Kara Grainger

 

Artist:  Kara Grainger

Born:  Balmain, Sydney, Australia

Genre:  Blues Rock, Soul Blues, Roots Rock, Adult Alternative Pop, Alternative Country Rock, Alternative Rock, Indie Rock, Contemporary Pop, Folk Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Garage, Americana

Occupation:  Singer, Songwriter, Guitarist

Instruments:  Guitar, Vocals

Kara Grainger is an Australian Soul Blues and Roots Rock Singer, Songwriter, based out of Nashville, Tennessee.  She played with The Papa Lips Band starting in 1994.  In 1998, they were awarded the "Best New Band" Award at the Australian Blues Music Awards.  They changed their name to Grainger in 1998 and continued to play together until 2001.  She signed as a solo artist with Craving Records in 2006.

Title:  That's How I Got To Memphis (2026)

Genre:  Blues Rock, Soul Blues, Roots Rock, Adult Alternative Pop, Alternative Country Rock, Alternative Rock, Indie Rock, Contemporary Pop, Folk Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Garage, Americana
Label:  Red Parlor Records

Rating:   *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

Side A:

 1.  Texas Blues (4:44)

 2.  That's How I Got To Memphis (3:32)

 3.  Wake Up With You (4:20)

 4.  Mama Said (5:05)

Side B:

 1.  Light Your Fire (3:32)

 2.  Love Player A Game (3:18)

 3.  Doodie Loop (World Is A Bit Little Under The Weather) (3:23)

 4.  Same Old River (3:35)

 5.  Lessons (4:07)

Personnel:

Kara Grainger:  Vocals, Guitar

Rev. Charles Hodges:  Hammond Organ

Leroy Hodges:  Bass

Archie Turner:  Wurlitzer Piano

Lina Beach:  Rhythm Guitar

Lannie McMillah:  Tenor Saxophone

Kirk Smothers:  Baritone Saxophone

Marc Franklin:  Trumpet

Bobby Chase:  Violin, Viola

Alex Krew:  Cello

Background Vocals:

Candise Marshall, Jackie Bristow, Loouis Grainger, Sharisse Norman, Shontelle Norman

That's How I Got To Memphis is an album by Kara Grainger, originally released on October 3, 2025 by Red Parlor Records, remastered and reissued on July July 24, 2026 by Red Parlor Records.

Etta James

 

Artist:  Etta James 

Birth Name:  Jamesetta Hawkins

Born:  January 25, 1938.  Los Angeles, California, USA

Died:  January 20, 2012 (Aged 73).  Riverside, California, USA

Genre:  Blues, R&B, Soul, Gospel, Jazz, Rock & Roll, Soul Blues

Occupation:  Singer

Instruments:  Vocals

Etta James was an American Singer from Los Angeles, California, who performed in various Genres, including Blues, R&B, Soul, Rock & Roll, Jazz, and Gospel.  She started her career in 1954, she gained fame with hits such as "The Wallflower", "At Last", "Tell Mama" "Something's Got A Hold On Me",  and "I'd Rather Go Blind".  She won six Grammy Awards, and 17 Blues Music Awards.  She was induced into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 1993, the Grammy Hall Of Fame in 1999 and the Blues Hall of Fame in 2001.  Rolling Stone Magazine ranked her No. 22 of its list of the 100 Greatest Singers of All Time, and also ranked No. 62 on its list of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time.

Title:  At Last! (Limited Edition) (2026)

Genre:  Blues, R&B, Soul, Gospel, Jazz, Rock & Roll, Soul Blues

Label:  WaxTime

Rating:   *****

Format:  LP 10"

Tracks:

Side A:

 1.  Anything To Say You're Mine (2:37)

 2.  My Dearest Darling (3:05)

 3.  Trust In Me (3:01)

 4.  A Sunday Kind Of Love (3:18)

 5.  Tough Mary (2:27)

Side B:

 1.  I Just Want To Make Love To You (3:08)

 2.  At Last (3:02)

 3.  All I Could Do Was Cry (2:58)

 4.  Stormy Weather ) (3:10)

 5.  Girl Of My Dreams (2:25)

Personnel:

Etta James:  Vocals

Harvey Fuqua:  Vocals

Instrumental Lineup:

Individual session musician credits unlisted in official liner notes

At Last! is the debut studio album by Etta James, originally released November 15, 1960 by Argo, remastered and reissued on March 21, 2026 by WaxTime.  Limited Edition 180 Gram Yellow Vinyl 10".

