United Jersey Blues Network: Red Hot Blues
The United Jersey Blues Network (UJBN) is a 501 C "not for profit" organization, focusing on advancement, education and promotion of Blues music in New Jersey. UJBN and Silk City Records have produced a compilation CD featuring 14 of the best artists from New Jersey and reflects the enormous depth and breath of the NJ area's Blues talent
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Johnny Williams: Volume 1
Blues Vocals with a couple of nice ballads with lush (real) string arrangement
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Steve Gannon Band: 52 Ford
American blues n' roots music played by a British guitarist living in Oakland California
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Unckle Eddie: Party Tonight
This artist bring on a unique style with a mixture of blues, r&b, southern soul, pop and a sound just below hip hop with a touch of New Orleans
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Nate Myers & The Aces: The Lonesome Plowboy
Harmonica driven music based in blues and roots styles
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Chic Street Man: Sidewinder
Acoustic, urban and bluesy
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Steve Krase & The In Crowd: Easy Livin
Winners of the "Best Unsigned Blues Band" in Houston Texas in 2004. Steve Krase leads with powerful vocals and screaming harmonica! Guitar wizard James Henry lights a fire that just gets hotter! The CD also features the legendary keyboardist, Robert "Pee Wee" Stephens, guitarist Doug Black. The rhythm section of drummer Brian "Cannon" Kinnear, and Mr "Spare Time" Murray on Bass create a well defined pocket of rhythm that enables Krase and Henry to perform daring acts of musical heroism on their respective instruments
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Steve Gannon Band: Oaktown
American blues 'n' roots music by a British guitar-player living in Oakland, California
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Snapper: Born In The Ghetto
Snapper Mitchun is originally from Chicago. He has played bass behind blues and rock favorites such as Buddy Guy, Jr. Wells, Johnny Dollar, Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown, Koko Taylor, and Muddy Waters. He has also performed with A.C. Reed, Johnny Winter, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Albert Collins, Paul Butterfield, John Mayall, Little Willie John, John Littlejohn and many others. He also played on the Grammy nominated album "Blues Deluxe"
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Whitey Johnson
The blues that we all could use
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Juno Awards Blues Album of the Year

