BLUES CD STORE BLUESLETTER ISSUE 110 ‘Freebird’ – This newsletter is FREE

BLUES CD STORE FEATURED NEW RELEASES Music Avenue presents four new blues titles with artwork by Jim Doody, an artist who creates

the finest in watercolour art depicting Blues Musicians and Blues Music related subjects.

“On Stage with Lucile” was recorded live on January 28, 1983, at the Palais des Festivals in Cannes, France. The closing track: “Jam” features Dave Brubeck on piano. Universally hailed as the reigning king of the Blues, a titanic figure in popular music in general and a legend in his own time, B.B. King is without doubt the most influential electric Blues guitar player of our time, having had a formidable impact on the development of both modern Blues and Rock & Roll music.

BB King - On Stage With Lucille £13.99

The nearly 80 minutes of hard blistering live Blues on “Blow Blues Blow” were recorded live on October 22, 1976 at the International Folk Music Festival & Jazz Jamboree in Warsaw, Poland, just prior to Waters hooking up with Johnny Winter, and features most of the line-up subsequently enlisted to play on “Hard Again.”. It was in 1977, that Texas guitarist-vocalist Johnny Winter recruited several members from Muddy’s touring band, and adding James Cotton on harp.

Muddy Waters - Blow Blues Blow £13.99

20 tracks including ‘Everyday I Have The Blues’, ‘Messin’ With The Kid’ and ‘Stormy Monday Blues’. One of the most electrifying Blues guitarists ever, Buddy Guy has remained a vital and contemporary musician, moving Blues forward without losing track of its roots. He’s renowned for his raw, blistering vocals and high-voltage guitar playing. A pioneer of Chicago's legendary West Side sound, and a living link to that city's halcyon days of electric Blues.

Buddy Guy - Broken Hearted Blues 13.99

25 tracks including the Rush written ‘All Your Love’ classic track which appeared on John Mayall’s magnificent 1966 Bluesbreakers with a pre-Cream Eric Clapton on guitar. And also featured is ‘I Can’t Quit You, Baby’ which was a blasting centerpiece on Led Zeppelin’s debut album. Breaking into the R&B Top Ten his very first time out in 1956 with this startlingly intense slow blues ‘I Can't Quit You Baby,’ southpaw guitarist Otis Rush subsequently established himself as one of the premier Chicago bluesmen.

Otis Rush - I Can’t Quit The Blues £13.99 Buy the set. One of each of the above CDs for only £55.96 £49.99

Welcome to Bluesletter 110 This Bluesletter is a little later than normal so please accept our apologies. Once again we have experienced delays on the supply of a few CDs to us and thank you for your understanding and patience. In particular the Carl Verheyen Band, Trading 8s CD £13.75 and The Coco Montoya Essential CD at £9.99. However we should be able to fulfill these orders very soon. These situations are out of our control but please don’t hesitate to contact us concerning any outstanding order.

The good news is the new Joe Bonamassa CD and 12” vinyl ‘Black Rock’ is in stock along with the new and much talked about Hendrix CD and vinyl – ‘Valleys Of Neptune’. Remember the vinyl editions are limited and very much on a first come, first served basis. There are some wonderful new releases and re releases plus some real bargains listed in the centre pages. You’ll also see we have included in this Bluesletter some Americana releases. This genre crosses over into blues and roots and there is a thriving UK scene. A new inexpensive compilation of UK Americana has just been released - ‘Divided By A Common Language’. A perfect way to get an intro to UK Americana – see back page for details.

Due to the growth of our mailing list, we are no longer able to sustain sending this free Bluesletter to all our mailing list 5 times a year. Therefore we are considering reducing the amount of times per year the Bluesletter is sent out to those who have either never ordered or haven’t ordered for over a year. Make sure you try and support us by ordering and then you will guarantee receiving this Bluesletter five times a year or even better still join our Blues CD Store membership scheme ( further details on page 10).

If you live in or near Oxford, come to our Blues CD Store evening on Monday 12th April at ‘The Famous Monday Blues’ at The Bullingdon, Cowley Road, Oxford OX4 1UE. There will be a SALE with up to 75% discount off CDs/DVDs and everyone entering will get a FREE mystery CD. Amongst the FREE CDs will be CDs by Walter Trout, Black Rock by Joe Bonamassa and other high profile names as well as traditional blues CDs. Storm Warning will be playing two sets of their “distinctive blend of contemporary blues and rock that creates their trademark slick and classy sound.” Admission for the evening is only £10 for a top band and a free CD! Either pay on the door or buy tickets in advance by visiting www.wegottickets.com or go to www.famousmondayblues.co.uk for a link to buy tickets and more information. The Famous Monday Blues has the best in British and International Blues every Monday. If you can’t get to the gig on 12th April to see Storm Warning, they are also playing on Sunday 4th April at The Tropic, Ruislip Social Club, Grosvenor Vale, Ruislip, Middx HA4 6AQ and on Friday 9th April at Milligan’s Cavern Bar, 65 Wilton Rd, Bexhill on Sea, East Sussex TN401HF. You can view their website at www.stormwarning.co.uk

Unfortunately, we have had to cancel for this year our Blues Awards but you can still vote for your favourite blues artist. The Nottingham Blues Society is currently running a new British Blues Awards. Go to www.britishbluesawards.com for details of how to vote.

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UK Blues /Rock Band Feature - The Larry Miller Band Larry Miller, outstanding guitarist singer songwriter is fast becoming the U.K.`s top new Blues/Rock Guitarist, drawing inspiration from some of the guitar greats - Jimi Hendrix, Rory Gallagher, Johnny Winter, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Gary Moore. ‘Sensational Rock Blues Guitarist..’ -Guitarworld USA

In stock : Outlaw Blues £12.99, Live N Loud, £12.99, Fearless £12.99.

Forthcoming Gigs – More Gigs and News at www.larrymiller.co.uk

Thurs 1st April Southsea Bullfrog Blues Club, Southsea Pier P04 OSW 02392 877933 Fri 2nd April Ruislip Tropic at Ruislip HA4 6JQ 01784 460094 Thurs 8th April Billericay Crawdaddy Blues Club, The Belvedere 01702 347007 Thurs 15th Worcester Huntingdon Hall, Crowngate, WR1 3LD Sat 1st May Weston-S-Mare Scally’s www.scallys.co.uk 01934 413412 Thurs 6th May Farnham The Maltings Bridge Square, GU9 7QR 01252 745444 Friday 7th May Scotland Darvel Music Fest www.darvelmusicfestival.org Sat 8th May Derby The Flowerpot, King Street 01332 834438 Fri 14th May Southend The Riga Bar www.rigamusicbar.co.uk 07960 442331 Sat 15th May Lyme Regis Woodmead Halls, Woodmead Road, 01297 444882

Joe Bonamassa – Black Rock £12.99 £11.99 The first 15 orders get a free A2 Joe Bonamassa Black Rock poster. This album was recorded at, and named from, Black Rock Studios in Santorini, Greece. Produced by Kevin Shirley. Joe says “With this album, we wanted to explore a ‘world’ feeling. But it’s by no means a ‘world’ album. “It was the kind of record Kevin and I wanted to make. We needed to rock again a bit like on my first album. I wrote the whole thing there”.

Also Joe signed up Blues legend BB King for a duet on his new album. The song they perform together is a rendition of the Willie Nelson-penned song,

‘Night Life’, which appeared on King’s 1967 album ‘Blues Is King’. Shirley says about the experience, “This is a rollicking Stonesy-vibe version of the Willie Nelson song on which BB King duets with Joe, both vocally and on his famous Lucille guitar. What a joy and an honour to work with the legend who is possibly the pivot point and unifying musician between Blues and Rock’’. Joe has described the experience of recording BB King ‘as the thrill of my life’. Other tracks appearing on Black Rock include Jeff Beck’s ‘Spanish Boots’, Leonard Cohen’s poetic ‘Bird On A Wire’, Otis Rush’s ‘Three Times A Fool’, Bobby Parker’s ‘Steal Your Heart Away’, Blind Boy Fuller’s ‘Baby, You Gotta Change Your Mind’, John Hiatt’s ‘I Know A Place’, and James Clark’s ‘Look Over Yonders Wall’, as well as the originals ‘When The Fire Hits The Sea’, ‘Quarryman's Lament’, ‘Wandering Earth’, ‘Athens To Athens’ and ‘Blue and Evil’. The first orders will receive the limited digi pack with 32 pages. The extras include handwritten message from Joe, per song notes from Joe, liner notes from producer Kevin Shirley, and photographs. We will only have a limited amount of these digi pack versions so get your order is asap to be in with a chance of one. This will be on a first come, first served basis and when they are gone, they’re gone. All subsequent Black Rock CDs will be the normal jewel case version. We have 12” heavy weight vinyl version in stock at £15.99 (£2.50 extra P&P per vinyl)

Also in stock Joe Bonamassa - Live From The Royal Albert Hall 2 DVD Set £17.99 – A superb document of Joe Bonamassa’s Albert Hall concert. It was a dream come true for Joe and for the audience.

