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.
(2016/Cavalier) 11 tracks.
Coming Home' is Julian Sas's ninth studio album and the first as a foursome with new addition Roland Bakker on keyboards. Julian Sas gtr,voc,Roland Bakker - org,pno, Tenny Tahamata - bass, Rob Heijne perc,drums.
(2016/Nite Owlz) 12 tracks.
He celebrates the different styles of blues guitar. Sean Carney has played in more than 25 countries in the world. Give him your ear.
(2016/Concord) 10 tracks.
2016 release. The Tedeschi Trucks Band, led by the husband-and-wife team of singer-guitarist Susan Tedeschi and guitar virtuoso Derek Trucks, have grown into one of the most deeply skilled and admired musical...
(2012/Greg Izor) 14 tracks.
Blues harmonica player from Vermont.
Effortlessly blending the sounds of South Louisiana, Chicago, and Texas he creates a deeply rooted traditional sound that is unique and fresh.
(2016/Concord) 18 tracks.
Deluxe two CD version includes an eight-track bonus disc that features live recordings as well as alternate mixes, early song takes and additional studio material, an expanded booklet with exclusive studio and...
(2016/Earwig) 16 tracks.
Road Be Kind reflects Andy's life over many years on the road, folkin' around with the blues. A masterful acoustic guitarist, folklorist, and genuine troubadour, Andy never ceases to impress with his expert...
(2016/Earwig) 18 tracks.
Les Copeland's second album, To Be In Your Company, with the title cut being Les's tribute to Honeyboy Edwards, his teacher, guru, working partner and traveling companion of 15 years. The remaining songs showcase...
(2016/Electro-Fi) 14 tracks.
The Golden Lane Lone Star Blues Revue are:
Grammy Nominated Harp Ace:
Mark Hummel
Guitar Legends:
Anson Funderburgh (Anson and the Rockets)
Little Charlie Baty (Little Charlie and the Nightcats)
Bassman...
(2016/Alligator) 11 tracks. 2015 Toronzo Cannon played a great concert at the Lucerne Blues Festival. After 2 CDs for the label Delmark here comes his first production for Alligator.
(2016/Funky Joint Records) 12 tracks.
Brothers Brown is one of the most soulful, organic projects to hit the music scene combining blues, jazz, Americana and rock and roll. Two-time Grammy Winner Guitarist/Producer Paul Brown, Grammy...
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(2015/Ramaound) 10 tracks.
Robban Hagnäs, bassman of the Wentus Blues Band, and a bunch of Scandinavian musicians went into the studio to record for 3 days.Own songs und songs from Dylan, Guy Clarke, Billy Joe Shave and Solomon Burke....
(2015/Light In The Attic) 12 tracks.
Digitally remastered edition features new liner notes with input from Alan Vega and Ben Vaughn. CD includes download card for live show at Trans Musicales, France, Dec. 7th, 1996.
(2015/Omnivore) 74 tracks.
A 50-Year History Of Bobby Rush! This unprecedented collection of nearly 100 tracks from Bobby's storied career are finally collected on Chicken Heads. With almost 5 hours of music on 4 CDs, Chicken Heads...
(2015/Ramaound) 12 tracks.
Wentus Blues Band celebrates its 30th anniversary by releasing a new album 'Lucky Strike Mama' on January.The new album consists of 12 new originals written by the band.
Congratulation!
(2015/Blues Boulevard) 13 tracks.
Originally from Australia, that other Blues master from Down Under, Dave Hole, introduced Rob Tognoni ((a.k.a. The Tasmanian Devil) to the rest of the world in 1994. Seventeen albums and twenty years...
(2015/JRDC) 13 tracks.
Jonn Del Toro Richardson steps up with his long-awaited personal debut, Tengo Blues. He wrote all the songs. The natural choice to produce this record was Anson Funderburgh, who also contributed some rhythm guitar...
(2015/CD Baby) 13 tracks.
'Go Back Home to the Blues' is the second Knickerbocker All-Stars record, The deep pool of New England blues talent has provided knockout versions of blues and R&B classics, and adding some new songs that fit...
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(2015/Blind Lemon) 21 tracks.
Adam Franklin - voc, resophonic gtr, ukulele, Thomas Freund - hca on 1 track. Recorded live at 'Schwarzes Ross, Bookholzberg, Germany, 2014.
Adam Franklin is an outstanding representative of the blues and...