The nominees for this years Juno Awards Blues Album of the Year are:
Fresh Horses: Jim Byrnes
No One To Blame: Rita Chiarelli
Come On In: Downchild
Soap Bars & Dog Ears: The Jimmy Bowskill Band
I'm Just a Man: Garrett Mason
Winners announced April 3, 2005
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The Michael Barclay Blues Band: Soul Patch
Contemporary blues. Michael has shared the stage with Robben Ford; Delbert McClinton; Roy Rogers; Joe Louis Walker; John Mayall; Roy Buchanan; Nick Gravenites; Mark Naftalin; Etta James; Ronnie Earl; Elvin Bishop; Coco Montoya; James Armstrong; Johnnie Johnson; Norton Buffalo
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Steve Hall: Hallways
Electric blues, guitar based with keyboards & jazz and rock influences
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The Crudup Brothers: Franktown Blues
A very important contribution to the blues world by three sons of blues ledgend Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup
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The Terraplanes: Take It On Down
These ain't you're Grandaddy's Blues people. The Terraplanes source from the traditional roots but depart down their own road. Powerful vocals backed by rippin' guitar go back in time and ahead to the future with a taste of fun, funk, cosmic vibes...
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Deb Seitz: Soul Stirring
The versatility of this soulful, jazzy, bluesy vocalist and her band are absolutely wonderful. In one breath, she's sultry, her voice seductive, sweet and soft and, almost like a slap in the face she hits you with all she's got
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Eddie Martin: Ice Cream
Blues / blues rock / blues roots / electric guitar blues/ acoustic blues/ harmonica blues/ all original songs
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ATTILA: Transylvanian Blues Man
Exciting blend of Jazz/Blues/Rock with unique flavour. What else could you except from a guy from Transylvania where East meets West?
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Angelo Palladino: Blood, Blues + Bad Dreams
Blues vocals
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Jerry Wilde: Tools of the Trade
60% Blues + 30% Rock + 10% Booze = 100% BOOGIE...
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Speedo Harmonica Jones: Remembering Bloomfield
A Celebration of the music of legendary guitar player Mike Bloomfield featuring sympathetic harmonica wizardy of Speedo Harmonica Jones and some of Swedens finast blues players
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Corey Osborn
Corey Osborn plays a mixture of Blues Rock & Funk that will blow your mind. Corey is 19 years old now and he currently performs at BB King's Blues Club in Memphis,TN every Wednesday & Sunday night
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Eli "Paperboy" Reed: Sings "Walkin' and Talkin' (For My Baby)" and Other Smash Hits!
Downhome, vital and energetic rhythm and blues
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Ronda and Jonda: Daughters of a preacher man
Twin Soul Sisters with A Rocking Band and Power Vocals Play Blues and Classics LIVE in Nashville
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Jay Ray: Texas Tongue Twister
Old and new school Blues
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Tonight on Paul Jones' blues show on BBC radio: Nine Below Zero in session
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Sixthboro: Road less Traveled
A collection of songs that capture everyday life in New York, from "Lays Down Easy" about the working girls on 11th Avenue to "Chorus of Silence" capturing the feelings of loss on 9/11 to the acoustic "The Crane" inspired by the beauty of Jamaica Bay
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Porterhouse Bob: Shoutin' at the Grave
Funky New Orleans barrelhouse and zydeco blues. Shake-a-tail-feather. This new CD by Porterhouse Bob and his band is the absolute best party music you've ever heard
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Rita & the Rock'n'Rollers: Hot Blooded
If Janis Joplin and Peter Green lived together on the Continent for a while and had nothing but CCR and Freddie King to listen to, this might have been the style of their debut album... Just speculating...
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Debra Farris Band: Blues Cat
GoodTime Danceable Blues Funk. "Blues with Grooves." The most creative description we've heard is "Bonnie Raitt meets K.D. Lang at Brickhouse"
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Giles: Blue Funk
"Outstanding musicianship, excellent original songs,and a fresh approach to the blues make GILES a must-see band. Led by awesome guitarist and singer MARK KOEHORST, with award-winning musician and son PIET on bass and the powerful drumming of TERRY SHAUGHNESSY.
Don’t miss them!" - Boogaloo Promotions

Mr. David Booker: O Brother, I'm Here
David Booker plays rousing, listenable, and danceable jazz, blues, rock, swing, 50s rock n' roll, 60s R&B/Soul, and all other strains of Americana and roots music at venues in and around Denver and beyond

Ripley Blues: The First Five Years
A collection of great Rhythm & Blues from bands who have played the famous venue over the last five years including The Yardbirds, Dr Feelgood and many more

John Hammond: In Your Arms Again
On his latest venture, Hammond once again takes up the pen with the album's title track and Come To Find Out as well as gritty interpretations of covers — including I've Got A Woman and Fool For You by the great Ray Charles

Rocky Zharp (solo): Live @ Fat Daddy's (Shelbyville, Ind.)
Raw rocky live solo. Thanksgiving Day 2003 in Shelbyville, Indiana

The Roadrunners
A little blues, A little country, a dash of folk, and a shot of whiskey

Hot Rod & The Blues DeVilles: Built For Comfort
Rockin Midwestern blues at it's finest. Soulful vocals, driving grooves, blistering guitar. With influences like Buddy Miles, Hendrix, and The Allman Bros, it's a mix of old with new. A stylistic journey into blues and roots

Ralph Woodson: The Ralph Woodson Trio
Blues rock that taps into Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Santana

Gary Kendall: Dusty & Pearl

Gary Kendall: Dusty & Pearl
Downchild Blues Band bassist, Gary Kendall's new solo recording features some of Canada's best Blues musicians

Judy Wallace Group: Cape Blues
Original rhythm and blues--jazz and blues that swings

Randy Dawson: D'nile Blues
Strong vocals over bluesy rock, skiffle, r&b - power ballads depicting anger, sorrow, laughter & hope..

Charles Burton Blues Band
"My debut CD is all about the blues as I love them: heavy on guitar, smooth vocals, and barbecue grease. If you follow guitar blues at all, you're sure to recognize the influences of some of my heroes: Johnny Winter, Eric Clapton, Albert King, Freddie King, and B.B. King. People tell me that my voice reminds them of Boz Skaggs', which may be true, but I never listened to his stuff enough to cop anything from him. You'll hear some vocal growling on my CD, which I did cop from Johnny Winter, a true growl-master! If you love guitar blues, I'm sure you'll enjoy this CD."

