Eric Bibb

 

Artist:  Eric Bibb

Birth Name:  Eric Charles Bibb

Born:  August 16, 1961.  New York City, USA

Genre:  Blues, Folk Blues, Americana, Contemporary Blues, Modern Blues, Modern Acoustic Blues

Occupation:  Singer, Songwriter

Instruments:  Guitar,Vocals

Eric Bibb is an American Blues Singer and Songwriter from New York City.  His father, was a musical theatre singer, and his uncle was the Jazz Pianist and Composer John Lewis, of the Modern Jazz Quartet.  Family friends included Pete Seeger, and Actor/Singer/Activist Paul Roberson, Bibb's Godfather.  He was given his first Steel-String Acoustic Guitar at the age of eight.  Growing up surrounded by talent, je recalls a childhood conversation with Bob Dylan, who, on the subject of guitar playing, advised the 11-year-old.  When he was 16 years old, his father invited him to play guitar in the house band for his TV talent show Someone New Bill Lee, who played Bass in this band.   The year, aged 19, he met guitar Mickey Baker who focused his interest on Blues Guitar.  He had met on his travels such as Taj Mahal, Odetta, Charlie Musselwhite, Guy Davis, Mamadou Diabate and Djelimady Toukara.  In 2004, he debut release under Telarc International Corporation, with Telarc Records from 2004 to 2011.  In 2021, he announced to signed to Provoguye Records.  The lead single "Whole World's Got The Blues", featuring Eric Gales.  His 2023 album Ridin' made the Top 10 of several Blues and Roots Charts, and boosted his All-Round Popularity.

Title:  One. Mississippi (2026)

Genre:  Blues, Folk Blues, Americana, Contemporary Blues, Modern Blues, Modern Acoustic Blues

Label:  Repute Records

Rating:   *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

Side A:

 1.  One Mississippi (3:38)

 2.  Muddy Waters (2:42)

 3.  This One Don't (3:26)

 4.  Didn't I Keep Runnin' (3:22)

 5.  Go Down Ol' Hannah (3:07)

 6.  It's A Good Life (3:07)

 7.  No Clothes On (3:18)

Side B:

 8.  Crossroads Marilyn Monroe (3:10)

 9.  New Window (3:42)

10. If You're Free (3:15)

11. Change (2:50)

12. Waiting On The Sun (2:53)

13. Show Your Love (2:28)

14. We Got To Find A Way (3:48)

Personnel:

Eric Bibb:  Vocals, Acoustic Guitar

Paul Jones:   Electric Guitar

Robbie McIntosh:  Electric Guitar, Slide Guitar

Glen Scott:  Banjo, Bass, Clavinet, Drums, Slide Guitar, Electric Guitar, Hammond B3, Horn Programming, Percussion, Piano, Wurlitzer, Vocals Background

Greger Andersson:  Harmonica

Esbjorn Hazelius:  Fiddle, Octave Fiddle

Sara Bergkvist:  Vocals Background

Shaneeka Simon:  Vocals Background

Sven Lindvall:  Tuba

Zosha Warpeha:  Hardanger Fiddle

One. Mississippi is the brand new album by Eric Bibb, released on January 30, 2026 by Repute Records, produced by Grammy-nominated Glen Scott.

The Love Light Orchestra

 

Artist:  The Love Light Orchestra

Origin:  Memphis, Tennessee, USA

Genre:  Blues, Modern Blues, Big Band Blues, Memphis Blues

Original line-up:

Joe Restivo:  Guitar

John Nemeth:  Vocals

Marc Franklin:  Trumpet

Scott Thompson:  Trumpet

Art Edmaiston:  Tenor Saxophone

Kirk Smothers:  Baritone Saxophone 

Jason Yasinsky:  Trombone

Tim Goodwin:  Double Bass

Earl Lowe:  Drums

The Love Light Orchestra are an American Blues Band from Memphis, Tennessee, formed in 2016 from the desire to rekindle enthusiasm for the grand orchestral sound of mid-20th Century Blues as a nod to the sound of the beloved Memphis stalwarts B.B. King and Bobby Bland.

