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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Modern Blues – The Next Generation of the Blues
Looking for the blues as it lives and breathes today? Our Modern Blues section showcases today’s finest blues voices – keeping tradition alive...
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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.
(Family Owned Records) 11 tracks, digisleeve This Reverend preaches country blues with both feet on the ground and his hands in the dirt. The Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band is the greatest porch blues band in the world. They are led by...
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(Okrahoma Records) 12 tracks, digisleeve Exciting fifth album from the Nashville singer/songwriter, produced by John Agnello (Kurt Vile, Sonic Youth, Waxahatchee) and featuring influences ranging from JJ Cale to Sly Stone to Americana...
(Music On CD) 14 tracks Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band's 'LIVE! In Chicago' is a live album that serves up several masters at once. It documents guitarist Shepherd and vocalist Noah Hunt, backed by the well-rehearsed Double Trouble rhythm...
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Fifteen months after the release of his remarkable, critically acclaimed, and by fans and critics alike well received CrossCut Records debut, 'I'm Gonna Be Ready', master guitarist Josh Smith is taking the next step with his follow-up...
(Acoustic Music) 14 tracks, digipack. The late 1950s/early '60s were the golden era of organ trios, when virtuosos like Jimmy Smith or Larry Young and earthy, blues-based Hammond masters like Brother Jack McDuff or Big John Patton...
(BMG Rights) 14 tracks. Triangle is full of wonderous story-telling music from the triangle that is Memphis, Muscle Shoals and Jackson, Mississippi. As Mills traveled on her musical journey, she recorded songs that were originally...
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(Blue Elan) 11 Tracks - Digipack 2020 release. Gritty soul and blues singer, Gina Sicilia, always stays one step ahead in her songwriting and music. The Newtown, Pennsylvania-native, who now calls Nashville home, has never been one to...
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(The Sirens Records) 8 tracks, digipack In early March 2020, The Sirens Records gathered some of Erwin Helfer's closest friends and musical collaborators to record a jam session. Over the years, band members John Brumbach, Davide Ilardi,...
(DixieFrog) 12 tracks, digipack In 2021, the singer, guitarist and songwriter presents his second solo album, the first in ten years: Here is "Awa Blues". The name reveals: The Maori combines his love for the blues, his origins and...
Killer r&b, jump blues, and big band stompers from the British piano rocker. Once again, he's backed by a Swedish all-star combo, The Beat From Palookaville (ex-Knock-Out Greg & Blue Weather). Great stylish artwork with Cadillacs, and...
(Stony Plain) 12 tracks, digisleeve Steve Strongman's 2019 release Tired Of Talkin, newly signed to Stony Plain Records, now benefits from a worldwide release with the attention this album deserves. An established Canadian artist raising...
(Cable Car) 13 tracks, digipack Missing Pieces speaks for itself - the new studio album by the Henrik Freischlader Band can certainly be understood as a continuation of the previous album Hands On The Puzzle, as it provides 13 missing...
(DixieFrog Records) 13 tracks, digisleeve Irish guitarist and singer Johnny Gallagher enjoys the honour of being counted among the best of European blues musicians, blues rockers and rock 'n rollers. Since the beginning of his career,...
Mark Hummel on his way back to his early roots, acoustic blues, as originally played by his inspirations, Sonny Terry and Sonny Boy II. Great new recordings. 100 per cent traditional style blues, great performance, covers and originals....
(Grow) 10 tracks. The California-based band play New Orleans-influenced blues with hints of folk and soul. US singer Greta Valenti and British Blues Hall Of Fame award-winning guitarist Robin Davey are joined by renowned rhythm section...
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(2000 'Scana') (65:01/15) Die neuste Sensation aus Stockholm sind diese beiden jungen Gitarristen mit ihrer Band. Beide sind in den 20ern; der eine orientiert sich eher an Junior Watson, der andere an Magic Sam und Otis Rush. Und das...
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(2004 'Scana') (42:32/12) Gründungsmitglied der Young Guns, der sich von der erfolgreichen Band trennte, um seine Leidenschaft für eine Kombination aus Blues und Soul - so wie er sie aus der Musik von Otis Rush oder Magic Sam kennt -...
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(2003 'Scana') (56:17/14) after their (almost) sensational debut from 2000, this album contains a larger diversity of styles: west coast jump blues, westside Chicago style blues, Ray Charles influenced r&b, Stax soul. Great playing and...
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(Alligator) 13 tracks. Award-winning singer songwriter harmonica ace has been delivering soul-fired music for over 40 years. Damage Control is a rousing mixture of rollicking old-school rock and roll, gospel-tinged soul and razor-sharp...
(Horton Records) 6 Tracks (33:03) - Digisleeve - A master of guitar building and a master slide guitar player, Seth Lee Jones is deeply attached to his craft and instrument. When he's not at his workbench making an elaborate commissioned...
(CD Baby) 13 tracks George’s fourth album and brand new 2020 release, Living in the City, showcases his growing musical ambition. Comprised of 13 original songs, this album draws freely on a range of musical genres, taking you on a world...
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(Dixiefrog) 34 tracks. Blues lovers in particular can look forward to this double CD release (which includes studio and live recordings) and honours the first 25 years of Fred Chapellier's career.