Dan Lawson Band: In the "Nick" of time
Great blues guitar. A Blues and Boogie style at its best. A "Sound" and "Tone" thats all his own... thats Dan Lawson. "Lou Bryant" and "Plymouth Rock Records" you have a winner here...Good luck "Seasound studios"

The Superstitions: Leave all Blades and Pistols at the Door
Not Since the Fabulous Thunderbirds and Hollywood Fat's Band has there been such an exciting Blues Roots sound with a Chicago and swamp twist; Dangerous on the Edge Traditional 50's music today

Earlwood Greg: Sweet One
Australian Blues with a twist,four part harmonies, great playing and fabulous production

Various Artists: Goin' Down South Blues Sampler Vol. 2
From the stark sounds of the Mississippi Delta to the electric blues of contemporary Beale Street,this CD represents the best of contemporary Memphis blues

The Blues Foundation will produce the 26th W.C. Handy Blues Awards on Thursday May 5, 2005 at the Memphis Cook Convention Center in downtown Memphis, Tennessee. The nominees are:

Acoustic Blues Album of the Year
Paul Oscher - "Alone With The Blues"
Billy Branch & Kenny Neal - "Double Take"
Corey Harris - "Mississippi To Mali"
Paul Rishell & Annie Raines - "Goin' Home"
Carey & Lurrie Bell - "Second Nature"

Acoustic Blues-Artist of the Year
Paul Oscher
Corey Harris
David "Honeyboy" Edwards
Paul Rishell & Annie Raines
Eric Bibb

Best New Artist Debut
Watermelon Slim - "Up Close & Personal"
John Lee Hooker, Jr. - "Blues With A Vengence"
Nora Jean Bruso - "Going Back To Mississippi"
Michael Powers - "Onyx Root"
The Bo-Keys - "The Royal Sessions"

Blues Album of the Year
W.C. Clark - "Deep In The Heart"
Mavis Staples - "Have A Little Faith"
The Holmes Brothers - "Simple Truths"
Guitar Shorty - "Watch Your Back"
Rod Piazza and the Mighty Flyers - "Keepin' It Real"

Blues Band of the Year
Little Charlie & The Nightcats
Smokin' Joe Kubek Band
Rod Piazza & The Mighty Flyers
Magic Slim & The Teardrops
Anson Funderburgh & The Rockets
The Holmes Brothers

Blues Entertainer of the Year
Bobby Rush
Kim Wilson
B.B. King
Pinetop Perkins
Solomon Burke

Blues Song of the Year
"Alone With The Blues" - WRITER Paul Oscher , Performed by Paul Oscher
"Have A Little Faith"- WRITER Jim Tullio and Jim Weider, Performed by Mavis Staples
"Run Myself Out Of Town"- WRITER Wendell Holmes, Performed by The Holmes Brothers
"Piecework Politicians" - WRITER James Harman, Performed by James Harman
"Nothin' Ever Hurt Me"- WRITER EG Kight, Performed by EG Kight

Comeback Blues Album of the Year
Big Joe Duskin - "Big Joe Jumps Again!"
Gary U.S. Bonds - "Back In 20"

Contemporary Blues Album of the Year
Charlie Musselwhite - "Sanctuary"
The Holmes Brothers - "Simple Truths"
Ronnie Earl & The Broadcasters - "Now My Soul"
Guitar Shorty - "Watch Your Back"
Michael Powers - "Onyx Root"

Contemporary Blues-Female Artist of the Year
Janiva Magness
Marcia Ball
Shemekia Copeland
EG Kight
Deborah Coleman

Contemporary Blues-Male Artist of the Year
Kim Wilson
Chris Thomas King
Charlie Musselwhite
James Harman
Robert Randolph

Historical Blues Album of the Year
Hound Dog Taylor - "Release The Hound" (Alligator Records)
Charles Brown - "A Life In The Blues" (Rounder Records)
Muddy Waters - "Hard Again" (Epic/Legacy)
Johnny Winter - "Second Winter" (Columbia/Legacy)
Lucille Bogan - "Shave 'em Dry" (Columbia/Legacy)
Muddy Waters - "I'm Ready" (Epic/Legacy)

