Various Artists: Alligator Records 45th Anniversary Collection (Alligator) By Jon Harrington published 1 July 16 Compilation celebrating 45 years of the independent Chicago blues label.
Book Review - Wilko Johnson: Don’t You Leave Me Here - My Life (Little Brown) By Jon Harrington published 30 June 16 Insightful, emotional autobiography exploring a complex character.
Payin' Dues: The Excellos By Jon Harrington published 27 June 16 After a seven-year hiatus, the rockabilly blues band are back with new album Rise Up.
Eli 'Paperboy' Reed discusses new album My Way Home By Jon Harrington published 27 June 16 The R&B screamer on playing with Ike Turner and making a gospel album.
Payin' Dues: The Blind Boys Of Alabama By Jon Harrington published 27 June 16 As they reissue Spirit Of The Century and Higher Ground, the men who've been raising rafters for seven decades are still going strong.
Payin' Dues: Sulfur City By Jon Harrington published 27 June 16 Sulfur City: Canadian rockers helmed by ballsy blues belter with an electric washboard.
BB King: Blue Shadows – Underrated Kent Recordings, 1958-1962 By Jon Harrington published 9 May 16 King’s Kent Records catalogue mined for blues treasures.
Curtis Salgado: "I was John Belushi's muse." By Jon Harrington published 9 May 16 He was a catalyst for The Blues Brothers and has just paid tribute to Johnny ‘Guitar’ Watson.
Matt Andersen: “I like to let the music come to life organically.” By Jon Harrington published 9 May 16 Canadian bluesman Matt Andersen on musical family ties and witnessing Bo Diddley on stage.
Under The Influence: Rich Robinson By Jon Harrington published 9 May 16 Former Black Crowes guitarist Rich Robinson reveals the artists that shaped him.
Various Artists: The Birth Of British Blues By Jon Harrington published 9 May 16 Exploring the roots of British blues, before the Chicago style dominated.
Album Review: Clarence Carter By Jon Harrington published 25 March 16 This Is / The Dynamic Clarence Carter And More (KENT)
Payin' Dues: Lucy Zirins By Jon Harrington published 25 March 16 Burnley’s lady of the blues moves south and writes about her big leap to London.
Payin' Dues: Matt Woosey By Jon Harrington published 25 March 16 From Led Zeppelin to the RSC, the singer/ guitarist on how he reached his eighth album.
Bluesbreakers: King Mud By Jon Harrington published 25 March 16 A Left Lane Cruiser and one of the Black Diamond Heavies unite for an album.
Payin' Dues: Trixie Whitley By Jon Harrington published 25 March 16 Following in her father Chris Whiley's footsteps, the Belgian-born instrumentalist plays the blues.
Album Review: The Other Side Of The Trax: Stax-Volt 45 rpm Rarities 1965-1968 By Jon Harrington published 25 March 16 Various Artists (KENT)
Album Review: The Stairs By Jon Harrington published 25 March 16 The Great Lemonade Machine In The Sky 1987-1994 (VIPER)
Book Review: PETER GURALNICK By Jon Harrington published 25 March 16 Sam Phillips: The Man Who Invented Rock ’N’ Roll (W&N)
THEM The Complete Them 1964-1967 By Jon Harrington published 22 February 16 Three-CD anthology of Van Morrison’s tough R&B band, including radio sessions and 1964 demos.
The James Hunter Six Hold On! By Jon Harrington published 22 February 16 Sixth album by the UK soul singer endorsed by Van Morrison.
BB King Here’s One You Didn’t Know About: From The RPM & Kent Vaults By Jon Harrington published 22 February 16 Gems unearthed from the late blues king’s early years.
Payin' Dues: Atlanter By Jon Harrington published 21 February 16 Three-years-in-the-making second album sees Norwegian blues come of age...
Is Jim Jones on the righteous path? By Jon Harrington published 15 January 16 Having disbanded his Revue in 2014, Jim Jones And The Righteous Mind mark a blazing return from a unique bandleader with a singular vision for rock’n’roll...
John Mayall, live in London By Jon Harrington published 15 January 16 Not yet rated Blues breaker octogenarian rocks Ronnie’s with a career-spanning set