In stock – So It’s Like That, Blues Deluxe, You & Me, A New Day Yesterday £12.99 each

Coco Montoya - I Want It All Back £13.50 - From the opening riffs, Coco Montoya has shed the familiar and is ready to challenge himself and his audience. His first words unveil a voice that possesses as much soul as his guitar. That leap of faith, to trust in his voice, came at suggestion of Coco’s friend and three time Grammy winning artist Keb’ Mo’. In 2009, Coco Montoya found a new home in the old world. Europe’s premier blues label, Ruf Records, signed the guitar giant and is poised to bring Coco Montoya’s heart to a world audience. 'I Want It All Back' is the first step in that commitment.

Coco Montoya - The Essential Coco Montoya £9.99 - The Essential Coco Montoya culls twelve of the most acclaimed tracks from his three groundbreaking records for Blind Pig. This CD was scheduled for release at the end of last year but has been delayed until now. Previous orders should be fulfilled by the end of March.

Danny Bryant's Redeyeband - Just As I Am - £12.99 - 2010 sees the release of ‘Just As I Am’, the 7th album from British guitar slinger Danny Bryant, and it is his most complete and varied work yet. This new album features compositions ranging from soulful ballads with heartfelt lyrics, to full on guitar driven blues rockers. There are eight new Danny Bryant compositions as well as a superb and unique cover of the John Hiatt song “Master Of Disaster”. From the title track with it’s pleading vocal and soaring guitar solo, through to rockers such as “Every Time The Devil Smiles” and “Blues For Buddy” to the epic eight minute closer “Alone in the Dark”. Electrifying and career- defining album.

JJ Milteau - Harmonicas 2 CD Set £13.99 – Over 2.30 hrs of the very best of JJ Milteau’s harmonica work on 2 CDs.

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New Releases / Recent Releases / Re Releases/ Forthcoming Releases

Prices shown £0.00 are Blues CD Store members price. You need to be a member to take advantage of these prices. For details of how to become a member see page 10.

Jimi Hendrix – Valleys of Neptune £12.99 - The completely unreleased studio album with 12 previously unreleased studio recordings and over 60 minutes of unheard Jimi Hendrix! Ten recordings were made between February and May 1969 as The Jimi Hendrix Experience set out to create their sequel to the groundbreaking 1968 double album Electric Ladyland. It features “Valleys Of Neptune,” one of the most sought after of all of Hendrix’s commercially unavailable recordings and other previously unheard tracks. There are also exciting 1969 arrangements of classic signature songs “Red House,” “Fire” and “Stone Free” and unheard studio versions of Hendrix’s

inspired interpretations of “Bleeding Heart” by Elmore James and Cream’s “Sunshine Of Your Love”. The cover art is by Hendrix himself. Also double vinyl album available, although these may be a limited supply. We have some in stock at £35.00. These are worth the money for the large format cover picture.

Also in stock Jimi Hendrix - :Blues £9.99. Live recordings with Jimi Hendrix

CD 1 includes; Red House, Voodoo Chile, Sunshine Of Your Love, Fire - only £4.99 £3.99 CD 2 includes; Purple Haze, Little Wing, Bleeding Heart, Room Full Of Mirrors - only £4.99 £3.99

Marcus Bonfanti' - What Good Am I To You? £12.50 - Bonfanti's second album is full of the highs and lows we all know, referencing a cool range of influences from Tony Joe White to Led Zeppelin. But ultimately it’s his own style. 'What Good Am I To You?' is the sound of the North London blues. The bold British blues growl of 'Will Not Play Your Game' and 'Give Me Your Cash' blends nicely with the swampland shuffle of 'Goin' Down', the more acoustically-flavoured 'Devil Girl' and the brilliant, breakneck instrumental 'Tweed Blazer', which would give Link Wray a run for his money. The 2008 debut album, 'Hard Times' is still available £12.99

Keb' Mo' - Live & Mo' £13.75 - "Live & Mo' " is a custom blend of songs hand picked by multiple Grammy winning artist Keb' Mo' for the premier release on his own label Yolabelle International. Comprised of six live performances harvested from pinnacle moments on the road and four new studio recordings, including the aspirational anthem 'A Brand New America' and the wry funky groove of 'Government Cheese'. "Live and Mo' " represents a musical experience to be savored from Keb' Mo'.

Peter Karp & Sue Foley - He Said She Said £13.75 The songs are simple, intimate, surprising, touching and funny. They modulate easily and naturally across a wide expanse of mood and musical genre, encompassing elements of folk, jazz, flamenco and blues. ‘He Said She Said’ is a landmark achievement, born of the special artistry and passion of these two daring and original creative musicians. Also available Sue Foley – New Used Car £12.99 £9.99 and Change £12.99 £9.99

Gerry Jablonski & The Electric Band £10 - 9 track eponymous debut album from the finely matured and legendary guitarist Gerry Jablonski. Together with drummer Dave Innes, bassist Grigor Leslie and young Polish harp sensation Peter Narojczyk the band blend blues roots with classic rock influences to make a blistering British blues band.

Wilko Johnson - The Best Of Wilko Johnson Volume 1 £11.99 - Collected together for the first time on CD, the first of two volumes presenting the finest recordings of one of the most idiosyncratic and iconic guitarists in Rock history, Wilko Johnson. Included are key tracks from both Wilko's time with Dr. Feelgood and his long and successful solo career. With the imminent release of Julian Temple's extraordinary film 'Oil City Confidential', charting the history of the legendary Dr. Feelgood and their journey to worldwide fame, the band's profile will be huge once more and Wilko's name will be on everybody's lips. Track Listing: 1. Some Kind Of Hero / 2. Back In The Night / 3. Cairo Blues / 4.

Paradise / 5. Keep On Loving You / 6. Come Back And Love Me / 7. When I'm Gone / 8. Ice On The Motorway / 9. She's Good Like That / 10. The Beautiful Madrilena / 11. Sneaking Suspicion / 12. Underneath Orion Wilko Johnson - The Best Of Wilko Johnson Volume 2 £11.99 – Track Listing: All Right / 2. Barbed Wire Blues / 3. Roxette / 4. Down By The Waterside / 5. Dr Dupree / 6. Living In The Heart Of Love / 7. Turned 21 / 8. I Really Love Your Rock 'n' Roll / 9. I Keep It To Myself / 10. The Hook / 11. Twenty Yards Behind / 12. Out In The Traffic / 13. She Does It Right

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Janiva Magness - The Devil Is An Angel Too £13.50 - Award-winning vocalist Janiva Magness is among the premier blues and R&B singers in the world today. Her voice possesses an earthy, raw honesty and beauty born from her life experience. "Stunningly sung...Magness is a blues star" –USA Today. A charismatic performer known for her electrifying live shows, Magness is a gutsy and dynamic musical powerhouse. She received the coveted 2009 Blues Music Awards for B.B. King Entertainer Of The Year and for Contemporary Blues Female Artist Of The Year, an honor she also received in 2006 and 2007. “Magness sings superb, potent soul-blues with a scorching intensity.”

Shakura S’Aida - Brown Sugar £12.99 - Shakura S'Aida — pronounce her name “Shack-oora Si gh-ee-da”— began performing at a young age. As a solo artist, Shakura's career has spanned genres and countries and taken her to some of themost noted stages in the jazz world. She has performed at the Apollo Theatre in New York and has been nominated for numerous Maple Blues Awards over the last four years. She’s at home with the repertoires of Ray Charles, Nina Simone and the basic blues catalogue — but always wins audiences over with her own emotionally powerful songs.

Bare Bones Boogie Band £10 - The Bare Bones Boogie Band at their best, on this, their debut ten track CD. This London based, female fronted four piece band, bring you a collection of their own songs with a couple of Blues Classics. No frills and ready to Boogie, in their own imitable style.

Seasick Steve - Songs For Elisabeth £8.99 - After the top 5 success of ‘Man From Another Time’ this 7 track limited edition mini-album is a collection of the love songs ‘for Elisabeth’ (Steve’s wife of 20+ years) from Steve’s previous albums plus a brand new track ‘Ready For Love’. Also available and in stock; Seasick Steve – Man From Another Time £9.99 and I Started Out With Nothin And I Still Got Most Of It Left £7.99.

Lucky Peterson - Heart Of Pain £12.99 - The latest album from one of the hottest acts on the contemporary blues circuit. Lucky Peterson is a constantly touring, top festival act with a high profile internationally. This Texas studio recording is his latest album. It’s hard edged heavy blues with a lot of guitar and Lucky’s powerful vocals and superb songwriting.

Eric Bell - Lonely Nights In London £12.99 - “Lonely Nights In London” is a brand new studio album (his first since 1998) with haunting melodies and gripping guitar playing. Quite simply a master at work. The overall feel of the album is a commercial blues sound that is very comfortable and rewarding to listen to whilst also showcasing what an excellent vocalist and guitarist Eric is.

Brixton Boogie – Urban Blues £14.99 - Take a cupful of down-home blues and blend with a more urban, now-ish delivery; cook up in a studio, and out comes Brixton Boogie with a message as relevant to today’s culture as was the Blues in its own contemporary environment.