Instrumentalist-Bass
Bob Stroger
Willie Kent
Bill Stuve
Calvin "Fuzz" Jones
Mookie Brill
Sherman Holmes

Instrumentalist-Drums
Jimi Bott
Popsy Dixon
Sam Carr
Sam Lay
Willie "Big Eyes" Smith

Instrumentalist-Guitar
Ronnie Earl
Duke Robillard
Kirk Fletcher
Bob Margolin
Roy Rogers

Instrumentalist-Harmonica
Kim Wilson
Charlie Musselwhite
Rod Piazza
James Harman
Paul Oscher

Instrumentalist-Horns
Calvin Owens - Trumpet
Mark Kazanoff - Saxophone
Roomful of Blues Horns
Greg Piccolo - Saxophone
Sax Gordon - Saxophone

Instrumentalist-Keyboards
Henry Butler
Honey Piazza
Dave Maxwell
Marcia Ball
Jon Cleary

Instrumentalist-Other
Robert Randolph - Pedal Steel Guitar
Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown - Fiddle
Sonny Rhodes - Lap Steel Guitar
Otis Taylor - Banjo
Andra Faye - Mandolin

Soul/Blues Album of the Year
Mavis Staples - "Have A Little Faith"
Bobby Rush - "Folk Funk"
W.C. Clark - "Deep In The Heart"
Tad Robinson - "Did You Ever Wonder?"
Charles Wilson - "If Heartaches Were Nickels"

Soul/Blues-Female Artist of the Year
Mavis Staples
Bettye LaVette
Etta James
Toni Lynn Washington
Barbara Lynn

Soul/Blues-Male Artist of the Year
Bobby Rush
Tad Robinson
Little Milton
Solomon Burke
W.C. Clark

Traditional Blues Album of the Year
James Cotton - "Baby Don't You Tear My Clothes"
Jody Williams - "You Left Me In The Dark"
Duke Robillard - "Blue Mood: The Songs Of T-Bone Walker"
Pinetop Perkins - "Ladies Man"
Sam Myers - "Coming From The Old School"

Traditional Blues-Female Artist of the Year
Jessie Mae Hemphill
Nora Jean Bruso
Ruth Brown
Koko Taylor
Maria Muldaur

Traditional Blues-Male Artist of the Year
Robert Lockwood Jr.
Jody Williams
Sam Myers
Hubert Sumlin
Pinetop Perkins

The Bobby Kyle Band: Last Call for the Blues
"Kyle may be one of the best ... blues singers in the business. Yes, he really is that good and proves it time and again." - Blues Revue Magazine

Bobby Kyle: After The Storm
Bobby's mournful slide guitar work has been praised on the pages of Living Blues and Jazz Times. His style, while refreshingly new, is respectful of traditional blues forms. He delivers authentic rural blues on both acoustic and National Steel guitar. Special guests: Johnny "Clyde" Copeland and Eddie Kirkland

Jeff Eads: XIII
Solid groovin' blues guitar work married to contemplative lyrics and a deep velvet voice

Judy Wallace Group: Early Recordings
Judy has performed on Cape Cod stages both as a solo performer, singing and accompanying herself on guitar and harmonica, and as the leader of her band, The Judy Wallace Group. As a solo, she opened shows for such well-known folk and blues artists as Shawn Colvin, John Hammond Jr., Ellen MacIllwaine, Louden Wainwright III, and old time bluesman Moses Rascoe. She has also shared the stage with blues masters Rory Block and Paul Geremia, as well as jazz trumpeter Lou Colombo and song stylist, guitarist Patty Larkin

Hooch and the Bluesicians: Fly Right
Hooch's varied musical styles include everything from burning Chicago blues to melodic Delta blues to country rock to country western to reggae to jazz. His firm belief that there is no one way to play the harp and no one musical genre to play with it shows in his style and in his engaging performances

Marco Pandolfi & The Jacknives: Step Back Baby
Marco Pandolfi & The Jacknives was born from a fundamental need: playing the blues without compromises. The mutual goal is to recuperate the tradition of the first electric blues, with a naked quality and deep-rooted sound that goes "back to the origins", and to pay homage to the feeling and energy of the black masters