Thursday, April 30, 2026

Mike Zito


 




















Artist:  Mike Zito
Origin:  St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Genre:  Blues Rock, Modern Electric Blues
Occupation Singer, Songwriter, Producer and Guitarist
Instruments:  Vocals, Guitar

Mike Zito is an American Singer, Songwriter, Producer and Guitarist.  His a co-founder of Royal Southern Brotherhood that feaures Cyril Neville, Devon Allman, Charlie Wooton and Yonrico Scott.















Title:  Outside Or The Eastside (2026)

Genre:  Blues Rock, Modern Electric Blues

Label:  Gulf Coast Records

Rating:   *****


Format:  CD


Tracks:


 1.  Outside Of The Eastside (3:32)

 2.  Don't Tae Advantage Of Me (4:23)

 3.  Kiss You All Over (5:19)

 4.  Downtown At Midnight (5:59)

 5.  Grand Avenue (4:36)

 6.  Too Broke To Spend The Night (5:00)

 7.  Just Like I Treat You (3:50)

 8.  Down don't Bother Me (4:00)

 9.  do I Move You (5:18)

10. Close To You (4:05)

11. The Blues Lover (8:18)


Personnel:


Mike Zito:  Lead Vocals, Guitar

Lewis Stephens:  Piano, Organ, Keyboards

Scot Sutherland:  Bass

Matthew R. Johnson:  Drums, Backing Vocals


Outside Or The Eastside is an album by Mike Zito, released on April 24, 2026 by Gulf Coast Records.












Robben Ford





















Artist:  Robben Ford

Birth Name:  Robben Lee Ford

Born:  December 16, 1951.  Woodlake, California, USA.
Genre:  Rock, Blues, Blues Rock, Jazz Fusion
Occupations:  Musician, Songwriter
Instruments:  Guitar, Saxophone

Robben Ford is an American Blues, Jazz and Rock Guitarist, he played with John Mayall's Bluesbreakers, YellowjacketsChick Corea,  Gregg Allman and L.A. Express.













Title:  Two Shapes Of Blue  (2026)

Genre:  Rock, Blues, Blues Rock, Jazz Fusion
Label:  Provogue
Rating:   *****

Format:  CD

Tracks:


 1.  Make My Own Weather (4:26)
 2.  Jealous Guy (4:30)
 3.  Perfect Illusion (4:14)
 4.  Black Night (4:23)
 5.  Two Shapes Of Blue (5:26)
 6.  The Fire Flute (6:08)
 7.  The Light Fandango (6:36)
 8.  Feeling's Mutual (4:56)

Personnel:

Robben Ford:  Guitar on Tracks:  1-8, Vocals on Tracks:  1-5
Jonny Henderson:  Organ on Tracks:  1-5
Robin Mullarkey:  Bass on Tracks:  1, 3
Ianto Thomas:  Drums on Tracks:  1-5
Neil Cowley:  Piano on Track 3
Darrly Jones:  Bass on Tracks:  1-4, 8
Gary Husband:  Drums  on Tracks:  1-4, 5
Larry Goldings:  Organ, Synthesizer  on Tracks:  1-4, 8

Horn Section:

Paul Booth:  Saxophone  on Tracks:  1-4, 8
Ryan Quigley:  Trumpet  on Tracks:  1-4, 8
Trevor  Mires:  Trombone  on Tracks: 1-4, 8
Additional Musicians:

Wendell Henry:  Percussion  on Tracks:  1-4, 8
Steve Mackey:  Bass on Track 2

Two Shapes Of Blue is an album by Robben Ford, released on April 16, 2026 by Provogue, featuring Jonny Henderson (Organ from Otis Grand), Robin Mullarkey (Bass from Paloma Faith), Ianto Thomas (Drums from Mark Knopfler), Darryl Jones (Bass from The Rolling Stones, Miles Davis), Gary Husband (Drums from Jeff Beck, John McLaughlin).  Limited Edition Blue Vinyl.




