Earl Green & The Right Time - Live at Bronte Blues Club

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:2025
Time:71:03 
Size:163,7 MB 
Label:Right Time Records 
Styles:Blues 
Art:Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. T-Bone Shuffle (Live) - 5:16
 2. That's What Love Will Make You Do (Live) - 6:14
 3. Danger Zone (Live) - 7:06
 4. Done Somebody Wrong (Live) - 4:59
 5. That's Better for Me (Live) - 3:41
 6. Ask Me About Nothin' (But the Blues) [Live] - 8:07
 7. No More Doggin' (Live) - 5:58
 8. I Don't Believe (Live) - 4:03
 9. It's My Own Fault (Live) - 7:52
10. Living Hand to Mouth (Live) - 4:22
11. Anything It Takes (Live) - 5:11
12. Don't Cry No More (Live) - 8:08

Before his musical/medical retirement, due to incurable ill health...and his subsequent passing on 06 May 2020, Earl was a true troubadour and journeyman to live Blues music in the UK and throughout Europe.
I am his closest friend and trusted confidante for over 40 years ! So I was involved with him on so many musical journeys as a participant or as a sidekick / second opinion etc...and Earl always appreciated my view. ...We met when I was 17 and he was 26 and we had a great  Blues Rock & Funky band 'Ardon' with original compositions back in the early 1970s that nearly made it...(See a previous post for details). We played in other bands together and apart but we were close friends and grew together. In 1984 we formed The O T Band to play live Blues/Soul/R&B/Funk covers and originals and this lasted for over 30 years with only the drummer as a new recruit..Glen Lefleur (a legend on the muso scene ) So we were Tight...musically and as trusted friends...As in all bands that last...we laughed !!! 
During this time Earl was free to go anywhere he wanted ...and Otis Grand played some gigs as a guest with us, liked what he heard and used Earl and Andy on T.sax for his first band and album. This led on to many other informal gigs with so many bands and jams...Many of the UK's successful Blues guys appreciate his friendship and authentic influence  including... Paul Jones, who praised Earl's vocals on his radio shows, Paul Lamb (as part of his Band), Ian Siegal, Matt Schofield, Todd Sharpville, James Hunter, Lee Sankey, Jon T-Bone Taylor, Big Joe Louis, Frank Mead and many others and the soul sisters Ruby Turner, Taka Boom, Dana Gillespie, Deitra Farr and Connie Lush who shared vocal duets with Earl on Jon's album...(See Below) Earl's  Blues Night Jams in N.London were great...Gwyn and I got to play with Dick Heckstall-Smith amongst others. 
Amid his last years of performing he fronted 'The Right Time' and they played throughout the UK and Europe...and the OT's were friends ( see below for a good live recording of EG with The Right Time). This is just a 'don't forget' gesture on my part as a tribute to a great UK Blues vocalist, (and there are few) humble guy and friend to many...When he sang...he mostly closed his eyes and always tried to sing with genuine feeling and enthusiasm...his vocal presence was there even in the solos...Listening to some of his recordings lately I've heard Sam Cooke's influence amongst others...He loved Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Curtis Mayfield, Jazz singers like Oscar Brown Jr, Jimmy Witherspoon and all the greats...and a myriad of others... He was never interested in listening to anything by himself and when he got a copy of a CD where he was a guest etc...He'd give it to me !...But  I would play him some on his many enjoyable social visits !  We both knew our limitations and never argued ...except for...'Who was the Best female Soul singer ?...Earl's choice...Gladys Knight...mine  Aretha...but we laughed ! He can be heard on record with The Coloured Raisins from the late 1960's...He played with local bands Sweet Rain, Ardon, Baby Grand and others before becoming one of the founder members of The O T Band ( with Gwyn Hood Bass, Andy Dummett Tenor Sax, myself on guitar and Alan Hawkins later Glen LeFleur on drums)  Plus a host of great players on many instruments who became part-time members or jammers...We had a ball ! .. 

