Bman's Blues Report

 I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, A Tribute To Led Zeppelin , by Beth Hart and I really like it. Opening with Whole Lotta Love , Hart shows that Robert Plant has nothing on her belting out the most classic of rock anthems like it's her own. Backed by Dorian Crozier on drums, Chris Chaney on bass, Tim Pierce on guitar, Rob Cavallo on guitar and Jamie Muhoberac on keys, this band is tight. I'm particularly happy with Crozier's handling of Bonham's drum work which is the key to getting this band. Another drum heavy track, "later phase" Led Zep's Kashmir, sounds really strong and Hart fills Plant's shoes better than anyone might expect.  The Crunge , from Houses is a great track with tight little guitar riffs and hot drum rhythms. Anyone passing a shop with this playing would likely do a double take on whether it's Led Zep... the keys are the tale with different intonation but still a really nice job! One of the best rock...

Beth Hart Announces First Live Release In 13 Years, 'Live From New York - Front and Center' CD/DVD set will be released on April 13th, 2018 via Provogue Records/Mascot Label Group  Watch Hart Perform "Tell Her You Belong To Me": On March 7th, 2017, the GRAMMY nominated "powerhouse vocalist" (Rolling Stone)  Beth Hart  performed a very special, intimate concert at NYC's Iridium Jazz Club, which featured songs from her latest album 'Fire on the Floor' and from throughout her career. Now, 13 years after the release of her incredibly successful live release, 'Live at Paradiso,' Hart is treating fans to a DVD/CD release of this standout performance with  'Live From New York - Front & Center' , out  April 13th  via  Provogue Records/Mascot Label Group . The performance is also featured on the Season 8 premiere episode of Public Television's critically acclaimed concert seri...

Beth Hart Announces First Live Release In 13 Years, 'Live From New York - Front and Center' CD/DVD set will be released on April 13th, 2018 via Provogue Records/Mascot Label Group On March 7th, 2017, the GRAMMY nominated "powerhouse vocalist" (Rolling Stone) Beth Hart performed a very special, intimate concert at NYC's Iridium Jazz Club, which featured songs from her latest album 'Fire on the Floor' and from throughout her career. Now, 13 years after the release of her incredibly successful live release, 'Live at Paradiso,' Hart is treating fans to a DVD/CD release of this standout performance with 'Live From New York - Front & Center' , out April 13th via Provogue Records/Mascot Label Group . The performance is also featured on the Season 8 premiere episode of Public Television's critically acclaimed concert series, Front and Center (airing now, check local listings). Known for he...

This year’s festival started off under partly cloudy skies with Patty Reese rendering an acapella version of the Star Spangled Banner .   As she sang you could gaze out over the Chesapeake Bay and imagine, as I did, the British warships heading back out to sea after failing to capture Fort McHenry.   Then a moment of silence was observed for the passing of BB King. The festival kicked off with the Marcus King Band followed by a female band of local DC musicians put together specifically for this performance called the Sisterhood of Soul .   Then a last minute substitute band, The Record Company , replacing the previously booked Davy Knowles.   The highlight of these opening acts, in fact one of the true high points of the whole festival, was the performance turned in by Little Margie Clark of Sisterhood of Soul. The little old lady (formerly of the 60s group The Jewels) packed a powerful voice. And when she ad libbed some serious scat she blew the lid off t...

The Chesapeake Bay Blues Festival with Gregg Allman, Buddy Guy, Beth Hart, Jonny Lang and many more at Sandy Point State Park, Annapolis, MD  on Saturday, May 16th and Sunday, May 17th, 2015!   Buy tickets today ! 2015 CHESAPEAKE BAY  BLUES FESTIVAL Two incredible days of live music on the beautiful shores of the Chesapeake Bay.   On Saturday, May 16th and Sunday, May 17th, 2015, the Chesapeake Bay Blues Festival will return to Sandy Point State Park in Annapolis, Maryland.   Boasting one of our best line-ups ever, the festival will feature performances by: Gregg Allman, Buddy  Guy with special guest Quinn Sullivan, Beth Hart, Jonny Lang,  Charlie Musselwhite, Bobby Rush, Tommy Castro and the Painkillers, Shemekia Copeland, Mingo Fishtrap, Jarekus Singleton, the Sisterhood of ...

Provogue Records are pleased to announce the Monday March 24th CD, DVD & Blu-ray release of "Live In Amsterdam" , the debut live recording from grammy nominated duo Beth Hart and Joe Bonamassa . Against the stunning backdrop of the Koninklijk Theater Carré in Amsterdam, blues-rock vocalist Hart and world-renowned guitar hero Bonamassa are on blistering form, turning in an awe-inspiring set of scorching soul covers taken from their 2011 debut album "Don’t Explain" and 2013 follow-up "Seesaw". Tracks originally made famous by artists such as Aretha Franklin, Etta James, Billie Holiday, Tom Waits, Ray Charles, Donnie Hathaway, Lucinda Williams, Bill Withers, Delaney & Bonnie, Buddy Miles, Tina Turner, Slackwax, Melody Gardot and Nina Simone are given a new lease of life by two musicians at the very top of their game. The project was born from what Hart, Bonamassa, and Bonamassa...

WE HOPE YOU'RE AS EXCITED AS WE ARE! Boy do we have a great year of music for you. For those of you who ARE familiar with Provogue, you already know that we are an international favorite in the blues world. With artists like, Robert Cray, Walter Trout, Beth Hart, Popa Chubby, and Leslie West it's no surprise that we took home 7 honorable mentions in The Blues Magazine's Best of 2013 edition, not to mention 2 Blues Foundation nominations, and a Grammy nomination!  That's why it's no surprise we plan on making a lot of noise in 2014!    WHAT'S NEW? Fresh Artists + Brand New Releases Whether you're into classic blues, Chicago blues, a good ol' shuffle or even your new-age progressive blues there's a big buzz coming from Matt Schofield. His latest release "Far As I Can See" serves an entree of well thought out songs that take you for a journey. The albu...