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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...
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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.
(Blue Empress Records) 11 tracks, digisleeve (Australian Import) This new album, Voodoo In The Shadows, is a self-produced session by the multi-talented guitarist/singer-songwriter, exploring the allure of the back roads from Memphis,...
(Blue Empress Records) 11 tracks, US-Version This new album, Voodoo In The Shadows, is a self-produced session by the multi-talented guitarist/singer-songwriter, exploring the allure of the back roads from Memphis, through Mississippi,...
(2018/Rock Beat) 12 tracks. 'Live At The Old Waldorf - April 18, 1977 - The transcendent moments captured on this CD are the basis for Mike Bloomfield's place in the pantheon of stellar guitarists and for his reputation as a complete...
(Styx) 15 tracks. His 13th CDs , an outstanding all-star line-up and countless concerts, Ludwig Seuss has grown into one of the most interesting and sought-after German blues and zydeco bands in recent years. As a blues and boogie...
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(Fluff & Gravy Records) 11 tracks, digipack With Monster Receiver, producer, John Shepski and mixing engineer, John Askew (Richmond Fontaine, Laura Gibson, Wild Flag) teamed up to bring the roots-blues combination Hillstomp to a more...
(2018/Rip Cat) 12 tracks Johnny Ramos - voc,gtr, 19-year-old son of Kid Ramos and the only 16-year-old Jaalene DeLeon - voc with her first CD with Blues, Roots, Rockabilly and Americana.
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(Steeplejack) 13 tracks. A great record with originals and classic 50's Chicago Blues covers. And a song by Bill Clarke, the man who has influenced Roger C. Wade the most over the years. Honest and straightforward blues.
(EllerSoul Records) 13 tracks, digisleeve The new recording by Doug Deming & The Jewel Tones, is their most courageous attempt yet to combine traditional blues, jazz, swing, soul and R&B music, delivered in 10 original Deming melodies...
(Catfood Records) 11 tracks, digipack The album was produced by triple Grammy winner Jim Gaines. He is supported by the Catfood Records studio group The Rays with Shakara Weston and Janelle Thompson from S4TF, who provide background vocals.
(2018/Fantasy) 10 tracks. Marcus King doesn't strive for authenticity, he doesn't have to-it's busting out of his DNA in every note he plays and every word he sings. He may be young but this 22-year old's eloquent songs, expressive...
(Ruf Records) 12 Tracks (CD) - 19 Tracks (DVD) Sound: Stereo, AC3, 16:9, NTSC, Code: 0, Running Time: 138 Minutes - This was no ordinary club tour. This was the Blues Caravan 2018. At this year's Blues Caravan there was not only one...
(Wolf Records) 14 Tracks - These are 1979 studio and live recordings, recorded in October 1979 in Vienna, Austria. Musicians include Homesick James - guitar , Hans Dujmic - guitar, Fritz Ozmec -drums!
(Alligator Records) 12 Tracks - Alligator Records is proud to introduce Lindsay Beaver, a blues-rocking, soul-singing drummer, songwriter and bandleader. Originally from Halifax, Nova Scotia and front woman for Toronto's celebrated...
(VizzTone) 15 Tracks - Digisleeve - Bob Margoline's self-titled album presents the latest recordings of the artist, who won the 2017 Blues Music Award in the category Best Male Traditional Blues Artist. Six new original songs are his...
(Surfdog) 14 Tracks - Deluxe Digisleeve - The wait is definitely worth it here. Typical Eric Clapton album! 'Jingle Bells' is fun..., an almost unrecognizable techno delicacy, 'White Christmas' becomes the Clapton song. Side note: Sharon...
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(CrossCut Records) 14 Tracks - Digipack - Under their own direction Shawn and Jay along with Johnny Moeller - the three have known each other for over 20 years - recorded a stunningly loud, dirty album album full of enthusiasm in Austin...
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(Rhythm Bomb Records) 14 Tracks - Digisleeve - Dexter Shaw was born in London in 1954 and developed a passion for rhythm'n'blues very early on. He got his first guitar when he was 11, and it wasn't long before he played in the streets...
(Family Owned Records) 10 tracks - digisleeve Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band has built it's reputation the long, slow, hard way. After 12 years of playing as many as 300 shows each year, Rev. Peyton, the world's foremost country blues...
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(Self published) 11 Tracks - Digisleeve - Tim Lothar, Peter Nande and Mik Schack walk right in! A musical invitation to forget your troubles and party the blues with booze! Made in Denmark!