Brews and Blues Beer and Smokin’ Blues

Joe Bonamassa Redux

Joe Bonamassa is a blues artist that I have only recently discovered, but this video highlights the title track on his newest CD called "The Ballad of John Henry." Since my original posting on Joe Bonamassa, I have purchased all of his CDs and love every one of them... the guy is phenomenal...

Lonnie Mack with SRV

Here's a cool video clip of Lonnie Mack and Stevie Ray Vaughn having some acoustic fun with "Oreo Cookie Blues." The studio version of this track is available on Lonnie Mack's "Strike Like Lightning" CD...

Stevie Ray Vaughan

It's difficult to think about smokin' blues without conjuring up an image of SRV somewhere in the back of my mind. 

Robin Trower

Robin Trower would normally be considered a rock guitarist, but when you listen to his music, you can hear the 'Blue' underneath all of it. I was lucky enough to see Robin live back in about 1995 or 1996 at a local club that is long gone called Cadillacs. I only have one Robin Trower CD, but I love every song on "Bridge of Sighs." I might have to look into some of his newer stuff...

Joe Bonamassa

Joe Bonamassa is a newer blues artist who I have found to be quite amazing. I absolutely love a blues guitarist who isn't afraid to pick up a Les Paul instead of a Stratocaster. "You and Me" is the only CD I have from his collection so far, but after listening to it several times through, I'm sure I'll be adding more in the future...

Popa Chubby

Here's another artist I have recently discovered in my never-ending quest for the hottest of the smokin' blues... Popa Chubby is not the 'average' blues guitarist. I have been listening to a good bit of his stuff in the last few weeks, and there is a real twist to his own style. I recommend listening to some clips from iTunes or amazon.com on some of his various CDs before you buy anything. The only CD I currently have from Popa Chubby is "Booty and the Beast" and I like the entire disc.

LIVE music also creates a different sort of appeal. I have listened to some artists on CD that don't seem so special until I see them live... I love live entertainment :)