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Ekorrarna - Louisiana Lover

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:1996
Time:43:12 
Size:100,2 MB 
Label:Sugar Coated Records 
Styles:Blues/Blues Rock 
Art:Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. Truckin Little Woman - 3:31
 2. I Hear Some Blues Downstairs - 4:49
 3. Soul Of Blues - 4:16
 4. Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is - 3:01
 5. Louisiana Lover Man - 3:24
 6. I Wonder Why (feat.Aron Tidestom) - 5:03
 7. 20% Alcohol feat.Aron Tidestrom) - 3:06
 8. Drinkin And Dancing (feat. Ulf B Jonsson) - 4:30
 9. Stop These Teardrops (feat. Ulf B Jonsson) - 3:47
10. Black Cat Bone (feat.Aron Tidestrom) - 3:18
11. Just Your Fool - 2:54
12. Chicken Shack - 1:29

Musicians:
Mats Jakobsson – Guitar & Vocals
Mikael Grandell – Guitar
Jonas Jakobsson – Bass
Torbjorn Sandstrom – Drums
Per Riihiaho – Harmonica
Camilla Ajanki – Vocals
Guest players:
Ulf Jonsson – Accordion
Aron Tidestrom – Tenor Sax

The Swedish blues band Ekorrarna released an album titled *Louisiana Lover* in 1996. I don’t have any information about the band, but the album is truly interesting! Camilla Ajanki’s vocals came as a pleasant surprise! "Black Cat Bone" is a really crazy track!

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Electrofied - Bad Case of the Blues

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:2009
Time:43:33 
Size:100,2 MB 
Label:MARVA Records 
Styles:Blues
Art:Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. Bad Case of the Blues - 3:42
 2. Cadillac - 4:01
 3. Life Is Like A Boomerang - 2:57
 4. Rub Me Down - 4:32
 5. Put Your Hands In the Air - 5:11
 6. I'll go Insane - 5:13
 7. Rainbow - 3:09
 8. Early In the Morning - 3:26
 9. It Ain't Right - 5:59
10. 99 Miles - 5:20

Out of African American field hollers, work songs, and spirituals the blues emerged from the Mississippi Delta and electrified in the shadows of the northern smokestacks. Electrofied sanctifies the traditions of blues, gospel, R&B, jazz and rock; bending, cajoling and melding homespun harmonies, a century of groove, and emotions torn from well worn lives. Ten original compositions from five accomplished, and respected musicians, in their musical prime, venerating the diversity of the blues expression. This is a Bad Case of the Blues.

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Edwin McCain - Nobody's Fault But Mine

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:2008
Time:57:03 
Size:131,3 MB 
Label:Time/Life Music 
Styles:R&B/Soul Blues 
Art:Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. Good Times - 3:32
 2. Can I Get A Witness - 4:18
 3. The Happy Song (Dum-Dum) - 3:47
 4. Grits Ain't Groceries (All Around The World) - 3:20
 5. Some Kind Of Wonderful - 3:33
 6. T.C.B. Or T.Y.A. - 3:38
 7. Ain't Nobody (Gonna Turn Me Around) - 3:27
 8. You Don't Know What You Mean To Me - 3:20
 9. Ninety-Nine And A Half (Won't Do) - 4:17
10. Nobody's Fault But Mine - 3:35
11. I Can't Get Next To You - 4:46
12. Raise Your Hand - 3:42
13. Who's Making Love - 4:04
14. I Know I'm Losing You - 3:45
15. I've Got Dreams To Remember - 3:52

