The songs that most attest to this are The high-octane Groovy Goddess and the plaintive Many Worlds.. With an underpinning of traditional blues and classic rock, their album We Fly Free boasts a genuine, gritty sound with a vintage vibe. Greg, { A great slice of blues rock that also has a touch of gospel here and a touch of soul there. Tinsley Ellis website, Released on KTBA Records (Joe Bonamassas record label) Blues with Friends by Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Dion, features blues/roots contemporary artists Jeff Beck, Billy Gibbons, Joe Bonamassa, Samantha Fish John Hammond Jr., Sonny Landreth Jerry and Jimmy Vivino, Joe Louis Walker, Brian Setzer, Stevie Van Zandt, Bruce Springsteen, and more. When all is said is done, its hard to imagine anyone getting a better introduction (or re-introduction) to the amazing sounds of blues piano at its best. It finds her making John Mayer (opens in new tab)'s Slow Dancing In A Burning Room and Rag N' Bone Man's Human her own, alongside the new song Here Comes The Flood that's sure to transfer well when she returns to the stage. Since then, his YouTube channel has amassed millions of views, hes shared The Royal Albert Halls stage with Joe Bonamassa and been invited to join the Gibson Alliance a select group of musicians chosen to help shape the future of Gibson Guitars. Ranking the best artists, groups, and songs of the musical form first hummed, hollered, and chanted by African Americans in the Deep South and the many subgenres that have sprouted from its roots into juke joints and playlists around the world. When two time-tested veterans of the blues world combine forces, the results are often explosive, brilliant and reliably enjoyable. Greene has all the guitar, vocal, and songwriting power anybody could ask for and will no doubt reach the heights of stardom we all dream of. Known as The King of Slydeco, Mississippi-born, Louisiana-reared guitar legend Sonny Landreth is the rare blues musician who truly sounds like no one else. 'Girls with Guitars' -The 2011 Ruf Records Blues Caravan Tour - presents three of the scene's hottest young female guitar. Photo: Jack Broadbent (Jack Fasano), When Rivers Meet (Rob Blackham, Troy Redfern (Rob Blackham), Elles Bailey (Rob Blackham), UK Blues. As admirable as Dions efforts are, his vocals, while pleasant, lack the sheer power needed to give these songs the sheer grit they deserve. Bryant is a rhythm and blues singer who doesnt leave the blues behind. On this song, Wilsons harmonica must be heard to be believed. Jared Leto, Thirty Seconds to Mars is an emo-inflected alternative rock group. But somehow Zitos blues make us feel better. Having celebrated thirty years as a band, Ronnie Earl and his Broadcasters have seen more than their share of changing times. Song Starter Kit: Milk Drunk from Milk Drunk, Love Divine from Chukka Chukka, This Sweet Life from Chukka Chukka. ); A strong opening track has a way of steamrolling the listener into submission. Big riffs and anthemic choruses are very much the order of the day here. The New World Blues is a killer set that presents an outstanding talent on the rise. So, what are the best blues rock bands ever? The album is an impressive accomplishment as well as a wonderful lesson in adapting to the situation at hand. On El Dorado, King is backed by Gene Chrisman, Bobby Wood, and Dave Roe. Far from being put on or a stylised affectation, her husky tones can be attributed in part, at least to when she contracted a serious bout of pneumonia in her childhood, resulting in her having to breathe through a tube for 17 days. Rock and Blues Muse, LLC. Its seems like only yesterday that Shemekia Copeland was hailed as a prodigy of the blues, an incipient star in a genre often neglected by those of her generation. The band includes Ehab Omran (lead vocals, acoustic guitar), Justin Young (lead guitar, vocals), Tom McCullough (drums) and Nick Frantianne (bass.) British blues artists list, with photos, ranked best to worst by votes. early 1960s the British had developed a viable national music industry and began to produce adapted forms of American music in Beat music and British blues . English blues band, Savoy Brown has been proving this belief wrong since the mid-sixties. Captured live at a packed music club in Germany, this live set is a raw and real set of blues mixed with rock, R&B, jazz and funk from Allisons collection since he began his solo career in the 1990s. Still fairly new on the scene, its possible that theyll grow more consistent as time goes by. 4,259 votes. The vocals and harmonies, performed by these multi-instrumentalist sisters, are a standout. