Modern Urban Blues CDs

2011 is the centenary of Robert Johnson's birth and in addition it was in 1941 that Muddy Waters first recorded on Stovall's Cotton Plantation in Mississippi. This excellent 2CD compilation traces the impact and influence of the blues on popular music. '100 Years of the Blues' is supported by a r...

A special deluxe CD+DVD version of Jimmy's classic 'Hits' collection - the multi-platinum anthology of all of his biggest hits. Includes 19 hits on the CD and 35 amazing videos on the DVD On the eve of the sold out Cold Chisel shows and Jimmy Barnes summer fever that hits both AU and NZ shores, o...

AA living and dynamic tradition, blues is forged in hard times but powerful enough to bring on the good times. Legends such as Lead Belly, Memphis Slim, Big Bill Broonzy, Elizabeth Cotten, Sonny Terry, and Brownie McGhee, among others formed the "blues backbone" of Folkways Records. This c...

Storied musician and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Dr. John (Mac Rebennack) will release Locked Down, a startling album that marks a significant departure from his recent efforts, on April 2. The new album, produced by The Black Keys' Dan Auerbach, will be Dr. John's first for Nonesuch Records. It...

All killer, no filler, the fittingly titled and take-no-prisoners Scandalous - once again produced by Jim Eno, moonlighting from his main gig as Spoon’s drummer - is a churning slab of rock & roll, blues and funk, laced with a double shot of 100-proof punkitude. Indeed, Black Joe Lewis and the Honey...

Hugh Laurie releases his debut album ‘LET THEM TALK’ on Warner Bros. Records. A glorious celebration of New Orleans blues, the album unites Laurie’s musical talent with a very personal selection of standards and lost blues classics performed with his band of renowned musicians and ...

Recording information: 1969 - 1995. Issued by the RCA label in 2007, this two-disc John Denver retrospective features a well-selected collection of the late folk-pop performer's finest songs. Like the excellent though not as comprehensive DEFINITIVE ALL-TIME GREATEST HITS, the set presents many o...

'Suitcase' is the highly anticipated new studio album in 2006 from three-time Grammy winning artist Keb’ Mo’ -- his first release of original music since 2004's 'Keep It Simple'. The album was produced by Keb’ Mo’ and John Porter (B.B. King, Los Lonely Boys, Santana) at the legendary Shangri La S...

With a career that has spanned four decades producing an acclaimed body of work that has sold over 2 million copies worldwide, Bruce Cockburn continues to be revered by fans and fellow musicians alike as one of the most important songwriters of his generation.   Small Source ...

One of the most immediately recognizable voices in all of contemporary music, Michael McDonald's signature sound fuses rock, R&B, soul, and gospel. As he evolved onward from his formative days as a backup singer for Steely Dan, McDonald's artistry bridged the gap between jazzy blue-eyed soul and cha...

The Blues guitarist’s new album Clovis People Vol. 3 (there is no Vol. 1  or 2 - it’s made up, a cryptic reference to Taylor’s musical past) features guest appearances from legendary guitarist Gary Moore & pedal steel player Chuck Campbell, as well as cornetist R...

Obsessed with classic Americana and pop culture of the 50s and 60s, influenced by pioneers of early Rock and R&B, with a background in DIY and skate culture the San Franciscan multi-instrumentalist serves as singer, songwriter & producer for his one-man band mixing a unique sound of ‘50/’60s blues, ...

On June 28, 2011, the “King of the Blues” B.B. King played to an adoring sold-out crowd at London's spectacular Royal Albert Hall. It was another unforgettable night in the career of one of the most legendary bluesmen to ever pick up a guitar. And we are lucky enough to have captured this momentus e...

**Track Listing:** 1. Right Place Wrong Time 2. Such A Night 3. Mama Roux 4. Junko Partner 5. Wash,Mama,Wash 6. Loop Garoo 7. Iko Iko 8. Tipitina 9. Jump Sturdy 10. Qualified 11. What Comes Around (Goes Around) 12. Mos' Scocious 13. I Walk On Guilded Splinters 14. Honey Dripper 15. Accentuate The...

Personnel includes: B.B. King (vocals, guitar); Dave Brubeck, Chris Brubeck, Randy Jones, Bill Smith, Pat Metheny, The Heath Brothers.Mississippi born Riley B. King began playing music on the streets of his native Indianola in the '40s, eventually moving to Memphis to pursue a career as a bluesman. ...

King.Producers include: Bill Szymczyk, Esmond Edwards, Joe Zagarino, Dave Crawford, Lou Zito.Compilation producer: Andy McKaie.Recorded between 1966 and 1985. Includes liner notes by Joseph Laredo.Digitally remastered by Erick Labson (MCA Studios, North Hollywood, California).This is part of MCA's 2...

**Track listing:** 1. One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer 2. Never Get out of These Blues Alive 3. Mr Lucky 4. I'm Bad Like Jesse James 5. Bluebird 6. Shake It Baby 7. It Serves You Right to Suffer 8. Bang Bang Bang Bang 9. Think Twice Before You Go 10. Tantilizing with the Blues 11. Peace ...

Louisiana based Tab Benoit is the voice of the new blues American roots music where Creole, delta blues and rhythm and blues become one. Though Tab Benoit’s debut, Nice and Warm, dates back nearly 20 years to 1993, Legacy Best Of is selected from Benoit's Telarc catalog (over 12 albums) with argu...