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New Tab Benoit Compilation from Telarc/Concord Coming April 3
In a career of more than two decades, blues guitarist/vocalist Tab Benoit has generated an impressive body of work—every note of it rooted in the rich and centuries-old musical and cultural traditions of his native Louisiana. While his earliest recordings and performances may have established him as a genuine blues musician, his ever-expanding body of work ...
The dB's Make Their First New Album in 30 Years
Falling off the Sky, due out June—on Bar/None, reunites original members Peter Holsapple, Chris Stamey, Will Rigby and Gene Holder. RALEIGH, N.C.—Falling Off the Sky is the first new dB's album in a quarter-century. It's also the first in three decades to feature the band's original lineup of singer/songwriter/guitarists Peter Holsapple and Chris Stamey, bassist Gene ...
Bill Wyman’s Rhythm Kings Collector’s Edition Box Set
by Chris M. Slawecki
Bill WymanBill Wyman's Rhythm Kings Collector's Edition Box SetProper American2011 From all accounts, founding member Bill Wyman resigned from the Rolling Stones in 1992 because he was weary of the frantic pace of life as bassist for “The World's Greatest Rock 'n' Roll Band."Wyman's bass ...
Paul Thorn to Release "What the Hell is Going On" CD on May 8
On new album, Thorn tries something fun and different—covering songs he loves by other songwriters TUPELO, Miss.—Paul Thorn took an unexpected detour on the road to recording a follow- up to his most successful release, 2010's Pimps and Preachers. After writing many discs of semi-autobiographical tunes that have drawn comparisons to John Hiatt and John Prine, ...
U.K. Bandleader Chris Barber Receives Overdue U.S. Recognition with 2-CD Anthology on Proper Records May 8
Features music from Barber's incredible 60-year career including previously unreleased collaborations with Muddy Waters, Eric Clapton, Van Morrison, Mark Knopfler, Jools Holland, Dr. John and Rory Gallagher LONDON, U.K.—To followers of 20th century British music, Chris Barber needs no introduction: The trombonist and bassist is the pre-eminent name in British trad jazz. A fixture on the ...
Jon Cleary Readies New Album "Occaopella"
Delving into the songbook of Allen Toussaint, New Orleans musician plans CD release celebration at JazzFest NEW ORLEANS, La.—The seeds for Jon Cleary's sixth solo CD were sown when the acclaimed songwriter, pianist and singer was asked the hypothetical question, “Would you ever do a record of somebody else's tunes?" The English-born Cleary, who has made ...
Real Gone Music Announces March Reissues
Real Gone Music, the reissue label that has won many critical kudos in its initial months of operation, has announced its March 2012 releases. Featured are B.J. Thomas' The Complete Scepter Singles, Frankie Avalon's Muscle Beach Party: The United Artists Sessions, The Tubes' Young & Rich/Now, Rick Springfield's Beginnings, David Axelrod's Messiah, Wishbone Ash's Live Dates ...
Carole King to Reissue Four Classic Albums on Concord
Carole King will release reissues of four classic albums—Pearls: Songs of Goffin and King (1980), Touch the Sky (1979), Welcome Home (1978), and Simple Things (1977)—on February 28 via her own Rockingale Records label and Concord Music Group. Each includes the original photography and album notes and, aside from Pearls, has never been previously released on ...
Ruthie Foster's CD 'Let It Burn' Shipping Tuesday, January 31; Takes to the Road
2012 U.S. tour under way, with Grammy Museum webcast on street date and SXSW appearance. LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Ruthie Foster celebrates the release of her new album, Let It Burn, on Tuesday, January 31 with an appearance that night at Los Angeles' Grammy Museum. The performance and interview there will be available to fans throughout ...
Little Richard's Specialty Hits, Demos and Videos Enhance Concord Reissue
Fifteen-song disc also features a never-before-heard interview with Specialty Records founder Art Rupe about the discovery of the rock 'n' roll legend Original album placed #50 in Rolling Stone's Greatest Albums of All Time. LOS ANGELES, Calif.—Rock 'n' roll may date back to Jackie Brenston's “Rocket 88" in 1951 and perhaps further to blues/swing hybrids of ...
