The end of July is normally a slow time for new contemporary blues releases but there was one great album and some delicious singles released this past Friday. You can look forward to hearing all of these in the coming weeks on Blues Music Fan Radio!
ALBUMS
Mick Kolassa – All Kinds of Blues [Endless Blues Records]
Mick Kolassa has devoted his life to the blues including serving time on the Blues Music Foundation board. His music is just awesome kick it back chillin’ blues!
SINGLES
Jhett Black & Al Basile – St. James Infirmary
Jhett Black’s baritone voice and Al Basile’s cornet are perfect for this stellar cover of a classic tune!
Duke Robillard – Built for Comfort
The Duke is one of the great bluesmen of all time! The guitar pickin’ on this tune is vintage Robillard!
Ruthie Foster – That’s All Right
One of the grand ladies of the blues, Ruthie Foster does a fabulous bluzin’ cover of the Elvis Presley song.
Elles Bailey – 1972
Elles Bailey is part of the emerging wave of new female stars of the contemporary blues. From the UK, her voice gives her the ability to cross over genres ala Delbert McClinton and Bonnie Raitt.
Sonny Gullage – Just Kiss Me Baby
From New Orleans, Sonny’s debut album is due out in late August. Give this tune a listen and get a feel for why there is so much buzz surrounding this young man.