Title:  The Love Light Orchestra Featuring John Nemeth (2017)

Genre:  Blues, Modern Blues, Big Band Blues, Memphis Blues

Label:  Blue Barrel Records

Rating:   *****

Format:  CD

Tracks:

 1.  See Why I Love You? (2:31)

 2.  Bad Breaks (4:23)

 3.  I've Been Wrong So Long (2:24)

 4.  It's Your Voodoo Working (3:36)

 5.  Sometimes (3:37)

 6.  What About Love (3:34)

 7.  Poverty (2:35)

 8.  Lonesome And High (3:49)

 9.  Singin' For My Supper (3:02)

10 The Little Love Of Mine (3:19)

11. Please Send Me Someone To Love (3:17)

12. Love And Happiness (4:09)

Personnel:

Joe Restivo:  Guitar

John Nemeth:  Vocals

Marc Franklin:  Trumpet

Scott Thompson:  Trumpet

Jason Yasinsky:  Trumpet

Art Edmaiston:  Tenor Saxophone

Kirk Smothers:  Baritone Saxophone

Gerald Stephens:   Piano

Tim Goodwin:  Double Bass

Earl Lowe:  Drums

The Love Light Orchestra Featuring John Nemeth is the debut album by The Love Light Orchestra, released on November 2017 by Blue Barrel Records.  Sound and feet of Bobby Blue Bland.

The Love Light Orchestra

 

Artist:  The Love Light Orchestra

Origin:  Memphis, Tennessee, USA

Genre:  Blues, Modern Blues, Big Band Blues, Memphis Blues

Original line-up:

Joe Restivo:  Guitar

John Nemeth:  Vocals

Marc Franklin:  Trumpet

Scott Thompson:  Trumpet

Art Edmaiston:  Tenor Saxophone

Kirk Smothers:  Baritone Saxophone 

Jason Yasinsky:  Trombone

Tim Goodwin:  Double Bass

Earl Lowe:  Drums

The Love Light Orchestra are an American Blues Band from Memphis, Tennessee, formed in 2016 from the desire to rekindle enthusiasm for the grand orchestral sound of mid-20th Century Blues as a nod to the sound of the beloved Memphis stalwarts B.B. King and Bobby Bland.

Title:  Leave The Light On (2022)  

Genre:  Blues, Modern Blues, Big Band Blues, Memphis Blues

Label:  Nola Blue Records

Rating:   *****

Format:  CD 

Tracks:

 1. Time Is Fading Fast (3:31)

 2.  Come On Moon (4:00)

 3.  Give Me A Break (2:41)

 4.  I Must Confess (3:15)

 5.  3.0 Clock Blues (4:35)

 6.  After All (3:38)

 7.  Tricklin' Down (3:53)

 8.  Open Book (2:30)

 9.  Leave The Light On (2:55)

10. Follow The Queen (2:58)

Personnel:

Joe Restivo:  Guitar

John Nemeth:  Vocals

Marc Franklin:  Trumpet

Scott Thompson:  Trumpet on Tracks:  1-3, 5-7, 10

Art Edmaiston:  Tenor Saxophone

Kirk Smothers:  Baritone Saxophone 

Jason Yasinsky:  Trombone

Tim Goodwin:  Double Bass on Tracks:  1-3, 5-7, 10

Earl Lowe:  Drums

Garald Stephens:  Piano on Tracks:  1-4, 7-9

Additional Musicians:

Matthew Wilson:  Bass on Tracks:  4, 8, 9

Al Gamble:  Piano on Tracks:  5, 6, 10

Paul McKinney:  Trumpet 

Format:  LP

Tracks:

Side A:

 1. Time Is Fading Fast (3:31)

 2.  Come On Moon (4:00)

 3.  Give Me A Break (2:41)

 4.  I Must Confess (3:15)

 5.  3.0 Clock Blues (4:35)

Side B:

 6.  After All (3:38)

 7.  Tricklin' Down (3:53)

 8.  Open Book (2:30)

 9.  Leave The Light On (2:55)

10. Follow The Queen (2:58)

Leave The Light On is the second studio album by The Love Light Orchestra, released on February 18, 2022 by Nola Blue Records. Great Album.

