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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.
After a couple of album for Thomas Ruf's label, Aysley Lister has been signed to a British record label. Pretty chaotic song list, from Chris Rea-style rock ballads to beautiful acoustic songs and arrangements, rockers and laments. -...
One of Europe's most talented guitar players. He made a name for himself, internationally with his 2003 debut on the fine Canadian Electro-Fi label. This new set was recorded in is hometown Padua in Italy. Backed by some stellar players,...
Since his 1977 LP debut, Eddie C. has only recorded a small number of albums. Most of them are excellent. And so is his latest one, produced by Dick Shurman. Influenced by Magic Sam, Eddie C.'s guitar style has an almost hypnotic edge....
Vocalist from New Jersey. She's at her best when whispering the blues. Mostly covers. NICOLE HART - voc, LANCE ONG -. Pno/B-.3, SONNY KENN - gtr, RON RAUSO - gtr, DAN MULVEY - bass, SWAMI - drums, etc.
Re-issue of recordings that originally came out on the British Red Rag label, and Germany's Line Records. JO-ANN KELLY - voc/12string gtr/gtr, featuring: PETE EMERY - gtrs/mand, JOHN PILGRIM -wbd, MIKE PIGGOT - vln, GERAINT WATKINS- acc,...
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1-CD Digipak (4-plated) with 39-page booklet, 30 tracks. Playing time approx. 73 mns. The first, long overdue collection of rare but sought-after singles by Roy Lee Johnson , the underground hero of guitar freaks and deep soul fans....
'Montreal guitar slinger reinvents the blues'' ' statement from his website www.steve rowe.com. Well, I wouldn't agree to that although he's a pretty good player. But re-inventing' That would deserve a lot more. Rowe's music sounds...
(2005 'Howlin' Blue') (59:52/10) 'Recorded live at the Festival International de Jazz de Montr July 2005' ' STEVE ROWE ' gtr/voc, ALEC McELCHERAN ' bass/voc, DOMINIC LEGRAND ' drums, plus horns.
Last but not least, thanks to Kim Wilson (with home he often works), Billy Flynn today is a husehold name in blues in the USA, and Europe alike. The longtime Mississippi Heat guitar player lives in Wisconsin, and is an in-demand session...
Young British dude, a talented guitar slinger. He comes from the powerful rock/blues tradition but has a lot more to his music like gypsy jazz, rock harmonies, and even latin influences. Rather messy collection of tunes, but he's one to...
We at Bear Family's wouldn't call this a 'box'. We love LP-sized boxed sets with illustrated hard-cover books. Check-out our Freddie King retrospectives! Anyhow. As ususal, Dixiefrog has designed a great-looking 8-page digipak containing...
One Man Band with a sophisticated mix of bluesy tunes, punk and rock'n'roll. His real name is Paulo Furtado, and he's from Portugal. Tough lyrics, sweet vocals, and an artwork that might not meet with everybody's taste. Yet exciting and...
Ian Anderson was one of the first Britisch country and folk blues musicians with a recording contract in his pocket. Sessions took place during the winter of 1968/69. Supported by a couple players from various environments, this set is a...
(2008 'Howlin' Blue') (64:09/15) Das fünfte Album des Gitarristen und Sängers aus Montr album by the rock-solid guitar player/vocalist from Montr ROWE ' gtr/voc, ALEC McELCHERAN 'bass/voc, SAM HARRISON ' drums.
The American has been living in Stockholm, forever. And he has a regular, weekly gig at the Club Stampen since the 1990s. Electric/acoustic band, pretty simple recording, but fine performance. BRIAN KRAMER - voc/gtrs, MATS QWARFORDT -...
Re-issue of an album that didn't produce much noise when it originally came out. Here we have the Florida-based guitar player and vocalist teaming-up with multi-instrumentalist Petersen. This is a fine set of mostly original blues tunes...
Exciting audio documentation, looking back on 15 years of groundbreaking musical experience. Bonus dvd contains footage filmed on ten different locations. 8-plated cardboard packing w/ 32-page booklet. LUTHER DICKSON - gtr/voc, CODY...