The result is a timeless recording that lands somewhere between Muddy Waters’ Folk Singer and Bruce Springsteen’s Nebraska, a work of devastating beauty that feels at once intensely personal and profoundly relevant.
Review: Stigma – Second Chance
So, overall, Stigma’s first full studio album is diverse and sometimes even interesting.
New Release: Rodney Crowell – Airline Highway
Full of deep empathy, sober insights, and lively guitar licks, Rodney Crowell’s new album takes its title from a seemingly mundane stretch of four-lane blacktop that runs deep into Louisiana.
Review: Yngwie Malmsteen – Tokyo Live
Op dit dubbelalbum en dvd is het absoluut genieten van zijn vakmanschap.
Review: Charlie Musselwhite – Look Out Highway
There is a lot to be enjoyed on this superb, diverse blues album. Charlie Musselwhite will have to extend his mantelpiece, as he will undoubtedly have another award coming up.
Single I Robert Jon & The Wreck – Dark Angel
“Dark Angel” tells the story of a mysterious woman in Savannah, Georgia—equal parts memory, mirage, and muse.
New Release: Styx – Circling From Above
For the new album ‘Circling From Above,’ their 3rd since 2017 and their 18th studio album is a masterclass in songwriting and their timeless ability to fuse prog-rock technicality with sing a long anthems.
Review: Little Feat – Strike Up The Band
Well did they strike up the band? Yes they tried but there’s a long distance love for the genius of Lowell George.
New Release: Ben Granfelt – It’s Personal
Ben playing guitar for the sake of his own enjoyment, no rules nor restrictions but a fine collection of musical statements.
Arrow Classic Rock Bluestown Radio # 234 (28 Mei 2025)
2 Uur lang non-stop Blues- en Bluesrock op Arrow Classic Rock!
Review: Voodoo Ramble – In The Heart Of The City
If you like bluesy rock songs with expressive vocals and great guitar playing, maybe Voodoo Ramble’s new album is something to look forward to for sure.
Dutch Blues Award Muzikant voor Roel Spanjers
De jury roemt vooral de veelzijdigheid van Roel Spanjers, als toetsenist, componist en zanger.
Review: Micke & Lefty Featuring Chef – Live On Air
Voor liefhebbers van authentieke akoestische blues en rootsmuziek is dit album een onmisbare toevoeging aan de collectie.
Review: LONE – We Came A Long Way
Dit nieuwe album kan ik in één woord samenvatten: geslaagd!
New Release: Maria Muldaur – One Hour Mama: The Blues of Victoria Spivey
Maria Muldaur, who’s been dubbed “The First Lady of Roots Music” for previous albums touching on her wide-ranging influences from blues, country, folk, jazz and even jug band music, continues her exploration of the great American roots music songbook.
Review: Southern Avenue – Family
‘Family’ is meer dan een album, het is een muzikale reis die de evolutie van Southern Avenue als band en als familie vastlegt. Het is een must-hear voor liefhebbers van soul, blues en muziek die de kracht van gemeenschap viert.
New Release: Lisa Mann’s Northwestern All-Stars – The Great Women In Blues (Feat. Terrie Odabi)
The album features 11 songs from the original Great Women in Blues Etta James, Dinah Washington, Mavis Staples, Rosetta Tharpe, Ruth Brown, Big Mama Thornton, Big Maybelle and Koko Taylor.
New Release: Gary Hoey – Avalanche
Rock & Blues guitar legend Gary Hoey releases his first album in 6 years, ‘Avalanche.’
Review: The Commoners – Live In The UK
‘Live In The UK’ is 100% southern rock roots music bliss and who cares that these guys really sound like the Canadian Black Crowes.. nobody, right, so turn up the volume, bring out your air guitar and enjoy!
Single I Joe Bonamassa – Drive By The Exit Sign
Slide guitar and Southern swagger power the Latest track from upcoming studio album ‘Breakthrough.’
Review: Micke Bjorklof & Blue Strip – Outtakes
‘Outtakes’is een volwassen en gevarieerd bluesalbum dat laat zien dat zelfs de onbedoelde opnames van Micke Björklöf & Blue Strip van uitzonderlijk hoog niveau zijn. Het bewijst de kracht van een band die al jaren trouw blijft aan zijn stijl, maar tegelijkertijd blijft evolueren.
Laurence Jones – Live In The Netherlands 2025
Laurence Jones – Live In The Netherlands 2025 – Support Merel van de Keer.
Julian Sas In Dutch Blues Hall Of Fame
Bluesrock-gitarist Julian Sas is op 22 mei 2025 opgenomen in de prestigieuze Dutch Blues Hall of Fame.
New Release: Paul Weller – Find El Dorado
‘Find El Dorado’ sees Weller revisit songs that have long lived in the back of his mind – with fresh meaning and a sense of reverence.
Review: Giant – Stand And Deliver
Overall, ‘Stand And Deliver’ is an excellent powerhouse rock album and a “worthy” addition to the catalogue of Giant. Play it LOUD and enjoy!
New Release: The Doobie Brothers – Walk This Road
Legendary hitmakers The Doobie Brothers’ new 10-track album ‘Walk This Road.’
Concertverslag: Kai Strauss
Eindelijk weer een goed gevulde concertzaal van de ABC Music Club in Doetinchem.
Single I Robbert Duijf – Those Days
“Those Days” is de nieuwe single uit het ‘Silver Spoon’ album.
New Release: Dave Specter – Live At Space
This is 21st century Chicago blues, anchored in tradition and open to the future.
Arrow Classic Rock Bluestown Radio # 233 (21 Mei 2025)
2 Uur lang non-stop Blues- en Bluesrock op Arrow Classic Rock!
Review: Bernie Marsden – Icons
Overall, I would say that Icons is a great guitar album which shows Bernie Marsden at his humble best, playing the blues like you are supposed to play the blues.
New Release: Jethro Tull – Live From Baloise Session
Blending classical, folk, jazz, and hard rock in groundbreaking ways, Jethro Tull have become one of the most distinctive, successful and enduring bands in progressive rock music.