FANTASTIC NEGRITO - HAVE YOU LOST YOUR MIND YET. In addition to the buoyant title track, stand outs include the inspirational One Thing Every Day and Beys stunningly poignant cover of John Lennons Imagine. The Georgia-born singer may be gone, but the music he left behind will undoubtedly inspire an army of future blues fans. For your listening convenience, weve also compiled a playlist with every song mentioned in this article, which you can listen to HERE. Allison is the son of blues great, Luther Allison, and is regarded as a slide guitar master. Their cover of the Phil Colins 80s hit In the Air Tonight will bring a rattle to your bone, but so will almost everything here. Climax Chicago Blues Band. A British blues/rock duo and husband and wife, When Rivers Meet have the kind of frenetic sound that the blues needs. We Fly Free, released by One Road Records, is their follow up to EP, Innocence of Youth, also released in 2020, When Rivers Meet possess a clear talent for songwriting as well. Among the albums best tracks are the Howling Wolf cover Smokestack Lightening and the surprisingly sensitive Honey Bee, Sail on. For the Bobby Rush fan Rawer than Raw is essential. King, Mick Jagger, Elton John, Joe Bonamassa, Jimmy Thackery, Tinsley Ellis, Kenny Neal, Lucky Peterson, Matt "Guitar" Murphy, Johnny "Clyde" Copeland, Double Trouble, Joanna Connor, Kim Simmonds, and more. Think of her as a softer, more intimate Etta James. Highly recommended. Give him 20 more years and he might pick up the accent, too. 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. There's the jazz end of the blues; folk blues; blues rock; straight forward, honest to goodness, down home blues; Chicago blues; British blues; country blues; as well as white men. By Ed Mitchell published July 30, 2010 Keeping blues music alive in 2010 Fatback Deluxe 1. Theres so much energy and life to Bernard Allison and his crew of A-list band of musicians on this album that highlights some of his best cuts from several of his albums. Review of Uncivil War It also doesnt hurt that the bands leader (also its singer and chief songwriter) has the shredding skills that guitarists of all ages would understandably envy. 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. Huge mistake to exclude Kenny Wayne Shepperd. The hard-hitting Lookout man best demonstrates how heavily the guitar hero can rock while still remaining true to the blues world. Released by Provogue Records / Mascot Label Group and produced by Eric Corne, the record brings us Trout playing better guitar than ever and writing songs that are right on target for the year that 2020 has been. Hometown: Seattle, Washington. This isnt something for a listener seeking a lightweight piece of pop fluff. } If its not the albums best track its a close second to her cover of the stunning Billie Holiday classic Strange Fruit. Overall, Blackbirds is a very compelling piece of work. The 2020 FORM UKBlues Awards virtual presentation event took place on Sunday 17th May 2020 - and if you missed it or want to enjoy it again we have the link at the bottom of this page. 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. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. The Gospel-influenced Burying Ground may be the albums best track because it reminds listeners of how much of Crays signature sound is rooted in his deep, resonant voice. A truly memorable effort. #141 of 185. Picking a favorite would be tough, but the soft ballad Bell Bottom Blues (first made famous by Eric Claptain) is nothing short of heartbreaking. All the while Fish retains the blues' storytelling power, rooting her sound in the blues tradition while imagining it anew. Shes gone on to release eight acclaimed studio albums since then the latest of which was produced by blues heavyweight Joe Bonamassa and released on his KTBA (Keeping The Blues Alive) record label. When people think of good blues rock, names of famous bands like Led Zeppelin, Cream, the Allman Brothers Band, as well as solo blues artists like the English powerhouse Eric Clapton, and American greats Stevie Ray Vaughn and B.B. We could go on, but you get the picture: the guy is scarily good. It will inspire you to live a more full life. Website Press here to watch video The Black Moods Based in Arizona, the band delivers a modern interpretation of rock and roll, a timeless sound of electric guitars, anthemic hooks and percussive stomp. Review of Aint Done Yet Pushing boundaries, Self Made Man sees sister Rebecca and Megan Lovell sourcing their American Southern heritage, with their own modern day depiction of blues-based roots/rock in the 11 tracks. His lyrical themes are invariably down to earth, while his guitar playing is absolutely otherworldly. Uncivil War is a definite high point in her career, and addresses vital issues of society and humanity. Veteran singer/songwriter Dion DiMucci has seen enough dramatic shifts in his careers direction to last a few lifetimes. And the show-stopping closer Slide Master makes the listener wonder what a joy it must be to check Allison out live. Theres just too much great music this year. listeners: [], Jack Broadbent listeners: [], G Loves sound isnt for everyone, but those who want their blues to go down with a side order of fun would have a hard time finding a better album than The Juice. Christine Perfect (McVie) Keef Hartley. 