Bjorn Englen started his musical career in Sweden in 1984 as a drummer; however, switched to bass within a couple of months. He performed with several local acts before relocating to Los Angeles, CA in 1993. Englen has played over 2000 live shows and on nearly 60 albums. He has recorded/performed with members of Foreigner, […]
Acclaimed Louisiana Bayou blues guitarist Tab Benoit continues his Summer 2023 Tour, performing for three nights at the Big Blues Bender, Westgate Las Vegas Resort and Casino, 3000 Paradise Rd., Thursday, September 7, Friday, September 8, and Sunday, September 10. Sold Out. Info: (702) 518-3222 or visit www.bigbluesbender.com. Tab Benoit Live! Some Recent Reviews “The final song of […]
Chickenbone Slim & The Biscuits embark on a nine-city national tour, with the first show at The Rhythm Room, 1019 E. Indian School Road, Thursday, September 7. Show: 7:00pm. Tickets available at the door. Info: (602) 265-4842 or www.rhythmroom.com. Chickenbone Slim is an original Blues/American international touring artist based in San Diego, California. Signed in 2021 to blues […]
Long-running Swedish melodic hard rockers House Of Shakira have announced the upcoming release of their new studio album “XIT” on April 21, 2023. This new album follows the band’s last studio album (and ninth overall), “Radiocarbon” in 2019 and the 25th Anniversary reissue of the band’s debut album “Lint” in March 2022. “XIT” once again […]
Frontiers Music Srl is pleased to announce the second release from Finland’s Circus Of Rock, “Lost Behind The Mask”. Circus Of Rock is a massive musical project masterminded by drummer Mirka Rantanen (King Company) and “Lost Behind The Mask” is the monstrous follow-up to the band’s epic debut album. Circus Of Rock’s debut album, “Come […]
New Blues Festival IX makes its triumphant return to Shoreline Aquatic Park on the Ocean in Long Beach, Calif. over Labor Day weekend, three big days, Saturday, September 2 through Monday, September 4, from 9am-9pm each day. Tickets priced at $50. (General Admission); $100. (Gold); V.I.P. ($150.) now on sale at NewBluesFestival.com. Tommy Castro and the Painkillers […]
Rising modern blues powerhouse vocalist/keyboardist Eliza Neals brings her high-octane live show to the Long Branch Jazz & Blues Festival, Long Branch Great Lawn & Promenade, 10 Ocean Ave., Saturday, August 26. Set Time: 6:15pm. Free. Info: (732) 933-1984 or visit https://jsjbf.org/jersey-shore-jazz-and-blues-festival. “The sheer tour de force that is Eliza Neals flew in from the Motor City, Detroit, […]
Kimberly Horton has been named President and CEO of The Blues Foundation, a position she has held on an interim basis since last Fall, it was announced by R. Scott Fitzke, Chair of the Board of Directors. Horton is a native of Jackson, Mississippi and has been a passionate advocate of the blues genre since […]
Frontiers Music Srl is pleased to announce the release of Art Nation’s new album “Inception”. This will be the band’s first new album in four years and sees vocalist Alexander Strandell, guitarist Christoffer Borg, bassist Richard Svärd, and drummer Alexander Lundgren delivering a powerful musical statement. Huge, anthemic melodic hard rock mixed with European metal […]