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Yellow Dog Records signs Cassie Taylor
We’re thrilled to announce the signing of Cassie Taylor, a masterful stylist of- blues, rock, pop, and soul who thrills audiences with her- energy and originality.
After spending seven years touring and recording with the fabulous Otis Taylor (yes, there is a family relation), Cassie is now staking a claim as a musician in her own right- — a songwriter who filters the blues through the prism of a younger generation.- Using pop vocals and deeply-rooted blues bass lines, Cassie is leading the new wave of blues artists.
Cassie’s new album, Out Of My Mind, is set for release May 7, but you can be one of the first to get it by pre-ordering now!- Pre-orders will be autographed by Cassie and come with an immediate download of the new track “Gone and Dead”.
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The Soul of John Black on the Bluesmobile Christmas Special
The Soul of John Black’s version of “Santa Claus Needs Some Lovin‘” will be featured on this weekend’s Christmas edition of the nationally syndicated Elwood’s Bluesmobile. Visit TheBluesmobile.com to find stations and broadcast times near you.
And for some extra soulful holiday spirit, check out the other songs from JB’s festive EP, The Soul of Christmas !
Colin Linden – Still Live
From rocking electric slide to the most delicate acoustic fingerpicking, Colin Linden is a remarkably versatile virtuoso who never strays far from the deep blues that first inspired him as an 11-year-old kid, when his mom took him to see — and meet — the great Howlin’ Wolf.
Colin’s music is deeply rooted in traditional blues, soul and roots rock. His years on the road playing everywhere with everyone have given him a mastery of roots music vocabulary that make him an in-demand producer and guitarist — gifts that ring out most clearly when Colin is on his own, either solo or with a band.
It’s been said that studio albums are artistic statements; live recordings are self-portraits. Colin Linden’s Still Live is an epic autobiography, a tale of two countries and a multitude of genres, all rendered with total commitment, mastery and an infectious enthusiasm that reminds us all just why we fell in love with this music in the first place.
- More details and streaming previews
- Official press release (PDF)
- CDs and downloads available now! Visit the Order page to get your copy.