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FOGHAT – 1999 concert to be released on vinyl

  • FOGHAT’s faithful fanbase has been buzzing ever since the announcement of the release of the band’s superb 1999 live performance, called Slow Ride – Live In Concert. This incredible live performance is being released today as a CD/DVD set but what many fans have been clamoring for is to see this killer show pressed on vinyl. Well, the gods of classic rock have obliged as Cleopatra Records is proud to announce a gorgeous double LP Orange Marble vinyl package of Slow Ride – Live In Concert in a classy gatefold jacket with informative liner notes and several vintage images that celebrate this band’s epic career. One listen and you’ll agree, Foghat’s fulsome mix of bluesy soulful rock sounds even better with the full dynamic range of well-pressed vinyl.Longtime Foghat bassist Tony Stevens shares his thoughts on the release of Slow Ride – Live In Concert, saying “This concert album shows the band at its best with Brian Bassett taking over from Rod Price, who left Foghat the year before. For me though, the gold star has to go to Lonesome Dave Peverett. After going through 6 months of chemotherapy, after having a kidney removed, he came back, 50 pounds lighter in his gold suit and Rocked The House! I enjoyed our ‘playing off’ with each other. Loads of smiles and laughter. This video is a tribute to Dave. A rock and roll hero of the 100th degree.” Sadly, Peverett would pass away less than a year after the recording of this concert at the age of 56. But this performance is keeping his memory and the Foghat legacy alive for future generations to discover!

ERJA LYYTINEN releases “Black Ocean” live video prior to UK Tour  

 Internationally acclaimed guitarist, and singer songwriter Erja Lyytinen has released a live video of “Black Ocean” to dovetail her Diamonds On The Road 10-date UK tour in April 2024. Tickets are available from https://erjalyytinen.com/tour


The forthcoming UK tour is named after Erja’s live album Diamonds On The Road, that was originally released by Tuohi Records in October 2023. The album is available on Double CD, vinyl and digital HERE

“I can’t wait to tour the UK in April,” says Erja. “2024 has kicked off at full speed. We’ve been doing shows on Finnish National TV and then we began our full Diamonds on The Road tour across Finland. We have performed at numerous rock clubs and theatres.”

“Right now, we are rehearsing for my first Symphony Orchestra gigs that will be held in a concert hall in Lohja, Finland. I’ve always loved The Moody Blues album “The Days of Future Passed” which was recorded together with the London Symphony Orchestra, so it’s very cool to get my own compositions arranged for a full orchestra.

Continues Erja, “This Spring will be an interesting ride! We will be visiting Australia and performing at the world-famous Byron Bay Blues Festival, which I am very much looking forward to, as I have never played there before.

“Finally heading to my favorite country, the UK for a 10-date tour with my band. We will be also playing in Scotland, where we haven’t played since 2019. It will also be wonderful to return to the HRH Blues festival after many years. I can’t wait to enjoy a pint in the local pubs during these two weeks and pop in to all the tea rooms I can possibly find!”

Some may argue that music is born in the studio, but it comes to life and evolves when performed live on stage. With a live album, there is no safety net. You get one shot at capturing those perfect moments and preserving them forever. Erja Lyytinen’s live album Diamonds On The Road is evident of this.

“When playing live, you’ve got one moment to get it right, and then the moment is gone,” says Erja. “There is no correcting stuff later. It is very raw and exciting to play and sing at the same time. The adrenaline runs through your body, and everything around you affects your performance.

Diamonds On The Road
 marks Erja Lyytinen’s fourth live album, and follows on from Songs from the Road, Live in London, and Lockdown Live. The new album is the first concert release from the gifted guitarist to capture the post-Covid live experience. Diamonds On The Road is available to purchase HERE.

“Diamonds on the Road was recorded towards the end of our Spring tour in March 2023,” says Erja. “We played ten shows in a row, of which eight were sold out. The band had a good flow going, and the songs were rolling nicely.”

photo- Elsa Wellamo

Diamonds on The Road showcases Erja and the band doing what they do best, playing concerts for their fans. “I have always loved performing live, but now, I enjoy playing even more and saying this on behalf of my band; I think they do, too. Performing live is stronger, more relaxed, and empowering. I´m grateful to be a guitarist and singer who is giving her best for the audience each night. It is the best thing you can do with your pants on,” concludes Erja. 