Edwin McCain is a soulful singer/songwriter from South Carolina with roots in folk, pop, jazz, and soul. He found mainstream success with the hit singles "I'll Be" and "I Could Not Ask for More," which appeared on 1997's Billboard-charting Misguided Roses and 1999's Messenger, respectively. In 2025, after a long studio hiatus, McCain returned with his 11th album, Lucky, his first collection of new material in 15 years.
McCain's father, a doctor, was involved in the music program at the local Episcopal church, and the young Edwin got his start in music singing in the church choir. Growing up, McCain was interested in vintage soul and R&B (including Wilson Pickett, Marvin Gaye, and Earth, Wind & Fire) as well as classic rock (particularly Van Halen, Kiss, and Queen). After making friends with a musician who introduced him to jazz fusion acts such as Weather Report and Jaco Pastorius, McCain developed a keen interest in songwriting, and he began playing out as a solo act. While playing bars throughout the South, he developed a loyal following, and crossed paths with another up-and-coming South Carolina act, Hootie & the Blowfish. McCain displayed a work ethic similar to Hootie's, issuing a pair of self-released albums (1991's Nomadic Logic and 1993's Solitude) and playing as many as 300 dates in a year. His dynamic band (anchored by lead guitarist Larry Chaney) gained respect and support slots for similarly minded artists like Hootie, Jewel, and even the Allman Brothers. When Hootie landed a deal with Atlantic Records and enjoyed massive chart success with their major-label debut, Cracked Rear View, in 1994, they persuaded Atlantic's Lava subsidiary to take a chance on McCain. 
Signed to Lava in 1995, McCain made his major-label bow with Honor Among Thieves. The single "Solitude" gained support at VH1, prompting the release of 1997's Misguided Roses, which launched a mainstream hit in the song "I'll Be." Messenger followed in 1999 with another love-themed Top 40 success, "I Could Not Ask for More," and Far from Over appeared two years later. After parting ways with Lava/Atlantic, McCain quickened his recording pace during the early 2000s, releasing The Austin Sessions in 2003 and Scream & Whisper in 2004. Keeping up with his relentless touring schedule through the years, the live video set Tinsel and Tap Shoes: Live at the House of Blues appeared in late 2004. 
McCain's next studio effort, Lost in America, was issued in April 2006 on Vanguard. Nationwide tour dates continued through spring and summer. McCain's next album, 2008's Nobody's Fault But Mine, a dream album of vintage R&B and classic southern soul songs. "Nobody's Fault But Mine" features the songs of legendary artists including Otis Redding, Sam & Dave, Al Green, Wilson Pickett, Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklin and more.

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Jake Sampson -Three Shades of the Blues

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:1996
Time:38:28 
Size:88,8 MB 
Label:Life Force Records LFR 
Styles:Modern Electric Blues/R&B/Jazz 
Art:Full 

Tracks Listing:
 1. Going Down Kwik - 3:59
 2. Three Shades of the Blues - 3:45
 3. Blues Time - 2:38
 4. Standing in the Shadows - 5:16
 5. Handy Man - 2:42
 6. Missin' You - 4:14
 7. 411 On My Love - 2:53
 8. Precious Love - 5:38
 9. Loaded Dice - 3:30
10. 3 Shades Instrumental - 3:49

Musicians:
Jake Sampson - bass and vocals;
Steve Dunne, Garth Weber - guitar;
James Page - keyboards;
Rock Hendrix - sax:
Ernest Boom Carter, Chris Sandoval, Tony Coleman - drums.

