Looking for the blues as it lives and breathes today? Our Modern Blues section showcases today’s finest blues voices – keeping tradition alive with fresh sounds, powerful lyrics, and modern production.
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From Joe Bonamassa and Shemekia Copeland to Keb’ Mo’, Gary Clark Jr., and Samantha Fish – discover the artists who carry the blues forward.
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Looking for the blues as it lives and breathes today? Our Modern Blues section showcases today’s finest blues voices – keeping tradition alive with fresh sounds, powerful lyrics, and modern production.
Where roots meet innovation
From Joe Bonamassa and Shemekia Copeland to Keb’ Mo’, Gary Clark Jr., and Samantha Fish – discover the artists who carry the blues forward.
CDs, LPs & new classics in the making
Shop the sound of now – only at Bear Family Records, your home for timeless and contemporary blues.
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(New Shot Records) 10 tracks The much-discussed performance by the “James Harman Band” at SLO Vet’s Hall in January 2000 is finally seeing the light of day! James Harman—the revered maestro of California harmonica blues—was at the height...
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(New Shot Records) 9 tracks digisleeve A new album by John Campbell , 27 years after his last and 33 years after his far-too-early death in 1993. The highly sought-after “2 Meter Sessions” by this influential American blues guitarist,...
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(Vizztone) 16 tracks, digisleeve This next chapter in Bob Corritore’s blues adventure, recorded over the past three years, features breathtaking collaborations with some of the finest performers on today’s blues scene. Storytelling songs...
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(Rhythm Bomb Records) 13 tracks, digisleeve - Marked cards, lost wigs, shady street corners, worried mothers, greedy bankers and nagging lovers are part of the 13 original compositions that were recorded in perfect oldtime manner by...
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(MIG Music) 18 tracks, digisleeve, incl. booklet In the early 1970s, British guitarist and songwriter Mick Clarke made rock history with the British psychedelic blues band Killing Floor. The band’s second album, *Out Of Uranus* (1970),...
(Rhythm Bomb Records) 15 tracks The Hildesheim-based quintet B. B. & The Blues Shacks returns with their next studio album, *Blues Is A Stew*, following their 35th anniversary. CD in a three-panel digisleeve and limited-edition LP on...
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(CRS) 10 tracks. An evening with the Leif de Leeuw Band with speical guests: Martin Verdonk - perc Rick Linzel -kbds Maaike Adegeest - backing voc Djoeke Boomsma - backing voc Recorded at Bibelot in Dordrecht, Holland, 2018
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(Rollercoaster Records) 14 tracks, digisleeve - Blues, Folk, Jazz, Klassik: aufgenommen in einer Studentenbude nach einem Konzert. Schönes Dokument / recorded in a private room at Hull University, after an official show. Private recording.
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(Jazzhaus Records) 10 tracks, digipack - British guitarist and singer Danny Bryant presents an impressive new album. Recorded earlier this year at the renowned Chapel Studios in the UK, the production involved more of Bryant's band and...
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(Forty Below) 12 tracks. 2013 signed John Mayall at Forty Below Records, the label of producer Eric Corne, and experienced since then a revival of his artistic work and career. They recorded 'Find A Way To Care' in the House of Blues...
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(AAA Culture) 21 tracks, digisleeve, incl. booklet Founded in 1979 and still brilliant and bluesy! The City Blues Connection, led by German music veteran Norbert Egger, really gets the party started and rocks out, especially live.The...
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(Red Parlor) 9 tracks, digisleeve Alongside the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, Clapton, Led Zeppelin and pretty much every rock and blues musician, Kara Grainger, the Nashville-based Australian songwriter and guitarist, was also heavily...
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(Delmark Records) 10 tracks - digisleeve Eight years have passed since Robinson released his Blues Music Award nominated album REAL STREET. With his new DELMARK album Soul In Blue, Robinson proves that he's still in the blues business...
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(Vizz Tone) 16 tracks, digisleeve This compilation is a brilliant overview of some of the early recordings that demonstrate Bob Corritore's commitment to recording the authentic blues of its creators. The sixteen tracks were recorded...
(Alligator Records 14 tracks, digisleeve The world-famous blues band with a strong brass section releases its first new album in five years. Steppin' Out combines the powerful, stirring voice of DD Bastros with the band's strong,...
(Gulf Coast Records) 10 tracks, digisleeve Following the chart success of their debut album “Blood Brothers,” blues rock greats Mike Zito and Albert Castiglia return with “Help Yourself,” a fiery, soulful studio album that captures the...
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(New Shot Records) 10 tracks Blues harp legend James Harman performs at a 2018 radio session in Holland, accompanied by the agile ensemble Shakedown Tim & The Rhythm Revue. Known to blues enthusiasts worldwide and respected by his peers,...
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(Ruf Records) 12 tracks - special guests: - With Gary Clark Jr. James Cotton, Delbert McClinton, Kim Wilson and Lou Ann No one can play Jimmy Reed as well as Jimmy Reed could. But “On The Jimmy Reed Highway” with Kent “Omar” Dykes, a...
Steve Barri produced this classic release which was discussed controversially at the time it was originally released. Some immediately regarded it one of Bland's best albums, ever. Others couldn't stand the mighty horn and string...
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(Stormy Monday Records) 17 tracks Andreas played with the B.B.s for many years before deciding to go new ways in the middle of the first decade of the new millennium. One of them led him together with Henning Pertiet, a respected blues...
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(Stormy Monday Records) 14 tracks, digipack Recorded live at Grüne-Gilde Gerken, Hagen-Grinden, Germany - August 22, 2003' - Boogie Woogie and Blues from the former member of the Mojo Blues Band and probably the best drummer in this...