ERJA LYYTINEN – DIAMONDS ON THE ROAD, APRIL 2024 UK TOUR

TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM  – ERJALYYTINEN.COM/TOUR

Faversham, The Old Brewery Store
Thursday 4 April 2024
Tickets: Ticket Source

Newcastle, Cluny
Friday 5 April 2024
Tickets: ticketweb

Edinburgh, The Voodoo Rooms
Saturday 6 April 2024
Tickets: ticketweb

York, The Crescent Community Centre
Sunday 7 April 2024
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Southampton, The 1865
Tuesday 9 April 2024
Tickets: ticketweb

London, The Half Moon
Wednesday 10 April 2024
Tickets: Halfmoon

Blackpool, Waterloo
Thursday 11 April 2024
Tickets: SeeTickets

Melton Mowbray, Eastwell Village Hall
Friday 12 April 2024
Tickets: WeGotTickets

Leicester, HRH Blues Festival

Leicester, O2 Academy
Saturday 13 April 2024
Tickets: HRH Blues

Dudley, The Lamp Tavern
Sunday 14 April 2024
Tickets: The Kates Hill Press

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TROY REDFERN releases 4th single from upcoming album ‘Invocation’

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Troy Redfern releases “The Calling” single ahead of Headline UK Tour

Troy Redfern’s rockin’ new single was released March 1. It is taken from the upcoming album Invocation, to be released May 17. Check it out!
STREAM SINGLE  (or watch the video).


PRE-ORDER THE ALBUM FROM
WWW.TROYREDFERN.COM

“Redfern has written excellent new songs that define his unique style as one of the most exciting blues artists in Britain.” – 
Raw Ramp

“Troy Redfern is dynamic, powerful and one of the best slide guitarists around today.” – 
Music News Invocation is the title of the highly anticipated new 11-track album from slide guitar virtuoso Troy Redfern. The album, released by RED7 Records on Friday 17th May 2024, is now available in limited edition colored vinyl, black vinyl, plus two different CD cover artwork designs. All formats are available to pre-order from www.troyredfern.com.

The fourth single “The Calling” is available on Spotify HERE
The IRSC code for the single is UKHDU1600077.

Says Troy, “‘I’ve always wanted to write a slow motion, epic kind of a tune. The Calling was a song that was born out of that desire. This song is about escaping the technological net we all live in, and to get out into the wilderness to reset and get perspective on what’s important in life.”

Troy has proved time and time again that his cup of inspiration is not only full, but runneth over, writing and release albums at an unprecedented pace and judging by the strength of “The Calling” and the three previous singles “The Strange,” “Getaway” and “The Fever,” the forthcoming album Invocation, promises to be his best yet. Over the course of last two albums The Fire Cosmic (2021) and Wings of Salvation (2022) Troy found his true voice stylistically in terms of writing and playing, but with Invocation he created a collection of outstanding new songs that carves out his own identity as to who he really is an artist.

Troy head to the west Wales coast with his trusty 1929 National Triolian resonator guitar for a week of solitude in a remote Sheppard’s hut to sketch the initial song ideas for the new album.

“It was important for me to clear my mind of all distractions so I could really focus on what I wanted to write on this album and the direction I wanted to take it in,” says Troy.

“I tried some unorthodox approaches to song writing that included meditation where I would imagine hearing a song in my mind, as complete as possible including visualizing the performance live. Next, I would pick up the guitar and capture the idea on my phone. That way I wasn’t led by what I would usually do when I pick up the guitar. It was a very freeing, powerful experience, and a discipline that I’ll use again to write more songs in the future.

With Invocation Troy explores fresh musical territory, from the heavy, bone crushing slide riffs and big sing along choruses on “Van Helsing” and “Getaway” to the evocative, wind-swept western landscapes of “The Native” and “Blind Me.” After three albums in three years Troy continues to expand his musical horizons and keep his creative fire burning. 