THE FIRST THING that's noticeable about blues artist Jake Sampson's Three Shades of the Blues (LifeForce) is its expansive sonic palette. There are no clichés here; no dusty shuffles. What you hear instead is music that stretches the definition of the genre, challenging listeners to reconsider their preconceptions--which is precisely what Sampson wants us to do. As he puts it, "There's more to the blues than three chords." Discovering those lost chords has exacted a price, however. Since migrating to the Bay Area from his native Detroit in the early 1980s, the singer-songwriter-bassist has found it rough going. "It's been tough to break in here," he reports from his Oakland home. "There were a lot of bands, but they were playing the same things, covering the same songs, and I wanted to do something different. I wanted to write my own music, which made it harder to fit in." Jake Sampson still doesn't "fit in," but he has established himself in the East Bay and North Bay as a refreshing alternative to the status quo. Now he's determined to make believers out of San Jose's blues buffs. Given that he comes from Detroit, it's hardly surprising Berry Gordy's Motown had a profound effect on Sampson's musical development. He cites bassist James Jamerson, Motown's unsung hero, as a particularly influential figure. "He gave me the idea of where I wanted to take my music," he allows. Like innumerable Motor City musicians, Sampson paid his dues playing in R&B groups opening for vocal groups like the Spinners. Sampson seemed destined to remain a soul rhythm ace until a blues organist blew through town and took Sampson with him. "We went down south to places like Tennessee and played, and the feeling of the music just stuck with me," he recalls. Returning to Detroit, he found the musical scene moribund; Gordy had gone Hollywood, leaving behind a gaping void. Samson packed it in and set off for California. Three Shades of the Blues pulls together everything Sampson has learned over the years. His bass playing suggests the subtle but powerful rumbling of Jamerson swathed in blues with a nod to the bassy organ-mashing popularized by "Brother" Jack McDuff. Stylistically, Shades covers a lot of ground, ranging from the rockin' rollin' beat of "Blues Time" to the slow-grinding "Standing in the Shadows." The kickoff track is a brassy romp through classic rhythm and blues. On the title track Sampson flaunts his grasp of alchemy, meshing jazzy ambiance with a touch of funk. Sampson's vocals are agreeably understated; his smoky delivery comes across as seductive as a youthful Charles Brown. "I got the [album] title from my grandmother," Sampson reveals. "She used to say, 'There's more than one shade to the blues.' I'm trying to discover every one of them." You get the feeling Jake Sampson will succeed on his quest. By & © Nicky Baxter © Metro Publishing Inc. 
Jake Sampson cites the great Motown bassist James Jamerson as a major influence on his music, but "Three Shades Of The Blues" contains many influences and is a terrific album of funk, jazz, soul and R&B with tremendous backing musicians. Barry Levenson, Storyville's A&R/producer in the US when commenting on signing Jake to the label said, "Jake Sampson is a consummate musician, vocalist, performer and writer with many years of experience. I'm glad he's finally getting his long overdue shot at international recognition." Jake is a very underrated bassist, vocalist and songwriter. He's a class act and deserves to be heard by a wider audience. 

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Earl Green - A Different Picture

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:2005
Time:46:30 
Size:107,5 MB 
Label:Snakestone Records 
Styles:Blues/Mix 
Art:Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. She's Gone - 3:53
 2. What a Fool - 3:51
 3. Space and Time - 5:39
 4. A Love Thing - 3:41
 5. She'll Eat You Up (feat. Paul Lamb) - 3:05
 6. Let That Someone In - 4:19
 7. Things Could Be Worse - 3:47
 8. I Crossed the Line - 4:09
 9. Don't Mess With My Baby (feat. Matt Schofield) - 3:01
10. I Don't Want This To End - 6:02
11. Day Dreaming - 4:57

The excellent and powerful singer Earl Green has crafted a personal album that offers a different perspective from what we were accustomed to during his time with Otis Grand. This is a more sophisticated record, featuring a wide range of rhythms and styles—from funk to fusion—while, naturally, never losing sight of the blues. Nearly ten years after his last solo project, Earl Green treats us to eleven tracks brimming with intensity and musical richness. He is backed by a group of superb, highly professional musicians—including special guests Paul Lamb and Matt Schofield—alongside a tight, well-rounded quartet (bass, drums, guitar, and keyboards) and an impressive horn section. ~ LHBB (12/2005)

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Jill Sharpe - Pet My Kitty (featuring Fred Kaplan)

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:2000
Time:50:05 
Size:115,5 MB 
Label:Not On Label 
Styles:Blues/Modern Electric Blues 
Art:Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. Drunk on Love - 3:20
 2. Got My Eye on You - 3:37
 3. Voodoo Man - 5:55
 4. Red Hot Mama - 3:29
 5. XS Betty - 2:46
 6. Stranded in Texas - 3:57
 7. Sharin' Erin - 4:13
 8. Big White Cadillac - 4:03
 9. CYA Blues - 2:32
10. I Wish You Knew - 5:26
11. Pet My Kitty - 2:44
12. Crybaby Blues - 4:04
13. Just Because You're Sober (Don't mean you're wise) - 3:54

