Jonny Lang: The Weathered Soul of Modern Blues
Discover the incredible journey of Jonny Lang, from his 15-year-old platinum debut Lie to Me to becoming a Grammy-winning force in modern R&B and soul.
Blues-Rock Guitarists
Ally Venable: The Texas Firebrand
If Jackie Venson is the “Electric Queen of Austin,” then Ally Venable is the reigning heiress of Texas Blues. Hailing from Kilgore, Texas, Venable has spent her 20s proving that the grit and swagger of Stevie Ray Vaughan are in good hands. In 2026, she is no longer just a “rising star”—she is a powerhouse … Read more
Jackie Venson: The Electric Queen of Austin
Jackie Venson is the future of blues-rock. By combining Berklee-trained musicality with a “tech-addicted” approach to gear and looping, she has created a sound that is entirely her own. In 2026, as she headlines major festivals across the globe, Venson remains the definitive example of a modern guitar hero who isn’t afraid to break the rules.
Mick Clarke: The Relentless Engine of British Blues
If Stone Gossard and Mike McCready represent the stadium-filling evolution of the blues-rock lineage, Mick Clarke is the man who kept the engine room of that lineage running in the trenches of the British “Blues Boom.” Starting his professional career in 1968, Clarke has spent over five decades as a definitive voice in the UK … Read more
Mick Abrahams: The Original Heavy Blues Powerhouse
Mick Abrahams is a British guitarist who played a pivotal role in the late 1960s blues-rock explosion. As a founding member of Jethro Tull, he was the primary architect of the band’s initial gritty, jazz-inflected blues sound. While his tenure with Ian Anderson was brief due to a fundamental disagreement over the band’s musical direction, … Read more
Susan Tedeschi: The Soulful Voice of Modern Blues-Rock
Susan Tedeschi (born 1970) is one of the most respected and powerful figures in contemporary blues-rock, celebrated equally for her extraordinary soulful voice and her visceral, blues-drenched guitar playing. Emerging in the late 1990s, Tedeschi built a career on a foundation of gospel, Delta blues, R&B, and electric rock, often drawing comparison to legendary singers … Read more
Voodoo Ramble – In The Heart Of The City: Blues-Rock With Soul, Swagger & Star Power
Croatian blues-rockers Voodoo Ramble return with a compelling new release: In The Heart Of The City, their fourth studio album, now available via CD Baby and streaming on Spotify. Led by the passionate voice and fretwork of Boris Zamba, the album is a bold, collaborative statement that fuses modern blues-rock with heartfelt songwriting and big-name … Read more
Robin Trower: A Sonic Architect of Blues-Rock
Robin Trower, a name synonymous with deeply emotive, blues-drenched rock, carved a unique sonic path that continues to captivate guitarists and music lovers alike. Emerging from his formative years with Procol Harum, Trower launched a solo career in the early 1970s that quickly established him as a formidable force, often drawing comparisons to Jimi Hendrix … Read more
Stevie Ray Vaughan: Reshaping the Blues Rock Landscape
Blues Rock, a vibrant fusion of rock music and blues, underwent a transformative phase with the arrival of Stevie Ray Vaughan, an artistic powerhouse from Dallas, Texas. Born into a family with a rich musical background, Vaughan chose to tread the path of music at an early age, unaware that he would go on to … Read more
Bernie Marsden The Blues Rock and Slick Solos
Bernie Marsden was a highly influential guitarist who had a major impact on many of the guitarists of today. He was known for his bluesy, melodic playing style, and his work with Whitesnake helped to define the sound of 1980s hard rock. “I suppose I am proud of what has gone on, after all I … Read more