 

Gary Moore



Artist:  Gary Moore 
Birth Name:  Robert William Gary Moore
Born:  April 4, 1952.  Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK.
Died:  February 6, 2011.  (Aged 58)  Estepona Malaga Province, Spain.
Genre:  Hard Rock, Blues Rock, Heavy Metal, Blues, Jazz
Occupations:  Musician, Songwriter, Producer
Instruments:  Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Keyboards, Harmonica

Gary Moore was a Northern Irish Blues Singer and Guitarist, he was one of the finest British Guitarists of All Time.  He played with the Irish Band Skid Row, and Thin Lizzy and having a successful solo career.



 
















Title:  Old New Ballads Blues (2026)

Genre:  Hard Rock, Blues Rock, Heavy Metal, Blues, Jazz

Label:  BMG

Rating:   *****


Format:  LP


Tracks:


LP 1:


Side A:


 1.  Done Somebody Wrong (3:07)

 2.  You Know My Love (7:17)

 3.  Midnight Blues (2006) (5:45)


Side B:


 1.  Ain't Nobody (4:51)

 2.  Gonna Rain Today (4:39)

 3.  All Your Love (2006) (4:29)


LP 2:


Side C:


 1.  Flesh & Blood (4:52)

 2.  Cut It Out (Instrumental) (5:36)

 

Side D:


 1.  No Reason To Cry (9:01)

 2.  I'll Play The Blues For You (6:03)


Personnel:


Gary Moore:  Guitars, Vocals

Don Airey:  Keyboards

Jonathan Noyce:  Bass

Darrin Mooney:  Drums


Old New Ballads Blues is the fifteenth solo album by Gary Moore, originally released on May 2, 2006 by Eagle, remastered and reissued on April 24, 2026 by BMG,  Double Black Vinyl.









Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Warren Zevon





Artist:  Warren Zevon
Birth Name:  Warren William Zevon
Born:  January 24, 1947.  Chicago, Illinois, USA
Died:  September 7, 2003 (Aged 56).  Los Angeles, USA
Genre:  Folk Rock, Country Rock, Rock, Blues Rock,  Contemporary Pop
Occupation:  Songwriter, Musician
Instruments:  Vocals, Guitar, Piano, Harmonica

Warren Zevon was an American Rock Singer, Songwriter and Musician.  His work has often been praised by well known musicians, including Jackson Browne, Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan, and Neil Young.  His best-known compositions include "Werewolves Of London", "Roland The Headless Thompson Gunnel" and Johnny Strikes Up The Band".







Title:  Epilogue:  Live At The Edmonton Folk Music Festival (2026)
Genre:  Folk Rock, Country Rock, Rock, Blues Rock,  Contemporary Pop
Label:  Omnivore Recordings
Rating:  *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

LP 1:

Side One:

 1.  Lawyers, Guns And Money (3:31)
 2.  I Was In The House When The House Burned Down (3:30)
 3.  I Don't Play Too Many Festivals (1:16)
 4.  A Case Of You (2:50)
 5.  Dtox Mansion (4:52)

Side Two:

 1.  Hit Somebody (The Hockey Song) (5:46)
 2.  Werewolves Of London (4:14)
 3.  For My Next Trick I'll Need A Volunteer (3:37)
 4.  A Tune With No Name (1:50)
 5.  Dirty Life And Times (4:01)

LP 2:

Side Three:

  1.  Poor Poor Pitiful Me (3:56)
 2.  Play It All Night Long (4:41)
 3.  Canadee-I-O (7:17)

Personnel:

Warren Zevon:  Vocals, Piano, Guitar, Harmonica
Matt Cartsonis:  Acoustic & Electric Guitars, Banjo, Fiddle, Mandolin, Backing Vocals

Epilogue:  Live At The Edmonton Folk Music Festival is the final concert of Warren Zevon, released on April17, 2026 by Omnivore Recordings, recorded live at The Edmonton Folk Music Festival, on August 9, 2002.