".....we are a hard driving soulful blues/swing band. Jill writes all of her own material and tries to accommodate every type of musical taste. Though we are mainly a blues band, we do West coast swing, good ole swamp grooves and up happy swing dance tunes. We are fun, very professional and a great crowd pleaser. We are always on time, and are accepted by almost all musical tastes. Jill can stand up to anyone in the business. She is a strong guitarist and one of the most powerful vocalists today. She's played with some of the all times greats.  Here are just a few performers Jill has played with;
Candye Kane, Walter Trout, Laurie Morvan, Rosie Flores, Los Lobos, Kirk Fletcher, Sue Palmer, Danielle Schnebelen, Sugaray Rayford, Fred Kaplan, Tammy Diddley, Carlos Guitarlos, Jeff Ross, Mighty Mojo Prophets, White Boy James, JOE HOUSTON (toured as lead guitarist for many years), Marcy Levy, Floyd Dixon, and many many more.
Named "Peggy Lee of the Blues" by famed LA, DJ and harpist John "Juke" Logan, she can jump from sultry & sexy to a belting blues, song after song, night after night, year after year. Always known as underrated, Jill is one powerhouse to watch. "Sultry Voice & Smokin' Guitar" says Southland Blues Magazine. "This girl can sweet the honey out of each note played" Random Lengths magazine. "Jill is much too good for us undeserving souls" ~  OC Weekly.

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Jimmy Morello - The Road I Travel

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:1998
Time:49:29 
Size:117,1 MB 
Label:JSP Records  
Styles:Blues/Modern Electric Blues/Jump Blues 
Art:Full 

Tracks Listing:
 1. I Need To Go Home - 5:38
 2. Too Much Crime In The City - 3:39
 3. I Need Some Money - 3:50
 4. Put Down That Bottle - 4:06
 5. No One Answers The Telephone - 3:55
 6. Retro Jump - 3:47
 7. The Way I Used To Be - 3:54
 8. Working Stuff - 3:35
 9. Sugar And Honey - 5:13
10. I Got To Know - 4:05
11. What Is Going On - 4:19
12. If I Get Lucky - 3:24

There's an agreeable time-warp factor present on The Road I Travel that's partially the result of the tube-type amps used in its making and the inclusion of an acoustic bass (a very welcome trend), but primarily due to Morello's songs, which hark back to the '40s and '50s, when men like Roy Brown and Big Joe Turner ruled the roost.
Each of the 12 songs (all originals) is strong, and everybody digs in. Morello loves to shout, and he's quite good. He does a credible imitation of Turner on one cut. Almost all of the lead guitar work is handled with aplomb by the talented Alex Schultz. He's one of the most tasteful guitarists around and is always a pleasure to listen to. The band is fleshed out on some cuts by the Almighty Horns, who fill out the sound and help create that tasty postwar ambience. A fine disc all-around.
Here he's surrounded himself players whose chops are as terrific as their resumes: Alex Schultz, John Marx, Mitch Kashmar and The Almighty Horns. Recommended.

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Duffy Bishop - Ooh Wee!

