JW-Jones: Belmont Boulevard Review

"The emotion present on 'Coming After Me' and the impressive soloing on 'Watch Your Step' make these tracks two of Jones's best, though 'Magic West Side Boogie' and 'Cocaine Boy' are also remarkable for the fun-loving and somber intensity they alternately provide."

Review of Belmont Boulevard, released in October by Canadian bluesman JW-Jones.
Published by Blues Rock Review on December 23, 2014.
Read the full review here: http://bluesrockreview.com/2014/12/jw-jones-belmont-boulevard-review.html

Richie Kotzen Interview

Richie Kotzen discusses the selection process behind his forthcoming solo collection The Essential Richie Kotzen and offers insight into the album's two new tracks.

Published by Blues Rock Review on August 20, 2014.
Read the full interview here: http://bluesrockreview.com/2014/08/richie-kotzen-interview.html

Walter Trout Interview

On the heels of both an album release and a liver transplant, blues guitarist/singer/songwriter Walter Trout shares insight on his new songs and an update on his health.

Published by Blues Rock Review on July 31, 2014.
Read the full interview here: http://bluesrockreview.com/2014/07/walter-trout-interview.html

Indigenous feat. Mato Nanji: Time Is Coming Review

"Though more familiar than innovative, Time Is Coming is a substantial collection that speaks to Nanji's musical talent and sincere understanding of the blues."

Review of Time is Coming, the 10th studio album by Indigenous released May 2014.
Published by Blues Rock Review on July 28, 2014.
Read the full review here: http://bluesrockreview.com/2014/07/indigenous-feat-mato-nanji-time-is-coming-review.html

Interview with Scott Holiday of Rival Sons

Two weeks after the release of their latest studio effort Great Western Valkyrie, Rival Sons headed to New York City to play the first of two back-to-back sold-out shows before launching the European leg of their tour in July. With Great Western Valkyrie already galvanizing rock critics critics around the globe, guitarist Scott Holiday took time out of his busy schedule to discuss the progressive new record with Blues Rock Review.

Published by Blues Rock Review on July 10, 2014.
Read the full interview here: http://bluesrockreview.com/2014/07/interview-with-scott-holiday-of-rival-sons.html

Royal Southern Brotherhood: HeartSoulBlood Review

"Exhibiting fluid transitions within each number and a solid collaborative element overall, HeartSoulBlood is evidence of the positive effects serious touring can have on a group."

Review of Royal Southern Brotherhood's second studio album HeartSoulBlood, released June 2014.
Published by Blues Rock Review on July 8, 2014.
Read the full review here: http://bluesrockreview.com/2014/07/royal-southern-brotherhood-heartsoulblood-review.html

Mystic Braves Delivers Sounds of Summer to Soda Bar

Psychedelic surf rockers Mystic Braves performed before a packed crowd at San Diego's Soda Bar.

Published by the San Diego Reader on July 4, 2014.

Read the full review here: http://www.sandiegoreader.com/news/2014/jul/04/concert-mystic-braves-delivers-sounds-summer-soda/

Pinnick Gales Pridgen: Eric Gales Interview

Identified as a guitar prodigy at the young age of 16 in 1991, Eric Gales has since put together several projects that showcased his raw talent well. With his latest group Pinnick Gales Pridgen, Gales & co. present hard-driving songs that leave no question about the skill and determination of the group as a whole. Three weeks before the release of the super trio's second album PGP2, Gales calls in from his home in North Carolina to discuss the recording process and his hopes for the group's future.

Published by Blues Rock Review on June 25, 2014.
Read the full interview here: http://bluesrockreview.com/2014/06/interview-eric-gales-of-pinnick-gales-pridgen.html

Rival Sons: Great Western Valkyrie Review

"Great Western Valkyrie delivers in every way a Rival Sons album is known to: it's fresh and edgy for the modern rock fan, complete with the thoughtful lyricism and brilliant musicianship that have made Rival Sons stand out from the very beginning."

Review of Rival Sons' fourth full-length album Great Western Valkyrie, released June 10, 2014.
Published by Blues Rock Review on June 18, 2014.
Read the full review here: http://bluesrockreview.com/2014/06/rival-sons-great-western-valkyrie-review.html

Claude Hay: Live at the Clarendon Review

"Award-winning folk and blues musician Claude Hay is known around the world for the resourceful performance style that has made his music so unique. A solo artist at heart, Hay's utilization of looping pedals and electronic drum kits enable him to personally control each instrument for the duration of each song he records in the studio."

Review of Claude Hay's 2014 live album Live at the Clarendon.
Published by Blues Rock Review on June 12, 2014.
Read the full review here: http://bluesrockreview.com/2014/06/claude-hay-live-at-the-clarendon-review.html

Pinnick Gales Pridgen: PGP 2 Review

"PGP 2 is energetic and ambitious, a dynamic creation by musicians whose high performance levels are simply second nature."

