Money and power make the world go round. But in the right hands, music can be every bit as potent. Right now, on the heels of 2023’s acclaimed Real Gone – an album that hit #1 on the Billboard Blues Charts and was still in contention a year later – Ally is rated amongst the best young singer-songwriters in American roots, saluted by Total Guitar magazine in its poll of Top 100 Blues Guitarists.
Across Heartbreak City, McCray leans into themes of reflection, resilience, and redemption, drawing from decades of lived experience on and off the stage. His voice—gravelly, weathered, and full of soul—carries the weight of hard-earned wisdom, while his guitar work remains as fiery and fluid as ever.
The new music arrives as Bonamassa wraps his Spring 2025 European Tour, which brought sold-out crowds across the UK, Germany, and Central Europe. Next, he’ll hit the road with his supergroup Black Country Communion—featuring Glenn Hughes, Jason Bonham, and Derek Sherinian—for a highly anticipated European run in June. A U.S. summer amphitheater tour follows, including stops at The Greek Theatre, Red Rocks, and more, with a full Fall U.S. Tour on the horizon.
Photo credit: Stacie Huckeba Joanne Shaw Taylor, the chart-topping British blues-rock guitarist, is set to enchant the music world with her latest studio album, Heavy Soul, produced by Kevin Shirley (Black Crowes, Journey, Aerosmith). Heavy Soul is set to release on June 7th through Joe Bonamassa’s Journeyman Records. Pre-order the album from https://bit.ly/OrderHeavySoul. In anticipation, […]
Photos provided by: Rob Blackham Hold on a minute. I need to be positive that my decision is going to work out the best in the long term. Ok, patience, is a great quality to have. Though, there are many times when waiting turns into a missed opportunity. Example: You are offered a once in […]
Photo cover by: Haluk Gurer Critically acclaimed British slide guitarist and singer songwriter “Troy Redfern” will embark on “Troy Redfern “Invocation” Headline UK Tour” on June 17th. The 11-date UK tour will showcase tracks from Redfern’s forthcoming studio album Invocation, plus songs from his extensive back catalogue. Tickets go on sale at 9am on Friday February 2nd from www.troyredfern.com. The highly anticipated concerts […]
Photo cover provided by: Sean M. Hower Shyness is driven by both biological and environmental forces. Babies are born with different temperaments, and those with an extremely sensitive temperament are more likely to go on to be shy. Yet supportive, sensitive parenting can buffer against developing shyness or social anxiety. I believe to a degree […]
Photo provided by: Brat Girl Media Much of any bio or about page is a relevant introduction into the world of an artist or entertainer. The quips and witty remarks can be used to define many different entities. Some are “on point” and some are just marketing ploys designed to make one look appealing. Some […]
Photo provided by: Peter Noble “One of the true superstars in the British blues scene, Joanne Shaw Taylor possesses a honeyed alto voice and guitar and songwriting skills to match.” – Blues Blast Magazine “One of those killer guitarists with a voice to match her chops, Joanne Shaw Taylor is back with this classy first […]
One of the most important things to consider when working with people is what they can expect from the experience. If you communicate this clearly at the start, you will minimize the potential for disappointment or misunderstandings – both for the people participating in the activity and for your team. Certainly, communication of what you […]
Blues is a music genre and musical form which originated in the Deep South of the United States around the 1860s. Blues incorporated spirituals, work songs, field hollers, shouts, chants, and rhymed simple narrative ballads from the African-American culture. Guitar Thrills Magazine has covered some of the best blues artists. Samantha Fish, Danielle Nicole, Sue […]
It wasn’t that long ago, that I first heard the name of Yulian Taylor. It was almost instant, that I connected with his style of performing the blues. Realistically, I knew the blues wasn’t just part of an American heritage. Though, we sometimes like to think so. However, the blues is much bigger than one […]
