"nobody has released more consistently excellent blues albums than Atlanta's Tinsley Ellis. He sings like a man possessed and wields a mean lead guitar." Billboard

Diving back into 1994 again this week, as part of my ongoing celebration of the programs 30 years on air, to feature Tinsley Ellis Alligator Records classic “Storm Warning”

Plus new releases from Shemekia Copeland , Southern Avenue, Duke Robillard, Ronnie Baker Brooks, Tab Benoit, Greg Nagy, Vaneese Thomas and Zac Harmon.

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“Shemekia Copeland is the greatest blues singer of her generation.” –The Washington Post

I’m taking a good hard listen to just some of the very best of the new releases taking up space on my hard drive this month.

Featuring songs from the latest releases by Shemekia Copeland, Canned Heat, Duke Robillard, Chris Cain, Curtis Salgado, Ronnie Baker Brooks, Frank Sultana, Jontavious Willis, Vaneese Thomas, Jovin Webb, Colin James, Albert Castiglia, Guy Davis, Sonny Gullage, Zac Harmon, Tab Benoit, Greg Nagy and Mark Hummel.

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"Rambler's Blues," the shuffling hip-shaker that opens Charlie Musselwhite's The Well, is the most autobiographical statement he's ever made -- until you listen to the rest of the record...

The most compelling thing about The Well is its lack of pretension; Musselwhite has risen to the task of recording a completely autobiographical album that refuses easy clichés, or resting on laurels; its energy is infectious…

The Well is different from any recording Musselwhite's done before, but it also represents him and his experience of the blues in a singular and profound way. It's damn near perfect.”

With Charlie Musselwhite and his incredible band arriving in Australia this week, I’m featuring his incredible 2010 Alligator Records release The Well.

Plus new releases from Shemekia Copeland, Chris Cain, Duke Robillard, Guy Davis, Tab Benoit, Albert Castiglia, Zac Harmon and Mark Hummel.

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“The Paladins are a renowned American roots rock and rockabilly band that has been captivating audiences with their electrifying performances for over three decades. Formed in 1980 in San Diego, California, the group consists of Dave Gonzalez on guitar and vocals, Thomas Yearsley on bass guitar and vocals, and Brian Fahey on drums.

Known for their unique blend of rockabilly, blues, and country, The Paladins have carved out a distinct sound that sets them apart from their contemporaries… the band infuses their music with a raw energy and infectious enthusiasm that is impossible to resist.”

Continuing my flashback to 1994 when the program began this week by featuring The Paladins classic release Ticket Home. A favourite of mine, I’m thrilled to be joined by the bands Thomas Yearsley to talk about the record and how life was for the band 30 yrs ago when it was recorded and released.

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“For much of Kim Wilson's musical career he was the original harmonica player for the legendary Texas band, The Fabulous Thunderbirds. Some say it was Jimmie Vaughn's work at the heart of that group, but l'm convinced that it was Wilson's harp that set the tone and muscle for that group. It was his wailing yet controlled playing that set that group apart from most blues band throughout the '70s and '80s. This second solo offering clearly shows him to have the feel and energy, plus the musical acumen and virtuosity, necessary to be declared one of the best blues harp players on the scene today.”

Harking back to 1994 for this weeks BWAF Classic Album Feature with Kim Wilsons 2nd release for Antones records “That’s Life”.

Plus new releases Shemekia Copeland, Albert Castiglia, Jontavious Willis, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Frank Sultana, Colin James, Mark Hummel and Tab Benoit.

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"A burn-down-the-house live performer. The multi-talented Allison is a soulful singer, an excellent, original songwriter, and a powerful guitarist, equally capable of playing screaming slide, scratchy soul rhythm and stabbing single-note solos, all with overflowing energy, abundant confidence and a deft touch...high-intensity. Allison delivers dancing-on-a-razor's-edge West Side guitar. He comes on like a guitar-slinging Otis Redding, delivering the sweet and sour r&b ballads with heart-stopping intensity."
--GUITAR WORLD

With Luther Allisons birthday last week, and as part of my continuing look into the great blues releases of 1994, I’m featuring his remarkable, groundbreaking Alligator Records debut “Soul Fixin Man”.

Plus a bunch of incredible new releases from Shemekia Copeland, Mark Hummel, Tab Benoit, Guy Davis, Jontavious Willis, Gary Nicholson, Frank Sultana and Jovin Webb.

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A fire-breathing live set from one of the greatest and most celebrated Chicago bluesmen. "Searing and expressive...he strikes with no-holds-barred ferocity"--DOWN BEAT

The great Son Seals would have celebrated a birthday last week and I wanted to mark the occasion by featuring this explosive show. Recorded at Buddy Guys Legends over three nights, it’s Son Seals in smoking form out front of his incredible band.

Plus new releases from Shemekia Copeland and Guy Davis and Australian tour previews and information about Charlie Musselwhite and Chris Cain.

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“Chris Cain is one of the most brilliant and vital figures making music of any kind...He’s near legendary on the blues scene...an extraordinarily talented, consummate musician delivering passionate, heartfelt vocals, potent, superb playing and marvelous songs.” –Blues Music Magazine

With Chris Cains imminent arrival in Australia and the recent release of his latest Alligator Records release Good Intentions Gone Bad, I couldn’t resist the urge to sit down with Chris and chat about the record, about guitars, songwriting and Albert King.

Plus new releases from The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Guy Davis and Curtis Salgado.

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