"Southern rock takes all the best of the American roots music forms and cooks it all down to one flavor. So, depending on the listeners music taste & knowledge you can start to pick up on all the different influences. I can’t think of any other genres that can encompass that many styles. It’s a passing down of our culture and makes you feel like you’re part of something."

OTIS: Kentucky Grown…

"It’s (Blues) music that speaks to us all and connects us all - people will always be able to relate to it. It is a music and art form that has a rich history and important heritage but will always be relevant, whatever society brings in the future."

Mark Cole: Blues & Roots Music with Soul

A powerful, passionate vocalist, Mark also plays a…

“Somewhere in the Universe, all musics meet in a point of light. Both blues and gypsy music are the only ones that do not deceive, they are a form of human nature... Both types of music come from the depths of the human soul, from the pains and joys of man.”

Canaf: Music from the Planet Blues

Canaf is the first gypsy blues singer in Eastern Europe. Winner of…

"There are good people everywhere, in all countries and cultures."

Markus K: The Blues Looper Man 

Markus K born in Holland; 30 years in England; Now travels the world, playing on the street and connecting with people; Main instruments: guitar, vocal, percussion; Looper Master; Mostly originals; some drastic reworks of classics; Main influences:…

"Some people are lighthouses that guide you for a long time, but others are just helpful buoys along the way. Let each light guide you to the harbor of your own destiny."

Brian Hassett: Further of Brainland's Nest

Canadian writer, poet, essayist, critic, columnist, reviewer, and songwriter Brian Hassett is the author of the new Hitchhiker’s…

"Music is a way to express oneself but it talks to people, they can identify with what it expresses, they can sing along, cry, dance to it. Without music the world would be a sad place."

Dani Klein: Music ... Shades of Joy

Vaya Con Dios, the renowned Belgian band, has left a mark on the international music industry with their unique blend of…

"Some of the most important lessons I have learned is to be consistent, persistent and to never stop trying to achieve your creative dreams. Music has great power and to choose to create from a place of authenticity is the most impactful and beautiful thing you can do."

Ndidi O: Songs for Complicated Times

Ndidi O has never been one to pull her…

"Always stay true to yourself and avoid negative people and influences."

Milton Reame-James: Musical Journeys

British Milton Reame-James, musician and composer was the original keyboard player with Cockney Rebel. Milton has also played with Bill Nelson's Be Bop Deluxe, Leyton Buzzards and Modern Romance. Composer for Oor Wullie, Venus…

"It’s as if the Blues is at the roots and Music, is the tree. We need to preserve the roots and keep them watered so that more and more music can grow from them!"

Katie Henry: Goin' to the Heart and Soul

Katie Henry is part of a new generation of talented and passionate young artists currently reshaping the blues landscape. The New Jersey-born…

“The blues is a long standing tradition that was for a decade or two mostly created for, and appreciated by the black American public but the spirit of it's magic caught on with people of all races world wide.”

Duke Robillard:

The Duke of Six Strings of Steel

On June 2024,…

"Southern rock n’ roll music touches people. People relate to the stories. It makes them want to have a good time, it makes them remember, and it helps them to forget. It’s honest and powerful and that’s what we write about."

Preacher Stone: Pure Southern Rock

US southern rock n’ rollers Preacher Stone released their butt kicking good time new…

"Because music brings people together from all walks of life and cultural backgrounds, it holds the power of understanding and also compassion for one another.  I think compassion is important today, it erases the divisiveness that's permeating our world."

Lynn Drury: Greetings from New Orleans

Celebrated New Orleans-based singer…

“To me, playing with soul, feeling it, is more important than technique. Naturally, you've got to have some chops in order to pull this off, but a technical performance without feeling would sound bland.”

Al Lerman: Country-Fried Blues

Veteran Canadian Bluesman Al Lerman is cooking up country-fried blues with his new album “Country-Fried…

"Sublime Art never stops influencing me positively, perhaps because it was continually derided by persons around me during my youth.  Art and music are essential for every civilised society."

Francis Kuipers:

The Art of Life, The Life of Art

ALIENS IN THE NECROPOLIS (2024) is a…

"The most important lesson I have learned is never give up. Don’t listen to negativity, and believe in your vision. Work at your craft and never stop learning. Whether it’s writing or playing your instrument make it part of your daily routine. I’m a firm believer that it takes 10,000 hours to become competent."

Andy Joe Pearce: What Did I Know…

"It (Blues) will always survive because it is an accessible music form, but as per above, technique is nothing without human feeling in the music."

Dave Kelly: A Blues Sun On His Face

Singer, guitarist and composer Dave Kelly is a British blues singer, guitarist and composer, who has been active on the British blues music scene since…

"Rock music is a musical style that has a revolutionary quality and it will always be a weapon against politics and social injustice."

Dinos Dimatatis: It's Only Rock 'n' Roll! 

Dinos Dimatatis is a lawyer, a journalist, a writer, a researcher of the Greek rock music and a great music collector. He has written five…

"The music from the past is very nostalgic it can relive memories and make me cry. The songs were fabulous, and the artists were refreshing. It shows the Power of music. My hopes are to live as long as I can without any illness and to be able to keep playing and involved in Music. I try my best not to picture my future with fear."

Eric Bell: The Rock Journey of Irishman…

"Life is life. All influence and creativity comes from that for me. My music has only been me telling the story of that life."

JJ Grey: Southern Blend of Music & Stories

JJ Grey, the Florida-based singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and creator of the band Mofro, released his new album, Olusteen (2024), it’s his first…

"I believe preservation of all American Roots Music is imperative and needs to be ingrained with current and future generations. Just playing recordings of music from the past is not enough. When the youth of today witnesses a performance, it has more of a cultural impact which subsequently breathes new life into the genre."

Kirk Nelson: Savor The Moment…