We welcome your suggestions in the comment section below in this article. ![]() This is not a “best of” or an all-encompassing list as there are so many more outstanding musicians. These artists/bands are in no particular order. I purposely left off widely celebrated names such as Eric Clapton, Bonnie Raitt, Buddy Guy, John Mayall, and more. If you’re a fan of blues and blues/rock, some of these artists you know well. If you don’t find the artist or band you are looking for, see this previous article and this one. Watch the official music video for Under The Bridge by Red Hot Chili Peppers from the album Blood Sugar Sex Magik. They need your support now more than ever. Please support them by signing up for their email lists and follow them on social media. Most links have their websites and social media links. The next article will be on Rock, Southern rock and Roots music.Įach artist/band listed has a link for information and a video or song so you can sample to discover what they’re all about. But for this article, I’m limiting it to blues and blues/rock. ![]() Instead of adding to those two previous articles, which is too weighty for Google and causes lags in upload time, it’s time to feature 75 more outstanding artists. Not easy for any artist/band who has relied on touring. Artists and bands have been forced to pivot to livestream performances, online teaching, and other sources of income. ![]() Although a few are starting up again now, musicians’ tours have been cancelled. Many of those artists are no longer under the radar and have earned or won Grammy Awards, Blues Music Awards, Juno Awards, Maple Blues Awards, UK Blues Awards and many others.Ģ0 brought the worldwide pandemic and the music industry suffered a crushing blow. That’s over 100 artists that we featured in two articles, some of which I considered under the radar and needed more recognition. After that, I wrote “Your Additions to 50 Blues Rock and Soul Artists 2019,” gathered from your suggestions in the comment section. Summer Meet Me Under the Bridge concert series is outdoors on Fridays mid June-Labor Day weekend 7:00-8:30pm Heritage Park Main Street West - Music in. In 2019, I wrote “50 Modern Blues Rock Soul Artists You Must Hear in 2019.” You can see that article here. These artists are current with stellar musicianship. Here are more than 75 outstanding blues and blues/rock artists and bands you simply must listen to. Some even claim that great blues and blues/rock doesn’t exist anymore. Since most current blues and blues/rock doesn’t receive commercial airplay, sometimes uncovering outstanding new songs and albums isn’t easy. ![]() can fulfill your musical needs no matter how small or grand.Discovering great music is a musical pastime that we all love, a necessity for many of us. Our involvement locally has helped preserve the arts, benefited public radio, and helped support music education.Ī Music Company Inc. produce concerts with national artists, but in doing so it partners with local nonprofits, whenever possible. She started her music career, in 1958, after she graduated from high school in Alabama. She founded the Pikes Peak Blues Community in 2003 a local non-profit dedicated to preserving American roots music. Naomi Davis Shelton (born Naomi Virginia Davis Octo February 17, 2021) was an American gospel, blues, funk, and soul musician, who played traditional black gospel, deep funk, northern soul and rhythm and blues styles of music. Amy has degrees in marketing, business, and an avid passion for music. George has been a professional entertainer for over 50 years and has a background working in public relations. Husband and wife team, George and Amy Whitesell's combined experience was the perfect match for success! quickly became the premier live music promoter in the Pikes Peak region of Colorado. Blues On The Mesa 2021 was well attended and enjoyed!īlues Under The Bridge, MeadowGrass Music Festival, Gold Hill Mesa Concert Series, First and Main Concert Series, Pikes Peak Art & Music Festival, Paint The Town Blue and many more!įounded in 2006, A Music Company Inc. is passionate about supporting our local communities and have worked with hundreds of businesses, non-profits, and individuals.
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