Bman's Blues Report

ALBUM REVIEW Eric Jerardi - The Game Label: Sony / The Orchard Released: October 30, 2026 DR: TBD E ric Jerardi is a true road warrior of the blues-rock scene, known for his killer guitar chops, soulful vocals, and a non-stop tour schedule. Hailing from Ohio, Eric first started turning heads back in the late nineties with a raw, high-energy style that hits you right in the gut. Since then, he’s spent decades tearing up festival stages and legendary blues joints across the country, building a tight-knit following the old-school way. His sound is all about that sweet spot where gritty, old-school electric blues meets the classic rock grooves we all grew up on, making every live show feel less like a formal concert and more like a great night out.  Lately, Eric has been taking his music to a whole new level by heading down to the hallowed grounds of FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. Working side-by-side with legendary pr...

ALBUM REVIEW Mike Dangeroux - Still Dangerous Label: RD Records Released: August 1, 2026 DR: TBD M ike Dangeroux is a strong guitar player, singer, and all-around musical powerhouse who has been tearing up the Chicago music scene for years. Born right in the windy city, he eventually headed out east to sharpen his chops and graduate from the world-famous Berklee College of Music in Boston. Since then, he has put in serious work on the stage, earning himself a well-deserved induction into the Chicago Blues Hall of Fame as a Master Blues Guitarist. You can still regularly catch him blowing the roof off the place at Buddy Guy's Legends, one of the most iconic blues joints in town. Over the years, Mike has shared the stage with a massive lineup of legends, jamming alongside everyone from blues icons like Buddy Guy and Koko Taylor to funk masters The Commodores and reggae royalty The Wailers. The guy has a crazy deep catalog of ...

ALBUM REVIEW Martin Luther McCoy - Welcome Back Love Label: Rebel Soul Records Released: July 17, 2026 DR: TBD M artin Luther McCoy—who often just goes by Martin Luther—is a singer, songwriter, and guitarist who has spent years carving out his own lane in modern soul. He is probably best known for his work alongside hip-hop legends The Roots and neo-soul pioneers like Cody ChesnuTT. He also turned a lot of heads when he stepped onto the big screen, playing the Jimi Hendrix-inspired character "Jo-Jo" in the movie Across the Universe. McCoy keeps things fully independent, putting out his music through his own label, Rebel Soul Records. His sound is all about mixing the raw, gritty vibes of 1970s funk and rock with smooth R&B rhythms and thoughtful, conscious songwriting.  Add this Record to Your Collection Available in Digital 🛒 Purchase at Amazon ...