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How Muddy Waters Came Roaring Back With ‘Hard Again’

How Muddy Waters Came Roaring Back With ‘Hard Again’

Released 45 years ago today, Muddy Waters’ ‘Hard Again’ marked the kind of comeback you expect from the great ones.

Ben Levin, “Forgot Mrs. Claus” (2019): One Track Mind

Ben Levin, “Forgot Mrs. Claus” (2019): One Track Mind

The only thing that beats a white Christmas is a blues Christmas, particularly the vintage style blues proffered by Ben Levin for his yuletide tune “Forgot Mrs. Claus.”

Sue Foley – ‘Pinky’s Blues’ (2021)

Sue Foley – ‘Pinky’s Blues’ (2021)

Oftentimes quickly knocking out a record translates into a low quality product. For someone like Sue Foley, the raw and unfiltered ‘Pinky’s Blues’ just means she’s doing what comes naturally.

Why J.J. Cale and Eric Clapton’s ‘The Road to Escondido’ Still Resonates

Why J.J. Cale and Eric Clapton’s ‘The Road to Escondido’ Still Resonates

Released 15 years ago this week, J.J. Cale and Eric Clapton’s ‘The Road to Escondido’ was the kind of record I would not have “gotten” in my teens.

Tony Kaye, Madeleine Peyroux, David Garfield + Others: Five for the Road

Tony Kaye, Madeleine Peyroux, David Garfield + Others: Five for the Road

Tony Kaye, Madeleine Peyroux, David Garfield and others are part of the latest edition of Five for the Road, an occasional look at music that’s been in my car lately.

ElectroBluesSociety featuring Boo Boo Davis, “Bye Baby Bye Bye” (2021): One Track Mind

ElectroBluesSociety featuring Boo Boo Davis, “Bye Baby Bye Bye” (2021): One Track Mind

ElectroBluesSociety and Boo Boo Davis make the perfect combination: the former supplies the groove and the latter brings the grit.

How Paul Butterfield Deftly Blended Blues and Psychedelia on ‘East-West’

How Paul Butterfield Deftly Blended Blues and Psychedelia on ‘East-West’

Paul Butterfield Blues Band’s ‘East-West’ was released 55 years ago this month, opening doors not just for the blues but all of rock.

How ‘London Howlin’ Wolf Sessions’ Gave Boomer Rockers a Chance to Pay Tribute

How ‘London Howlin’ Wolf Sessions’ Gave Boomer Rockers a Chance to Pay Tribute

Eric Clapton, Ringo Starr, Steve Winwood and members of the Rolling Stones took part in ‘London Howlin’ Wolf Sessions,’ released 50 years ago this month.

Mike Zito – ‘Resurrection’ (2021)

Mike Zito – ‘Resurrection’ (2021)

That blues spirit is alive and well inside Mike Zito and with ‘Resurrection,’ he spreads that healing feeling to anyone within earshot of his music.

ElectroBluesSociety featuring Boo Boo Davis, “What’s Going On” (2021): One Track Mind

ElectroBluesSociety featuring Boo Boo Davis, “What’s Going On” (2021): One Track Mind

“What’s Going On” by bluesman Boo Boo Davis and the ElectroBluesSociety isn’t the Marvin Gaye classic, but it’s liable to move your soul, too.