WWW.TROYREDFERN.COM

Maria Hänninen & Tony ‘TT’ Helander release “Cowbell King” (a tribute to MOUNTAIN’S Corky Laing

Emsalö Music’s (Finnish record company) Topi Salmi release the song “Cowbell King” as a digital single (mastered) on legendary Canadian drummer Corky Laing’s 76th birthday. Digital streaming links are out today – Spotify, YouTube, Apple etc..

Maria Hänninen, a singing multi-instrumentalist/songwriter, has admired the band Mountain @mountain2178 since she was young. Dreams came true when she and Mountain drummer Corky Laing got on stage in 2019 to perform a couple of Mountain’s hits live. Since then they have been doing collaborations, Maria also appears on Corky Laing’s latest solo album Finnish Sessions (2022) and she was also a soloist/guitarist/violinist on the Scandinavian tour in the spring of 2023 in the Corky Laing& The Bobos line-up. Maria’s hard rock band Mount Mary recently released their second album Diamonds Of A Fool, and it was a great honor to have Corky Laing guesting on percussions for a few songs. Corky himself is working on his new material for his next solo album as well.

“Cowbell King (Tribute to Corky Laing)” composition, arrangement: Maria Hänninen & Tony “TT” Helander words: Maria Hänninen -Vocals, guitars, bass, recording, mixing: Maria Hänninen -Drums, percussion : Tony “TT” Helander -Mastering: Petri Majuri

LINKS:

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https://www.facebook.com/mountmaryband

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http://www.corkylaingworks.com

MR BISON – new single from band’s upcoming 5th album

Italian heavy psych rock stalwarts MR.BISON reveal the second single taken from their new album “Echoes From The Universe”, to be issued on February 16th through Heavy Psych Sounds. Enter the stratosphere with “Collision” exclusively on It’s Psychedelic Baby Magazine!

 Get psyched by MR. BISON’s “Collision” video at this location 

Their upcoming fifth album ‘Echoes From The Universe’ invites the listener to a prismatic voyage that explores the notion of freedom and destiny through Norse mythology and weaves together a vivid and majestic sonic tapestry that brims with liquid riffs, graceful psychedelia, progressive grandeur and vibrant vocals. A modern and fulfilling space trip that should please fans of the likes of Elder, King Buffalo, Howling Giant.

About the album, the band says: “The theme of “Echoes from the Universe” is the attempt, as human and temporal beings, to escape the idea of an alleged destiny predetermination by managing to build one’s life path through willpower. Its concept is based on the Norse Norns myth, who weave the threads of universal destiny on a tapestry, in which all existence, in a continuous mix of past, present, and future, intersect and influence each other, thereby generating a kaleidoscopic vortex of infinite and unpredictable possibilities. For this reason, we have used them as a symbol of freedom of choice, which never excludes but indeed implies, the element of chance.

It was produced by guitarist Matteo Barsacchi, mixed by Nicola Giorgetti at the Indipendente Recording Studio and mastered by Carl Saff at Saff Mastering in Chicago. 

Echoes From The Universe can be pre-ordered here – https://www.heavypsychsounds.com/shop.htm#HPS292

Stream debut single Children of the Night Sky

MR.BISON masters the art of melding heavy psychedelia with progressive elements and evocative soundscapes. Formed in a small coastal town in Tuscany (Italy) in 2009, the band has reinvented their sound through four albums from stoner psych to heavy progressive rock, firmly establishing themselves in 2018 with the acclaimed “Holy Oak” and their 2020 concept album “Seaward”. The band has toured Europe and North America several times and played various festivals such as Desertfest Berlin, London and Antwerp, Krach am Back, Duna Jam.

Mr BISON introduced their brand of Heavy Blues influenced by groups like Captain Beyond, Nektar, Pink Floyd, Jimi Hendrix and the more.

MR.BISON:
Matteo Barsacchi – Guitar, Bass, Synth
Matteo Sciocchetto – Guitar, Bass, Voice
Lorenzo Salvadori – Drums
Davide Salvadori – Acoustic Guitars, Synth, Hammond, Mellotron, Bass

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PHILIP SAYCE – new single, and album in 2024

Rock and blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter Philip Sayce has delivered a sonic attack with the release of his new single, “Oh! That Bitches Brew.” The blistering track is available on all streaming services HERE.  (Or watch the video below)

“Oh! That Bitches Brew” is Philip’s first new music in three years. This is the first of a slew of activities for Philip in 2023, including tour dates and more new music. Released on Sayce’s label, Atomic Gemini, with exclusive license to Forty Below Records.

