Willie Dixon

Jazz Artist Bob Holz Signs With SoVibe Entertainment
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 13, 2024

Jazz artist Bob Holz signed with SoVibe Entertainment and will release a new album in 2025 honoring guitar legend Larry Coryell. His work is featured in the September 2024 issue of Downbeat Magazine.

SLASH to Discuss Making of 'ORGY OF THE DAMNED' Live at GRAMMY Museum in October
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 21, 2024

SLASH, the iconic, GRAMMY Award-winning, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, guitarist, and songwriter will visit the Ray Charles Terrace at the GRAMMY Museum for an evening discussing his latest album Orgy of the Damned, a star-studded, vibrant homage to the Blues.

Brian Ray Shares 'Bad 4 U' Co-Written With Stevie Van Zandt From New Album
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 28, 2024

Acclaimed musician Brian Ray has released ‘Bad 4 U’, the next single off his forthcoming solo album 'My Town’, out on August 2nd. My Town is a compilation of singles Brian has released with Wicked Cool Records since 2017, including ‘Here For You’ and 2022’s ‘On My Way To You,’ along with four brand-new tracks. Listen to the new single!

Brian Ray Releases New Single 'When The Earth Was Round'
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 10, 2024

Acclaimed musician Brian Ray is set to release his highly anticipated solo album 'My Town' on August 2. Ray, renowned for his role as guitarist and bassist in Paul McCartney’s band since 2002, and as the former guitarist and music director for Etta James, has established himself as a versatile and gifted musician. Listen to a single from the album!

Slash's Sixth Solo Album 'Orgy of the Damned' Debuts as the #1 Blues Album in the U.S. and U.K.
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 3, 2024

Orgy of the Damned has officially debuted as the #1 Blues Album in the U.S and the U.K., as well as achieving Top 10 chart positions in 7 countries around the world including the U.S., U.K., Australia, Austria, France, Germany, and Switzerland. The new album also hit #2 on the U.S. Rock Albums Chart.

Slash Releases Star-Studded Solo Album 'Orgy of the Damned'
by Josh Sharpe - May 17, 2024

SLASH the iconic, GRAMMY®-winning guitarist and songwriter has released his highly anticipated sixth solo album titled Orgy of the Damned. A vibrant homage to the blues, SLASH’s star-studded blues album and sixth solo album of his career overall, Orgy of the Damned is a collection of 12 dynamic songs that revitalize the blues with a stripped-down approach. Listen to the album now!

Little Feat and Bonnie Raitt Team for 'Long Distance Call,' New Album Out Friday
by Josh Sharpe - May 16, 2024

Little Feat joins forces with Bonnie Raitt for a cover of Long Distance Call from Sam's Place, their first new studio album in 12 years. The album is out Friday, May 17. With her warm and deeply soulful vocals, Raitt duets with the band’s Sam Clayton on a cover of Muddy Waters’ song. Listen to the single now!

SLASH's S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Blues Festival Adds Utah Date
by Josh Sharpe - May 7, 2024

In celebration of his forthcoming new album Orgy of the Damned out May 17 on Gibson Records, SLASH the iconic, GRAMMY®-winning guitarist and songwriter has curated an all-star Blues lineup for the S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Blues Festival touring North America this summer. Now, the S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Blues Festival has added a new date of Tuesday, July 16 in Salt Lake City, UT at the Red Butte Garden.

Little Feat Create Blues Magic With “Can't Be Satisfied”
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 18, 2024

Little Feat have just dropped the second track from this upcoming album Sam's Place, which is due out on May 17.“Can’t Be Satisfied,” a rollicking cover of the classic Muddy Waters-written song, is the second offering from the jumping SAM’S PLACE (Hot Tomato Productions/MRI). This marks their first new studio album in 12 years; first-ever blues album; and the first one to feature linchpin conga player Sam Clayton on lead vocals on every song. Listen to the song here!

LITTLE FEAT To Release First New Studio Album In 12 Years in May
by Michael Major - Mar 7, 2024

It marks the band's first new studio album in 12 years, first-ever blues album and the first one to feature linchpin conga player Sam Clayton on lead vocals on every song. This joyously blues-soaked party gets started now with the album's first single/video “You'll Be Mine,” a cover of the Willie Dixon-written chestnut.

