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REVIEW OF THE MONTH Bart Walker... Waiting On Daylight! Waiting On Daylight is the stunning new album from Nashville based guitarist/singer Bart Walker who is blessed with a voice somewhere between the great Ronnie Van Zant (Lynyrd Skynyrd) and Little Milton and plays southern fried blues/rock with a burning intensity that hits you right between the eyes! Waiting On Daylight boasts 9 new songs from Bart Walker along with roaring remakes of J.B. Hutto's 'Hip Shake It' and the Allman Brothers classic 'Whippin Post'! Click for more... |
ALBUM OF THE MONTH Beth Hart & Joe Bonamassa - Seesaw! Beth Hart is one of the most powerful female blues/rock singers to emerge since Etta James and Janis Joplin, who is simply in a class of her own at the moment! After the overwhelming success of her first collaboration with guitar maestro Joe Bonamassa recording classic blues & soul covers on Don't Explain, they are due to release their exciting follow up album entitled Seesaw! Check out more about this amazing new release due out 21st May 2013 at... http://hartandbonamassa.com |
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Dudley Taft... Deep Deep Blue! Delta Riffs, Texas Sagebrush & American Blues artist Dudley Taft has released his eagerly anticipated second solo record Deep Deep Blue following on from the stunning success of his debut album Left For Dead! Deep Deep Blue was produced by John Kessler who also plays bass and features Chris Leighton, Scott Vogel and Jason Patterson playing drums with Eric Robert on keyboards and Ashley Christensen singing backing vocals. |
John Lee Hooker Jr... All Hooked Up! Multiple Grammy & Blues Music Award nominee John Lee Hooker Jr delivers his own brand of funked up jazz and soul with his roots firmly in the blues on All Hooked Up that features special guests Lucky Peterson and Betty Wright plus the classic blues track 'Hard Times'! Click here to sample all the tracks off All Hooked Up and check out all the latest Tour Dates for this sensational artist! |
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Geoff Achison & Adrian Keating ... Live DVD/CD Double Package! Classically Blue Live captures extraordinary virtuoso guitarist Geoff Achison in collaboration with acclaimed violinist Adrian Keating live in concert at 'The Basement' in Sydney! Classically Blue Live presents Geoff Achison once again at his scintillating best on vocals whilst still wrenching those inexplicable sounds out of his guitars that express his songs so beautifully, and he remains one of the most gifted and dynamic musicians performing today, delivering finely crafted songs and improvised jams that have made him a firm favourite wherever he tours. |
Joe Bonamassa... Live Acoustic Concert (DVD)!
Joe Bonamassa has just released 'An Acoustic Evening at the Vienna Opera House' on 2CD / 2DVD / Blu-ray filmed in HD and recorded in Dolby 5.1 surround sound. Produced by Kevin "Caveman" Shirley, the beauty is in the blend delivering this intimate acoustic experience without the need for bass or drums featuring: Joe Bonamassa - Acoustic Guitars & Vocals, Gerry O'Connor - Irish Banjo & Fiddle, Mats Wester - Nyckelharpa & Mandola, Arlan Schierbaum - Harmonium, Accordion, Baby Piano & Glockenspiel, Lenny Castro - Percussion. |
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Paula Harris... Turning On The Naughty! Turning On The Naughty harks back to days of the great women blues singers and listening to Paula Harris it is easy to hear why! Turning On The Naughty is perfect for those who love their blues funky, jazzy and sassy and is the exciting new debut album by Paula Harris backed by "The Beasts of Blues" and her horn section "Big Ass Brass"! Check out Paula Harris and all the tracks on Turning On The Naughty by going to iTunes |
Janet Ryan - Mama Soul! Mama Soul is the latest release from soul siren Janet Ryan whose powerful blues performances have carved a name for herself along the north east coast of the U.S. and Chicago! Mama Soul was produced by Jimmy Rogers and Paul Osborn along with Janet Ryan featuring musicians from 'The Straight Up Band' & southern based outfit 'Crosscut'. |
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Jamie Harper - Blue Smoke and Silver Lining! Former frontman of Scottish blues band Lazy Poker... JAMIE HARPER has released his exciting new debut solo album entitled Blue Smoke and Silver Lining which is now available to sample/download at cdbaby.com! Blue Smoke and Silver Lining delivers 12 exciting blues/funk originals from Jamie Harper showcasing his heartfelt singing and virtuoso guitar that should have you movin' & groovin' long into the night! |
Ronnie Earl & The Broadcasters - Just For Today! Ronnie Earl & The Broadcasters will be celebrating over 25 years together with the April 9th 2013 release on Stony Plain Records of an almost entirely instrumental 'live' blues album entitled Just For Today. Just For Today features Ronnie Earl playing guitar at his captivating best with Nicholas Tabarias also guesting on guitar and Dianne Blue singing 'I'd Rather Go Blind'. |
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Welcome to Blues Connections! Our aim is to connect you to the blues! Check out news, views and information on blues music and live gigs! For all the latest information, check out Artists & Venues/Gigs on www.bluesconnections.com for news and touring dates! Don't forget that by going along to local gigs and supporting 'live music', plus having a great night out - you are also helping to keep the blues alive! www.bluesconnections.com brings you some of the best blues music available via our CD Chart & DVD Chart including information relating to back catalogues and rare recordings as well as the latest releases! Blues Connections has also forged direct links with KCOR - Kansas City Online Radio, so now you can listen to blues/rock radio at it's very best around the clock! Simply click on the cool logo below to listen...
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