Review of Pinnick Gales Pridgen's second studio album PGP 2, expected out July 8, 2014.
Published by Blues Rock Review on June 4, 2014.
Read the full review here: http://bluesrockreview.com/2014/06/pinnick-gales-pridgen-pgp-2-review.html

Glenn Hughes Interview

Rock titan Glenn Hughes (formerly of Deep Purple, Black Sabbath, and Black Country Communion, to name a few) recently teamed up with Jason Bonham and newcomer Andrew Watt to form the new super trio California Breed. A week before the album dropped, Glenn spoke with me about the inspiration behind his latest work.

Published by Blues Rock Review on May 14, 2014.
Read the full interview here: http://bluesrockreview.com/2014/05/glenn-hughes-interview.html

Well Hung Heart: Go Forth and Multiply Review

"This spring, SoCal rockers Well Hung Heart welcomed the release of their second album Go Forth and Multiply, an 11-song collection that encompasses the volume- and tempo-demanding garage rock style the band lives by."

Review of Well Hung Heart's second album Go Forth and Multiply, released spring of 2014.
Published by Blues Rock Review on May 9, 2014.
Read the full review here: http://bluesrockreview.com/2014/05/well-hung-heart-go-forth-and-multiply-review.html

Lake Street Dive: Bad Self Portraits Review

"With vocals that recall Susan Tedeschi's brimming style and a comprehensive sound with a natural flow and jive, Lake Street Dive have an edge that is making them one of 2014's biggest new discoveries."

Review of Lake Street Dive's latest album Bad Self Portraits, released February 2014.
Published by Blues Rock Review on April 14, 2014.
Read the full review here: http://bluesrockreview.com/2014/04/lake-street-dive-bad-self-portraits-review.html

Wayne Kramer Interview

Former MC5 frontman and current film scoring extraordinaire, Wayne Kramer discusses his approach to writing music then and now.

Published by Blues Rock Review on March 19, 2014.
Read the full interview here: http://bluesrockreview.com/2014/03/wayne-kramer-interview.html

Florian Hofer Interview

Germany's fresh songwriting talent Florian Hofer describes the making of his debut solo album Reaching.

Published by Blues Rock Review on March 10, 2014.
Read the full interview here: http://bluesrockreview.com/2014/03/florian-hofer-interview.html

Florian Hofer: Reaching Review

"Hofer reveals his songwriting skills early on the record with "Why," a track that contemplates the struggles of life over a wah-wah pedal-laden background. Written in reaction to a hazardous plane ride over the Atlantic Ocean, Hofer becomes the exemplar songwriter on this track as he considers the impact of such an experience on not just his own life, but on the thoughts and actions of those around him."

Review of Florian Hofer's debut album Reaching, released February 28, 2014.
Published by Blues Rock Review on February 13, 2014.
Read the full review here: http://bluesrockreview.com/2014/02/florian-hofer-reaching-review.html

Bad Suns Return with Debut EP

"On January 21, Bad Suns' efforts came to fruition with Transpose, their first major mark in the music world. Featuring three new tracks alongside their popular single, Transpose indicates that the success of "Cardiac Arrest" was no fluke. Groomed in the alt-pop vein that made bands like the Vaccines and the 1975 popular among the listening world's indie conclaves, "Salt" and "20 Years" epitomize the alluring guitar sweeps common in their genre while "Transpose" exposes the growing strength of singer Christo Bowman's voice."

Review of Bad Suns' debut EP Transpose, released January 21, 2014.
Published by 1146miles.com on February 4, 2014.
Read the full review here: http://1146miles.com/music/bad-suns-return-debut-ep/

Paul Rodgers: The Royal Sessions Review

"Emerging from the iconic Royal Studios in Memphis, Tennessee is The Royal Sessions, a new collection of blues and soul classics invigorated by none other than Paul Rodgers. From "Born Under a Bad Sign" to "I Can't Stand the Rain," Rodgers breathes new life into songs deeply ingrained in the history of American music."

Review of Paul Rodgers' latest solo effort The Royal Sessions, released in February 2014.
Published by Blues Rock Review on February 4, 2014.
Read the full review here: http://bluesrockreview.com/2014/02/paul-rodgers-the-royal-sessions-review.html

Innes Sibun: Lost in the Wilderness Review

"Based in Bath, England, Sibun's name has yet to gain the star power of other prominent guitarists marching blues into the 21st century, but his credentials are eye-popping nevertheless. Aside from playing in Robert Plant's band, Sibun has opened for some of rock's most influential guitarists, including Johnny Winter, Taj Mahal, and Peter Green. On his latest solo record Lost in the Wilderness, Sibun steps into the lauded role of the guitar hero, lending his own flair to the tradition he carries forward."

Review of Innes Sibun's 2014 album Lost in the Wilderness.
Published by Blues Rock Review on January 16, 2014.
Read the full review here: http://bluesrockreview.com/2014/01/innes-sibun-lost-in-the-wilderness-review.html