“Oh! That Bitches Brew” is also the first single from Philip’s highly anticipated new album, “The Wolves Are Coming,” released February 23rd, 2024. The album is available to pre-order HERE.  

Philip’s new album is more powerful, unique, and brash than anything he has written or recorded to date. “These songs and stories came into focus during my darkest times,” says Philip. ‘The Wolves Are Coming’ represents a bridge — a connection between despair and hope — that invites broken spirits to be transformed and healed.”

The Wolves Are Coming follows the album Spirit Rising which has over 13 million streams to date. It is a career highlight, exemplifying Sayce’s commitment to his craft and using the power of music as a uniting force to welcome in the light during incredibly turbulent times. 

On the new album, songs like  “Oh! That Bitches Brew”  and “Backstabber”  hit like hurricanes, while “Lady Love Divine” explores the light in contrast to darkness with an uplifting, foot-stomping, funk groove that delivers hooks in all the right places. Ballads like “It’s Over Now” and the magical instrumental  “Intuition” round out Sayce’s signature fuzz tones and sledgehammer mountain-sized drum grooves with delicate, intimate, and dynamic performances.

Photo Credit: © Matt Barnes

The bold and brash performance on “Oh! That Bitches Brew” turns out to be a musical interpretation of a memory that came flooding back to Philip one day.

“The song came together quite quickly one evening,” recalls Philip. “I was sitting on the couch and started playing the riff that became the song’s main riff. I dug it and thought, ‘What am I going to say about this? Oh, I know, I remember that time someone gave me a drink at a party called “The Bitches Brew”, and it totally fucked me up.’ And that’s what the song became.  It came together in about ten minutes.”

Produced by Philip at Station House Studio in Los Angeles, the track, engineered by GRAMMY award winner Mark Rains (Rival Sons, Shooter Jennings, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club), mixed by Brian Moncarz (Fantastic Negrito, Alice Cooper, Ian Moore), and mastered by Brian Lucey (Lizzo, The Black Keys, Michael Bublé) features Michael Leasure (Walter Trout, Edgar Winter) on drums, with Philip providing the guitars, bass, and vocals.

Born in Wales and raised in Toronto, Canada, Philip’s love of the guitar started at an early age when his parents introduced him to all of the greats, notably Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Albert Collins, Albert King, Freddie King, Jeff Beck, and Jeff Healey. As a teen guitar phenom, Philip was plucked from the Toronto blues scene by the legendary Jeff Healey, who took the young guitarist under his wing and showed him the ropes, touring the world and recording as a member of Healey’s band.

In the early 2000s, a move to LA landed Philip a gig with Melissa Etheridge, which included numerous recording contributions, including the Oscar-winning “I Need To Wake Up”. While Philip’s time with Melissa Etheridge was jammed with touring, recording, and television appearances, he was able to find some time to get himself in the studio to record his first solo album, Peace Machine. Buoyed by guitar fans’ response to the album, Philip turned his attention to his full-time solo artist career, and subsequent releases garnered high praise in both the blues, rock, and guitar worlds. He has since released six studio albums as well as the incendiary live Scorched Earth, Vol. 1.

Philip Sayce has a UK tour next month, with guest Troy Redfern

Joining Philip on the road are drummer Bryan Head (Roger Hodgson, Foreigner) and bassist Sam Bolle (Agent Orange, Donavon Frankenreiter), both of whom have played live dates with Philip for the past few years after having cut their teeth together as Dick Dale’s rhythm section.

