Bman's Blues Report

The Name Droppers return with their 2026 album, Let's Live Together , delivering an authentic blend of soulful rock 'n' roll. Built on a shared foundation of deep blues roots, the seasoned lineup brings natural chemistry and steady energy to this new collection. The release highlights the band's enduring musical heritage through a grounded, classic sound.   🎵 LISTEN & SUPPORT THE ALBUM   Add this Record to Your Collection Available in CD and Digital Formats. 🛒 Buy Album on Amazon Store As an Amazon Associate, Bman earns from qualifying purchases. The Deep Dive The Name Droppers deliver on their newest roots-rock and blues release,  Let's Live Together , establishing a tight, vintage rocking groove right from the opening track. The album kicks off with Grey Haired Blues , a song packed with punchy sax work by Crispin Cioe, Ron Rifkin on piano an infectious, and steady rhythm by Bobby T Torello on drums that serves ...

Selwyn Birchwood is officially taking the wheel on his sixth Alligator Records release, Electric Swamp Funkin' Blues , and the results are absolutely electric. For the first time, the Florida-based guitarist and lap steel master steps into the producer's chair to fully unleash his signature blend of gritty, old-school blues and modern, psychedelic soul grooves. The 10-track record hits like a three-dimensional musical sermon, kicking off with the wild energy of the lead single and rolling through everything from sharp cultural commentary to raw, honest storytelling. Driven by his unmistakable rocks-and-gravel vocals and foot-stomping energy, Birchwood's latest effort is less of a standard album and more of an open invitation to a full-blown blues congregation.   🎵 LISTEN & SUPPORT THE ALBUM   Add this Record to Your Collection Available in CD and Digital Formats. 🛒 Buy Album on Amazon Store As an Amazon Associate, Bman earns f...

Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown Born: Vinton, Louisiana April 18, 1924 - September 10, 1924 Genre Style: Blues, swing country Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown was a legendary, multi-talented American musician whose career spanned over half a century. Born in Vinton, Louisiana, in 1924 and raised in Orange, Texas, he was a virtuoso multi-instrumentalist who mastered the guitar, fiddle, mandolin, viola, drums, and harmonica . He earned his famous nickname "Gatemouth" during his teenage years due to his deep, resonant singing voice. Although frequently classified as a Texas blues performer, Brown famously rejected strict genre labels, preferring to describe his style as "American music, Texas-style". He spent his entire career intentionally breaking musical boundaries by seamlessly synthesizing elements of big band swing, country, jazz, Cajun, bluegrass, and rhythm and blues. Brown’s big break occurred in 1947 at Houston’s Bronze Pea...

Soul singer Sherri Harding released her newest album, Storyland , on June 5, 2026, through Instant Replay Music . Following up on her previous record, A Million Pieces , this release marks a continuation of her career, offering a collection of blues-rooted and soul-influenced songs. The album is built around a distinct cross-border collaboration orchestrated by songwriter and producer Dick Cooper. While the foundational tracks were recorded in Ottawa, the project intentionally loops in veteran Southern musicians. Legendary guitarist Kelvin Holly traveled north for the sessions, the Muscle Shoals Horns tracked their parts in Alabama, and engineer Jimmy Nutt handled the final mixing in Muscle Shoals . Harding's performance on the record relies heavily on her decades of experience singing in small clubs, Northern Canadian juke joints, and military entertainment tours, resulting in a mature project that focuses on adult themes, love, and resilience without chasing modern radio tren...