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📻 Today's blues for tomorrow's fans.
🌟 News, discoveries, and talents from the modern blues scene.
🎶 From Delta roots to today's blues & soul grooves.
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📻 Today's blues for tomorrow's fans.
🌟 News, discoveries, and talents from the modern blues scene.
🎶 From Delta roots to today's blues & soul grooves.
🌐 Listen to the latest: Bluesactu
Dave Keyes is one of the most distinctive figures in New York blues and roots rock. A flamboyant pianist, a fully committed singer and an inspired songwriter, he belongs to the great American tradition.
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Dave Keyes in interview “it all starts with the blues”
Discover the unique world of Dave Keyes, a master of New York blues and roots rock, with his album Two Trains.
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January 14, 2026 at 6:39 AM
Dave Keyes is one of the most distinctive figures in New York blues and roots rock. A flamboyant pianist, a fully committed singer and an inspired songwriter, he belongs to the great American tradition.
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🎙️ Tinsley Ellis in interview: “I’m in the right place, at the right time”. With Labor Of Love, Tinsley Ellis confirms the acoustic turn he began with Naked Truth.
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Tinsley Ellis in interview: “I’m in the right place, at the right time”
With Labor Of Love, Tinsley Ellis confirms the acoustic turn he began with Naked Truth, released in February 2024. In our exclusive interview, he looks back on his relationship with the blues and on w...
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January 12, 2026 at 6:45 AM
🎙️ Tinsley Ellis in interview: “I’m in the right place, at the right time”. With Labor Of Love, Tinsley Ellis confirms the acoustic turn he began with Naked Truth.
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Founded in Austin in the mid-1970s by Clifford Antone, Antone’s established itself as a landmark of modern blues, a space where the blues converses, night after night, with a generation of Texas musicians in the process of defining themselves.
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Zach Ernst in interview « Antone’s is a story we keep writing »
Discover the story of Antone’s in Austin with Zach Ernst, its director for the past ten years, in an exclusive interview.
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January 9, 2026 at 6:33 AM
Founded in Austin in the mid-1970s by Clifford Antone, Antone’s established itself as a landmark of modern blues, a space where the blues converses, night after night, with a generation of Texas musicians in the process of defining themselves.
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Figurehead of modern blues, Robben Ford returns with Two Shades Of Blue, a new album set for release on March 27, 2026 via Provogue / Artone. Blues Actu takes a closer look.
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A highly anticipated new album for Robben Ford
Figurehead of modern blues, Robben Ford returns with Two Shades Of Blue, a new album set for release on March 27, 2026 via Provogue / Artone. Blues Actu takes a closer look.
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January 7, 2026 at 1:12 PM
Figurehead of modern blues, Robben Ford returns with Two Shades Of Blue, a new album set for release on March 27, 2026 via Provogue / Artone. Blues Actu takes a closer look.
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The British singer, songwriter and guitarist Chris Rea passed away this Monday, December 22, at the age of 74.
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Chris Rea on the road to paradise (1951–2025)
The British singer, songwriter and guitarist Chris Rea passed away this Monday, December 22, at the age of 74.
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December 22, 2025 at 5:33 PM
The British singer, songwriter and guitarist Chris Rea passed away this Monday, December 22, at the age of 74.
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At the Maison du Blues, Dario Lombardo reconnects with a story that ties him closely to the French scene. bluesactu.com/en/dario-lom...
Dario Lombardo in an interview “You have to understand what you’re singing”
At the Maison du Blues, Dario Lombardo reconnects with a story that ties him closely to the French scene. A meeting with a larger-than-life bluesman, fueled by anecdotes, history, and an overflowing p...
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December 22, 2025 at 7:33 AM
At the Maison du Blues, Dario Lombardo reconnects with a story that ties him closely to the French scene. bluesactu.com/en/dario-lom...
Eric Bibb in interview: “Understanding our past is how we build the future”
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Eric Bibb in interview: “Understanding our past is how we build the future”
In this exclusive interview, Eric Bibb discusses a foundational work conceived as much as a commitment as it is an album.
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December 12, 2025 at 7:42 AM
Eric Bibb in interview: “Understanding our past is how we build the future”
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Matt Pascale in interview: “Today we don’t live, we survive.”
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Matt Pascale in interview: “Today we don’t live, we survive.”
Still unknown just a few months ago, Matt Pascale surprised the blues scene with a remarkable album, simply titled Home, released on Dixiefrog.
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December 8, 2025 at 6:09 AM
Matt Pascale in interview: “Today we don’t live, we survive.”
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A major figure of contemporary Chicago blues, Toronzo Cannon keeps following a singular path. Read our interview.