Luther Allison Songs From The Road CD + DVD set £12.99 ‘Songs From The Road’ is the ultimate celebration of Luther Allison’s powerful message to the world. Every night he battled the performer’s enemy, curfews and closing times. He extended encores for hours as one song became five became ten. He fought to keep club lights on until every fan had been personally touched. It was these exquisite moments Luther never ignored. His final message was “Leave your ego, play the music, love the people.” Thomas Ruf, owner of Ruf Records, sums up the loss best, “The Blues lost a true hero. Luther had the unique ability to pull new fans in to the blues.”

The Holmes Brothers - Feed My Soul £12.99 - “Glorious, rootsy R&B, gospel, blues and country. Full of soul and surprises.” –USA Today From winning multiple Blues Music Awards to sharing stages and recordings with Bob Dylan, Van Morrison, Bruce Springsteen, Patti Smith, Willie Nelson, Lou Reed, Peter Gabriel, Merle Haggard, Keith Richards, Al Green, Ben Harper, Lucinda Williams, Steve Earle, Levon Helm, Rosanne Cash, Odetta, and The Jungle Brothers, The Holmes Brothers have seemingly done it all. The songs deal with friendship, loyalty, family, aging, illness, as well as politics and the current state of the world, while still maintaining the patented Holmes Brothers sense of humor. The album is about triumphing over adversity and overcoming obstacles .

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Popa Chubby – The Fight Is On £12.99 - The Fight Is On’ - classic Blues rock from New York City's bad boy. This is his first CD in almost 2 years. Popa Chubby says “This is Blues rock for the people, I set out with some cool riffs and a house full of vintage guitars. I sat down and played and tried to come up with classic sounds. I called on my friends to help me and we started recording between tour dates. Then we'd take it out to the people and if they went wild we knew we had it!” ‘The Fight Is On’ - a killer detuned Zep-like rocker, followed by the anthemic ‘We Got Some Rockin' To Do’ this record does not let up. The record ends with Popa's killer rendition of Motorhead’s ‘Ace Of Spades’ live from the 2008 tour.

Scott McKeon - Trouble £12.99 - Since picking up his first guitar at the age of four, Scott McKeon has devoted himself to the mastery of his craft and is now be considered to be one of the most gifted and naturally talented guitarist, singer/songwriters emerging on the UK rock scene. He plays with the technical expertise and passion that is the envy of musicians many years his senior. This 2nd album contains 12 new songs and including contributions from Robbie McIntosh and David Ryan Harris from John Mayer’s band.

Various - Where Blues Meets Rock Vol XIII £7.99 - The eighth version of Provogue’s label compilation series ‘Where Blues Meets Rock’ has just been released. On this low priced compilation you will find tracks from recently released albums including the label’s best selling artist Joe Bonamassa and hotly tipped Philip Sayce. Track Listing: 1 Philip Sayce - Changes, 2 Joe Bonamassa - When the Fire Hits the Sea, 3 Walter Trout - The Love Song Of J Alfred Blues Rock, 4 Popa Chubby - We Got Some Rockin’ to Do, 5 Mitch Laddie - Here’s a Drink, 6 Scott McKeon - I Can Tell, 7 Stefan Schill - Take on My Beliefs, 8 Rick Derringer - Knighted by the Blues, 9 Michael Landau/Robben Ford - The Darkness, 10 Gov’t Mule - Railroad Boy, 11 Monte Montgomery - Everything About You, 12 John Norum -Let it Shine.

Previous compilations still available and now at low prices! Provogue label compilation series - Where Blues Meets Rock, Where Blues Meets Rock 3 £7.99 11 tracks including; Walter Trout, Dave Hole, Rob Tognoni, Hamsters. Provogue label compilation series - Where Blues Meets Rock, Where Blues Meets Rock 4 £7.99 11 tracks including; Omar & The Howlers, Dave Hole, Michael Katon, Walter Trout. Provogue label compilation series - Where Blues Meets Rock, Where Blues Meets Rock V £7.99 14 tracks including; Rob Tognoni, Greg Koch, Dave Hole, Paul Gilbert, Carl Verheyen. Provogue label compilation series - Where Blues Meets Rock, Where Blues Meets Rock VI £7.99 14 tracks including; Walter Trout, Joe Bonamassa, Dave Hole, Joe Louis Walker. Provogue label compilation series - Where Blues Meets Rock, Where Blues Meets Rock VII £7.99 13 tracks including; Joe Bonamassa, Leslie West, Stoney Curtis., Eric Gales.

Guitar Shorty Bare Knuckle £13.75 - Legendary axeman Guitar Shorty is more popular now than at any time in his storied 50-year career. One of the best-known names in blues, his last album, 2007’s 'We The People', won the Blues Music Award for Contemporary Blues Album of the Year. Bad Company - Hard Rock Live DVD + CD £15.99 – Although Bad Company are a rock band, the founding members roots are in the blues and features one of the best ever British soulful Blues vocalists, Paul Rogers. Filmed at Hollywood’s Hard Rock Live on 08-08-08, this remarkable reunion showcases all of the band’s multi-platinum hits including ‘Can’t Get Enough’, ‘Feel Like Makin Love’ and ‘Rock Steady’. Released to coincide with Bad Company’s reunion tour of the UK in April 2010 – the classic rock event of the year.

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Big Gilson – Blues Classics Live £13.50 - “Blues Classics Live” was recorded live at the Blue Note Club in Manhattan, New York & at the Blue Cat Blues Club in Dallas, Texas. Brazilian Bluesman Big Gilson is not just another Blues player, in addition to being a brilliant guitarist he demonstrates through his performance and musicianship that the Blues runs through his veins with every beat of his musical heart. While touring the American club circuit Big Gilson clashed guitars with Blues-guitar-greats such as Steve Cropper, Corey Harris, Duke Robillard, Lonnie Brooks, Magic Slim, and Walter “Wolfman” Washington. Buddy Guy was sufficiently impressed to extend the Brazilian an open invitation to play at his Legends

Club in Chicago “anytime”, while B.B. King stated: “When I see such a young man so far from America, playing the Blues so well, I feel happy and proud that my mission in this life is done” These are superb renditions of classic tracks with Big Gilson backed at both locations by top hot local musicians. Tracks featured include; Judgement Day, Shake Your Moneymaker, Everyday I Have The Blues, I Just Wanna Make Love To You, Sweet Home Chicago and Roy Buchanan’s The Messiah Will Come Again. Big Gilson is back in Europe and the UK in the summer. To keep updated with his gigs visit www.biggilson.com Also available Big Gilson’s latest studio album - Sentenced to Living £13.99 plus Cab Driver Blues £12 – Live At The Blue Note £14 - Bring It Back Home £12.

Steve Cochran - 12 Reasons £14.75 - If you are a serious "heavy-guitar freak" and you’re into bad-ass killer guitar riffs and jaw-dropping emotive blues-rock solos, then this disc is for you. Cochran being a truly talented tunesmith further elevates this album far above the competition. Also available and recently released Live At Montreux £13.99 £12.99 Tino Gonzales & Los Reyes Del K.O. - Funky Tortillas £14.75 - On this album you will find five original songs by Los Reyes del K.O. and five songs by Tino Gonzales. They present different styles and interpretation of the Blues. The Blues has been here since the beginning of time when man had no roof over his head or clothes on his back and nothing to eat. He or She might have been Black, White, or Brown, but everyone has the right to call the Blues their own. Nearly 10 years have passed since Chicago Blues veteran, Tino Gonzales, left the U.S.A. and made his new home in Europe. Los Reyes Del K.O. have been called the Buddy Guy and Junior Wells of Spain.

Little Al Thomas & The Deep Down Fools - Not My Warden £13.99 - Originally influenced by B.B. King and Louis Jordan, Little Al Thomas is a household name in Chicago's South Side Blues clubs. Little Al Thomas returns with “Not My Warden”, an album which is beyond doubt the crowning achievement of the Little Al Thomas/ John Edelmann (guitarist, producer and songwriter) collaboration so far! "Thomas boasts a silky smooth voice and a lot of charisma."– Blues Revue.

Lance Lopez - Salvation from Sundown CD + DVD £19.75 Born in Shreveport, Louisiana, Lance has been a professional musician since the age of 14. Lance toured with Johnnie Taylor for 6 months performing with artists such as Bobby Blue Bland, Johnny Guitar Watson, Little Milton, Marvin Sease, And Bobby Rush. On his 2008 Summer Tour of Europe Lance was the support act on concerts with legendary performers ZZ Top, Whitesnake, Def Leppard, Ten Years After and Jimmy Cliff as well as headlining many well known Blues Festivals. The album was produced by JIM GAINES, one of the world’s famous Blues-Rock-producers.

Laura B and The Moonlighters Jump & Shout - £13.50 Swing and '50s-styled R&B, fetching up somewhere between Ruth Brown and Anita O'Day. London’s Laura B and the Moonlighters are an exciting seven-piece Rockin’ and Honki n’ Rhythm and Blues combo in the upbeat style of Ruth Brown, Big Maybelle and Lavern Baker. The Band is led by the talented and charismatic vocalist Laura B, backed by her UK’s all star band comprising of members of Ocean’s Seven, Juke Joint Jump, Sugar Ray’s Flying Fortress, The Big Six, Alabama Slammers and The Mike Sanchez Band, to name but a few. Also featuring the exceptional Henri Herbert at the boogie-woogie 88, Lady Laura and the guys guarantee a big beat sound and performance to match many of the great R’n’B artistes of the fifties.