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). Joanne Shaw Taylor With a killer voice, Grace rocks the 12 tracks, along with Aarons rich vocals and monster guitar riffs. And the albums other highlight is the soft, slow Rambling Blues. Much more than a platform of musical skills, this album reminds us how dark, dangerous and reckless the genre can become when done right. This is magnificent thank you! Born in the unlikely city of Paris, France at a time (1965) when the blues seemed to be in commercial decline, Bernard Allison may not have been the blues hero we were expecting, but if his latest album is any indication, hes on a mission to prove himself capable of the job. Castiglia gets down with special guests Mike Zito, John Ginty, and Lewis Stephens in front of a happy crowd at The Funky Biscuit in Boca Raton, Florida, reminding us all how much we have to get back to post-Covid. So awesome to see When Rivers Meet made the list!! A portrait of Peter Green, guitarist and co-founder of rock band Fleetwood Mac, c. 1968. })(); 2023. Song Starter Kit: Roll With the Punches from Roll With the Punches, Mojo Fix from Mojo Fix, Blues At My Window from Money Dont Matter. Romance in the Dark is as erotic and romantic as its title suggests while also containing a slice of bitterness. Backing singers include Mahalia Barnes, Jade McRae and Juanita Tippins. Will Johns We'll put money on next year being an even bigger one. [38] My favorite on the list was Bless Your Heart. 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. 1. Why We Love Them: "Best album since Yield " is nearly as much of a Pearl Jam clich as "best since Tattoo You " is a Stones clich, but this . With an underpinning of traditional blues and classic rock, their album We Fly Free boasts a genuine, gritty sound with a vintage vibe. In 2020, Robert Cray sounds as much like Robert Cray as he did in 1990. 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. Theres gusto and redemption on One Shot, with Jackaman channeling anguish and grit into bold, swinging tunes. The next time you lament the death of the blues due to the neglect from younger generations, just give a quick listen to Memphis Loud by Victor Wainright and the Train and rejoice. Much the same can be said of the upbeat Rumblin another slice of instrumental sweetness. 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. Verbally and lyrically, he bears a resemblance to Johnny Guitar Watson and musically, he pays loving homage to a wide range of innovators. 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. Tickets will be on sale in the near future at UKBlues Federation. All the top british blues bands named on the list also have discographies on their pages if you click on the british blues band names themselves. It sure would be at or near the top of my personal top 20 list of albums released in 2020. Castiglia is a dominant guitarist, a strong singer, and a compelling entertainer who is creating his own legend now, in real time. Good Times, as its title would suggest, pines for days gone by with a wistful, gentle breeze of a sound. But Copeland has recently turned forty and her voice shows all of the gravity and none of the rust of a blues elder statesman. Born in Michigan in 1946, Lavettes vocal stylings owe as much to mainstream R&B that the blues, but her sweet, silky voice belongs as much in this genre as her harder-edged sisters. Not that sheer technical mastery is the only tool in his shed. } on: function(evt, cb) { 25 new blues artists you need to hear! Hope these guys continue their stellar start to their career. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Take me Back does just that. Gary Clark Jr. Gary Clark Jr. is another player who incorporates ostensibly alien elements into the mix and yet it's still the blues. Standouts include the plaintive Cant Start Over Again (with Jeff Beck) and What if I Told You (with Samantha Fish). Backed by the Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section, the result is not just superb musicianship but a fresh sound with an emphasis on groove. His self-titled debut arrived last year but Kingfish has kept the momentum running with new singles; Rock & Roll's tribute to the mother he lost last year not just highly emotive, but also hinting a real crossover potential for him as an artist. And he's evolving fast; this year's El Dorado finds him really stretching out into soul and country under the production of Dan Auerbach (opens in new tab). The result is a kind of authenticity that smacks of hard graft and a lifelong love affair with the music. Jared Leto, Thirty Seconds to Mars is an emo-inflected alternative rock group. The vocals and harmonies, performed by these multi-instrumentalist sisters, are a standout. His voice, guitar and harmonica are enough to shake you to the core. King King website. (HTTP response code 503). Great list. 