The inspiration for Fist for a Hammer came from a visit to the Delta in Mississippi. I had been a big fan of southern blues all my life, but there’s something different being there in person, standing in a place where it happened. I wanted to capture that feeling, and I returned with Fist for a Hammer. It’s a song about hardship, which is common … Continue reading Gene Micofsky is out with a new southern-rock inspired record
“…Just give me grain, no, give me land. Give me forest to turn to sand. Electric line to charge me up, a little poison to fill my cup. Then I’ll lay back so give me space to hear no other voices…” – The Great Fuss (lyrics from Route to Misery) When you hear their band name you might be asking what’s all the fuss about? … Continue reading The Great Fuss release EP, containing lyrically deep song “Route to Misery”
Patricio Johnson is the talented singer-songwriter who has been writing songs for decades. Born in Madrid, Spain, he is now based in Nashville after spending 30 years in San Francisco, and has definitely mastered a cross between folk music and blues music with his songwriting style. His new song “You Gotta Be Quick Around Here” features story telling lyrics that are delivered in a rambling … Continue reading Patricio Johnson’s New Song Is Bluesy & Folky and Contains a Well Played Harmonica
Brad Armstrong has released the single “Brother Ford” to tease his upcoming Americana album that is due out on April 19th, 2019. The bluesy single starts off strongly with an incredibly well played acoustic guitar that riffs and bends. The sound floats between folk and blues, giving a more roots vibe when additional instrumentation kicks in, such as classical sounding strings that can really rip. … Continue reading Brad Armstrong Shows True Story Telling Talents on “Brother Ford”
JP Ruggieri combines gorgeous bluegrass guitars with a soulful vocal on his song “Bumble Bee.” The song serves as a beautiful taste of his recently released record “Waiting on You.” The song is a bluesy love song fit for a road trip. JP Ruggieri speaks about riding on a train and holding his lover close. The song features incredibly played guitars that really capture the … Continue reading Meet Singer-songwriter JP Ruggieri with Stand Out Bluesy Track “Bumble Bee”
Introducing quite the little bluesy ear worm! BenCjones is out with a bluesy rock song titled “Be Together.” Infused with a huge amount of soul in both the vocal and lead electric guitar, “Be Together“ is a blues smash hit that is catchy from the first note sung. The song pulls on the listener with melodic duet vocals and emotional minor chords. This song has … Continue reading Bluesy Guitars & Soulful Vocals, Meet BenCjones
Danny Schmidt’s new song “Last Man Standing” is musically compelling and lyrically stunning. This talented songwriter is a great storyteller in his songs, both through music and lyrical content. “Last Man Standing” is a mellow sounding song that has an “anything goes” vibe to it. The song combines elements of folk, blues, country and Americana music to create a sound that brings listeners back to … Continue reading Danny Schmidt Releases “Last Man Standing” to Tease Upcoming LP & SXSW Performance
Deeply bluesy guitars and a distorted soulful vocal are the main attractions on Adam Baldwin’s new song “Salvation.” The song is an instant rock anthem that could fit on a rock radio station with the likes of The Black Keys, The White Stripes, and Wolfmother. Adam Baldwin delivers his vocals with great attitude and really takes it all the way home on this bluesy track. … Continue reading Adam Baldwin Brings Us “Salvation” with Bluesy Rock Vocals & Hard Hitting Drums
Hailing from Lincoln, Nebraska is the deeply soulful band that goes by the name of Josh Hoyer & Soul Colossal. Hoyer’s deep and mysterious voice cuts through the listeners soul as he sings on the single “Love Song.” The well-played instrumentation adds to the already brilliant songwriting to create an element of romance that shines through completely in the music. Making it’s way to the … Continue reading Josh Hoyer & Soul Colossal Bring Romance Vibes to Music
Mike Powell possesses the rare ability to tell a story through his songs. Continue reading Artist of the Day: Mike Powell Tells Stories through Songs on “Shelter Without Walls”