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Johnny Winter - Live Bootleg Series Volume 6 £13.99 - Red, Hot and Smokin’ are only some of the words to describe the Live Bootleg Series Volume 6, the latest hand-picked collection of super rarities from the master blues rocker Johnny Winter’s own archives. This time around, Johnny finds some very incredible performances which pay homage to some of his favourites like Ray Charles’ ‘Blackjack’, Freddie King’s ‘Sen-Sa-Shun’ and a very rare extensive bonus track discovery of the BB King’s classic ‘It’s My Own Fault’. While clocking in at almost fifteen minutes, this and the other lengthy tunes collected make this a very enjoyable CD to the true Johnny Winter fan in all of us. This collection also includes some very rare photographs from his personal collection, new liner notes, and the stamp of authenticity as only you would expect from the man, the legend, the bluesman himself, Johnny Winter. Rock On!

Johnny Winter Saints And Sinners/John Dawson Winter III £12.75 - Two late 1970’s CBS albums from Blues guitarist Johnny Winter have now been released on one CD by the Beat Goes On Label. Sidesmen on these albums include Rick Derringer, the Brecker Brothers, Edgar Winter and Bobby Caldwell. Both albums have been digitally remastered and slipcased, and include new notes.

Edgar & Johnny Winter - Together £11.75 - Though Edgar and Johnny collaborated on many of each other’s recordings, this album was their first joint effort. First released in 1976 on CBS, ‘Together’ features regular sidesmen Rick Derringer and the late Dan Hartman. Both albums have been digitally remastered and slipcased, and include extensive new notes.

Bill Wyman’s Rhythm Kings - Anyway the Wind Blows £12.99 - The 14 tracks on this 1998 second album from the Kings are all delightful as they eschew ‘rock’ for swing and good taste. Superbly produced and performed, this is more than a tribute to past glories; it’s a celebration everyone should join. With 2 bonus tracks (previously only available on a US-only release) it’s a ‘real gone’ CD!

Bill Wyman - Just For The Thrill / Live £11.50 £9.99 - 2CD set, two original albums from Bill Wyman’s Rhythm Kings.

ERIC CLAPTON & ARTHUR LOUIS KNOCKING ON HEAVEN'S DOOR £ 7.99CHRIS SPEDDING CAFE DAYS REVISITED £ 9.99SOLOMON BURKE SOUL LUCKY £ 9.99CANNED HEAT ETERNAL BOOGIE £11.99BB KING BLUES D'AZUR £11.99BLIND BOYS OF ALABAMA WALK WITH THE LORD £ 7.99VARIOUS ARTISTS GUITAR HEROES £ 7.99AARON NEVILLE MOJO SOUL £ 9.99SPENCER DAVIS GROUP OLD FRIENDS FAMILIAR FACES £ 9.99VARIOUS ARTISTS CHICAGO BLUES UNION £ 9.99FREDDIE KING TEXAS GUITAR BLUES £ 9.99VARIOUS ARTISTS BLACK AND WHITE BLUES GUITAR 2 CD £11.99BLACK OAK ARKANSAS THE WILD BUNCH £ 9.99MITCH RYDER DEVIL WITH HER BLUE DRESS £ 9.99McCARTHY-HITE PROJECT A YARDBIRD IN MEMPHIS £ 9.99MIKE BLOOMFIELD CELEBRATING THE BLUES £ 9.99JOHN LEE HOOKER KING OF THE BOOGIE 2 CD £11.99IKE TURNER RISIN' WITH THE BLUES £ 9.99TONY JOE WHITE TAKE HOME THE SWAMP £ 9.99CANNED HEAT CANNED, LABELED AND SHELVED 2 CD £11.99CHRIS SPEDDING GUITAR JAMBOREE £ 9.99JOHNNY WINTER ROCKIN' BLUESMAN £ 9.99MUDDY WATERS THEY CALL ME MUDDY WATERS 2 CD £11.99GENO WASHINGTON PUT OUT THE CAT £ 7.99HENRY VESTINE I USED TO BE MAD £ 9.99VARIOUS GUITAR HEROES - VOL. 2 £ 7.99VARIOUS – GUITAR KINGS CD1 INC. HENDRIX , CLAPTON, BECK, SANTANA £4.99VARIOUS – GUITAR KINGS CD2 INC. HENDRIX , CLAPTON, WINTER, BB KING £4.99

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Blue-Eyed Blues - Various Artists Cat No. CBMCD025 – 21 tracks - Includes: Smokestack Lightning (The Yardbirds With Eric Clapton), Boom Boom (The Animals), Man Of The World (Fleetwood Mac) , I Wanna Put A Tiger In Your Tank (Downliners Sect), Stormy Monday Blues - Parts 1 & 2 (Chris Farlowe), So Much To Say (Rod Stewart) , I Tried (The Savoy Brown Blues Band), Big Boss Man (The Graham Bond Organisation), It Ain't Right (John Mayall). Young Man's Blues (Mose Allison).

Blues Harmonica - Various Artists Cat No. CBMCD027 24 tracks - Includes: Juke (Little Walter), Take It Easy Baby (The Yardbirds With Eric Clapton), Easy (Walter Horton), All Night Boogie (Howlin' Wolf), Rockinitis (Billy Boy Arnold), I Ain't Got You (Jimmy Reed), You Tried To Ruin Me (Snooky Pryor), Baker Shop Boogie (Willie Nix And James Cotton) Mean Ol' Train (Papa Lightfoot), Harmonica Boogie (Pete Lewis).

Chicago Blues - Various Artists Cat No. CBMCD028 22 tracks – Includes: All Your Love (Magic Sam), Walking By Myself (Jimmy Rogers)., Mama Talk To Your Daughter (J B Lenoir) , Mannish Boy (Muddy Waters) , Smokestack Lightin' (Howlin' Wolf) Bright Lights Big City (Jimmy Reed) , Don't Start Me Talkin' (Sonny Boy Williamson) Black Angel Blues (Robert Nighthawk), 24 Hours (Eddie Boyd), Big Town Playboy (Eddie Taylor), I Can't Quit You Baby (Otis Rush), Sit And Cry The Blues (Buddy Guy).

Stoned Alchemy - Various Artists Cat No. CBMCD029 28 tracks – Includes: I'm A King Bee (Slim Harpo) , I Can't Be Satisfied (Muddy Waters), You Can't Catch Me (Chuck Berry) , Mona,I Need You Baby (Bo Diddley), Honest I Do (Jimmy Reed) , I Just Want To Make Love To You (Muddy Waters), Carol (Chuck Berry) , Down Home Girl (Alvin Robinson), Fortune Teller (Benny Spellman) , Mannish Boy (Muddy Waters) Around And Around (Chuck Berry), Cops And Robbers (Bo Diddley) .

Teachin' The Blues - Various Artists Cat No. CBMCD030 24 tracks – Includes: Willie And The Hand Jive (Johnny Otis), The Sky Is Crying (Elmore James) , Further Up The Road (Bobby 'Blue' Bland), Groaning The Blues (Otis Rush) , Last Night (Little Walter) , Ain't That Lovin' You Baby (Jimmy Reed) , Five Long Years (Eddie Boyd) Reconsider Baby (Lowell Fulson) Rollin' & Tumblin' (Muddy Waters) , Talk To Me Baby (Elmore James), Hard Times (Ray Charles) , Hey, Hey (Big Bill Broonzy).

Eric Clapton Cat No. CBMCD015 22 tracks – Includes: I'm Your Witchdoctor , Telephone Blues, On Top Of The World, Boom Boom, Honey In Your Hips , I Wish You Would, A Certain Girl , Good Morning Little Schoolgirl , I Ain't Got You For Your Love , Got To Hurry, Smokestack Lightning , Five Long Years , I'm A Man Miles Road, Tribute To Elmore , Draggin' My Tail , Choker.

John Mayall's Bluesbreakers Cat No. CBMCD017 13 tracks – Includes: Ridin' On The L & N, Help Me, All Your Love, I Ain't Got You, One Life To Live, The Last Time, Fascinatin Lover, Life In The Jungle, Chicago Line, Dream About The Blues, The Dirty Dozen, Tears Came Rollin' Down, Room To Move. Albert Collins Cat No. CBMCD007 13 tracks – Includes: You're So High, You Accuse Me, I Get The Feeling, Angel Of Mercy, Icy Blue, The Trouble Was Money, Playing With My Mind, Too Many Dirty Dishes, The Things I Used To Do, Black Cat Bone.