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. One of my favorites from this year was One of Those Days by Louisanas LeRoux because it was an album that blues fans and jam band fans could enjoy together. Altogether, Stand Up compares with the best work of the late Amy Winehouse. Thats awesome, glad our lists are helpful and you enjoy them! Its recent Grammy nomination will hopefully see more people catching on. The Blues Band was credited with kicking off a second blues boom in Britain, which by the 90s led to festivals all around the country, including The Swanage Blues Festival, The Burnley National Blues Festival, The Gloucester Blues and Heritage Festival and The Great British Rhythm and Blues Festival at Colne. Through All My Dues are Paid we learn of Beys humble and hurtful beginnings as a poor and black young man raised in the Jim Crow south. and "who is the greatest british blues musician ever?". Song Starter Kit: The Razors Edge from No More Worlds to Conquer, United State of Mind from United State of Mind, Tide Of Confusion from Coming Closer To The Day. But the title track isnt one of them. Pair this with his undeniable on-stage charisma and its a winning combination. Page 2 of 11: The best blues guitarists of all time Intro + best rock guitarists The best blues guitarists of all time Early innovators Half I knew, and half I didntyet! Black Top Run combines vocal and instrumental cuts to great effect and paints a clear picture of Landreths monumental talent and keen instincts. 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. 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. Keri Leigh - Vocals and Percussion. Also vital is Diggin Roots with Ron Artis the 2nd. Kingfish is a player who inspires while simultaneously makes us want to give up the Clarksdale-born sensation is just on that higher blues plain that few can ever ascend to. The same can be said of the delightfully shuffling Old School.. The classic Hellhound on my Trail gets the album off to a rousing start, but things only get richer and more alive from there. Le live de Kenny Wayne Shepherd est somptueux, et le Jeremiah Johonson ?? Uncivil War would not have been possible by a less time-tested voice. Songs from the Road will make a believer of you. The list is of 2020 albums we have reviewed. Mark Lyon - Electric, Acoustic, Slide, Steel guitar and vocals. The four-piece have managed to commit their on-stage vibrancy to record with great success, and whether youre hearing them through headphones or a cranked festival soundsystem, Wille and The Bandits make for fun listening every time. They came home, went into lockdown, and wrote and recorded this rocking set that then came out on Gulf Coast Records. Picking standout tracks is tricky. But the old adage of if it aint broke, dont fix it applies very much to this legend. 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. So it doesnt take a Gypsy soothsayer to announce this new album by guitarist and vocalist John Primer & harmonica master Bob Corritore is a top notch effort. List includes The Yardbirds, Eric Burdon & the Animals, more. Until then, this effort will serve as a solid building block for what may someday become a brilliant career. His guitar playing is both tasteful and energetic and he possesses a particularly wild vibrato, no doubt modelled on that of his hero, BB King. Theres attitude by the fistful in everything the band has released to date, which is perhaps unsurprising when you consider that the heavily tattooed, Telecaster-wielding Barras is an ex-MMA cage fighter. ABOUT THE AWARDS READ THE RULES THE 2023 FINALISTS NOW LIVE Combining hip-hop with the blues is something a fair number of artists have dabbled in over the years, but G Love and his band Special Sauce, have made it a career for over two decades. But as any fan of the genre knows, a little dust only makes the blues go down better. And it's vital in bringing the blues to new ears and carrying the fire forwards. But it seems likely that both problems will work themselves out in time. Fresh from scooping the awards for Acoustic Blues Artist of the Year and Blues Instrumentalist of the Year at the 2022 UKBlues awards, Northern Irelands Dom Martin is very much a musician breaking into his stride. Did we forget to mention that hes Eric Claptons nephew? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Many people consider King King to be the strongest blues/rock band out there these days and Maverick proves the band is worthy of such profound praise. All of them deserve to be heard. 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. Generated by Wordfence at Sat, 4 Mar 2023 13:48:21 GMT.Your computer's time: document.write(new Date().toUTCString());. Here we have a slight interloper in the ranks. Pearl Jam. 