Etta James

 

Artist:  Etta James 

Birth Name:  Jamesetta Hawkins

Born:  January 25, 1938.  Los Angeles, California, USA

Died:  January 20, 2012 (Aged 73).  Riverside, California, USA

Genre:  Blues, R&B, Soul, Gospel, Jazz, Rock & Roll, Soul Blues

Occupation:  Singer

Instruments:  Vocals

Etta James was an American Singer from Los Angeles, California, who performed in various Genres, including Blues, R&B, Soul, Rock & Roll, Jazz, and Gospel.  She started her career in 1954, she gained fame with hits such as "The Wallflower", "At Last", "Tell Mama" "Something's Got A Hold On Me",  and "I'd Rather Go Blind".  She won six Grammy Awards, and 17 Blues Music Awards.  She was induced into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 1993, the Grammy Hall Of Fame in 1999 and the Blues Hall of Fame in 2001.  Rolling Stone Magazine ranked her No. 22 of its list of the 100 Greatest Singers of All Time, and also ranked No. 62 on its list of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time.

Title:  Tell Mama (Chess Acoustic Sounds Series) (2026)

Genre:  Blues, R&B, Soul, Gospel, Jazz, Rock & Roll, Soul Blues

Label:  Chess/Cadet Records

Rating:   *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

Side 1:

 1.  Tell Mama (2:20)

 2.  I'd Rather Go Blind (2:33)

 3.  Watch Dog (2:06)

 4.  The Love Of My Man (2:37)

 5.  I'm Gonna Take What He's Got (2:32)

 6.  The Same Rope (2:39)

Side 2:

 1.  Security (2:44)

 2.  Steal Away (2:19)

 3.  My Mother In-Law (2:20)

 4.  Don't Lose Your Good Thing (2:26)

 5.  It Hurts Me So Much (2:34)

 6.  Just A Little Bit (2:11)

Personnel:

Etta James:  Lead Vocals

Gene "Bowlegs" Miller:  Trumpet

James Mitchell:  Tenor Saxophone

Aaron Varnell:  Tenor Saxophone

Floyd Newman:  Baritone Saxophone

George Davis:  Keyboards

Spooner Oldham:  Keyboards

Carl Banks:  Organ

Barry Beckett:  Organ

Marvell Thomas:  Piano

Jimmy Ray Johnson:  Guitar

Albert S. Lowe Jr.:  Guitar

David Hood:  Bass

Roger Hawkins:  Drums

Charles Chalmers:  Background Vocals

Tell Mama is the seventh studio album by Etta James, originally released on February 1968 by Cadet Records, remastered and reissued on April 17, 2026 by Chess Records.  75th Anniversary Series 180 Gram Audiophile Vinyl.

B. B. King

 

Artist:  B.B. King
Birth Name:  Riley B. King
Born:  September 16, 1925.  Berclair, Mississippi, USA
Died:  May 14, 2015 (Aged 89).  Las Vegas, Nevada, USQ
Genre:  Blues, Rhythm And Blues, Blues Rock, Soul Blues, Modern Electric Blues, Memphis Blues
Occupation:  Singer, Songwriter, Guitarist, Record Producer
Instruments:  Guitar, Vocals

B.B. King was an American Blues Singer, Songwriter, Electric Guitarist and Record Producer.  He introduced a sophisticated style of Soloing based on string bending and shimmering vibrato that influenced many later Electric Blues Guitarists.  He was inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 1987, and is considered one of the most influential Blues Musicians of all time, nickname "The King Of The Blues".