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RUF COMPILATION INC. FEAT: WALTER TROUT & JEFF HEALY, SUE FOLEY, CANDYE KANE, OMAR &THE HOLWERS, CANNED HEAT, LUTHER ALLISON & MORE CD + DVD

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RICHMAN BLUES FEAT: BOB BROZMAN, GUITAR SHORTY, NORMAN & NACY BLAKE, CANDYE KANE, MICHAEL HILL, EDDY THE CHIEFCLEARWATER, ROY ZIMMERMAN

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VARIOUS: I BELIEVE TO MY SOUL

FEAT: MAVIS STAPLES, BILLY PRESTON, ANN PEEBLES, IRMA THOMAS, ALLEN TOUSAINT 13 TRACK DIGIPAK

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GEORGE THOROGOOD & THE DESTOYERS - LIVE – OHIO 1986 £ 8.99THE GROUNDHOGS THE BEST OF – 15 TRACKS £ 7.99PAUL KOSSOFF LIVE AT CROYDON FAIRFIELD HALLS 1975 £ 8.99JEFF HEALEY GET ME SOME £ 7.50JEFF HEALEY LIVE AT MONTREUX 1999 £ 9.99BIG JOE TURNER JACKSON ON MY MIND – EX BB KING BASSIST

FEAT CLARENCE TEX WALKER £ 6.99

SANTANA SAMBA PA TI 2 CD SET – EARLY SANTANA £ 2.99ERIC CLAPTON UNPLUGGED £ 7.99ERIC CLAPTON ME AND MR JOHNSON £ 7.99FILM SOUND TRACK RUSH - PERFORMED BY ERIC CLAPTON £ 5.99ATOMIC ROOSTER HEADLINE NEWS £ 5.99ERIC BURDON ANIMALS GREATEST HITS 2 CD SET £ 6.99RAY BONNEVILLE GOIN’ BY FEEL – ACOUSTIC BLUES £ 9.75OMAR & THE HOWLERS MUDDY SPRINGS £ 6.99OMAR & THE HOWLERS BOOGIE MAN £ 6.99HOWLIN WOLF ANTHOLOGY – 2 CD SET £ 7.99PETER GREEN DESTINY ROAD £ 7.99BUDDY GUY BUDDY’S BLUES £ 6.99MIKE BLOOMFIELD PRESCRIPTION FOR THE BLUES £ 3.75KELLY JOE PHELPS WESTERN BELL £ 6.75IAN PARKER WHERE I BELONG £ 9.99 JO ANN KELLY BLACK RAT SWING 2 CD SET £ 9.99 ALBERT KING KING ALBERT / NEW ORLEANS HEAT £ 8.99 FREDDIE KING STAYIN’ HOME WITH THE BLUES £ 6.99 CHARLY PATTON PONY BLUES – AN INTRODUCTION £ 3.50 ROSCOE GORDON NO MORE DOGGIN’ - AN INTRODUCTION £ 3.50 AYNSLEY LISTER UPSIDE DOWN £ 9.99 WALTER TROUT GO THE DISTANCE £ 8.99 WALTER TROUT FULL CIRLCE £ 8.99 WALTER TROUT DEEP TROUT £ 8.99 WALTER TROUT RELENTLES £ 8.99 STAN WEBB PLUCKING GOOD / CHANGES 2 CD SET £ 9.50 ZZ TOP ONE FOOT IN THE BLUES £ 6.99 ZZ TOP RIO GRANDE MUD £ 6.99 T BONE WALKER 40 PRIME CUTS 2 CD SET £ 6.99 T BONE WALKER THE HUSTLE IS ON £ 4.99 CHRIS BARBER CAN’T STOP NOW - PLAYS THE BLUES LIVE £4.99 LONG JOHN BALDRY LIVE IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY CD £ 9.99 LONG JOHN BALDRY LIVE IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY DVD £ 5.99 CANDYE KANE IN CONCERT DVD £ 9.99 GARY MOORE LIVE AT MONTREUX DVD £ 8.99 CANNED HEAT ON THE ROAD AGAIN 2 DVD £ 9.99 BAD COMPANY IN CONCERT DVD £ 8.99 ERIC CLAPTON & FRIENDS IN CONCERT DVD £ 7.99 YARDBIRDS PERFORMANCES AND INTERVIEWS DVD £ 8.75 MUDDY WATERS MESSIN’ WITH THE BLUES DVD £ 6.99 FREE INSIDE FREE – A CRITICAL REVIEW DVD £ 3.99 ALEXIS KORNER & FRIENDS DVD £ 7.75 BO DIDDLEY WITH CHUBBY CHECKER ON TV DVD £ 3.99 ETTA JAMES BURNIN’ DOWN THE HOUSE DVD £ 9.75

John Mayall Rolling With The Blues CD2+DVD £9.99 The Second Decade 1972 to 1982. Compilation taken from John Mayall's private collection.Track Listing: CD1 Band introduction (narrative) / Got You On My Mind / No Smoking / No Holds Barred / Band Into (narrative) / Feels Good In Frankfurt / Next Time Around / Freddies' Request (narrative) / Sad To Be Alone / Red Presents Blue Mitchell (narrative) / Filthy McNasty / Make My Bed Tonight / CD2 Mexico City / Gone From The Canyon / Caught In The Middle / John Lee Boogie / Emergency Boogie / Rolling With The Blues / Howlin' Moon / Room To Move / Sitting Here Alone / The Stumble /Disc 3 (DVD) Exclusive Interview with John Mayall. DVD Duration 38 mins approx.

Fleetwood Mac - Madison Blues 2 CDs +DVD £9.99 - Live and studio recordings from the early 70's, including a unique studio session of Christine McVie with her band before joining Fleetwood Mac, performing as The Christine Perfect Band. Exclusive interview with Jeremy Spencer. Recorded 19th February 2002. DVD Duration 96 mins approx.

Chris Farlowe - Best Of £12.99 - When Farlowe joined Oldham’s label Immediate in 1966, he was launched with a series of excellent performances, including his best known Number One hit ‘Out Of Time’. This comprehensive collection celebrates Farlowe’s Immediate years with 20 tracks that include soulful versions of ‘Ride On Baby’, ‘Paint It Black’, ‘Handbags And Gladrags’ and his favourite work-out number ‘In The Midnight Hour’.

Chris Farlowe The Art of Chris Farlowe £12.99 - The original 14 track album is augmented with a further eleven bonus items on this essential CD, including the A and B-sides released between 1967 and 1969, with Michael D’Abo’s ‘Handbags And many fine compositions given the Farlowe treatment. More than 40 years later, these recordings still sound fresh and dynamic.

Roy Buchanan Live Stock/A Street Called Straight £12.99 - Two albums from ’75 and ‘76 by the American blues guitarist Roy Buchanan. Albums feature a mixture of Buchanan originals and covers. Roy Buchanan’s death at an early age was a shock and he is sorely missed. Digitally remastered, slipcased and with new notes.

Andy Fraser - Andy Fraser Band/In Your Eyes £11.75 - Originally released in 1975 on the CBS record label. Following his second stint with Free, Andy teamed up with Chris Spedding to form Sharks, recording two albums for Island Records. With the folding of Sharks and after a brief period with Frankie Miller and Henry McCullough, Fraser created the Andy Fraser Band with Nick Judd (keyboards) and Kim Turner (drums), recording these two superb albums in 1975. The sleevenotes are written by David Clayton – author of the acclaimed Free biography ‘Heavy Load.

Brian Auger’s Oblivion Express - Closer To It / Straight Ahead 2 CD Set £19.75 - Where ‘Closer to it’ gained the Oblivion Express the fans they so rightly deserved, ’Straight Ahead’ , which was released soon after, earned the group a place in the album charts.

Brian Auger’s Oblivion Express - Live Oblivion Vol. 1 & 2 2 CD Set £19.75 - For the “Live Oblivion” recordings, singer Alex Ligertwood rejoined the band. The Whiskey-A-Go-Go on Sunset Strip was chosen for the venue. It is one of the most famous venues of the world.

Savoy Brown Lion's Share/Jack The Toad £12.99 - Both albums were originally released in 1973 BGO's fifth pairing of Savoy Brown albums, 'Lion's Share' features Dave Walker on vocals, returning to the band after leaving to join Fleetwood Mac ('Penguin'). 'Jack The Toad' features veteran rock'n'roller Jackie Lynton on vocals and a change of producer in Barry Murray. Digitally remastered and slip-cased.

Dickey Betts - Collectors / Let’s Get Together £11.50 £9.99 - 2 CD Set from ex Allman Brothers guitarist.

Dickey Betts Atlantas Burning c/w Great Southern £11.50 £9.99 - Two original great “Southern Rock” albums on one CD.

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Peter Green - Hotfoot Powder £7.99 - 13 interpretations of Robert Johnson’s songs by the ultimate British blues guitarist – now part of the acclaimed Complete Blues series. Peter Green turned to Robert Johnson songs with the recording the two albums that re-launched his career, 1998’s ‘The Robert Johnson Songbook’ and 2000’s ‘Hot Foot Powder’. This CD showed a real return to form for the founder of Fleetwood Mac and one of the greatest ever white blues guitarists. “Hot Foot Powder” saw his Splinter Group joined by such blues legends as Buddy Guy, Otis Rush, Dr John, Hubert Sumlin and Joe Louis Walker.