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. Albert Castiglia website, Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame guitarist Elvin Bishop and Grammy-winning harmonica player Charlie Musselwhite conspire as an awesome blues duo on their new album 100 Years of Blues on Alligator Records. You can only vote once on this list. Just listen and let his sound wash over you. Dont let the title of Jeremiah Johnsons latest album fool you. Another strong example is the dance track Sweep the Shack. Its a simple tale about a man whos eager to finish his day of work to get back into the arms of his beloved. And a damn tasty one at that. 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. Struggle for Grace offers the best showcase of the bluesmans pipes, demonstrating his range, his power and his warmth. All rights reserved. One of the few successful bands also headlined by a famous actor, i.e. The Greatest Entertainers Of All Time. King Size Slim, AKA Toby Barelli, delivers raw, heartfelt, acoustic roots boogie. A comprehensive rundown of the best guitarists of all time, featuring the trailblazers, the early innovators, the best jazz, rock, indie, blues, metal and acoustic players - and the top guitarists around today. Access from your area has been temporarily limited for security reasons. It proves that, even when steeped in a century of tradition, the blues is as fresh as this mornings snow fall. With a pandemic spiraling our world into crazy and dangerous directions, it was only a matter of time before the blues world captured the malaise and committed it to glorious sound. If you know enough about the genre, please vote based on the quality of the band's music instead of just voting for the most popular british blues bands that you might've heard of, but not really listened to closely enough to cast an informed vote. Tackling the legendary works of Jimmy Rogers, Larry Williams and Jimmy Nolan is no easy undertaking, but Grammy nominated vocalist and blues harpist Kim Wilson is up for the task. After all, what could be more heartbreaking than a man facing the demise of his car. Dom Martin 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. Review of Maverick Testament to his heavy hitting blues rock prowess, Barras has also toured Europe alongside Billy Gibbons as the frontman in Supersonic Blues Machine, and the band has opened for the likes of Black Stone Cherry, Beth Hart and Joanne Shaw Taylor. If you enjoy our site, you can help with a small donation. Megan and Rebecca Lovell on the endless possibilities of slide guitar and playing 21st-century blues. At just 17 years old, Toby Lee has already packed tonnes into his musical career. She made a big. Zitos guitar work shines most on the hard-driving Dont Touch Me, but the standout track may be the closing track, What it used to be a soft and poignant ballad at a time when such a thing is desperately needed. Joe Bonamassa Classic guest lesson: Joe Bonamassa (Image credit: Future) Joe shares some of his finest blues licks Joe is always high in this list every year - he's the biggest blues guitarist in the world, but also the hardest working. In fact it stays on its feet all the way through. If this album is any indication, theyre just getting started. Robert Cray is a name and a sound well known to any true lover of the blues. This is the sound that inspired him as a young man and has informed his musical journey from then until now. The clever Phone Zombies is as brilliant and funny as the blues can get, while also commenting on the contemporary world in a way that few blues song do. callback: cb Although Joanne Shaw Taylor has upped sticks and taken up residence in the US, shes an artist that the Brits are very proud to call their own. To anyone concerned with the current state of the blues, Whitney Shays latest release Stand Up could have been delivered with you in mind. The songs that most attest to this are The high-octane Groovy Goddess and the plaintive Many Worlds.. If you like to wash your rock n roll down with just a swig of blues, then youre probably going to dig these guys. The most obvious example of a timely song is Blues for George Floyd. With a self-explanatory title, it pays gentle homage to a fallen citizen and victim of ignorance who has, for deeply sad reasons, been very much in the news of late. But their latest release contains a number of songs that could have only seen life in the current day. The Finnish blues supremo didn't let lockdown keep her down; she even released a Lockdown Live album from her rooftop show in Kuopio in June. 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. Ryan Perry, I always look forward to your year end list and your recommendations during the year. If theres a finer blues harpist around these days, he or she must be well-hidden. Dave Horton - Electric and Acoustic guitar . Robert Jon & The Wreck website, Slide guitar magic man Sonny Landreth lays it all on us on his 2020 record Black Top Run, a wonderful set of music released by Provogue/Mascot Label Group. } Just make sure they aren't already on the list and check your spelling, because this is already an accurate compilation of the best examples of british blues, as well as a good place to start if you're asking yourself, or friends, exactly how to get into british blues music. Composite: Michelle Lotker/Enda Bowe Folk artists this year drew inspiration from China, south Asia and the. Namesakes Devon Allman and Duane Betts along with group members Berry Duane Oakley, Johnny Stachela, John Ginty, R Scott Bryan, and John Lum tracked it at Muscle Shoals Sound Studio in Alabama on two-inch tape, vintage style. Song Starter Kit: The Search for Happiness from Aquarius, Take The Wheel from Aquarius EP, Lie To Me from Lie To Me (Single). Anthony Gomes website, Britains own blues/rock hurricane King King dropped the bands most evolved record yet this year with Maverick, which was released on Channel 9 Records. 