Ellis Mano Band

 

Artist:  Ellis Mano Band

Origin:  Switzerland

Genre:  Blues, Blues Rock, Modern Blues, Contemporary Blues

Original line-up:

Chris Ellis:  Vocals

Edis Mano:  Guitar

Severin Graf:  Bass

Nico Looser:  Drums

Ellis Mano Band are a Swiss Blues Rock Band, formed in 2016 by Chris Ellis (Vocals) and Edis Mano (Guitar), along with Severin Graf (Bass), and Nico Looser (Drums).  Their music sound from Rock, Soul down to the Blues, influenced by Led Zeppelin, J.J. Cale, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Jimi Hendrix and John Mayer.

Title:   Ambedo (2021)

Genre:  Blues, Blues Rock, Modern Blues, Contemporary Blues

Label:   Jazzhaus Records

Rating:   ****

Format:  CD

Tracks:

 1.  The Horrible Truth (3:31)

 2.  Sweet Sin (3:11)

 3.  Ambedo Mind (3:33)

 4.  The Fight For Peace (5:44)

 5.  Johnny & Susie (4:04)

 6.  Long Road (3:48)

 7.  The Question (3:35)

 8.  Breakfast (5:43)

 9.  Keep It Simple (4:15)

10. Heart N' Mind (4:06)

Personnel:

Chris Ellis:  Vocals

Edis Mano:  Guitar

Severin Graf:  Bass

Nico Looser:  Drums

Ambedo is the second studio album by Ellis Mano Band, released on October 1, 2021 by Jazzhaus Records.  The album is saturated in a deep respect and understanding of American Roots Music, from the early Blues, through to Blues and Rock of 1960s British Blues Rock.

Southern Avenue

Artist:  Southern Avenue
Origin:  Memphis, Tennessee, USA
Genre:  Blues, Soul Blues, Gospel, R&B, Memphis Soul, Modern Blues, Soul, Urban Blues, Funk, Retro Soul

Original line-up:

Tierinii Jackson;  Lead Vocals
Ori Naftaly:  Guitar
Jeremy Powell:  Keyboards
Daniel McKee:  Bass
Tikyra Jackson:  Drums, Vocals 

Southern Avenue is an American Blues and Soul Blues Band from Memphis, Tennessee, formed in 2015 by Ori Naftaly (Guitar), Tierinii Jackson (Lead Vocals), Jeremy Powell (Keyboards), Daniel McKee (Bass), and Tikyra Jackson (Drums).

Title:   Be The Love You Want. (2021)

Genre:  Blues, Soul Blues, Gospel, R&B, Memphis Soul, Modern Blues, Soul, Urban Blues, Funk, Retro Soul

Label:  BMG

Rating:   ****

Format:  CD

Tracks:

 1.  Be The Love You Want. (3:16)

 2.  Control. (3:23)

 3. Don't Hesitate (Call Me)  (3:01)

 4.  Push Now. (3:10)

 5.  Fences. (3:22)

 6.  Let's Get It Together. (3:34)

 7. Heathen Hearts. (1:57)

 8.  Move Into The Light. (3:03)

 9.  Love You Nice And Slow. (4:04)

10. Pressure. (3:15)

11. Too Good To Be True. (3:18)

12. Move On. (3:06)

Format:  LP

Tracks:

Side A:

 1.  Be The Love You Want. (3:16)

 2.  Control. (3:23)

 3. Don't Hesitate (Call Me)  (3:01)

 4.  Push Now. (3:10)

 5.  Fences. (3:22)

 6.  Let's Get It Together. (3:34)

Side B:

 7. Heathen Hearts. (1:57)

 8.  Move Into The Light. (3:03)

 9.  Love You Nice And Slow. (4:04)

10. Pressure. (3:15)

11. Too Good To Be True. (3:18)

12. Move On. (3:06)

Personnel:

Tierinii Jackson;  Lead Vocals, Background Vocals
Ori Naftaly:  Guitars
Jeremy Powell:  Keyboards
Evan Sarver:  Bass
Tikyra Jackson:  Drums, Background Vocals