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:2003
Time:53:19 
Size:123,6 MB 
Label:Trillium Records  
Styles:Blues/R&B 
Art:Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. Should I Ever Love Again - 4:00
 2. Keep on Churnin' - 3:52
 3. I'm Blue - 2:51
 4. Tamale Man - 4:25
 5. Combination for Love - 4:48
 6. Blue Monday - 2:48
 7. Ooh Wee - 3:18
 8. Rock House - 2:32
 9. Peace of Mind - 3:53
10. Ain't No Use - 3:20
11. I Wanna Know - 4:39
12. You're Gonna Make Me Cry - 4:29
13. Alley Cat - 2:25
14. Act Right - 3:00
15. Rock House (Reprise) - 2:53

Blues vocalist Duffy Bishop has a list of honors and awards as long as her microphone stand, including Best Female Vocalist from the Muddy Awards for five consecutive years, beginning in 1995. She took home the award again in 2001. She snagged a spot in the Cascade Blues Association's Hall of Fame in 1997. The Northwest Area Music Association dubbed her Best Female Vocalist in both 1989 and 1990, and followed up a year later by naming her Entertainer of the Year. In 1992, she again earned the title of Best Female Vocalist, this time from the Washington Blues Society. The organization repeated the recognition in 1999. The same society proclaimed her Entertainer of the Year in 1993 and repeated the honor in 1995. The Duffy Bishop Band earned a Muddy Award for Best Regional Blues Act in 1994, and another award two years later for Best Contemporary Blues Act. Not a bad career for a woman who started out at the age of four singing from the make-believe stage of her family's picture window, making up tunes on the spot with a child's charm and enthusiasm. Once in school, she traded her pretend stage for a real one when she became involved in class productions, which she continued to do until her high school graduation. She started appearing with local groups when she was 16. She spent three years with her first band, Roadside Attraction, before working her way through other outfits with names like Toulouse, Lautrec, Coda, and Skeezix. The names she appeared with as her career blossomed were considerably more recognizable. She has been the opening act for such artists as Roy Orbison, John Lee Hooker, Lou Rawls, Chicago, and Etta James, among others. In 1983, Bishop became a member of Cool Ray & the Shades. She moved on to the Rhythm Dogs and worked on the albums Dogs Run Cheap and On a Journey. At one point she developed polyps and a cyst, but after recovering she went on to sing and tour Japan with Big Brother & the Holding Company. In addition to picking up awards for her vocal talent and stage presence, the singer is actively involved with costume design. At one time, she contributed designs to the Brass Ring Theater, Skid Row Theater, and Pasadena's American Academy of Dramatic Arts. She continued to design for the academy for about four years. Bishop has also performed in theater productions in San Francisco and Seattle. Her band consists of keyboardist Dover Weinberg, bassist Phil Haxton, drummer Michael Partlow, and guitarist Chris Carlson. © Linda Seida /TiVo

p.s.At the end of track 15 there is a hidden track (I'll Have Duffy By The Ass) which starts at 1:16 and lasts for 1:38.

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Drew Zaunbrecher - Higher

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:2008
Time:52:12 
Size:120,3 MB 
Label:Not On Label 
Styles:Blues/Blues Rock 
Art:Full 

Tracks Listing:
 1. Higher - 4:36
 2. Road Less Traveled - 4:56
 3. Higher Ground - 5:47
 4. Old Times - 4:33
 5. Peace Of Mind - 6:26
 6. She Ain't Coming Back - 4:23
 7. Crazy - 4:48
 8. Sweet Love - 5:49
 9. Good Hearted Woman - 4:33
10. Dust And Bones - 6:18

Drew Zaunbrecher from Rayne, Louisiana, US has been a popular artist of the Lafayette, Louisiana area for a few years now. His Shades of Blue band played some great blues rock. As a solo artist, he is an excellent guitarist and songwriter. Along with bassist Tom Lyles, and drummer Jeff Hebert he plays some great electric blues, soul blues, R&B, and funk. His influences include Eric Clapton, Susan Tedeschi, and Stevie Ray Vaughan. "Higher" is an exceptional debut album.

