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.
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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.
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(2015/Awek) 11 tracks.
Recorded at Black Box Studio by David Odlum.
Bernard Sellam - voc/gtr, Olivier Trebel - drums/perc, Stephane Bertolino - hca/background voc, Joel Ferron - bass. Guests: Zeb Heiintz - gtrs, Julien Brunetaud -...
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(2016/Delmark) 13 tracks. Great debut from the former sideman of Carl Weathersby.
Corey Dennison - voc, gtr, Gerry Hundt - gtr,org, Nik Skilnik - bass, Joel Baer - drums.
(2016/Blue Elan) 11 tracks. Janiva Magness' 2016 album Love Wins Again is yet another evolutionary step for the soulful, elegant, award-winning singer/songwriter. The album's title is a mantra that resonates throughout: the concept of...
(2016/Ruf Records) 11 tracks. Jane Lee Hooker is a band of five women from New York City who infuse the grit and attitude of their hometown into the blues. With double lead guitars, a heavy rhythm section, and soul-scouring vocals, JLH...
(2016/Daptone) 11 tracks. Soul singer Charles Bradley's star has been on the rise since the release of his widely praised 2011 debut album No Time For Dreaming, and his ascent has continued long after the release of his triumphant second...
(2016/Alligator) 11 tracks. Blind Willie Johnson's seminal songs have inspired artists like Led Zeppelin, Bob Dylan and Eric Clapton to interpret his musical vision. Produced by Jeffrey Gaskill, who helmed 2003's Gotta Serve Somebody:...
(2015/Ruf Records) CD: 13 tracks, DVD: 14 tracks. DVD: Region code free, NTSC, 85 minutes
For more than 40 years the legendary Cream bassist and singer and the immensely talented guitarist of Procol Harum made history in the Rock 'n'...
(2016/Alligator) 12 tracks. In this album Curtis Salgado is involved in almost all the titles as author or co-author. The result is a very personal work, which ranges from soulful rock to funk, from hard blues to emotional ballads. You...
(2008/Bronzerat 13 tracks. He plays the major festivals, worldwide. His blues sound dickey, mean, rough like a punk trip to the North Missisppi Hills. Great stuff, great storytelling. SEASICK STEVE acoustic & electric gtrs/voc, MR. JOE...
(2015/Reference) 11 tracks. Fiona Boyes plays deep Blues, influenced by a myriad of traditional regional styles. She has carved an international reputation as a blues guitarist, vocalist and songwriter, and American reviewers have...
(2015/Trapeze) 14 tracks. The Mighty Bosscats are a contemporary British blues band, led by songwriter and guitarist Richard Townend. Cool and relaxed Blues.
(2016/Ruf Records) 11 tracks.
The recordings for the album took place in Austin, Texas in the Wire Recording Studios. Ina Forsman - voc, Laura Chavez and Derek O'Brien (guitar), Nick Connolly (Keys,organ), Russell Jackson (bass) and...
(2016/Ruf) 13 tracks.
Tasha Taylor has always had a passion for soul and blues. This can be seen on their new stunning third album Honey For The Biscuit. As the daughter of R & B pioneer and Stax Icon Johnnie Taylor was Tasha's way from...
(2016/Underworld) 10 tracks.
Blood Moon is the new release by Too Slim and the Taildraggers. Their previous release 2013's Blue Heart was nominated for Blues Rock Album of the Year by The Blues Foundation as was their 2011 release Shiver...
(2016/Ruf) 11 tracks.
Layla Zoe with her first CD on Ruf Records. Blues Rock in all its forms, Layla Zoe's great voice and as a guest at a piece of Sonny Landreth.
even after approx. thirteen years, these recordings do sound pretty fresh. I remember first hearing the Blues Burglars' only LP ('Red Lightnin''). I was very impressed by the featured harp player. Today, Paul's one of the finest...
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Norway's most successful roots musician presenting a retrospective, looking-back on the first ten years of his career as a recording artist under his own name. He started as back-up guitarist, became a well-known blues/rocker in his...
(2016/Mascot) 9 tracks.
Blues and R & B singer and guitarist Big Boy Bloater with his first album for the Mascot group.
Furios - with a good portion of rock'n'roll. It gets you out your seat.
(2016/Catfood) 12 tracks.
Johnny Rawls album 'Tiger In A Cage' was produced by three-time Grammy winner Jim Gaines. Rawls is once again backed by his acclaimed 8 piece studio group, The Rays. Southern California percussionist Jon...