*Pre-order the new Philip Sayce album, The Wolves Are Coming: https://fortybelow.ffm.to/sayce-thewo… Pre-order The Wolves Are Coming bundle and merchandise: https://www.philipsayce.com/store

TROY REDFERN – new single, UK tour dates

Photo Credit: © Darek Ptaszynski

TROY REDFERN : THE KING OF SLIDE GUITAR ANNOUNCES BRAND NEW SINGLE “GETAWAY”

British slide guitarist and singer songwriter, Troy Redfern is pleased to announce the release of his new single ‘Getaway‘; the second single taken from his forthcoming 2024 studio album Invocation. Now available on all streaming platforms HERE.  The single is accompanied by an official music video available …

Featuring his strongest material to date, the Invocation album will be launched with an extensive Kickstarter Campaign on Monday October 30th. Colored vinyl, hand-drawn artworks and an array of exclusive bundles are just a few of the things on offer to backers of the new album. Further information about the countdown to the Kickstarter campaign is available HERE.

Getaway‘ follows Redfern’s 2023 summer festival appearances including Steelhouse, Maid in Stone, and Rawa Blues Festival in Poland where he performed to a crowd of 7,000.

The new single dovetails Redfern’s highly anticipated November 2023 UK tour supporting guitar prodigy Philip Sayce, followed by a mainstage performance at Planet Rockstock in Wales during early December. Tickets for the Sayce/Redfern November UK tour are available from https://troyredfern.com/dates.

Invocation is the follow-up to Redfern’s 2022 studio album The Wings of Salvation which received rave reviews. Said Blues Rock Review of the Salvation album, “Redfern balances big-league chops with mad songwriting skills to bring us an action-packed set of blues rock that will blow out your windows.”

Getaway is produced by Dave Marks and mixed by Jo Webb. The new single features Troy Redfern (guitar, vocals), Paul Stewart (drums), and Dave Marks (bass).

“On Getaway and the forthcoming album, I wanted to write and record songs that were bigger and ballsier than what has come before,” says Redfern. “The new songs embrace more of the rockier elements of my writing and playing.  I’ve also given myself the creative freedom to explore and feel out other styles or aspects of my writing that have not been heard on any of my other albums.”

Continues Redfern, “As an artist I feel it’s important to keep pushing and striving to refine your art, while staying true to your vision.  It is important to know who you are as an artist, and on Getaway and the upcoming album, I think I have finally perfected my own contemporary signature sound.”

Getaway is a slide guitar, rock ‘n’ roll tour de force. Lyrically, it deals with themes of freedom and knowing when it’s time to leave a bad situation. It’s undeniably Troy Redfern full circle blues rock and roll!

“Getaway is about cutting yourself some slack,” adds Redfern. “It’s about transforming your life, even if there are difficult decisions to be made.  As they say, from the mud grows the lotus.”

TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM
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LINKS:

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https://troyredfern.bandcamp.com/

https://www.instagram.com/troyredfern

JOANNA SHAW TAYLOR returns with new single from upcoming album, plus US tour dates

Just in time for the season and with a nod to Friday the 13th’s mystical charm, British blues-rock prodigy Joanne Shaw Taylor unveils her spellbinding new single “Black Magic,” a blues gem perfect for whimsical nights. Crafted alongside Kevin Shirley, the iconic producer, at the legendary RCA Studio A in Nashville, this new track is the fruit of a collaboration with stellar artists such as Rob McNelly, Doug Lancio, Alison Prestwood, Jimmy Wallace, and Anton Fig. 

https://ktbarecords.com/streaming/jst/blackmagic/

“I originally wrote the music for my album ‘Nobody’s Fool’ and intended for it to be an instrumental called ‘Butterbeer Blues,’” Joanne recalls. “But then, I decided to give it lyrics and transform it into a fun, traditional acoustic blues song. Hopefully I succeeded and you’ll enjoy the rootsy vibe!” The lyrics unfold a tale of entrancement, spellbinding love, and the mystique of attraction, all delicately wrapped in Joanne’s signature guitar brilliance.

