Blues isn’t about color – it’s about feeling. Our White Blues section celebrates influential white musicians who embraced, honored and expanded the blues tradition with authenticity and soul.
From British blues boom to Texas heat
Explore Eric Clapton, Johnny Winter, Rory Gallagher, John Mayall, Stevie Ray Vaughan and others who brought the blues to new audiences worldwide.
True to the roots, bold in sound
Find legendary recordings on CD & vinyl – curated by Bear Family Records, your source for historical and modern blues excellence.
White Blues – Passion Without Borders
Blues isn’t about color – it’s about feeling. Our White Blues section celebrates influential white musicians who embraced, honored and expanded the blues...
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Blues isn’t about color – it’s about feeling. Our White Blues section celebrates influential white musicians who embraced, honored and expanded the blues tradition with authenticity and soul.
From British blues boom to Texas heat
Explore Eric Clapton, Johnny Winter, Rory Gallagher, John Mayall, Stevie Ray Vaughan and others who brought the blues to new audiences worldwide.
True to the roots, bold in sound
Find legendary recordings on CD & vinyl – curated by Bear Family Records, your source for historical and modern blues excellence.
(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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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...
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....
Ken Sorensen aka Stringbean started out as a one-man-band. Now grown to a full-size combo, the band also incorporating zydeco, a little jazz, and even country music. Not bad.
Great new band from The Netherlands. They play the blues (12 originals!) with power and skills. You can hear the influence of the Vaughan brothers, and also a more simple, alomost punk-like attitude. High energy. Pure power. Excellent. A...
Recorded live in front of a small audience, this beautiful set of new instrumental tunes shows Ronnie Earl and the current line-up of The Broadcasters in excellent shape. With his trademark tone, his ability to express emotions and...
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(Styx Records) 15 tracks One of Europe's leading boogie woogie, and blues players. He used to be a member of Austria'as reknown Mojo Blues Band. This superb sounding set contains original interpretations of classic tunes, but also a...
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Follow-up to his groundbreaking European debut, 'Jackpot!' from 2005. Doug Jay grew-up near Washington, DC and played in a couple of groups on the east and west coasts before starting his own band, years ago. Since moving to Europe, Doug...
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Forth release on Electro-Fi Records. This first-rate Canadian band performs a unique musical mix drawn from various sources. Sounds like blues from a huge melting pot, performed on a high level of quality. JOHN MAYS - voc, AL LERMAN -...
Re-issue with the complete recordings of the Blue Rider Trio. They recorded two album, one in 1988/89, the other one a decade later. Beautiful set of Delta and Piemont style country blues, perfectly recorded. Highly recommeneded! BEN...