8. event : evt, Contemporary rhythm and blues, rock and roll and funky rhythms weave their way through most songs on One Shot, brought to life by superb musicians and an electrifying vocalist. Ordinary Madness is a strong showing from one of the best guitarists, singer-songwriters of the modern era. 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. Review of My Blues Pathway Everybody knows the name . 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. Adept at acoustic and electric styles, he imparts a natural, unlaboured charm to his guitar playing, and hes been blessed with an innate gift for storytelling that allows him to side-step lyrical cliches at every turn. Remembering Fleetwood Mac Founder Peter Green, The Soulful Voice Of British Blues. If you buy it, enjoy at its best, but prepare for a release that doesnt always stay there. You make it easier to keep track of all the new music by established and new artists. Martin Harley For now, their 2020 release We Fly Free is a good, but not fully great album. A contemporary exploration of Southern R&B, Country-soul, blues/rock and blues, El Dorado established King as one of the most soulful voices of his generation. MusicRadar is the number 1 website for music makers of all kinds, be they guitarists, drummers, keyboard players, djs or producers MusicRadar is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Savoy Brown Website, Contemporary bluesman, guitarist, singer-songwriter Bernard Allison released Songs From The Road on Ruf Records. A great slice of blues rock that also has a touch of gospel here and a touch of soul there. Theres a lot of hype surrounding Dom Martin right now, and while pundits are not to be confused with soothsayers, it only takes listening to a track or two to understand why so many are predicting a bright future for the Belfast born blues man. We dont expect youll need a full-blown introduction to the guitarist and songwriter who gifted the world Bridge of Sighs over 40 years ago, but you might not be quite as familiar with his more recent material. Call it the most unpredictable and challenging year yet and our number of albums fits right in. On El Dorado, King is backed by Gene Chrisman, Bobby Wood, and Dave Roe. Another phenomenal young playing and vocal talent that assures us guitar is in great hands. Indeed he sounds like he means everything. For the non-fan, it is also essential and a likely tool for conversion! 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 . This is an uplifting and inspirational record that will put your heart back where it needs to be. 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. Each album is just as great as the other. When two extraordinary Chicago bluesmen combine efforts, the results are predictably breathtaking. But undergirding it all is a floor of blues that somehow holds this glorious mess of an album together. Nothing complicated here, just good old fashioned blues you can shuffle to. Review of Self Made Man Review of Last Light On The Highway Unemployment Highly Annoyed hints that The 48-year-old guitarist/vocalist isnt a happy man. Love and Sympathy follows in a similar vein, urging the listener to keep love alive in times of turmoil and distress. Their two core members are the Leto brothers Jared and Shannon, though they've had many personnel changes. His song writing goes far beyond tried and tested tropes, his licks balance classic vibes with contemporary flair, and his main guitar of choice an Ernie Ball Music Man Eddie Van Halen signature isnt exactly the conventional bluesmans go to. There are those who believe the blues is a musical idiom that can only be mastered by Americans. A master of making his instrument whisper and wail, Harley is virtually unmatched in the category of vocal guitar playing. This year, they performed a similar feat, claiming three more awards, including Blues Album of the Year for 2021s Saving Grace. ); forms: { Blues With Friends boasts 12 tracks of strong songwriting, musical depth and mastery, along with Dions smooth vocals and skillful craft of blues. A listen to You Make Me Feel must provoke the listener to ask why he hasnt released more. Robin Trower (1) Black Cat Bones was a British heavy blues rock group from London. Tracked in Nashville and produced by Ellis and his longtime co-producer Kevin McKendree, the sessions show the influence of Albert King, Peter Green, and Hound Dog Taylor but are jam-packed with Ellis own hard-edged style.
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