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Dr. Mablues and The Detail Horns - Reason To Moan

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:2010
Time:42:47 
Size:102,5 MB 
Label:Othis Medienverlag
Styles:Blues/Soul/R&B 
Art:Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. Running and Hiding - 4:40
 2. My Kinda Life - 4:01
 3. Shoes Blues - 4:00
 4. Reason to Moan - 4:13
 5. Strange Kinda Feeling - 5:29
 6. Not This Time - 7:16
 7. Get Ready - 3:51
 8. At Your Command - 3:48
 9. Rock Your Life - 5:25

Musicians:
Gaz - lead vocals & guitar
Henry Heinrich - trumpet
Boris "Bobo" Hartmann - tenor sax
Michael S. Forstner - bariton & tenor sax
J.R. Bloody Lips - trombone & vocals
Martin Hofpower - guitar
Steff Illing - piano & organ
Thomas L. Mathessohn - bass & vocals
Thommy K. - drums
Special guests:
Steve Baker - harp
Volker "Elvis" Rischmüller - backing vocals

Dr. Mablues and the Detail Horns is a rhythm and blues band from southern Germany, founded in 1985 in Waiblingen, Baden-Württemberg.
Highlights of their musical career include a concert before an audience of 13,000 at the Custom Bike Show in Dymchurch, UK, and an appearance at the Bridgeport Rhythm & Blues Festival in Connecticut, USA—where, in May 1997, Dr. Mablues performed as the only European act alongside artists such as Chic, Ashford & Simpson, the Commodores, and Isaac Hayes. At their debut performance at the Montreux Jazz Festival, they were hailed as "the discovery" of the event. During the 2000 SWR Hotjazz Festival, the audience voted Dr. Mablues their favorite out of 27 participating bands, leading the broadcaster SWR to present them with the 2000 Audience Award.
In 2007, founding member Hans Kretschmer passed away unexpectedly.
In April 2024, founding member Henry Heinrich passed away unexpectedly.
In April 2025, Ralf Otto Reichert joined the band as their new trumpeter.
In December 2025, the band released a new album titled "Celebrate The Day."

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Doug Deming & the Jewel Tones - Double Down

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:2002
Time:52:17 
Size:120,9 MB 
Label:Mighty Tiger Records 
Styles:Blues 
Art:Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. GoodBye Baby - 3:29
 2. BlackJack - 4:09
 3. Bad For You - 4:01
 4. Make it Last - 3:38
 5. You Don't Even Care - 4:01
 6. Let Me Be - 3:59
 7. HDF - 4:31
 8. On the Midnight Shift - 5:13
 9. Mr. Blues - 4:44
10. It's a Crime - 6:06
11. All About the Digits - 5:12
12. Double Down - 3:06

Detroit bluesman Doug Deming and his working band, The Jewel Tones, make their recording debut with a hard-hitting set. Deming and co. have been a mainstay in the Motor City for the past few years, and they're often called to back a number of international blues performers including Chicago's A.C. Reed, Johnnie Dyer, Alberta Adams, Johnny "Yard Dog" Jones and others. Deming, on guitar and vocals, combines various form of traditional blues from West Coast jump to Texas/Chicago shuffles to Louisiana swamp boogie. He's been the driving force behind the band (formerly the Blue Suit Band) since its beginnings in 1991. Doug and his band play a pure traditional music from the heart with deep respect and love for the music. Doug acknowledges a musical debt to T-Bone Walker, Charlie Christian as well as modern bluesmen like Jimmie Vaughan and Ronnie Earl. Upright bass player Dale Jennings adds depth and authenticity to the group's sound and drummer Don Gruendler Jr. reminds of a young Gene Krupa. The harp work is from Brian Miller on all but two tracks. It's Gregg 'Fingers' Taylor who adds his touch on those two tracks. Other featured guests are Denny Freeman, Chris Codish, Rick Holmstrom and Steve Mugalian.