Mike Zito to Release New Album 'Life Is Hard' in February
by Michael Major - Dec 12, 2023

Zito recorded the new album in September at Sunset Sound Studios in Hollywood, California, with Joe Bonamassa and Josh Smith producing. Both Bonamassa and Smith were involved in the production of Blood Brothers, the critically-acclaimed album Zito recorded with fellow label guitarist Albert Castiglia.

FOGHAT Releases 'Sonic Mojo'; First New Album In Seven Years
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 11, 2023

FOGHAT's highly anticipated new album, 'SONIC MOJO,' is finally here! After a seven-year wait, this eclectic blend of originals and iconic covers showcases the enduring legacy of these Rock and Blues legends.

FOGHAT Set To Release Long-Awaited New Album in November
by Michael Major - Aug 14, 2023

FOGHAT will be releasing their long-awaited 17th studio album—their first in seven years—later this year on the band’s label, Foghat Records, which is distributed by Select-O-Hits (part of the Sun Records family). The album’s first single, “Drivin’ On” (co-written by the late Kim Simmonds from Savoy Brown), is now available for pre-save.

Jazz Trumpeter & Singer Matt Von Roderick Releases New Album 'CELESTIAL HEART'
by Michael Major - Jul 24, 2023

Matt Von Roderick has shared his highly anticipated album: CELESTIAL HEART. Listen to the album in all formats now! His first release from the album, “Fly Me To The Moon,” put a celestial spin on a classic. It was followed by the futuristic “Waking Up On Mars” and then Von Roderick’s take on Willie Dixon’s classic song The Seventh Son.” 

Jazz Trumpeter & Singer Matt Von Roderick Shares 'The Seventh Son'
by Michael Major - Jul 10, 2023

“The Seventh Son,” the third single from Matt Von Roderick's highly anticipated album, CELESTIAL HEART, is out now. His first release from the album, “Fly Me To The Moon,” put a celestial spin on a classic and was followed by the futuristic “Waking Up On Mars” and now, Von Roderick dives into the blues with his take on Willie Dixon’s classic song.

Raue Center's BLUES WEEKEND to Feature Blues Greats Corky Siegel, Ernie Watts, And Derrick Procell
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 28, 2023

Blues Weekend at Raue Center promises to scratch the itch of any blues music lover, May 18 - 20.  It kicks off May 18 at 6:30 with “A Melodic Approach to Improvisation” an exclusive masterclass with two-time Grammy Winner Ernie Watts.

Raue Center's Blues Weekend Features Blues Greats Corky Siegel, Ernie Watts And Derrick Procell
by Stephi Wild - Mar 2, 2023

Blues Weekend at Raue Center kicks off May 18 with the next in Raue Center School For The Arts' Masterclass Series, “A Melodic Approach to Improvisation” with two-time Grammy Winner Ernie Watts 6:30-8:30 p m.

Walter Russell III, Cedric Lemar & More to Lead SLIPPIN' THROUGH THE CRACKS Developmental Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 1, 2023

A developmental reading of Slippin’ Through the Cracks, the new musical about the legendary bluesman, Bobby Rush, will be presented to an invitation-only industry audience in New York City in March. See who is starring!

Gov't Mule Releases 'Heavy Load Blues' Deluxe Edition
by Michael Major - Apr 1, 2022

The deluxe version, now available on vinyl as well, features 8 additional studio and live tracks, including the Haynes original “Hiding Place” as well as covers originally by Savoy Brown, Sonny Boy Williamson, Muddy Waters, Otis Rush. Listen to the deluxe album and watch the new music video now!

Kenny Wayne Pays Tribute To Memphis Slim & Willie Dixon With His New Album, "Blues From Chicago to Paris"
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 17, 2022

Canada's multi-award winning beacon of the blues Kenny 'Blues Boss” Wayne has prepared his Hall of Fame talents for takeoff with the announcement of his new album, Blues From Chicago to Paris: A Tribute to Memphis Slim and Willie Dixon — available March 4th via Stony Plain Records.