This past Friday saw the release of a number of new contemporary blues tunes that you will be hearing on Blues Music Fan Radio in the coming weeks. The spotlight this week is on some very tasty singles!!
Shemekia Copeland – Tough Mother
Shemekia is blues royalty and her new song reflects the sad reality for many urban residents in America.
Albert Castiglia – You Can’t Judge a Book by the Cover (ft Rayne Castiglia & Christone “Kingfish” Ingram)
Albert’s new single of a tune written by Willie Dixon and originally performed by Bo Diddley features both his daughter Rayne and blues phenom Christone “Kingfish” Ingram.
Joanne Shaw Taylor – Wishing Well
Joanne’s new single is a fabulous cover of a early 70’s song by the group Free. It marks a return to her blues rock roots after a long run of great R&B and soul songs.
Kenny Wayne Shepherd – Never Made It to Memphis
Kenny has been rockin’ the blues for over 25 years and the new single is another great entry in his distinguished discography.
Larkin Poe – Bluephoria
The crossover duo of sisters Rebecca and Megan Lovell continue to charm audiences all over the world. The new single is another in a long line of blues rock songs tinged with a roots/country sound that has become their musical signature.
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