Additional Musicians:

Art Edmaison:  Saxophone on Tracks:  1-6, 9, 12

Marc Franklin:  Trumpet on Tracks:  1-6, 8, 12

Jesse Brooke:  Percussion on Tracks:  1, 8, 9, 11, 12

Asher Fulero:  Keyboards on Tracks:  1, 8

Rick Steff:  Keyboards on Tracks:  2-6, 9, 12

Steve Berlin:  Strings on Track 3, Percussion on Track 7, Piano on Tracks:  4, 10

Kirk Smothers:  Saxophone on Track 8

Ava Jackson:  Backing Vocals on Track 4

Itay Shimoni:  Backing Vocals on Track 5

Be The Love You Want is the third studio album by Southern Avenue, released on August 27, by BMG, featuring Steve Berlin (Los Lobos).

 

Victor Wainwright

Artist:  Victor Wainwright  
Birth Name:  Victor Lawton Wainwright Jr.
Born:  February 4, 1981.  Savannah, Georgia, USA
Genre:  Blues, Americana, Boogie Woogie, Piano Blues, Modern Blues, Electric Blues, Jump Blues
Occupation:  Musician, Songwriter, Record Production
Instruments:  Piano, Hammond B3 Organ, Vocals

Victor Wainwright is an American Blues and Boogie Woogie Singer,  Songwriter and Pianist.  His music style by American Blues, Honky Tonk and Boogie.  His influences by Country and Blues Artists such as Ray Charles, Jerry Lee Lewis, Ray Price and Johnny Cash.  In his teen, he developed a taste for Grunge Bands like Nirvana and Alice In Chains, but also continued to study the Blues.

Artist:  Victor Wainwright And The Train
Title:  Memphis Loud  (2020)
Genre:  Blues, Americana, Boogie Woogie, Piano Blues, Modern Blues, Electric Blues, Jump Blues
Label:  Ruf Records
Rating:   *****

Format:   CD

Tracks: 

 1.  Mississppi  (4:15)
 2.  Walk The Walk  (3:27)
 3.  Memphis Loud  (3:01)
 4.  Sing  (4:32)
 5.  Disappear  (6:18)
 6.  Creek Don't Rise  (4:08)
 7.  Golden Rule  (4:48)
 8.  America  (5:09)
 9.  South End Of A North Bound Mule  (3:47)
10. Recovery  (4:41)
11. My Dog Riley  (5:16)
12. Reconcile (8:27)

Personnel:

Victor Wainwright:  Vocals, Piano, Hammond B3, Electric Piano
Billy Dean:  Drums, Percussion on Tracks:  1, 6, 7, 9, Vocals on Tracks:  1, 9, 10
Terrence Grayson:  Bass, Vocals on Tracks:  1, 7, 9, 10
Pat Harrington:  Guitar, Vocals on Tracks:  1, 2, 7, 9, 10
Mark Earley:  Baritone Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Clarinet
Doug Woolverton:  Trumpet, Flugelhorn
Dave Cross:  Gutar on Tracks:  4-6, 8, 10, Vocals on Tracks:  3, 10, Percussion on Tracks:  1-5, 8-12

Special Guests:

Greg Gumpel:  Guitar on Tracks:  5, 9, 12, Vocals on Track 9
Mikey Junior:  Vocals on Tracks:  1, 4, Harmonica on Track 1
Reba Russell:  Vocals on Tracks:  1, 9, 10
Nick Black:  Vocals on Tracks:  6, 8
Monster Mike Welch:  Guitar on Tracks:  8, 10
Francesca Milazzo:  Vocals on Tracks:  6, 8
Chris Stephenson:  Hammond B3 on Track 12
Patricia Ann Dees:  Vocals on Track 1
Grace Curran:  Vocals on Track  1
Terrell "Peanut" Reed:  Vocals on Track 1

Memphis Loud is the third studio album by Victor Wainwright And The Train, released on May12, 2020 by Ruf Records.  Follow up to Their 2019 Grammy Nominated Album.