Current Blues Alive

Story by: Gail Nobles Keyboardist: Gail Nobles Photo: Spotify Promo Card Southern Soul artist Shae Nycole has released a single titled “Do Right,” a track that turned heads for its mix of modern R&B and old-school country-soul flavor. It was released in 2024 and is today’s Southern Soul Blues music. If you love today’s Southern Soul Blues, you need this on your playlist. The song, which hit st...

Photo: Craftonia • CC BY-SA 3.0 Intro by: Gail Nobles Hello, I’m Gail Nobles. Welcome to Current Blues Alive. Today’s topic is You Shouldn’t Have Left Me by Eric Gales. Memphis, Tennessee — blues guitarist Eric Gales is back in the spotlight with his latest single, "You Shouldn't Have Left Me.” The track is part of his new album, titled ‘A Tribute To LJK,’ dedicated to his late brother, Manuel Gal...

Photo: Flickr photographer daniel_n_reid - Flickr photo Usage: Wikipedia:   CC BY 2.0 Intro by: Gail Nobles Story by: Gail Nobles In today’s music spotlight, we’re shining a light on an artist who proves that the blues are very much alive: Chris Thomas King. This talented American blues musician and actor has made a significant mark in the music world. Not only has he won prestigious awards like t...

Photo: Joxd - Own work Usage: Wikipedia CC BY-SA 4.0 Sound effects: Gail Nobles In today's music spotlight, we turn our attention to the talented Jontavious Willis. This amazing artist is not just a singer; he plays multiple instruments beautifully, including the guitar and harmonica. Jontavious has deep roots in traditional blues, a style that many music lovers cherish. What sets him apart is how...

Story by: Gail Nobles Intro by: Gail Nobles Eric B. Turner, who’s got a soulful tune that’s hitting all the right notes and taking us back to those sweet days of love! You know what I’m talking about—the days when love was the rhythm of life, when friendship was the foundation, and everything felt just right. Now, let’s dig into his song "Holding On." This jam has a nice vibe, asking, "What happen...

Photo : Chris Hakkens - https://www.flickr.com/photos/chris_hakkens/3596484922/ Usage : CC BY-SA 2.0 Today we’re talking about the soulful groove of the incredible Susan Tedeschi! Born on that fateful day of November 9, 1970, this dynamo of a singer and guitarist has been shaking up the blues-rock scene since she first hit the scene. That’s right, folks—she’s a powerhouse with a voice that can mak...

Story: Clay Red Riverton Story by:  Gail Nobles © 2024 Cover Art: Gail Nobles Bass:  Sample Focus Usage: Standard license  Actor: Gail Nobles Horn and Brass: Gail Nobles Clay Riverton’s music was clayness. He was a mixture of things—a rebel and a poet, a dreamer and a realist, with a sound that flowed like the tide. Sometimes, his songs got banned from the radio because he stirred up too much exci...

Story by: Gail Nobles Keyboardist: Gail Nobles Pokey Bear is a blues singer who gained popularity in the southern soul and blues music scenes, particularly for his relatable and energetic live shows. His music often incorporates elements of funk and R&B, and he has several albums and singles that showcase his talent. Pokey Bear’s work connects with audiences who appreciate the storytelling asp...

Keyboardist: Gail Nobles Story by : Gail Nobles Photo: AndréLegault - Own work Usage: Wikipedia CC BY-SA 4.0 Hello! I'm Gail Nobles, and you're listening to Current Blues Alive. Sugar Ray Rayford has a new single out entitled Human Decency. That's the title of his new single according to sugarrayrayford.com. The title track is a simple reminder that our similarities are more substantial than our d...

Intro: Gail Nobles Photo:  Mykal Burns Wikipedia Usage: CC BY 2.0 Arthur Adams has a singled entitled I Love You More from his 2023 album Kick Up Some Dust. It's another beautiful song, and his voice and music makes you want to listen to the song in its entirety. Arthur Adams  blues guitarist from Medon, Tennessee. Inspired by B.B. King and other 1950s artists, he played gospel music before attend...

Story by: Gail Nobles Intro by : Gail Nobles Photo: Steve Knight from Halstead, United Kingdom Usage: Wikimedia CC BY 2.0 Joanne Shaw Taylor has a single entitled Someone Like You. It's a beautiful soulful single from her 2024 album Heavy Soul.  Joanne is an English singer and guitarist. Her genre is blues rock. She primarily uses Fender telecaster electric guitars. She has a beautiful voice. I lo...

Intro by: Gail Nobles Today's topic TEE DEE Young: Love Me No More.  Blues singerTee Dee Young has a new single title Love Me No More . Young plays the guitar and he has his own unique style of blues. If you love Southern Soul Blues, you’ll love the sound of Tee Dee Young. He's current and he's alive with his music.  Though he's singing and asking why he's not loved anymore, he leaves you in the m...

Intro by: Gail Nobles Photo: Wikipedia CC BY 2.5 Hello I'm Gail Nobles, and you're listening to Current Blues Alive: A show about modern blues artists and bands alive and well on the modern blue scene. They are keeping the blues alive.  Today I'm going to talk about Robert Cray. He's a blues guitarist and singer who has led his own band and 15 Grammy awards. Robert Cray was born on August 1, 1953,...