Foo Fighters



 


















Artist:  Foo Fighters

Origin:  Seattle, Washington, USA

Genre:  Alternative Rock, Indie Rock, Grunge, Post-Grunge


Original line-up:

Dave Grohl:  Lead Vocals, Guitar, Drums, Percussion

Pat Smear:  Rhythm Guitar, Backing Vocals

Nate Mendel:  Bass

William Goldsmith:  Drums


Foo Fighters are an American Alternative Rock Band from Seattle, Washington, formed in 1994 by Dave Grohl (Drums Ex Nirvana), with Nate Mendel (Bass Ex Sunny Day Real Estate), and William Goldsmith (Drums Ex Sunny Day Real Estate) and Pat Smear (Guitar).  The band have won Grammy Awards for Best Rock Album.  In 2014, the band have sold 11 million copies.





























Title:  Your Favorite Toy (2026)

Genre:  Alternative Rock, Indie Rock, Grunge, Post-Grunge

Label:  Roswell Records/RCA
Rating:   *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:


Side A:

 1.  Caught In The Echo (4:02)
 2.  Of All People (2:34)
 3.  Window (3:37
 4.  Your Favorite Toy (2:56)
 5.  If You Only Knew (4:00)
 
Side B:

 1.  S;it Shine (3:21)
 2.  Unconditions (4:16)
 3.  Child Actor (3:45)
 4.  Amen, Caveman (3:16)
 5.  Asking For A Friend (4:29)

Personnel:

Dave Grohl:  Guitar, Vocals
Pat Smear:  Guitar
Chris Shiflett:  Guitar
Nate Mendel:  Bass
Rami Jeffee:  Piano, Keyboards
Ilan Rubin:  Drums

Additional Musician:

Harper Grohl:  Backing Vocals on Track A4



Your Favorite Toy is the twelfth studio album by Foo Fighters, released on April 24, 2026 by Rosewell Records/RCA.











Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Elvis Presley


 



















Artist:  Elvis Presley
Birth Name:  Elvis Aaron Presley 
Born:  January 8, 1935.  Tupelo, Mississippi, USA.
Died:  August 16, 1977 (Aged 42).  Memphis, Tennessee, USA.
Genre:  Rock, Rock and Roll, Pop, Rockabilly, Country, Blues, Gospel, R&B

Occupations:  Musicians, Actor
Instruments:  Vocals, Guitar, Piano

Elvis Presley was an American Singer and Actor.  One of the most popular musicians of the 20th century, and often referred to as the "King of Rock and Roll".  He is the Best-Selling Solo Artist in the History of Popular Music and has been inducted into music Halls of Fame.













Title:  EPIC:  Elvis Presley In Concert (2026)

Genre:  Rock, Rock and Roll, Pop, Rockabilly, Country, Blues, Gospel, R&B

Label:  Legacy Recordings

Rating:   *****


Format:  LP


Tracks:


LP 1:


Side A:


 1.  Can't Help Falling In Love (EPIC Intro) (0:21)

 2.  Also Sprach Zarathustra/An American Trilogy (EPIC Version) (1:49)

 3.  That's All Right (EPIC Version) (2:02)

 4.  Tiger Man (EPIC Version) (1:41)

 5.  Wearin' That Night Life Look (3:12)

 6.  Hound Dog (EPIC Version) (1:20)

 7.  Polk Salad Annie (EPIC Version) (5:43)


Side B:


 1.  You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin' (EPIC Version) (4:21)

 2.  Little SisterGet Back (EPIC Version) (3:04)

 3.  Burning Love (EPIC Version) (3:04)

 4.  Never Been To Spain (EPIC Version) (2:15)

 5.  Love Me (Jamieson Shaw Remix) (3:49)


LP 2:


Side C:


 1.  I Can't Stop Loving You (EPIC Version) (2:13)

 2.  Are You Lonesome Tonight (EPIC Version) (1:47)

 3.  Always On My Mind (EPIC Version) (2:30)

 4.  How Great Thou Art (EPIC Version) (2:51)

 5.  Oh Happy Day (EPIC Version) (3:11)

 6.  A Big Hunk O' Love (EPIC Version) (2:06)

 7.  Bridge Over Troubled Water (EPIC Version) (4:14)


Side D:


 1.  In The Ghetto (Jamieson Shaw Remix) (4:09)

 2.  Walk A Mile In My Shoes (EPIC Version) (2:00)

 3.  Suspicious Minds (EPIC Version) (4:50)

 4.  Bring The Curtain Down (EPIC Outro) (1:10)

 5.  Can't Help Falling In Love (EPIC Version) (1:56)

 6.  American David (EPIC Version) (0:46)

 7.  A Change Of Reality (Do You Miss Me?) (3:10)


EPIC:  Elvis Presley In Concert is the EPIC with the original Motio Picture Soundtracks by Elvis Presley, released on April 24, 2026 by Legacy Recordings/RCA, in 2-LP Vinyl.  For Fans of Elvis Presley.







John Lee Hooker


 




















Artist:  John Lee Hooker 
Born:  August 22, 1912. Tutwiler, Tallahatchie Country, Mississippi, USA
Died:  June 21, 2001.  (Aged 89).  Los Altos, California
Genre:  Blues, Country Blues, Acoustic Blues, Electric Blues, Delta Blues, Folk Blues
Occupation:  Musician, Singer, Songwriter
Instruments:  Guitar, Vocals

John Lee Hooker was an American Blues Guitarist, Singer, Songwriter.  He performed an electric guitar-style of Delta Blues, including Talking Blues and developed his own driving-rhythm Boogie Woogie.  Some of his best known songs include "Boogie Chillen" (1948), "Crawling King Snake" (1949), "Dimples" (1956), "Boom Boom" (1962) and "One Bourbon, One Scotch, Oe Beer" (1966).















Title:  The Big Soul Of John Lee Hooker (Limited Edition) (2026)

Genre:  Blues, Country Blues, Acoustic Blues, Electric Blues, Delta Blues, Folk Blues

Label:  WaxTime

Rating:  *****


Format:  LP


Tracks:


Side A:


 1.  San Francisco (2:46)

 2.  Take A Look At Yourself (2:48)

 3.  Send Me Your Pillow (2:25)

 4.  She shot Me Down (2:50)

 5.  I Love Her (2:14)

 6.  Old Time Shimmy (2:21)

 7.  What Do You Say (Bonus Track) 

 8.  Let's Make It (Bonus Track)


Side B:


 1.  You Know I Love You (1:56)

 2.  Big Soul (2:09)

 3.  Good Rockin' Mama (2:28)

 4.  Onions (2:10)

 5.  No One Told Me (2:08)

 6.  Boom Boom (Bonus Track)

 7.  Thelma (Bonus Track)

 8.  Process (Bonus Track)


Personnel:


John Lee Hooker:  Guitar, Lead Vocals

Larry Veeder:   Guitar

James Jamerson:  Bass

Benny Bejamin:  Drums

Joe Hunter:  Keyboards

Henry Cosby:  Tenor Saxophone

Andrew "Mike" Terry:  Baritone Saxophone

Unidentified Musician:  Trumpet

MaryWilson & The Andantes:  Backing Vocals

Jackie Hicks, Marlene Barrow, & Louvain Demps:  Backing Vocals


The Big Soul Of John Lee Hooker is an album by John Lee Hooker, originally released in 1963 by Vee-Jay, remastered and reissued on March 20, 2026 by WaxTime.  Limited Edition 180 Gram Audiophile Vinyl, Collector's LP Series.