 7, and 11), Logan Miles Nix (drums), Artha Meadors (bass), and Brant Leeper (keys).
The recording opens with McGarvey’s first single release from this project, titled “Back To Life,” which is available on YouTube. This tune is an accurate reflection of McGarvey’s return to performing and recording as he sings, “You thought I was down for the count.” He continues with, “You don’t know what you’re talking about. Now you see that I’m here to stay. You can’t keep me down. I’m coming back to life.” You just can’t help but feel good about his return. This song also offers some of his fine slide work to kick this album off right.
The fourth cut on Up From The Ashes is “Gone Come Morning,” and it has a real Allman Brothers feel to it. McGarvey sings, “I’ve got a good mind baby to walk right out your door. I’ll be gone come morning, I just can’t take no more.” I absolutely love his slide work on this classic-styled blues number. The vocals here are strong and drenched in soul, and for me, this is where Ryan McGarvey sounds his very best.
“Cold Prison Cell” begins with what I call a stomp, clap, and slide and, again, it’s where he sounds right at home. The vocals are great, and the playing is right on the money. This song explodes and morphs into a rockier version of itself. “Now I’m writing you my love from my cold prison cell.” Some fiery picking carries this song to a great ending.
The last cut on Up From The Ashes is one that many of our readers might recognize. It is a smoking hot cover of Led Zeppelin’s “When The Levee Breaks.” There are very few folks who will attempt a recorded version of any Led Zeppelin tune, but Ryan McGarvey pulls it off and does a classy job of it as well. Again, as on every track of this album, his guitar work is a highlight and will be appreciated not only by listeners, but by every player who has ever held a guitar in their hands and called themselves a musician.
I can’t even begin to imagine the anxiety that Ryan McGarvey has endured in the creation of this brand new album after enduring the ups and downs of the past few years. We all know that old cliché about absence making the heart grow fonder, and based on this recording, it could very well be true.
Again, it is always great to witness people overcome adversity, and I wish Ryan McGarvey the very best as he continues his musical journey. Check out social media sites for upcoming events and go out and catch him live. I would also suggest that you grab a copy of Up From The Ashes and enjoy this recording for yourself.  And lastly, welcome back, Ryan McGarvey! ~ Moe Moore (https://bluesrockreview.com).

Up From The Ashes

The Baddest Blues Band (Ever!) - Driving In The Rain

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:2009
Time:68:12 
Size:159,7 MB 
Label:Audio-B Limited 
Styles:Blues/Jazzy Blues 
Art:Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. Broken Heart Blues - 5:13
 2. Driving In The Rain - 3:29
 3. Heroes - 4:40
 4. Too Much Of A Good Thing - 3:54
 5. Buck - 3:59
 6. Good Lord Please Tell Me What To Say - 4:39
 7. I'm In The Mood - 5:09
 8. Come Home Sweet Baby - 3:29
 9. You're Not Alone - 2:50
10. Let Me Sing The Blues - 4:10
11. Don't Preach To Me - 4:19
12. We're Going Wrong - 3:56
13. If I Didn't Care - 3:56
14. Heartbreak Tears - 6:36
15. I Can't Quit You Babe (Live) - 7:44

Musicians:
Zoe Schwarz - Vocals;
Rob Koral - Electric and acoustic guitar;
Malcolm Creese - Double bass;
Pete Whittaker, Stephen Darrell Smith - Hammond organ;
Dave Wallace - Drums;
Si Genaro - Harmonica.

Driving In The Rain is the latest CD from rock fuelled blues six-piece The Baddest Blues Band (ever!), and they certainly present this image well. The album, which features 15 tracks, for me brings back some routes of blues music that I have not heard recently. The classic sound of a rotary organ underneath a harmonica solo section can go a long way, not to mention the bands solid rhythm section.Songs such as “Driving In The Rain” and “Buck” are strong evidence of the bands ability to write classic bluesy tones and grooves, whilst “You’re Not Alone” is slower and more ballad like. This kind of diversity in song writing adds more character to an album, especially one so routed in the classic blues sound. This is a very well rounded album, which is able to combine rock and blues elements with great guitar ability. You can really tell this band understand each other, and perfectly complement the vocal talent of lead singer Zoë Schwarz who, in the midst of their strong sound puts the perfect cherry on top. (Check this review out in this months Blues In Britain Magazine!)

Driving In The Rain

Boogie Riders - Highway Dagger

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:2014
Time:52:28 
Size:120,8 MB 
Label:Motmo.pro Records 
Styles:Blues Rock/Rock 
Art:Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. Train To The Midtown - 4:59
 2. Bad Luck On My Trail - 4:08
 3. Highway Dagger - 3:33
 4. Red Stone Valley - 4:34
 5. Takin' Care Of Love - 3:22
 6. Universe Woman - 5:23
 7. Rainy Summer Nights - 4:19
 8. Liars - 4:15
 9. Groovy Slim - 3:08
10. Confusion - 7:26
11. Cold Long Day - 3:16
12. Once I Met A Woman - 4:01

Musicians:
Markel Quilós - Guitars and Vocals;
Jorge Buey - Bass Guitar;
Said Elkhalloufi - Drums and Percussion.

Boogie Riders is a blues-rock'n'roll band from the Basque Country. The band started eight years ago, with some of Cream, Hendrix and UFO covers, and then started writting their own original songs. First of it all was the debut album "Highway Dagger", released on April 2014. Boogie Riders came into studio again in 2012 to record a little demo with 7 own songs recorded live. After been on the stage as long as they can, decided to make a new record, so the band came into the studio and record a new demo with twelve cuts this time, all of original songs. Then they made a videoclip for the song "Groovy Slim" and recorded "Boogie Riders Hamarrecords Session" a weekend-session of covers. Boogies been playing live anytime, anyplace we could through that years. Nowadays the band writing new songs and gonna keep on doing the same raw powerblues until the end of times. The Band are: Jorge Buey on bass, Markel Quilós on guitars & vocals; and Said Elkhalloufi on drums & percussion ~ TXEMA MAÑERU.

Highway Dagger