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Blues Rocker Katie Henry Set To Release New Album On My Way

11Jan

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Blues Rocker Katie Henry Set To Release New Album On My Way

New Jersey-based singer/songwriter Katie Henry will be releasing her new blues album this month. On My Way is set to be released on January 28th on Ruf Records. The highly anticipated album is a follow-up to her critically acclaimed 2018 debut release High Road. Having been compared to Bonnie Raitt and Janis Joplin at their most magnetic, the future is bright for Katie. On My Way is a very personal album that was recorded in May of last year in Brooklyn, New York's Degraw Sound. Produced by guitarist Ben Rice, the project also features Antar Goodwin (bass/slide guitar), Kurt Thum (piano/organ), Greg Wieczorek (drums/percussion) along with British harpist Giles Robson. As for the recording process, Katie had this to say, "we recorded the album live during the pandemic, and it was so...

Grammy-Nominated Blues Artist Kenny Neal Inks New Management Deal

Talented blues rocker Kenny Neal has signed a new management deal ahead of a planned album release in 2022. The Professional Group LLC is headed up by Terry Harvey who feels Kenny's talents are unique. As a second-generation southern Louisiana bluesman, Kenny was in his first band (with his father) by age 13 and landed a job playing with Buddy Guy by age 17. Since then he's gone on to release a number of albums and has earned multiple Grammy nominations and other awards. 'Kenny is a unique talent, whose accomplishments are incomparable. We are thrilled to have him as a client.'- Terry Harvey Kenny recently connected with Stevie Wonder, Bobby Rush, and Marlon Jackson on Tito Jackson's new single 'Love One Another'. Work continues on his next album, more information is expected so...

Robben Ford Drops New Single ‘Balafon’ Ahead Of New Album Release

Well-known guitar virtuoso Robben Ford is gearing up for the release of his new album Pure later this summer. Nominated for five Grammy Awards, Ford has played with everyone from Joni Mitchell, Miles Davis, Phil Lesh, and Greg Allman. The new single 'Balafon' was one of the first two tracks that came together for the record. Pure is the first fully instrumental studio album from Ford since 1987's Tiger Walk. Featuring nine killer tracks, you'll hear elements of jazz, blues, and rock with exceptional guests featured throughout. I feel that Pure is perhaps the most complete representation of my personal musical vision. Previous recordings having been products of a period of development that lead to the music presented here. It’s been very satisfying to have shaped my own composi...