Met Johnny Mullenax is de line-up van TakeRoot 2026 compleet. Meer dan twintig internationale rootsacts komen op 7 november naar Groningen.
Nieuwe single: DeWolff – Full Moon Ritual
DeWolff koppelt de stevige nieuwe single Full Moon Ritual aan een uitgebreide Nederlandse theatertour rond twintig jaar bandgeschiedenis.
Sam Ghezzi Blues Band wint Dutch Blues Challenge 2026
Sam Ghezzi Blues Band is winnaar van de Dutch Blues Challenge 2026 en mag Nederland vertegenwoordigen in Memphis en Portugal.
In Memoriam – Sass Jordan: de blues was er altijd al
In Memoriam Sass Jordan. Een terugblik op de Canadese zangeres die na haar rockjaren met Rebel Moon Blues en Bitches Blues nadrukkelijk haar liefde voor de blues liet horen.
New Single: Fox – Lucky Lewy
Fox releases ‘Lucky Lewy’, the new single from the independently released album Natchez, Mississippi 10 AM.
New Single: Tony Iommi – Stormwatcher
Tony Iommi releases Stormwatcher, a new single featuring Jørn Lande and a preview of the forthcoming album ‘From The Dark’.
New Single: Stephen Wilson Jr. – Cørnerman
Stephen Wilson Jr. marks the third anniversary of Søn of Dad with the new single ‘Cørnerman’, a tribute to his late father.
Paul Weller Announces 31-Track Live Album ‘In The Shadow Of The Sun’
Paul Weller announces ‘In The Shadow Of The Sun’, a 31-track live album spanning The Jam, The Style Council and his solo career.
Jury Dutch Blues Challenge 2026 bekend
De jury voor de Dutch Blues Challenge 2026 is bekend. Vijf juryleden beoordelen op 4 oktober de vier finalisten in TivoliVredenburg.
New Single: Johnny Ray – Free My Soul
Johnny Ray releases Free My Soul, his debut solo single, alongside an official music video.
New Single: Sonny Landreth – Lady On The Rise
Sonny Landreth releases Lady On The Rise, the first single from his forthcoming studio album, scheduled to arrive in 2027.
New Single: Miguel Montalban & The Southern Vultures – Stoneburn
Miguel Montalban & The Southern Vultures release the blues-rock single Stoneburn, the first preview of their forthcoming 2027 album.
Nieuwe Single: PD Martin – Lusty Ol’ Herbert
De Belgische bluesformatie PD Martin combineert blues en funk op de speelse nieuwe single Lusty Ol’ Herbert, die op 11 september 2026 verschijnt.
New Single: Sheryl Crow – Freedom Bus
Sheryl Crow releases Freedom Bus, featuring Jesse Welles, as the first single from her upcoming album ‘Pick You Up’.
New Single: The War On Drugs – Who’s That
The War On Drugs return with ‘Who’s That’, a richly layered new single about self-acceptance, anxiety and overcoming self-doubt.
New Single: The Damn Truth – Killer Whale
The Damn Truth release Killer Whale, taken from the forthcoming ‘The Damn Truth (Deluxe Edition)’, due September 11, 2026 via Frontiers Music Srl.
The Dibs stopt: ‘Just For You’ blijkt hun laatste album
De Belgische rhythm-and-bluesband The Dibs stopt na zeven jaar. ‘Just For You’ blijkt hun laatste album.
New Single: No Saint & Rik Meijer – Feel Like Me
No Saint & Rik Meijer present Feel Like Me, a new single from their upcoming joint album ‘Off The Record’, combining blues, rock, country, Americana and roots influences.
New Single: Steve Cropper & The Midnight Hour – My Angels Are Calling
Steve Cropper & The Midnight Hour are joined by Brian May and Billy F Gibbons on the soulful ballad My Angels Are Calling.
New Single: Steve Earle & Los Lobos – Volver A Celaya
Steve Earle and Los Lobos release their first-ever studio collaboration, ‘Volver A Celaya’, via New West Records. The song is available digitally, with a limited-edition 7-inch vinyl release scheduled for October 16, 2026.
Bluesfestival Bluesz & More 2026: Volledige Line-Up Bekend
De line-up van Bluesz & More 2026 in Hedon Zwolle is compleet. The BluesBones en The Jesse Garwood Band zijn aan het programma toegevoegd.
New Single: James Kennedy & The Underdogs – Shadows
James Kennedy & The Underdogs release ‘Shadows’, the third single from their forthcoming album Rebel, on August 28, 2026 via Konic Records.
New Single: Schells & Vine – Free
Schells & Vine release ‘Free’, a new single combining rock, indie and jazz influences, featuring Sudie Scheller’s vocals and David J. Irvine’s guitar work.
Dolly Parton dies at the age of 80
Country music legend Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80. Her timeless songs and remarkable legacy will continue to inspire generations.
New Video: Bruce Dickinson – Change Of Heart (Reimagined Version)
Bruce Dickinson releases an official video for “Change Of Heart (Reimagined Version)”, filmed in São Paulo and taken from More Balls To Picasso.
New Single: Steve Louw – Across the River (Live in Nashville)
Steve Louw has released “Across the River (Live in Nashville),” a full-band live version recorded at The Analog Room in December 2025.
New Single: Roger Taylor – I See You Now
Queen drummer Roger Taylor shares the personal new single “I See You Now,” taken from his forthcoming solo album Violence Insane In A Beautiful World.
Frank Beard, ZZ Top Drummer, Dies at 77
Frank Beard, longtime drummer of ZZ Top and a member of the band’s classic line-up with Billy Gibbons and Dusty Hill, has died at the age of 77.
The Bros. Landreth exclusief naar Steenwijk voor Sean Webster’s Blues All-Nighter
The Bros. Landreth is de headliner van Sean Webster’s Blues All-Nighter 2027 in Steenwijk. Ook Julian Sas, Ben Poole en Sean Webster staan op het programma.
Ted Russell Kamp keert terug naar Nederland en België voor dertien concerten
Ted Russell Kamp keert in september terug naar Nederland en België voor dertien concerten in dertien dagen, van muziekcafés tot festival en eiland.
New Single: Big Harp George – Death Rattle Of The Republic
Big Harp George returns with Death Rattle Of The Republic, a blues shuffle with sharp social commentary and the first taste of his forthcoming album No Shortcuts.
New Single: EJ Mathews – Walking Down This Road
EJ Mathews makes his Delmark Records debut with Walking Down This Road, a raw East Texas blues single featuring Steve Bell on harmonica.