Having played alongside some of the greatest names in Blues including John Lee Hooker, Big Mama Thornton, John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers and Canned Heat, the adage “six degrees of separation” certainly does not apply to world-renowned musician, Walter Trout. Strapped to an axe for 35 years, it is no wonder Trout’s roots are showing on his seventh U.S. release, “Relentless”. Fans and critics will no doubt agree that Walter Trout is now zero degrees away from the Blues greats. Continued…

In Austin, Texas, a city known for it’s great guitarists, Van Wilks has long been lauded as one of the city’s master players. In fact, his talents as a guitarist and band leader have won him consistent critical praise, a string of honors that was capped when he was voted by Austin music fans into the Austin Chronicle’s “Texas Music Hall of Fame” alongside some of the state’s most legendary music talents. Continued…

VDELLI are a unique three-piece band from Perth, Western Australia of rare quality and substance.

The group features Michael Vdelli (Vocal/Guitar), whose vocal diversity ranges from smooth, soulful, bluestones to the voice of a Rock n Roll madman about to explode.

Combined with his powerhouse guitar playing, Michael has a stage presence that continues to captivate audiences in Australia and Europe. Continued…

From the moment Tommy Castro and his band began playing their distinctive blend of blues, soul, and rock, in and around the San Francisco Bay Area in 1991, fans and critics alike have been enthralled both by his exceptional song writing ability and his passionate performances. One of America’s leading blues publications, Blues Review, said, “Castro’s energy and charisma leap right out …” Musician Magazine said of the San Jose, California native, “Castro could be a star”, and Playboy gushed, “Worshipped for his guitar virtuosity, Castro throws a bit more rock and two bits of soul into his basic blues mix… He has the voice, the band and the guitar to pull it off.” Continued…

Born in Atlanta in 1957, Tinsley Ellis grew up in South Florida, where at age seven, he first picked up the guitar and absorbed the blues of British invasion groups like The Yard birds, Cream, The Rolling Stones and The Animals. Digging deeper into the heart of the music, he came under the direct influence of the original masters—legendary figures like Freddy King, B.B. King, Otis Rush, Albert King and Magic Sam—and spent hours learning and perfecting their licks. Continued…

Curtis started the Stoney Curtis Band in 1994 with Charlie Glover on drums and Eric Mitchell. It is a blues-rock sound, big guitar with dazzling solos, ton of drums and driving bass. I have heard people say that Curtis and Charlie sound like they were born playing together. Sometimes their performance is so “on” you can see them smiling at each other on stage – the same smile, same thought – this is great, we are there now. Charlie was born and raised in South Central LA. Bassist, Colby Smith has been with the band for about three years. He rightly brags about the rhythm section of the Stoney Curtis Band being the best in Southern California. Continued…

Shane Dwight…is a charismatic and supremely talented guitarist, soulful vocalist, prolific songwriter and one of the brightest young up-and-coming stars on the blues scene today. In one short year the Shane Dwight Blues Band has been catapulted to the forefront of the West Coast Blues Scene. Appearing at prestigious venues such as the Monterey Blues Festival, San Francisco Jazz Festival, Slim’s in San Francisco, John Lee Hookers’ Boom Boom Room, Biscuit And Blues (S.F.), Moe’s Alley In Santa Cruz, Torch Club in Sacramento and B.B. Kings in Los Angeles. These are just a few of the venues that recognize & appreciate the potential of Shane & his band and are expecting great things in their future. Continued…

Sean Chambers doesn’t merely play the guitar as much as he boldly attacks the instrument with a fluid ferocity and attitude that has gained the attention of the major guitar magazines worldwide. Chambers in fact, is a first class axe man in his own right. Combining reverence for tradition with his own special jolt of electricity, he has crafted a style that is truly his own. Continued…

At the age of 19, after hearing Jimi Hendrix for the very first time, Scott Holt started playing guitar, and soon found the Blues. One year later, his father took him to see legendary Blues artist, Buddy Guy, and his life was forever changed. Following a chance meeting backstage, and an impromptu guitar lesson, a friendship developed that would last a lifetime. At the age of 23, Scott joined the Buddy Guy Band and describes it as his “trip to the University”. After many years of touring the world with Buddy, and playing with artists such as Eric Clapton, and Carlos Santana, in 1999, the time had come to launch a solo career. Continued…

Ronnie is the son of blues rocking, Alligator Records recording star Lonnie Brooks. He first stepped on stage when he was nine years old, playing with Lonnie at Pepper’s Lounge in Chicago. Ronnie recalls, “Dad told me if I learned to play ‘Messin’ With the Kid’ and ‘Reconsider Baby,’ he would allow me to perform with him on stage to celebrate my birthday.” Ronnie did learn the songs, performed with his dad, captured the audience and was bitten by the blues bug. “That’s one birthday I’ll never forget!” says Ronnie. Continued…