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); (function() { Armed with a loop station, a briefcase full of harps and a bag of slightly homemade looking percussion instruments, Son of Dave is a one-man blues explosion. Cameos from time-tested veterans of the blues make the album shimmer most and the relentlessly upbeat Birmingham (featuring Robert Randolph and Keb Mo) may be the best example. Containment Blues features Gomes whiskey soaked vocals, rock swagger, and growling guitar with more of a blues/roots flavor than previous releases. If available, you can also see information about where all british blues bands on this list got started. Its a bold and beautiful set of rock music full of emotional honesty and tremendous performances by band members Alan Nimmo, Stevie Nimmo, Jonny Dyke, Zander Greenshields, and Andrew Scott. Songs From The Road shows exactly why certain performances are meant to be captured live and in the moment. Half I knew, and half I didntyet! Uncivil War would not have been possible by a less time-tested voice. Good Times, as its title would suggest, pines for days gone by with a wistful, gentle breeze of a sound. A portrait of Peter Green, guitarist and co-founder of rock band Fleetwood Mac, c. 1968. To anyone concerned with the current state of the blues, Whitney Shays latest release Stand Up could have been delivered with you in mind. Trying to categorize it would be a waste of time. He's proof positive of the timeless power the blues possesses in gifted hands his deep soulful vocals as potent with an acoustic as his Strat. [3] . Hats off to a all that made a well put together list of Artists Congrats to Anthony Gomes once again Blues Rock at its best !!!! This is double-strength blues/rock that will cure what ails you. My favorite on the list was Bless Your Heart. England and Wales company registration number 2008885. A listen to You Make Me Feel must provoke the listener to ask why he hasnt released more. She'll be putting that back into action with live dates in her homeland next year . With a record-breaking number of votes from fans, from the Rock and Blues Muse Group, and our editorial staff, our faith in music fans has been reaffirmed. Song Starter Kit: Bringing It Home from Bringing It Home (single), Shake a Bone from Shake a Bone, Devil Take My Soul from O2. As with any time-tested blues star, Landreth only grows in stature with each passing release. He went on to play a livestream from the Ryman in Nashville for the cause too before releasing one of his finest albums in October with Royal Tea and the 20th anniversary version of his debut. Especially since the bands at the top of the list will at the very least be the best choices if you're looking for a list of good british blues bands with which to start out. And its hard to think of a more powerful opener than Bobby Rushs Shake it for Me. Nearing his 90th birthday, the Louisiana-natives voice and guitar have never sounded bolder and more vibrant. ); Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, But it seems likely that both problems will work themselves out in time. A master of making his instrument whisper and wail, Harley is virtually unmatched in the category of vocal guitar playing. Blues With Friends boasts 12 tracks of strong songwriting, musical depth and mastery, along with Dions smooth vocals and skillful craft of blues. All Rights Reserved, Best of British: 15 UK Blues Artists to Check Out Today. One of the very finest slide guitar players the UK has to offer, Martin Harley has been releasing music for 20 years and is a virtuoso in both laid back acoustic Weissenborn and fiery electric styles. British husband and wife duo When Rivers Meet have been riding high since they cleaned up at the 2021 UKBlues Awards, taking home four trophies in one night. Led by vocalist/guitarist Robert Jon Burrison, whose voice is one of the most ear-pleasing today, the band includes Andrew Espantman, Steve Maggoria, Henry James and Warren Murrel. The set comes across as a tribute to and a step forward from some of the most important rock music to ever hit a microphone and proves that new, meaningful guitar music is still being made. With a killer voice, Grace rocks the 12 tracks, along with Aarons rich vocals and monster guitar riffs. Although not quite aged enough to qualify for legendary status in the blues world, hes established himself as a reliable presence, releasing album after album of gems. Keri Leigh & The Blue Devils. Rock and Blues Muse, LLC. Huge mistake to spell his name wrong..Shepherd. The list is of 2020 albums we have reviewed. It seems to work every time, it rarely works better than it does here. Over the last few years, Troy Redferns name and his reputation has been preceded by the title, Britains King of Slide Guitar. Its a little unclear as to who originally bestowed him with this prefix, but its safe to say it wouldnt have stuck if he didnt know how to navigate his way around a resonator with a bottleneck quite as well as he does. If youre ready to dive into something out of the ordinary, its close to a masterpiece. The sheer energy between Primer and Corrimore are enough to create magic. Sometimes, having friends in the right places helps a great deal. Put it this way, its not easy to listen to King Size Slim without breaking into an unconscious head bob or foot tap at the very least. With a voice like hers, she rocks it with soul on One Shot, produced by Jamie Evans. We'll put money on next year being an even bigger one. If you're a fan of blues and blues/rock, some of these artists you know well. You will then receive an email that helps you regain access. 