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Toronzo Cannon interview: “Blues is the music of the people”
A major figure of contemporary Chicago blues, Toronzo Cannon keeps following a singular path.
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December 1, 2025 at 6:19 AM
A major figure of contemporary Chicago blues, Toronzo Cannon keeps following a singular path. Read our interview.
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It had been 15 years since Lyon last welcomed John Butler, following a memorable concert back in 2010 during the John Butler Trio era. LIVE REPORT !
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[Live Review] John Butler: an ocean of nuances at Le Transbordeur
It had been 15 years since Lyon last welcomed John Butler, following a memorable concert back in 2010 during the John Butler Trio era.
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November 29, 2025 at 9:59 AM
It had been 15 years since Lyon last welcomed John Butler, following a memorable concert back in 2010 during the John Butler Trio era. LIVE REPORT !
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Larkin Poe set La Sirène ablaze in La Rochelle. Blues Actu was there and here is our report.
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[Live report] Larkin Poe set La Sirène ablaze in La Rochelle
The appearance of Larkin Poe and Son Little at La Sirène in La Rochelle had all the makings of an unmissable event for anyone following the evolution of contemporary blues. Blues Actu was there and he...
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November 21, 2025 at 6:22 AM
Larkin Poe set La Sirène ablaze in La Rochelle. Blues Actu was there and here is our report.
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Blues Actu listened to Eric Bibb’s new album, set for release in January 2026, just for you. Don’t wait to discover our review of One Mississippi along with the brand-new single Muddy Waters, released today.
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Discover our review of "One Mississippi" by Eric Bibb
Blues Actu listened to Eric Bibb’s new album, set for release in January 2026, just for you. Don’t wait to discover our review of One Mississippi along with the brand-new single Muddy Waters, released...
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November 14, 2025 at 6:15 AM
Blues Actu listened to Eric Bibb’s new album, set for release in January 2026, just for you. Don’t wait to discover our review of One Mississippi along with the brand-new single Muddy Waters, released today.
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Florida-born guitarist, singer and songwriter Selwyn Birchwood has established himself as one of the most inspired voices in modern blues. An exclusive interview where he tells us about the arrival of a new album ...
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Selwyn Birchwood in interview “We love playing, touring and sharing this music”
Discover the exclusive interview with Selwyn Birchwood, the rising talent of modern blues. He talks about his new album and his European tour.
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November 13, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Florida-born guitarist, singer and songwriter Selwyn Birchwood has established himself as one of the most inspired voices in modern blues. An exclusive interview where he tells us about the arrival of a new album ...
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The 2026 Grammy Awards ceremony, set for Sunday, February 1, 2026, in Los Angeles, has finally revealed its nominees. Among the 95 categories this year, blues fans will be keeping a close eye on four in particular — and Blues Actu takes a closer look.
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68th Grammys: spotlight on the blues categories
The 2026 Grammy Awards ceremony, set for Sunday, February 1, 2026, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, has finally revealed its nominees. Among the 95 categories this year, blues fans will be keep...
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November 8, 2025 at 10:15 AM
The 2026 Grammy Awards ceremony, set for Sunday, February 1, 2026, in Los Angeles, has finally revealed its nominees. Among the 95 categories this year, blues fans will be keeping a close eye on four in particular — and Blues Actu takes a closer look.
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With his eighth album Shadows, Bo Weavil invites us on a colorful journey where the blues blends with a palette of shades spanning rock, funk, and reggae.
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Bo Weavil interview: “The blues is a state of mind”
With his eighth album Shadows, Bo Weavil invites us on a colorful journey where the blues blends with a palette of shades spanning rock, funk, and reggae.
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November 7, 2025 at 6:53 AM
With his eighth album Shadows, Bo Weavil invites us on a colorful journey where the blues blends with a palette of shades spanning rock, funk, and reggae.
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The legendary Texas-born blues singer, pianist, and songwriter Marcia Ball has announced her retirement from touring and live performances. The artist revealed that she has been diagnosed with ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease).
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Marcia Ball announces her retirement after being diagnosed with ALS
The legendary Texas-born blues singer, pianist, and songwriter Marcia Ball has announced her retirement from touring and live performances.
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November 3, 2025 at 6:09 AM
The legendary Texas-born blues singer, pianist, and songwriter Marcia Ball has announced her retirement from touring and live performances. The artist revealed that she has been diagnosed with ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease).
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With their new album “Two Roots”, David Noël and Grant Haua are building a musical bridge between Occitania and New Zealand. We went to meet them to talk about their superb project, Atua Blues, whose first album is released on Dixiefrog.