Peter Green - Destiny Road £7.99 - Now part of the Complete Blues series, this 12-track album from 1999, represents the first new material Peter Green recorded with The Splinter Group after his return from a long period in the wilderness. With writing and arranging credits spread across the talents of all members of the group and with input from Pete Brown (Cream’s lyricist) Splinter Group had every right to be delighted with the result. Also in stock the original jewel case version at £8.99

Peter Green Splinter Group £7.99 - This was the first album from Peter Green’s Splinter Group and was recorded by the Fleetwood Mobile studio live at gigs in Wolverhampton, Cambridge and the Shepherds Bush Empire, London during December 1996. The album includes blues classics made famous by greats such as Robert Johnson and Freddie King alongside include material Peter Green used to perform in his John Mayall and Fleetwood Mac days. In addition Peter returned to the studio for the first time in 20 years to record two stunning acoustic blues songs

Mose Allison - The Way Of The World £11.99 – This Mose Allison’s Anti label debut marks his return to the recording studio after a 12 year absence. Allison occupies a hallowed place in blues songwriting, sitting alongside Dixon and Percy Mayfield in bringing a witty, urbane sensibility to the modern blues. ‘The Way Of The World’ finds Mose playing and writing with a new looseness, playfulness and verve that belies his years. This CD contains 5 brand new Mose songs, including the title track, a co-write with producer Joe Henry. Allison also covers classics from Loudon Wainwright III, Roosevelt Sykes, and the delightful ‘Everybody Thinks You’re An Angel’ by his daughter Amy.

Rhino Original Album Series 5CDs £16.99 each (equivalent to £3.40 per CD) - It’s 5 classic artist albums in card sleeves featuring the original album artwork housed inside a new card wallet. Nice and simple, no frills just great music! Many of these albums have been unavailable for a number of years. Aretha Franklin: Aretha Now / Never Loved A Man.. / Lady Soul / Live At the Fillmore / Spirit In The Dark. Chris Rea: Espresso Logic / On The Beach / Shamrock Diaries / The Road To Hell / Water Sign. Dr John: Babylon / Gris-Gris / Gumbo / In The Right Place / The Sun, Moon & Herbs J Geils Band: Bloodshot / Ladies Invited / Live: Full House / The J Geils Band / The Morning After. Little Feat: Dixie Chicken / Feats Don’t Fail Me Know / Little Feat / Sailin’ Shoes / The Last Record Album. Los Lobos: And A Time To Dance / By The Light Of The Moon / How Will The Wolf Survive? / Kiko / The Neighborhood. Otis Redding: Dictionary Of Soul / Otis Blue / Pain In My Heart / Sings Soul Ballads / The Soul Album. Paul Butterfield: East-West / In My Own Dream / Keep On Moving / Paul Butterfield Blues Band / The Resurrection Of Pigboy Crabshaw.

James, Elmore Jr. & The Broomdusters - Baby Please Set A Date £11.99 - The songs here include "Dust My Broom" and "The Sky Is Crying" -- numbers indelibly linked with Elmore James -- but there is plenty of original material as well. Elmore James Jr has an honest desire to keep the legend of his father and his father's music alive for future generations and he and his band play the Mississippi-rooted Chicago blues with great conviction.

Al Miller – Wild Cards £12.99 - Al Miller has assembled a full house of Chicago talent for your listening pleasure on his first album. Not only does this stacked deck feature Miller's triple-threat talent as harpist, guitarist, and vocalist, it boasts the formidable presence of some of the hottest blues artists on the Windy City circuit : Willie Kent, Dave Specter, Tad Robinson & Steve Freund - both comparative youngbloods and venerable veterans, all taking their respective turns in the spotlight.

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Mick Fleetwood Blues Band – Blue Again DVD £22.50 - In 2007 – on time for Fleetwood Mac’s 40th band anniversary – Mick Fleetwood decided to erect a monument to the group and its founder members and revive the sound which was characteristic of the band’s early years. He founded The Mick Fleetwood Blues Band, which included, along with Mark Johnston (keyboards, vocals) and Lenny Castellanos (bass, vocals) the superb guitarist, Rick Vito. They recorded an album ‘Blue Again’ which was nominated for the Grammy 2010 in the category “Best traditional Blues-Album”. This DVD is the companion to this CD and contains breath- taking versions of early classics such as ‘Oh Well’, ‘Albatross’ & ‘Rattlesnake Shake’. A vibrant, historic document of a captivating performance

Buy this DVD above and get The Mick Fleetwood Story DVD for £1.99p until our stocks run out.

Carlos Santana – Santana – Down Under Australia ’79 DVD £13.99 – In October 1979 in Australia, this live concert of the famous guitar genius Carlos Santana was recorded on video. The theme of the tour was ‘Super Joint Concert with Eddie Money’ and shows Santana in top form. Also recently released Carlos Santana - Presents Blues At Montreux 2004 Blu-Ray DVD £17.99

Steve Lukather & Edgar Winter – Live At North Sea Festival DVD £22.50 – Feeling totally free from stylistic barriers, this concert is a perfect symbiosis of these two talents, presenting the best of Winter’s collection (“Fly Away”, “Frankenstein”) and some breathtaking highlights penned by Lukather (as exemplified in his tearful tribute to Toto-Drummer Jeff Porcarco in “Song for Jeff”). A specific standout among the many other highlights of this concert is the medley of Rock’n Roll classics. Summing up the genius of these two outstanding artists, their improvising on songs such as “Johnny B Goode” and “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Going On” remaining as colorful, fresh and dynamic, never to be heard before.

The Doors On Heavy Weight 180 Gm Vinyl - Each 12” LP £15.99 + £2.50 P&P The Doors / Strange Days / Morrison Hotel / L.A Woman

Traditional Blues And Other Associated Traditional Music

Lonnie Johnson – A Life In Music £17.99 – The first serious and comprehensive reissue on this hugely influential and fascinating artist Lonnie Johnson’s career spanned Country Blues, seminal Jazz with artists like Louis Armstrong, Rhythm & Blues hits and folky revivalist material for the new audiences in the 1950’s and 60’s. Few artists were as versatile but it was the stunning guitar work that was common to all these styles

Little Esther The Early Hits 1949-1954 – The first serious and comprehensive compilation of these seminal sides from a legendary singerLittle Esther started as a teenage Rhythm & Blues prodigy who had a

string of juke box hits. They were hot and hard honking rhythm & blues. Later she became Esther Phillips, the great soul diva but these early sides were never bettered.

Koko Taylor – What It Takes: The Chess Years £13.75 – “The Queen Of Chicago Blues,” Koko Taylor was the modern epitome of the big voiced female blues belter, in the magnificent tradition of Big Mama Thornton, Bessie Smith, and Memphis Minnie. Originally an 18 song compilation, What It Takes (Expanded Edition) is now a robust 24 tracks (over 70 minutes long). Among the highlights are her classic takes on such Willie Dixon songs as “Twenty Nine Ways (To My Baby’s Door),” “Fire,” and “Insane Asylum,” a terrifying track that features a guest vocal by Mr. Dixon himself. There’s also a roaring live duet with Muddy Waters on the title track, and the bonus tracks include her versions of J.B. Lenoir’s “Good Advice” and Dixon’s co-written “Blues Heaven”.

Screaming Jay Hawkins – Frenzy £7.99 – Classic OKEH album re issued at a bargain price, contains the hit I Put A Spell On You.

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Blues & Blues/Rock DVDs

Rufus Thomas - Early Years £7.99 - A collection of pre STAX recordings,made for a handful of labels in the early 50's.

Various Memphis Harps & Jugs £12.50 - Long awaited re-release of this greatly sought after album. Whilst out of stock this CD was fetching over $100 on the internet! Some of the very best in vintage Memphis blues.

Various Memphis Blues Volume 3 1927 – 1930 £12.50 - Superb vintage blues from the kings of the Jug Bands; The Memphis Jug Band. With additional tracks by their friends and contemporaries. Various – Big Box Of Blues £11.99 - A bumper, bargain box of some of the best historical blues ever released! 166 tracks spread over 6 discs at a to good to be true price packaged in a snappy bright slip case.

Lloyd Price Restless Heart - The Ultimate Singles Collection £10.75 This collection of all of the notable singles from Lloyd Price is the most complete ever released. Double CD for the price of one This collection of all of the notable singles from Lloyd Price is the most complete ever released. For the first time on one 2CD set are all of the and B sides of his Specialty label singles plus all the A and B sides of the singles recorded for his own KRC label, completed by all the singles sides recorded for ABC up to 1959. Includes such classic hits as “Lawdy Miss Clawdy”, “Personality”, “Stagger Lee” and “I’m Gonna Get Married”. Fully detailed liner notes describe Lloyd’s rise to fame and his subsequent success in fields other than music.

Bo Diddley Hey! Bo Diddley 2CD Set £6.99 - Features two albums; CD1: Bo Diddley / CD2: Go Bo Diddley. Includes the tracks; I’m A Man, Bo Diddley & Bo’s Guitar.