399 listeners. As a young kid, he starred in Andrew Lloyd Webbers West End production of School of Rock, and went viral after bringing the house down at BB Kings Beale Street Blues club aged just 10. From the youngest member of the list onto, shall we say, the most experienced. Fronted by the American radio and TV personality Robert "Sully" Sullivan and consisting of a host of seasoned musicians including bassist James East who has worked with some of the best including Eric Clapton, Michael Jackson and Elton John. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Meanwhile, Hot refocuses the attention right back to Crays guitar playing as a scorching demonstration of his ability to set the fretboard ablaze. This band packs a powerful sonic punch that could fill any room. Meanwhile the equally rollicking I Thought She Wouldnt Do it adds some funky drums into the mix. In other words they know exactly where the blues lives. Kindred Spirits may be a mixed bag for the fan of traditional blues, but for the fan ready to welcome a new approach, this album is an early Christmas present. This list is in no particular order. If you are a WordPress user with administrative privileges on this site, please enter your email address in the box below and click "Send". We do not believe there is a best or least best. Lets just hope some younger fans can give My Blues Pathway a listen and learn the same lesson from him. Another touching example is Black Lives Matter.. Recorded in Memphis by the Idaho born and bred Nemeth, Stronger than Strong engages the listener for all the reasons any great blues album engage the fans. 109 listeners. 2021 saw Lee release his first full-length album and his vocal capabilities, although perhaps not as developed as his playing, stand him in good stead for a long career ahead as a killer frontman. She managed to play some of her March UK run in support of 2019's Reckless Heart before the pandemic intervened, but JST managed to follow-up the record with companion EP Reckless Blues in 2020. Backed by the Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section, the result is not just superb musicianship but a fresh sound with an emphasis on groove. Pulling in musicians from all over the world, this record features blues/rock, R&B, and Soul. In terms of song quality, We Fly Free is uneven. . 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The blues here can get a little gimmicky and cute from time to time, and Wainrights voice could use a greater sense of heft. Happy New year 2021 to Blues and Rock.. Long live the blues and all these new and veterans musicians. callback: cb Honest, authentic blues with Fletchers inimitable stamp, he and the band of superb musicians (Travis Carlton, Jeff Babko, Lemar Carter, David Kida, Joe Sublett, and Mark Pender) the songwriting is some of Fletchers best and all groove-based in their own way. His unique blend of folk and blues could not possibly belong to anyone else and, for anyone unfamiliar with the legend, More From the Levee would be a wonderful place to start. event : evt, Comparable to the bouncy energy of the John Butler Trio or Ben Harper and The Innocent Criminals, Wille and the Bandits draw upon a whole world of influences. Song Starter Kit: Good Stuff from When the World Stood Still, One Way from Paths, Keep Your Head Up from New Breed. Review of Live At The Paramount When life gives you lemons, as they say, Song Starter Kit: Cheats and Liars from Shining in the Half Light, Medicine Man Acoustic from Medicine Man Acoustic, Whats the Matter With You from Road I Call Home. window.mc4wp = window.mc4wp || { With armfuls of Blues Music Awards, Living Blues Awards and three Grammy nominations, Copeland has been praised by luminaries such as Jeff Beck and Carlos Santana. Review of Blacktop Run Songs from the Road not only packs extraordinary power, but, as its title suggests, it demonstrates his ability to transfix a crowd with scorching funk-tinged blues. Song Starter Kit: Cant You See What Youre Doing To Me (Live) ft. Kenny Wayne Shepherd from Blues From The Heart Live, Stop Messin Round from The Blues Album, The Best Thing from Reckless Heart. Take me Back does just that. Until rudely interrupted by the global pandemic, Shaw Taylors touring schedule was one of the most tireless in the business, and her gutsy guitar playing and husky vocals are best appreciated live on stage. His lyrical themes are invariably down to earth, while his guitar playing is absolutely otherworldly. The 2020 FORM UKBlues Awards will be presented at an event which will take place on Sunday 17th May 2020 at Dingwalls in Camden, London. As euphoric and full of joy as its title would imply, Iguanas Chicago Spectacular! Some amazing talent here, I cant wait to dig deeper. #233 of 750. Allison is the