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Mick Louis - Ride

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:2026
Time:33:56 
Size:78,8 MB 
Label:1779238 Records DK 
Styles:Southern Rock 
Art:Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. Ride - 3:27
 2. I Came To Git Down - 3:43
 3. Get Happy - 3:39
 4. Mr. Coleman - 4:54
 5. Start (feat. Matthew Stephen) - 3:40
 6. Radio - 3:36
 7. Chevy - 3:21
 8. Where I Came From (LIVE) - 3:54
 9. The Devil Went Down To Georgia (LIVE) - 3:39

Mick Louis is a Connecticut Native and proud New Englander. With influences ranging from Country and Southern Rock artists like Dierks Bentley and Lynyrd Skynyrd, all the way to songwriters like Jason Mraz​, Mick has created a style ALL HIS OWN. Captivating audiences on the Connecticut Shoreline all the way to the stages of Nashville, Mick has earned the hearts of many with crowd favorite songs such as "American Dream", "Tennessee" and "Twang".  In 2022, Mick released his debut album, "Rebel Soul". In 2026, Mick released his new Southern Rock album titled, “Ride” and is currently on the road supporting it. 

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Kivett Bednar Band - When You Got A Good Thing

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:2026
Time:43:39 
Size:100,7 MB 
Label:S-R 
Styles:Blues/Texas Blues 
Art:Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. Blood On My Hands - 2:32
 2. Texas T - 5:02
 3. Whiskey Shake - 4:03
 4. Three Good Reasons - 4:04
 5. Goin’ Out Tonight - 2:26
 6. Screen Door - 3:51
 7. Sweet In The Middle - 2:42
 8. Bottom Of The Barrel - 6:48
 9. Jesus On The Mainline (feat. Annika Chambers-DesLauriers) - 5:24
10. White Van Blues - 2:09
11. Roughneck - 4:34

The new album by the Kivett Bednar Band, titled "When You Got A Good Thing," was released on October 30, 2026.
Key facts about the album:
• Release date: October 30, 2026.
• Recording location: Roseleaf Recording studio in Portland, Oregon (the recording process took four days).
• Launch event: The release was accompanied by a concert in Portland (at The Blue Diamond PDX) on October 30, 2026.
Kivett Bednar is a guitarist/vocalist, amp maker and visual artist originally from Austin, TX and now residing in Portland, OR. His time in Austin was well-spent, soaking in the Texas blues traditions by sneaking into Antone's to hear the greats and playing along with his dad's old records. Blending those influences with the skills he built at Berklee College of Music has led to an award-winning sound that is gritty, heartfelt and distinctly his own. Drummer Edwin Coleman III mixes his roots in Louisiana and Cuban music with the West Coast Swing he learned playing in clubs with his father, bassist Edwin Coleman, Jr. to create a potent rhythmic stew. On bass is Jeff Langston, another accomplished Berklee grad who’s played everywhere from CBGB to Carnegie Hall. Organist Pat McDougall listens avidly to drawbar greats like Mike Finnigan, James Toney, Jimmy McGriff and more, seeking to bring their immortal grit and grease to the sound of the KBB. 

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Doo The Doo - It Stands To Reason

Bitrate:320K/s
Year:1997
Time:50:26 
Size:116,3 MB 
Label:iMD- SKYDOG 
Styles:Blues 
Art:Front 

Tracks Listing:
 1. One More Night - 5:06
 2. Checking On My Baby - 3:30
 3. All I Need Is Your Love Tonight - 4:01
 4. It Stands To Reason - 9:27
 5. Here I Am - 5:10
 6. I Got To Go - 4:30
 7. If You Love Me Like You Say - 4:28
 8. Woman's Man - 4:40
 9. Pretty Thing - 3:25
10. Sweet Lovin Woman - 3:19
11. More Elmore - 2:44

Musicians:
Vocals, Harmonica – Elmore Jazz
Guitar, Vocals – Jimmy Jazz
Bass – Gilles Avoine
Keyboards – Vincent Pollet-Villard
Drums, Percussion – Philippe Carnot
Saxophone – Alain Debiossat
Trumpet – Laurent Castellvi

Doo The Doo is a French blues-rock band formed in 1991 in the city of Quimper (Brittany).
The group plays in a distinctive, energetic style, blending elements of Texas and swamp blues, New Orleans-style rock 'n' roll, country, and zydeco. In 1999, they were named the best European blues band of the year.

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