For more information and to purchase tickets for Joanne’s upcoming tour, visit joanneshawtaylor.com/tour

Tour Dates
Friday, October 13 – The Castle Theatre – Bloomington, IL
Sunday, October 15 – Memorial Hall – Cincinnati, OH
Tuesday, October 17 – Georgia Theatre – Athens, GA
Wednesday, October 18 – District Live at Plant Riverside – Savannah, GA
Friday, October 20 – Arts Bonita, Center for Performing Arts – Bonita Springs, FL
Saturday, October 21 – Kravis Center – West Palm Beach, FL
Sunday, October 22 – Ponte Vedra Concert Hall – Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
Friday, November 10 – Davidson Theatre at the Riffe Center – Columbus, OH
Saturday, November 11 – The Kentucky Center – Louisville, KY
Sunday, November 12 – Playhouse Square – Cleveland, OH
Tuesday, November 14 – Riviera Theatre – North Tonawanda, NY
Thursday, November 16 – The Flynn – Burlington, VT
Saturday, November 18 – Smith Opera House – Geneva, NY
Sunday, November 19 – The Egg – Albany, NY
Tuesday, November 21 – Keswick Theatre – Glenside, PA
Wednesday, November 22 – The Cabot – Beverly, MA
Friday, November 24 – Capitol Center for the Arts – Concord, NH
Saturday, November 25 – Capital One Hall – Tysons, VA
Sunday, November 26 – The Beacon Theatre – Hopewell, VA
Tuesday, November 28 – Carolina Theatre of Durham – Durham, NC
Wednesday, November 29 – Buckhead Theatre – Atlanta, GA

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ROBERT JON & THE WRECK – New single

Robert Jon & The Wreck have an excellent new single out, with the upbeat rockin’ “Stone Cold Killer” . Check out the video directed & animated by Marco Pavone, or the single HERE

A teaser from their forthcoming album slated for release next year, “Stone Cold Killer” showcases the unique blend of rock, blues, and country that has garnered Robert Jon & The Wreck widespread acclaim. The single emerged organically from a rehearsal jam, and, as guitarist Henry James Schneekluth remarked, was recorded “without too much fuss and pretty minimal adjustments” at The Village Studios in Los Angeles with esteemed producer Kevin Shirley in April.

the California band is touring the US soon, see dates below:

US FALL TOUR 2023
11/16/23 – MONTEREY, CA – Golden State Theatre*  
11/17/23 – EL CAJON, CA – The Magnolia*  
11/18/23 – SCOTTSDALE, AZ – Scottsdale Center For The Performing Arts*  
11/19/23 – ALBUQUERQUE, NM – Isleta Resort & Casino*  
11/25/23 – Boca Raton, FL – Funky Biscuit  
11/26/23 – Jacksonville, FL – Underbelly
11/28/23 – Charleston, SC – Charleston Pour House  
11/30/23 – Greenville, SC – The Radio Room  
12/1/23 – Cornelius, NC – Boatyard  
12/2/23 – Elkin, NC – The Reeves Theater & Cafe  
12/3/23 – Richmond, VA – The Tin Pan  
12/5/23 – Baltimore, MD – The 8×10  
12/6/23 – Warrendale, PA – Jergel’s Rhythm Grille  
12/7/23 – Cleveland, OH – Beachland Ballroom  
12/8/23 – Westland, MI – The Token Lounge  
12/9/23 – Aurora, IL – The Venue  
12/10/23 – Minneapolis, MN – 7th St Entry  
*SUPPORTING THE MAVERICKS

LINKS:

https://robertjonandthewreck.com/
https://www.facebook.com/robertjonandthewreck
https://www.instagram.com/robertjonandthewreck/
https://twitter.com/rjandthewreck
https://open.spotify.com/artist/4FXvPjJz57tIo23OpzHlYC

JOANNE SHAW TAYLOR releases new single & video 

Joanne Shaw Taylor has an excellent new single out. Check out the info below, as well as US tour dates (coming up soon!), And watch the new video!

After almost a year since the release of her last album “Nobody’s Fool”, the #1 selling blues guitarist Joanne Shaw Taylor launches her electrifying new single, “Sweet ‘Lil Lies,” available now on all streaming platforms. Produced by Kevin Shirley (Aerosmith, Iron Maiden, Led Zeppelin, The Black Crowes) at the illustrious RCA Studio A in Nashville, TN, this song witnesses the magnificent collaboration of top musicians including Rob McNelly (Carrie Underwood, Luke Combs, Buddy Guy) on guitar, Doug Lancio (John Hiatt, Bob Dylan) on rhythm guitar, Alison Prestwood (Blake Shelton, Olivia Newton-John, George Benson) on bass, Jimmy Wallace (Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Gavin DeGraw) on keys, and Anton Fig (David Letterman, Kiss, Joe Bonamassa) on drums & percussion. Released by Joe Bonamassa’s Journeyman Records, the song stands testament to Joanne’s relentless creativity and musical brilliance.