Bo Diddley Who Do You Love £8.99 - 24 nuggets from the King of Rock’n’Roll’s wildest jungle rhythms, including Bo Diddley, I’m A Man, Pretty Thing, Who Do You Love? , and many more.

Bessie Smith The Anthology 2CD Set £6.99 – Includes: Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out / Gin House Blues / T'Ain't Nobody's Business / Downhearted Blues / St. Louis Blues / Baby, Won't You Please Come Home? / Alexander's Ragtime Band / Sing Sing Prison Blues. Various - Let Me Tell You About The Blues - Texas 3CD Set £11.75 - Fourth title in the ‘Let Me Tell You About The Blues’ series features legendary Texan bluesman such as Lightin’ Hopkins, T-Bone Walker, Lil Son Jackson and Blind Lemon Jefferson. Also available in the series: Chicago 3 CD Set £11.75 - Memphis 3 CD Set £11.75 – New York 3 CD Set £11.75

Various - R&B Spotlight'59 -60 Rhythm & Blues Hits US chart 1959 (2CD) £9.99 - R&B Spotlight ‘59 combines 60 tracks by various artists selected from the US charts of 1959. The artists include such legends as Chuck Berry, Bo Diddley, Fats Domino, the Coasters, Ruth Brown, Lavern Baker, Nat “King” Cole and Sarah Vaughan. The collection, including full details of the original label issues, is the second of an ongoing year-by-year series representing the Rhythm & Blues charts. …The informative booklet notes are authored by respected Echoes/Record Collector journalist Mike Atherton. Various Juke Joint Blues 2 - Crazy With The Blues 2 CD Set £14.99 - From the famous (Jimmy Rogers, Jimmy McCracklin, Jerry McCain) to the downright obscure (Country Jim, Louis Campbell, Pete McKinley) this 2 CD set features 54 tracks of rock solid electric downhome delights. Everyone of these pounded out of the juke boxes in 1950’s ghetto and back county bar rooms. Various Rare West Coast Jump 'N' Jive 4 CD Set £17.99 - Fabulously rare and important music from a transition time From Louis Jordan style jump to harder Rhythm & Blues. This 4 CD set of amazingly rare music covers boogie woogie and the change from swing based music to the heavier beat of the Rhythm & Blues that would become Rock & Roll. Compiled by Bob Fisher from several superb collections this is not the same old re-issue material but a serious coverage of a genre and style that is rarely reissued

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Chuck Berry - You Can't Catch Me £8.99 - Chuck Berry’s never-ending stream of hits in the late 50s helped shaped the sound of Rock’n’Roll and influenced a generation of artists including the Beatles, Rolling Stones and Beach Boys. This CD collects 24 of the classic tracks that he recorded in the 50s including Sweet Little Sixteen, Johnny B. Goode, Rock And Roll Music and Roll Over Beethoven.

Roy Hamilton The Definitive '50s Singles Collection 2 CD Set £10.99 - One of the most influential artists of the 1950s in the R&B field gets the full singles As & Bs treatment for the first time ever. Includes his original hit recordings of the all-time classic songs This is a unique opportunity to enjoy these dramatic recordings by one of popular music’s lost legends.

Ray Charles The Absolutely Essential 3CD Collection 3 CD Set £6.99 – Includes: Sitting On Top Of The World / How Long Blues / It Should Have Been Me / Blues Before Sunrise / / Rockin’ Chair Blues.

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New From Ace Records Various - Bo Diddley Is A Songwriter £13.50 - This month brings a slightly leftfield addition to Ace’s songwriter series in the formidable form of the erstwhile Ellas McDaniel – former resident of of McComb, Mississippi and better known to his thousands of fans as the great Bo Diddley. He was also a songwriter of some distinction – not just for himself but also for others. “Bo Diddley Is A…Songwriter” brings together 24 titles from the E McDaniel catalogue, performed by a variety of acts that range from 50s rock’n’roll legends (Buddy Holly, the Everly Brothers, Ronnie Hawkins, Mickey & Sylvia) to 60s R&B and garage bands (the Animals, Johnny Kidd & the Pirates, Pretty Things) to later 70s and 80s cult heroes such as the New York Dolls and Los Lobos.

Various – The Ace Story Vol 1 -£13.50 - Johnny Vincent’s Ace label was the jumping-off point for our own efforts to preserve rock’n’roll and R&B history. Johnny was among the first to license repertoire to us, more than 30 years ago, and it’s a pleasure to bring a selection of his fabulous New Orleans-produced good-time music back home. Each volume will contain the original vinyl “Ace Story” compilation, expanded to 24 tracks with the addition of tracks which complement those that were originally compiled by Ted Carroll, Roger Armstrong and the late Ray Topping. All of Ace Mississippi’s big names feature across the five volumes, as will all of the company’s most significant hits – remastered for the best sound that you will ever have heard them in.

Jerry Cole - Guitars A Go-Go The 1960s Crown Recordings Vol 2 £13.50 - In the 1960s, the late Jerry Cole was one of America's most prolific guitarists, turning his hand to surf music, rock, country, jazz and blues and playing on sessions for Brian Wilson, Phil Spector and countless others. The golden age of guitar-driven rock’n’roll instrumentals lasted from 1957 to around 1967. Without uttering a word, these magnificent and sometimes quirky guitar instros captured and conveyed the excitement of the era.

Georgie Fame – Mod Classics 1964-66 £13.50 - This is the first compilation of Georgie Fame’s Columbia recordings since 1979’s “Beat Classics” and is designed to complement that seminal work. While that went for the hits and the singles, “Mod Classics” goes for the dancefloor appeal of 24 tracks that mix jazz, rhythm and blues and soul. Many of the tracks on our CD have only been available in Japan since their original releases were deleted in the late 60s.

Little Richard - Here’s Little Richard £9.99 - Little Richards debut album, originally released in 1957. Features the hits - Tutti Frutti, Long Tall Sally, Jenny Jenny and more Little Richard Volume 2 £9.99 - This is the second full length album from the mighty Little Richard. Feature the hits - Good Golly Miss Molly, Lucille, Keep a Knockin'and more. Fabulous Little Richard £9.99 - Little Richards 3rd album, marked the end of his Rock n Roll period. Features Whole Lotta Shakin Goin On, Kansas City and more.

Various - Great British Rock ‘n’ Roll Instrumentals - Just About As Good As It Gets! 2 CD Set £9.99 After the critical success of “Great Rock ‘n’ Roll Instrumentals” which was exclusively American, it seemed only logical to compile all the British gems which fell into this category. The latter end of the fifties saw the emergence of what some ‘purest’ aficionados consider, the first seriously good Brit Rock ‘n’ Roll in the form of instrumental hits. This 61 track showcase lists the great names of the era such as the Shadows, Bert Weedon, John Barry and Chris Barber.

Various - Great Rock ‘n’ Roll Instrumentals - Just About As Good As It Gets! Vol. 2 2 CD Set £9.99 64 lovingly mastered recordings feature on this double collection bringing us more of those instrumental goodies that were consistently charting in the late fifties as well as some diamonds that never reached this side of the Atlantic. Features tracks from; The Royal Teens, Johnny and the Hurricanes, The Wailers, Bill Haley & The Comets, Dale Hawkins & many more.

Various - Great British Rock ‘n’ Roll - Just About As Good As It Gets! Vol. 4 2 CD Set £9.99 Love it or hate it, Britain had a Rock ‘n’ Roll scene in the late fifties. It even had it Rock ‘n’ Roll stars such as Marty Wilde, Cliff Richard, Tommy Steele and Billy Fury. Pure nostalgia, memories of good times and some damn good songs, original or covers, is what makes this series of releases sell. Volume 4 is no exception! Packed with great tracks from the likes of Johnny Kidd & the Pirates, Vince Taylor, Mort Shuman Tony Crombie and Adam Faith. 70 all time gems from a wonderful era of British music.

Various - Great Rockabilly – Just About As Good As It Gets! Vol. 4 2 CD Set £9.99 Yet another fantastic collection of un-missable Rockabilly classics Bulging with no less than 70 tracks, all caringly mastered to give superb sound quality, this double compilation features all the famous names of the era including the King “Elvis’ along with Ricky Nelson, Gene Vincent, Eddie Cochrane, Buddy Holly, Carl Perkins and Rose Maddox as well as some deliciously obscure names.

Various - Real Raw Rockabilly 2 CD Set £6.99 – Includes tracks by; Carl Perkins, Elvis Presley, Vince Taylor, Eddie Bond And The Stompers Charlie Feathers , Johnny Kidd And The Pirates.

Robert Gordon - Live Fast Love Hard 2 CD Set £9.99 - Killer rockabilly with Link Wray and guest Chris Spedding.

Various - Great British Skiffle - Just About As Good As It Gets! Volume 4 2 CD Set £9.99 - The young enthusiastic musicians who discovered American R&B and Blues and gave it what was to become a uniquely British music style were unbelievably productive during the latter half of the fifties. 59 tracks, include; Lonnie Donegan, Chris Barber, Johnny Duncan & the Blue Grass Boys, The City Ramblers Skiffle Group and more.