Title:  Broadcasting The Blues:  Live From Germany To Sweden (2025)  

Genre:  Blues, Rhythm And Blues, Blues Rock, Soul Blues, Modern Electric Blues, Memphis Blues

Label:  Time Traveler Recordings

Rating:   ****

Format:  CD 

Tracks:

Disc 1:  Recorded At A WDR Television Studio I n Cologue, Germany on January 19, 1968:

 1. Night Life (3:39)

 2.  Everyday I Have The Blues (2:23)

 3.  Now Blue Can You Get (5:23)

 4.  That's Wrong Little Mama (16:17)

 5.  Sweet Sixteen (5:55)

 6.  Rock Me Baby (3:40)

 7.  Don't Answer The Door (4:23)

 8.  The Jungle (3:223)

 9.  I'd Rather Drink Muddy Water (4:09)

Disc 2:  Recorded Live At Konserthuset Stockholm, Sweden On October 29, 1973:

 1.  To Know You Is To Love You (3:46)

 2.  Instrumental (6:36)

 3.  Walking Dr. Bill (4:46)

 4.  I Got Some Outside Help (I Don't Really Need) (7:47)

 5.  The Thrill Is Gone (4:31)

 6.  Guess Who (2:40)

 7.  Just A Little Love (6:15)

Personnel:

Disc 1:

B.B. King:  Guitar Vocals

Lee Gotlin:  Tenor Saxophone

Moses Thomas:  Trumpet

James Toney:  Hammond Organ

Sonny Freeman:  Drums

Disc 2:

B.B. King:  Guitar, Vocals

Bobby Forte:  Tenor Saxophone

Cotto Walker III:   Alto Saxophone

Lewis Hubert:  Baritone Saxophone

Eddie Rowe:  Trumpet

Milton Hopkins:  Rhythm Guitar

Ron Levy:  Piano

Wilbert Freeman:  Bass

Sonny Freeman:  Drums

Broadcasting The Blues:  Live From Germany To Sweden is a live album by B.B. King, released on December 5, 2025 by Time Traveler Recordings, in 2 CD. 

Etta James

Artist:  Etta James

Birth Name:  Jamesetta Hawkins

Born:  January 25, 1938.  Los Angeles, California, USA

Died:  January 20, 2012 (Aged 73).  Riverside, California, USA

Genre:  Blues, R&B, Soul, Gospel, Jazz, Rock & Roll, Soul Blues

Occupation:  Singer

Instruments:  Vocals

Etta James was an American Singer from Los Angeles, California, who performed in various Genres, including Blues, R&B, Soul, Rock & Roll, Jazz, and Gospel.  She started her career in 1954, she gained fame with hits such as "The Wallflower", "At Last", "Tell Mama" "Something's Got A Hold On Me",  and "I'd Rather Go Blind".  She won six Grammy Awards, and 17 Blues Music Awards.  She was induced into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 1993, the Grammy Hall Of Fame in 1999 and the Blues Hall of Fame in 2001.  Rolling Stone Magazine ranked her No. 22 of its list of the 100 Greatest Singers of All Time, and also ranked No. 62 on its list of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time.

Title:  Sings For Lovers (Special Edition) (2025)

Genre:  Blues, R&B, Soul, Gospel, Jazz, Rock & Roll, Soul Blues

Label:  Ermitage

Rating:   *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

Side One:

 1.  Don't Take Your Love From Me? (3:36)

 2.  How Do You Speak To An Angel (2:36)

 3.  Fool Rush To (2:00)

 4.  Don't Blame Me (2:23)

 5.  Someone To Watch Over Me (3:39)

Side Two:  

 1.  Again (3:36)

 2.  I Want To Be Loved (3:20)

 3.  It Could Happen To You (2:07)

 4.  These Foolish Things (4:00)

 5.  Prisoner Of Love (2:15)

Personnel:

Etta James:  Vocals

Other Musicians:

Unknown

Sings For Lovers  is the fourth studio album by Etta James, originally released on August 24, 1962, remastered and reissued on June 27, 2025 by Ermitage.   Special Edition Yellow Vinyl.

Albert King

Artist:  Albert King 
Birth Name:  Albert Nelson
Born:  April 25, 1923.  Indianola, Mississippi, USA
Died:  December 21, 1992 (Aged 69).  Memphis, Tennessee, USA
Genre:  Blues, Soul Blues, Modern Electric Blues, Urban Blues, Early R&B
Occupation:  Musician, Songwriter, Producer
Instruments:  Guitar, Drums, Vocals

Albert King was an American Blues Guitarist, Singer and Songwriter whose playing influenced many other Blues Guitarists.  He is one of the three performers together with B.B. King and Freddie King known as the "Kings Of The Blues".  He was inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 2013.  In 2011, he was ranked No. 13 on Rolling Stone Magazine's 100 Greatest Guitarists Of All Time.