“Sweet ‘Lil Lies” holds a special place for Joanne. “It was the first song I wrote just for this new album,” she recalls. “I’d been messing around with the lead piano part and built the rest of the song around that melody. As soon as I had that main melody, ‘I got sweet little lies, all the time’ stuck in my head on a loop. It probably took me less than an hour to finish it; some songs work like that.” The song delves deep, reflecting the emotional journey of realizing a loved one’s immutable nature and the heart-wrenching decision to walk away.

Having graced us with albums that consistently top the charts, such as her 2019 release ‘Reckless Heart’, 2021’s ‘The Blues Album, and ‘Nobody’s Fool’ in 2022, Joanne shows no signs of slowing down. She’s currently working on her next studio album, promising a mix of evocative guitar riffs, soulful vocals, and ingenious songwriting. Following the release of her anticipated new single, this fall’s 33-date tour promises to be an unmissable journey through both her classic hits and new material. Kicking off at The Rialto Theatre in Tucson, AZ and culminating at the historic Buckhead Theatre in Atlanta, GA, it’s set to be a musical spectacle that underscores why she remains one of the most exciting blues-rock guitarists of the last decade.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.joanneshawtaylor.com/tour

Monday, September 25 – The Rialto Theatre – Tucson, AZ  
Tuesday, September 26 – The Orpheum Theater – Flagstaff, AZ  
Wednesday, September 27 – National Hispanic Cultural Center – Albuquerque, NM  
Saturday, September 30 – Gillioz Theatre – Springfield, MO  
Sunday, October 1 – The Cotillion – Wichita, KS  
Monday, October 2 – The Vanguard – Tulsa, OK  
Wednesday, October 4 – Revolution Music Room – Little Rock, AR  
Thursday, October 5 – Duling Hall – Jackson, MS  
Friday, October 6 – Montgomery Performing Arts Centre – Montgomery, AL  
Monday, October 9 – Lafayette’s Music Room – Memphis, TN  
Wednesday, October 11 – Barrymore Theatre – Madison, WI  
Thursday, October 12 – Eagles Theatre – Wabash, IN  
Friday, October 13 – The Castle Theatre – Bloomington, IL  
Sunday, October 15 – Memorial Hall – Cincinnati, OH  
Tuesday, October 17 – Georgia Theatre – Athens, GA  
Wednesday, October 18 – District Live at Plant Riverside – Savannah, GA  
Friday, October 20 – Arts Bonita, Center for Performing Arts – Bonita Springs, FL  
Saturday, October 21 – Kravis Center – West Palm Beach, FL  
Sunday, October 22 – Ponte Vedra Concert Hall – Ponte Vedra Beach, FL  
Friday, November 10 – Davidson Theatre at the Riffe Center – Columbus, OH  
Saturday, November 11 – The Kentucky Center – Louisville, KY  
Sunday, November 12 – Playhouse Square – Cleveland, OH  
Tuesday, November 14 – Riviera Theatre – North Tonawanda, NY  
Thursday, November 16 – The Flynn – Burlington, VT  
Saturday, November 18 – Smith Opera House – Geneva, NY  
Sunday, November 19 – The Egg – Albany, NY  
Tuesday, November 21 – Keswick Theatre – Glenside, PA  
Wednesday, November 22 – The Cabot – Beverly, MA  
Friday, November 24 – Capitol Center for the Arts – Concord, NH  
Saturday, November 25 – Capital One Hall – Tysons, VA  
Sunday, November 26 – The Beacon Theatre – Hopewell, VA  
Tuesday, November 28 – Carolina Theatre of Durham – Durham, NC  
Wednesday, November 29 – Buckhead Theatre – Atlanta, GA  

LINKS:

http://Facebook.com/JoanneShawTaylor

http://Instagram.com/JoanneShawTaylor