Lonnie Donegan - Just about as good as it gets! Volume 2 2 CD Set £9.99 - This 55 track double album covers 1956 - 59 and without doubt the most successful period of his career in chart terms. His hit period, starting

with ‘Cumberland Gap’ through to ‘Sal’s got a sugar lip’ and everything in between are included here as well as tracks which every Skiffle and/or Lonnie Donegan fan should have.

Various - Rumba to Rock’n’Roll and Beyond £9.75 - Latin rhythms have infiltrated into every new branch of popular music that has emerged during the twentieth century. Jelly Roll Morton and W.C. Handy incorporated the Cuban habanera into early jazz and blues; In post-war popular music, rumba is everywhere, from Dave Bartholomew’s Country Boy to the Clash’s Rock The Casbah, picking up Little Richard’s Slippin’ and Slidin’ and the Beatles’ Ballad Of John And Yoko along the way. Even hillbilly records featured rumba bass lines. Its 3-2 clave rhythm, which Bo Diddley stylised and made into his very own, became an integral part of American music and continues to cast its spell over popular music to the current day. All 26 tracks have been carefully remastered to optimise the sound. An illustrated 32 page booklet includes detailed sleeve notes with a track-by-track commentary and an essay explaining the significance of each song.

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Acoustic Blues / Country Blues / Folk / World Crossover / Americana Eric Bibb Booker’s Guitar £13.99 - Eric Bibb’s latest recording captures the spirit of the original Delta blues of the early 20th century and reinterprets it for a new era. Bibb recorded the title track, one of his own compositions, in England using Delta blues legend Booker White’s 1930s vintage Resophonic National steelbody guitar that had been recently re-discovered. The remaining tracks, although recorded in rural Ohio on Bibb’s own guitars, sprang from the same well of inspiration blues tradition,” says Bibb.

Also in stock Natural Light £11.99 – A Ship Called Love £12.99 – Diamond Days £12.99

Michael Chapman And Then, There Were Three £11.99 - Michael Chapman recorded a quartet of classic LPs for EMI’s progressive Harvest label during the 1970s. Chapman’s extensive touring fast won him a passionate following, evidenced on this until-now unreleased live set. Recorded at Nottingham’s Playhouse Theatre on July 23rd 1977 by Chapman and a power house rhythm section in Lindisfarne bassist Rod Clements and former John Mayall drummer Keef Hartley.

Townes Van Zandt Legend 2 CD Set £9.99 – Since his death at the age of 52 in 1997, the reputation and popularity of Townes Van Zandt has grown. The solo tracks cover Van Zandt’s most creative period, when he was recording between 1968 -78. His finest songs and performances are included, ‘Pancho And Lefty’, ‘Tecumseh Valley’, ‘For The Sake Of The Song’ and ‘If I Needed You.’ As a special bonus, this collection includes six duets with famous country artists, including Willie Nelson, Emmylou Harris and Freddy Fender. These were recordings made in the early nineties overdubbed by the featured celebrities.

Carolina Chocolate Drops – Genuine Negro Jig - £12.99 – Nonesuch Records label debut of this North Carolina–based string band. Genuine Negro Jig features string band interpretations of Blu Cantrell’s beat-box driven R&B single “Hit ‘Em Up Style” and Tom Waits’ “Trampled Rose,” as well as a pair of original compositions, alongside such traditional tracks as “Cornbread and Butterbeans” and “Trouble in Your Mind.” Also available Heritage £12.99. Buy both for £23.50.

Bill Stewart On Top Of The World £13.75 – A cross between Mark Knopfler and Eric Clapton, a master country blues guitarist and thought provoking singer/songwriter. Bill Stewart was previously in such groups as Ushna (Fellside Records) and The Gaslighters. This, his debut solo album, includes eight of his original songs plus six covers written by the likes of Muddy Waters. The Louvin Brothers, Robert Johnson and Mark Knopfler. Live he is is an engaging and amusing blues-based troubadour.

Various Artists The History Of American Folk 3 CD Set £8.99 - Includes: Tom Dooley – The Kingston Trio / Little Black Train – Woody Guthrie / John Brown’s Body – Pete Seeger / Wildwood Flower – The Carter Family / Rock Island Line – Leadbelly / Alabama Bound – Odetta / House Of The Rising Sun – Woody Guthrie / Like A Natural Man – Josh White.

Various – Classic Appalachian Blues £11.99 – Appalachian blues features a blend of African & European musical traditions & a rich variety of styles. This fascinating compilation draws from deep in the Smithsonian Folkways catalogue, From Moses Asch’s earliest Folkways recordings as well as performances documented at the Folklife Festival. 21 tracks : 11 of which are previously unreleased, 67 minutes with excellent 40-page booklet. Featuring songs by Reverend Gary Davis, Brownie McGhee, Josh White, Peg Leg Sam, Etta Baker, John Jackson, Pink Anderson, Sticks McGhee, and many others.

Warren Haynes – Live at Bonarroo £9.99 – A live acoustic set from rocks hardest working man ! When not playing with his very own Govt’ Mule, Warren can be found with The Allman Brothers.

Christine Collister, Dave Kelly & Travelling Gentlemen – Live £11.50 - This is a solid folk-blues with folk singer Christine Collister and Dave Kelly of the Blues Band. This live album, was recorded with Kelly’s Blues Band compatriot Gary Fletcher and former Dire Straits drummer Pick Withers.

Thomas Fraser – Treasure Untold and That Far Away Land £7.99 each - Following on from the two previous releases of long lost tapes from this Shetland Isle guitarist . “ A voice to rival Hank Williams”

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Americana

The amalgam of roots music formed by the confluence of the shared and varied traditions that make up the American musical ethos; specifically those sounds that are merged from folk, country, rhythm & blues,

rock & roll and other external influential styles – Wikipedia If you are into to blues roots music you may like Americana.

Various - Divided by Common Language £9.99 - Clubhouse Records UK is a new label specializing in UK-based Americana, roots and country music. The label’s first release is a 15-track album featuring some of the very best established and up-and-coming UK based Americana acts. The collection contains unreleased material from some of the UK's most-loved Americana acts including; Alan Tyler, Redlands Palomino Company, Southern Tenant Folk Union, The Snakes, Treecreeper and The Cedars. There are also some choice album cuts from recent releases by; Two Fingers of Firewater, The Barker Band, Mat Gibson, The Epstein and The Hi and Lo. Finally included is a selection of brand new tracks from emerging talents such as; Roseville Grand, Wild Pines,

Dusty and the Dreaming Spires and Sparkwood & 21. In short, Divided By A Common Language is a snapshot of the UK's thriving Americana scene.

The Martin Harley Band - Drumrolls For Somersaults £12.50 - This is the third studio album from the idiosyncratic British Americana act, The Martin Harley Band, and their strongest work to date. Widely-acclaimed British three-piece the Martin Harley Band return with a CD which is a beautiful blend of melodic songs combining such styles as swinging jazz and more laid- back country-folk alongside striking three-part harmonies. Martin Harley’s signature guitar style radiates throughout the album, which also features banjo, electric tremolo guitar and other skillfully played instruments, adding layers of atmosphere to the album. A classy

fusion of styles, textures and instruments and the MHB’s strongest collection yet. It’s an album that shines a spotlight on the band’s wealth of experience, their superb musicianship and their gift for captivating an audience with lyrics that are as vivid as their melodies. Tour dates: 7th & 8th May - Dartmouth Festival, 9th May – Falmouth Pavillion, 20th May – Quay Arts, Isle Of Wight 21st May – Phoenix Arts, Exeter, 22nd May - Colston Hall, Bristol, 26th May – The Musician, Leicester, 28th & 29th Wychwood Festival.

Now Reduced In Price: The Martin Harley Band - Grow Your Own £9.99 - This is the third full length album and sees the MHB broadening their sound with tasteful use of strings, horns and electric guitars on odd occasions. The feel of the music drifts from mournful ballads to jazzy swing to bluesy hip-hop and beyond into full blown rock, with not a weak track on the album.

Martin Harley - Martin Harley £9.99 - The debut album from singer-songwriter and phenomenal lap-slide guitarist, Martin Harley. Originally self-released in August 2003, Martin Harley’s self-titled solo debut quickly became a must have cult record. Now re-mastered and featuring as a bonus track, an as yet unreleased version of Tom Waits classic and live staple, “Chocolate Jesus”.

The Martin Harley Band - Money Don’t Matter £9.99 - Originally released in 2006, The Martin Harley Band’s sophomore album was released to great acclaim and has been a firm fan favourite ever since. This is the second studio album choc full of the vibe and character which the MHB have in abundance. Featuring live favourites "Money Don't Matter" and "Carnival Girl".

Brooks Williams - Baby O! £13.50 - Blues Americana guitarist singer and songwriter Brooks Williams delivers the deepest and most intense interpretations of everything from early blues songs to his recent original compositions on Baby O!, His 17th CD, his first recorded in the UK. A 23-year veteran of the road and living the trans- Atlantic life between Cambridge (UK) and Boston (US), on Baby O! Williams’ voice floats over foot-stomping grooves and rollicking guitar riffs. Baby O! is his most immediate and compelling roots record to date.