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Ruf Records Drops “Ready To Rise,” New Single by Powerhouse Vocalist Dana Fuchs
On Friday, July 3, Ruf Records drops “Ready To Rise,” the new live single by powerhouse blues-rock vocalist, Dana Fuchs. Recorded during the same unforgettable night that gave us LIVE IN DENMARK, this fiery performance captures Dana’s raw energy, soul, and unmistakable stage presence at its finest. “‘Ready to Rise’ came out of the darkest stretch […]
“Back To The Blues” by Beyond 1969
Prolific guitarist Tom ‘The Suit’ Forst and Beyond 1969 released their live in-studio, all-original album, BACK TO THE BLUES, last April. The ten-song recording features Blues/Rock Hall Of Fame inductee – songwriter, vocalist, guitarist Tom Forst (The Suit); award-winning vocalist, bassist, and songwriter, Tony Delisio; keyboardist extraordinaire, Jeff Bousfield; and premier percussionist, Bryan Caudle. What The Media Is Saying About Back […]
Louisiana’s Living Legend, Tab Benoit’s ‘Soul of the Swamp’ Tour
‘Louisiana’s living Legend,’ Bayou Blues guitarist-vocalist Tab Benoit has embarked on his 2026 year-long “Soul Of The Swamp” Tour, with a local performance in Atlantic City at Tony Mart AC Mardi Gras On The Boardwalk, Kennedy Plaza, 2498 Boardwalk, Wednesday, July 8. Show: 7:00PM. Free (all ages). Info: (609) 653-6069 or visit www.tonymart.com. The last time the Houma, […]
The Pettybreakers – Images from Concerts on the Lake
Blues-Rock Guitar Ace, Jay Hooks, ‘Tequila & Bullets’ Tour
Houston’s firebrand blues-rockin’ guitar ace, Jay Hooks, currently on his Tequila and Bullets 2026 Tour, performs locally at Cadillac Zack Presents (at) Maui Sugar Mill, 18389 Ventura Blvd., Monday, June 29. Show: 8:00PM. Tickets: $14.64. Info: (818) 344-0034 or visit www.eventbrite.com/e/the-brazilian-blowout-three-blues-guitar-masters-in-tarzana-tickets-1991160187722. “Hooks commanded the stage with the confidence of someone who’s earned every bit of his reputation,” writes Kevin Wildman, […]
Boys From Heaven – The Wanderer
Denmark’s finest AOR export, Boys From Heaven, return with their long-awaited third studio album, “The Wanderer”, out now via Frontiers Music Srl. The focus track “Hotline”, along with an official visualizer video, is also available now. Chris Catton commented: “Hotline” was such a fun track to write. It was originally an instrumental that our keyboard player […]
Tom ‘The Suit’ Forst: Back To The Blues CD Release Party
Prolific Connecticut-based musicians, guitarist Tom ‘The Suit’ Forst and Beyond 1969 will perform a CD Release Party for their critically-lauded latest release Back To The Blues, at Norwich Arts Centre, Donald L Oat Theater, 62 Broadway, Monday, June 1, part of their “Monday Blues” series. Show: 7:30pm. Tickets: $15. (members); $18. (seniors, students); $20. (adults). Info: (860) 887-2789 […]
Interviews from The NAMM Show 2026 – Vol X
Joey Klaparda (Canopus Drums) “Canopus” is the name of a shining, reddish star in the Southern Hemisphere. In brightness it is second only to Sirius, which is rarely seen from Japan. In Ancient China it was named the “Old Man of the South Pole” as it could occasionally be seen low in the boundless southern […]
Django’s Jazz Caravan – Images from the Brooks Theatre
Django’s Jazz Caravan – Images from the Brooks Theatre