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Atua Blues Interview: “Music is a language that transcends all divides”
With their new album "Two Roots", David Noël and Grant Haua are building a musical bridge between Occitania and New Zealand.
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October 31, 2025 at 7:27 AM
With their new album “Two Roots”, David Noël and Grant Haua are building a musical bridge between Occitania and New Zealand. We went to meet them to talk about their superb project, Atua Blues, whose first album is released on Dixiefrog.
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Blending raw blues, tight grooves, and polished production, Solomon Cole is carving out his own voice on the contemporary blues scene. We tried to dig a little deeper to find out more!
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“Ain’t Got Time”: Solomon Cole Digs Deep with Cavernous Blues
Blending raw blues, tight grooves, and polished production, Solomon Cole is carving out his own voice on the contemporary blues scene.
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October 13, 2025 at 5:18 AM
Blending raw blues, tight grooves, and polished production, Solomon Cole is carving out his own voice on the contemporary blues scene. We tried to dig a little deeper to find out more!
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Eric Bibb has teamed up with Blues Actu to give fans an exclusive first look at his brand-new video: “This One Don’t” – the lead single from his upcoming album One Mississippi, out January 30, 2026, on Repute Records.
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Check out “This One Don’t,” the new single from Eric Bibb
Eric Bibb has teamed up with Blues Actu to give fans an exclusive first look at his brand-new video: “This One Don’t” - the lead single from his upcoming album One Mississippi, out January 30, 2026, o...
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October 9, 2025 at 5:08 AM
Eric Bibb has teamed up with Blues Actu to give fans an exclusive first look at his brand-new video: “This One Don’t” – the lead single from his upcoming album One Mississippi, out January 30, 2026, on Repute Records.
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Fred Brousse was an extraordinary talent, a true music enthusiast who could capture all the emotions and subtleties of the blues, but also of soul, jazz, and their many offshoots. His warmth, calm demeanor, sharp humor and winning smile will be sorely missed.
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In Memory of Fred Brousse (1965 – 2025)
Fred Brousse has left us after a long illness. Guitarist, harmonica player, singer, composer and complete showman, he devoted his life to sharing and keeping the blues alive with passion and tremendou...
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October 7, 2025 at 5:24 AM
Fred Brousse was an extraordinary talent, a true music enthusiast who could capture all the emotions and subtleties of the blues, but also of soul, jazz, and their many offshoots. His warmth, calm demeanor, sharp humor and winning smile will be sorely missed.
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Marcus King in interview
Here is an artist who makes an impact with every release, rare but always essential, in just ten years of career. After the soulful and groovy elegance of Mood Swings, he reunites with his longtime band and dives into a country-folk universe ...
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Here is an artist who makes an impact with every release, rare but always essential, in just ten years of career. After the soulful and groovy elegance of Mood Swings, he reunites with his longtime band and dives into a country-folk universe ...
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Marcus King in Interview: “I wanted to paint my region the way I feel it”
An encounter with Marcus King, an unclassifiable artist (and that’s a good thing!) ...
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October 3, 2025 at 6:17 AM
Marcus King in interview
Here is an artist who makes an impact with every release, rare but always essential, in just ten years of career. After the soulful and groovy elegance of Mood Swings, he reunites with his longtime band and dives into a country-folk universe ...
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Here is an artist who makes an impact with every release, rare but always essential, in just ten years of career. After the soulful and groovy elegance of Mood Swings, he reunites with his longtime band and dives into a country-folk universe ...
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Two years after the release of Hackney Diamonds, the Rolling Stones have truly turned the amps back on. Blues Actu takes stock of what we really know… and what remains unclear!
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New Rolling Stones album: what we know!
Two years after the release of Hackney Diamonds, the Rolling Stones have truly turned the amps back on. Blues Actu takes stock of what we really know… and what remains unclear!
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October 1, 2025 at 5:14 AM
Two years after the release of Hackney Diamonds, the Rolling Stones have truly turned the amps back on. Blues Actu takes stock of what we really know… and what remains unclear!
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Francis Delvaux left us suddenly, following an accident. A familiar yet discreet figure of the Belgian radio landscape, he was one of those people who preferred to shine the spotlight on artists rather than on himself. Blues Actu pays tribute to him.
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In Memory of Francis Delvaux (1948–2025)
Francis Delvaux left us suddenly, following an accident. A familiar yet discreet figure of the Belgian radio landscape, he was one of those people who preferred to shine the spotlight on artists rathe...
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September 29, 2025 at 7:17 AM
Francis Delvaux left us suddenly, following an accident. A familiar yet discreet figure of the Belgian radio landscape, he was one of those people who preferred to shine the spotlight on artists rather than on himself. Blues Actu pays tribute to him.
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