son of blues great, Luther Allison, and is regarded as a slide guitar master. St. Louis Mike Zitos Quarantine Blues is that album and has a power that will outlast even the stubborn Coronavirus. window.mc4wp.listeners.push( He's appeared and recorded with major artists including B.B. Guitarist Aaron Bond brings the riffs usually opting for either Gibson Les Paul or a cigar box guitar for slide while Grace takes care of more of the melodic duties on lead vocals, violin and mandolin. Although shes since gone on to craft a style very much of her own, the lasting effect of this early exposure to the scene can be felt in charmingly autobiographical tracks like Bluesmans Child. Backing singers include Mahalia Barnes, Jade McRae and Juanita Tippins. California-born blues guitarist Kirk Fletcher has the kind of soulful, ebullient vocals that make us briefly forget what an extraordinarily gifted guitar whiz he is. Generated by Wordfence at Sat, 4 Mar 2023 13:48:21 GMT.Your computer's time: document.write(new Date().toUTCString());. British Americana might sound like a bit of a contradiction in terms, but its not a bad way to sum up the sound of Bristols Elles Bailey. Young sisters Megan and Rebecca Lovell seem to be on a mission to revive lagging mainstream popularity of the acoustic blues by performing mostly recent pop and rock hits. Wille and The Bandits Joe is always high in this list every year he's the biggest blues guitarist in the world, but also the hardest working. One cursory listen might lead you into thinking their sound is Southern rockthey are much more than that. In October, Erja also took part in our Virtual Guitar Show, breaking down some of the songs from her back catalogue and showing us her rig . Highly recommended. The full-voiced tenor has created an album that has its share of weaker moments, but on balance, Take Me Back is a strong work and fine introduction to the fan whod never before experienced his output. British-Jamaican singer/songwriter Celeste won this year's prestigious BBC Sound of 2020 prize for her satiny soul pipes and refined instrumentals perfect for a rainy Sunday. She made a big. Elvin Bishop website Picking a favorite would be tough, but the soft ballad Bell Bottom Blues (first made famous by Eric Claptain) is nothing short of heartbreaking. A British blues/rock duo and husband and wife, When Rivers Meet have the kind of frenetic sound that the blues needs. Nice List, but I think you are missing the latest from This is an incomplete list of British blues bands and musicians . Having said all that, Dions friends do a more than capable job of compensating for the weaknesses of the the albums star. Savoy Brown Website, Contemporary bluesman, guitarist, singer-songwriter Bernard Allison released Songs From The Road on Ruf Records. This R&B nine piece band won the Best Live Band at the San Diego Music Awards in 2020. If you enjoy our site, you can help with a small donation. Along the way there was another Epiphone signature model, producing Eric Gales' forthcoming studio album, a film about his own remarkable career and Joe has even reversed roles to great effect interviewing his peers in the Live From Nerdville series (check it out here (opens in new tab) it's great). Remembering Fleetwood Mac Founder Peter Green, The Soulful Voice Of British Blues. The best showcases of his talent include the tortured ballad Ill Go Crazy and the foot-stomping Cracked up Over You. Bryants latest release contains more than a few echoes of old-school R&B and that is not a bad thing at least not in Bryants capable hands. But the musicians who stood out for you still found a way to reach people in the pandemic with standout albums and performances. } There are those who believe the blues is a musical idiom that can only be mastered by Americans. We know that the fans have been and are keeping the music we love alive and that theyll be there ready to jam when the pandemic has been contained and we can gather safely again. British husband and wife duo When Rivers Meet have been riding high since they cleaned up at the 2021 UKBlues Awards, taking home four trophies in one night. The players who transcended 2020's lockdown blues. This year, they performed a similar feat, claiming three more awards, including Blues Album of the Year for 2021's Saving Grace. Sonny Landreth website, The Allman Betts Band keeps the family flame burning brightly on 2020s Bless Your Heart on BMG Records. A stunning solo debut. But he took up residence in London over 20 years ago and has since become far more than an honorary member of the British scene having played everything from the most iconic clubs, to muddiest festival fields, and even hosted his Soho Radio show. This is an uplifting and inspirational record that will put your heart back where it needs to be. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); (function() { Joe Bonamassa website, Grammy nominated roots/rock duo Larkin Poe released Self Made Man on their Tricki Woo Records and it rocks with powerful vocals, guitar and lap steel riffs, and a roaring rhythm section. His performances are passionate and intense, and while his style certainly references its delta blues roots, his delivery pulls it into the 21st century through a swamp of distortion and contemporary rock n roll aesthetics. Thats awesome, glad our lists are helpful and you enjoy them! Forced to cancel or postpone extensive touring plans before she could return with socially distanced shows, the inspirational Samatha Fish adapted, playing weekly Facebook live performances from home for fans. Why release one album in 2020 when you can put out two? With his long hair, beard and straight from the heart playing style, Broadbent is sonically and visually a little rugged around the edges. Brox possesses and commands a vast vocal range and is also a highly accomplished flautist which works surprisingly well in a bluesy context. Larkin Poe website, Southern rock and roll band Robert Jon & The Wreck have been releasing albums since the bands inception in 2011, collecting multiple awards along the way. Lincolnshires Jack Broadbent honed his craft by playing at open mic nights and busking on city streets. The style is instantly recognizable to his fans and likely to promptly convert those who arent yet fans. A vintage party that evokes the kind of old-school shindig where you could picture James Dean cutting the rug with Marilyn Monroe. Please Help Keep Rock & Blues Muse Alive, Cant You See What Youre Doing To Me (Live) ft. Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Marc Broussards New Single Features Joe Bonamassa Thats What Love Will Make You Do, Review: Feed the Wolf by Miss Velvet and The Blue Wolf. Even at his advanced age, he needs little to no enhancement to his sound to shine. The harmonies on this album are part of the bands signature sound, along with well-crafted songs and outstanding musicianship. What more could you want from a blues album? If the title track doesnt send shivers up your spine, its time to have your spine examined. Christine Perfect (McVie) Keef Hartley. Broadbents party trick is playing slide with a beat up hip flask, and it doesnt take too much imagination to figure out which creative stimulant likely played a big part in perfecting that skill. Another home run Martine! The same can be said of the delightfully shuffling Old School.. They are raw, unpolished and ragged. } Kings previous albums and EPs include Carolina Confessions, Due North, The Marcus King Band and Soul Insight. Anyone searching for the singers best work should remain in the realm of mainstream pop. Welcome to the UK Blues Awards This is the home of the blues awards scheme created by the UK Blues Federation to give the blues community in the UK the opportunity to recognise and applaud those involved with the blues in the UK. The list includes all new british blues bands, and if there are any missing on the list, you can always add them yourself. Having spent most of his career as an R&B songwriter (The Ann Peebles hit I cant stand the Rain is his best known song) the 78-year-old from Memphis, Tennessee has also dabbled in releasing vocal albums. Rise up features other demonstrations of this bands ability to revive the past, recognize the present and brace for an uncertain future. We and our partners share information on your use of this website to help improve your experience. For now, their 2020 release We Fly Free is a good, but not fully great album. Did we forget to mention that hes Eric Claptons nephew? Review of My Blues Pathway Song Starter Kit: Dead Horses from Death Valley Paradise, Hail Mary from The Divine and The Dirty, Ignite (Light It Up) from Light it Up. Nothing complicated here, just good old fashioned blues you can shuffle to. If ever there was a bluesman suited for a bare bones recording style, it is Rush. Blacktop Run is a much better album than it might have been years earlier. Access from your area has been temporarily limited for security reasons. Featuring a dazzling array of talent including Jason Isbell, Steve Cropper, Christone Kingfish Ingram, Jerry Douglas, and Duane Eddy, Uncivil War is both compelling and incredibly moving. listeners: [], But then again, Stronger Than Strong isnt just an exercise in navel-gazing and indeed, the upbeat love ballad I Can See Your Light Shine offers the best illustration of the blues at its happiest. In 2020, Robert Cray sounds as much like Robert Cray as he did in 1990. With the world of contemporary blues so dominated by guitar heroes (and to a lesser extend harmonica stars) its good to be reminded how expressive a blues instrument the piano can be with the right pianist at the helm. Heres how it works. The plaintive voice of Chris Smither has served him well for decades. They came home, went into lockdown, and wrote and recorded this rocking set that then came out on Gulf Coast Records. Thankfully, Fletcher is happy to remind us again and again with solos that bend that mind as deftly as he bends strings.
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