Title:  Born Under A Bad Sign (Limited Edition) (2023)

Genre:  Blues, Soul Blues, Modern Electric Blues, Urban Blues, Early R&B

Label:  Craft Recordings

Rating:   *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

Side 1:

 1.  Born Under A Bad Sign (2:45)

 2.  Crosscut Saw (2:31)

 3.  Kansas City (2:29)

 4.  Oh, Pretty Woman (2:45)

 5.  Down Don't Bother Me (2:13)

 6.  The Hunter (2:43)

Side 2:

 1.  I Almost Lost My Mind (3:25)

 2.  Personal Manager (4:28)

 3.  Laundromat Blues (3:19)

 4.  As The Years Go Passig By (3:43)

 5.  The Very Thought Of You (3:45)

Personnel:

Albert King:  Lead Guitar, Vocals

Booker T. Jones:  Keyboards, Organ, Piano

Isaac Hayes:  Keyboards, Piano

Steve Cropper:  Rhythm Guitar

Donald Dunn:  Bass

Al Jackson Jr.:  Drums

Wayne Jackson:  Trumpet

Andrew Love:  Tenor Saxophone

Joe Arnold:  Baritone Saxophone, Flute

Born Under A Bad Sign is the second studio album by Albert King, originally released on August 1967 by Stax, remastered and reissued on April 21, 2023 by Craft Recordings.  55th Anniversary Limited Edition pressed on 180 Gram Vinyl.

Eddie 9V

 

Artist:  Eddie 9V

Birth Name:  Brooks Mason Kelly

Born:  June 1996.  Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Genre:  Blues, Rock, Blues Rock, Punk Blues, Electric Blues, Soul Blues

Occupation:  Singer, Songwriter, Musician

Instruments:  Multi-Instruments, Vocals, Guitar

Eddie 9V is an American Blues Rock Singer, Songwriter from Atlanta, Georgia.  He specializes in conjuring the sounds of the 1960s his testifying with stabs of Horns and lets Electric Piano lay down the groove, trying everything together.

Title:  Little Black Flies (2024)

Genre:  Blues, Rock, Blues Rock, Punk Blues, Electric Blues, Soul Blues

Label:  Ruf Records

Rating:   *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

Side A:

 1.  Little Black Flies (3:14)

 2.  She Got Some Money (3:04)

 3.  Dog Me Around (2:56)

 4.  Don't Come Around This House (6:08)

 5.  Travelin' Man (3:03)

 6.  Columbia Zoo Blues (5:06)

Side B:

 1.  3AM In Chicago (3:36)

 2.  Reach Into Your Heart (5:05)

 3.  Miss James (4:06)

 4.  Back On My Feet (3:24)

 5.  Puttin' The Kids To Bed (3:43)

 6.  You Don't Have To Go (4:21)

Personnel:

Eddie 9V:  Lead Guitar except B6,Vocals, Drums on Track A1

Lane Kelly:  Bass on Tracks:  A4, 5, B1, 5

Cody Matlock:  RhythmGuitar except A1, 4, B4, 6, Bass on Track A1, Lead Guitar on TrackB6

Brandon Boone:  Bass on Tracks:  A2, 6, B3, 6

Marvin Mahanay:  Bass on Tracks:  A3, B3, 6

Chad Mason:  Organ, Fender Rhodes except B4

Jackson Allen:  Harp on Tracks:  A3, 4, 6, B3, 6

Aaron Nambrick:   Drums except A1

Mandi Strachota:  Background Vocals on Tracks:  A1, B1

Sam Nelson:  Saxophone on Track A1

Little Black Flies is the debut album by Eddie 9V, originally released on May 28, 2021 by Ruf Records, remastered and reissued on November 22, 2024 by Ruf Records.  Excellent Musicians, Excellent Album, Highly Recommended.