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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.
Gross still must be regarded a blues youngster (he was born in 1984). This already is his third album, an outstanding one. He loves to play with a big tone. His technique is excellent, as is his taste. Empowered by might horn...
This young guy is a phenomenon. He sings soul music, 1960s style with a voice that would match the quality of stars like Wilson Pickett. He wails and screams, he shouts and whispers. And he also plays guitar and keyboards. Plus he's...
(1992 'Black Top') (60:03/15) 'Alphabet Blues', the third and final Black Top release of the Mighty Flyers, presents one of the all-time greatest line-ups of the band. Great harmonica playing, but also a lot of space for Alex to stretch...
Renown rock and blues journalist, and punk and psychedelic rock guitarist who was introduced to the music of the North Mississippi Hills. After playing with the late R.L. Burnside for a while, he started the Scissormen. In his eyes the...
Re-issue of his great 2003 album. Musselwhite's an artist, and he's one of the most sympathetic 'ambassadors of the blues'. He never cared much about trends and fashions in blues, and he does not fit into any of the blues categories....
(2008 'Pepper Cake') (52:16/14) Frankfurter Band, die dann am besten zu gefallen weiß, wenn sie eigene Kompositionen gekonnt in Szene setzt und dezenten Funk, Jazz und Ska in den Blues einfliessen lässt. REINHARD BASSENGE ' voc/gtr,...
A timeless jazz recording in the tradition of Charlie Christian, featuring Jay Geils, founder of the super rock group of the same name. Also on board: jazzpicker Gerry Beaudoin and blues stylist Duke Robillard. And also Randy Bachman,...
This young guy, he's different, he's special. He can sing and play, but kost of all he's a writer of catchy rock-driven blues songs. Great band, too. Fabulous young oots import from teh UK. OLI BROWN gtr/voc, FRED HOLLIS bass, SIMON...
The Austrian moved to Dallas in 2002. Since then, he has become a mainstay o the Texas blues circuit. His new set, recorded in Garlard, TX., features a couple of his friends and colleagues. Excellenmt new record, presenting thirteen...
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(The Last Music Company) 14 tracks From the early days in Amen Corner, his solo career and then years spent with Eric Clapton, Roger Waters and Bill Wyman, not to mention playing with Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, The Who, George Harrison and...
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Amongst his fans and colleagues, Canadian JW-Jones is regarded one of the finest players of his generation. A lot of his fans have asked for a real 'guitar' album - and here it comes! This set presents electric style blues guitar at its...
Raw and umcompromising blues, recorded live on Chicago's southside in a modest juke joint. Smitty's an expressive vocalist, although his voice is getting a bit long in the tooth. As a guitar player, he plays with a full tone, almost...
Carlos Santana, and the blues The reason is obvious: on five cuts he's backed by a rather early line-up of The Fabulous Thunderbirds. Other musicians are from Santana's environment, plus Country star Willie Nelson. CARLOS SANTANA gtr,...
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After the Delmark/CrossCut joint venture production, 'Live In Europe' (ccd 11047, 1994) this is Dave's second live album. With his signature tone, the Chicago guitar player has eearned himself a worldwide reputation as one of the masters...
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Great new effort from one of Europe's leading roots and blues bands. Originally based on 1940s and '50s r&b, the band has added a new twist to its music: soul harmonies with reminiscences to early '60s soul/blues B.B. King. Strong...
Essential collection of early white blues from the U.S.A. Including five tracks recorded in 12/64(!), produced by John Hammond and featuring CHARLIE MUSSELWHITE on harmonica, plus excerpts from 'Live At Fillmore West' feat. NICK...
Westcoast harmonica blues in the style of George Smith, or Williams Clarke. Chico is a bluesstar in his home country Brazil. Backed by a list of superb Californian players he delivers a great set of covers (George Smith, William Clarke,...
According to Jerry Portnoy in 1974, there were only two harp players to watch-out for: Kim Wilson and Steve Guyger. How right he was! Another superb record from Steve, also thanks to the perfectly grooving rhythm section, and the guitar...
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Advance release containing two songs from the band's forthcoming full-length CD release 'Unique Taste', due late February 2008. 'Tell Me What's The Reason', track no.3, was recorded live at 'Vier Linden' and remained un-issued as yet....
(1973/75 'Contempo') (51:17/12) Wunderschöner Southern Soul aufgenommen in England! Wie kaum ein zweiter (abgesehen vielleicht von Mighty Sam McClain) versteht es Toney auch heute noch, mit extrem viel Gefühl seine Songs aufzuführen....