Featured Artists
Stefan Hillesheim
Born Jan 17th, 1987 in Koblenz, Germany, Stefan is best known for his slide guitar playing, soulful vocals, and songwriting skills. In 2022 Stefan relocated to Chicago in pursuit of his love for the Blues. The Chicago Blues community welcomed Stefan with open arms – inviting him to perform at the Chicago Blues Festival shortly after his arrival.
Charlotte Lansman
Lauded by Clout Magazine as ‘an artist with a timeless and enduring sound’, soulful UK singer-songwriter Charlotte Lansman returns, with the third installment from her upcoming EP, ‘So Long’. New Track ‘My Mind’, which sees Charlotte move into a retro space to explore themes of anxiety and self-doubt.
Kelley Hunt
Hunt’s 2014 release, “THE BEAUTIFUL BONES”, her 6th and 4th as co-producer, has been universally hailed by press, radio and fans as the best work of her career. It offers a dozen superbly crafted songs that blend timeless music with a contemporary perspective drawing a bead on modern life with grace, humor and gravity through the earthy poetry of her lyrics.
Maxim Vaga
As a singer, songwriter and producer who combines various influences from blues, soul, alternative and urban folk in his cross-genre compositions, Maxim Vaga embarks on a journey through musical styles from all directions and different eras to give his songs a timeless character and unite supposed opposites in a playful, experimental way.
Celso Salim & Darryl Carriere
Making music together for over 2 decades, Brazilian guitarist Celso Salim and California harmonica player Darryl Carriere present “About Time” – their first record in collaboration. Released by Wide Tracks Recordings, the long-awaited album features 10 original compositions and was produced by Mike Hightower and Celso himself.
Sue Decker
Sue Decker’s rich and warm voice, distinctive slide guitar playing, and authentic songwriting make for a powerful combination. Ever since learning to play her first guitar chords in a bluegrass jam at the age of thirty-five, Sue has been discovering her truth in song. These days, her music inhabits the borderlands where blues, folk, country, and soul meet.
Caroline Ferrara
Caroline Ferrara, born in Zurich, Switzerland. The 26 year old singer and songwriter studied jazz vocals in Zurich and Cardiff. After that, she lived in Paris for a while, seeking inspiration and collecting songwriting ideas. Her next projects include an EP coming out in spring and a French chanson program dedicated to the French singer Barbara in late autumn 2024.
Granvil Poynter
Quietly working under the radar is how one friend describes Granvil Poynter and his music. But he has not gone unnoticed! He has won best blues artist in the San Antonio music awards. Billy F. Gibbons has tapped him for shows with ZZ Top and for Mr. Gibbon’s solo tour. With the release of his new album “Cigarettes and Gin” maybe it’s time the world took notice of this San Antonio musician! Only time will tell.
Timo Gross
“When I first saw Pete Townshend on TV doing his windmill guitar strum and the power behind it, I knew: that was what I wanted to do,” says Timo Gross. And then there’s Eric Clapton, who captivated the teenager. He whispers from the TV: Timo, your heart belongs to the blues, and that’s exactly how you want to play guitar.
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The Legends
Aretha Franklin – The Queen of Soul
Aretha Franklin possessed one of the most distinctive and influential voices in the history of popular music.
In a 50-year recording career she racked up 20 Top 10 albums, a dozen million-selling singles and earned no fewer than 18 Grammy awards.
Otis Rush – The Unsung Legend
Otis Rush created a sophisticated, modern blues sound that has been imitated, but never duplicated. His lack of commercial appeal in no way deflects from the contributions of this very talented individual.
Freddie King- The Texas Cannonball
Freddie was a forceful presence and formidable figure in two of the most prominent blues scenes. In the state he was born in (and to which he eventually returned), he was known as the “Texas Cannonball.” Revered by his fans and respected by his peers, King was best-known for his searing, assertive solos and dynamic showmanship.
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