How about The Backsliders, a great Australian band? For blues/soul you should check out Kyla Brox from the U.K. And recently won U.K. and European blues competitions, and made a good showing at a competition in Memphis. He’s on the list and we’ve interviewed JD Simo and reviewed his albums and his show with Tommy Emmanuel. Appreciate your tips. Victor Wainright and Popa Chubby. A lot of SRV and Clapton influences. https://rockandbluesmuse.us15.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=c21943fc7785bd46e768b4881&id=38fb3552b3, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cGXRNteULfU, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ae_2B3w6ZKA, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_n39pjxkRM, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55DkHmY8vyo, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-UVOgQk1rtQ, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hlPIp8DJUEI, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=asKqrDjTwC4, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDeNffeXd3w, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkJTmwHdOjo, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztAnFvHZXXw, https://www.chrisbevingtonorganisation.com/, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysf-rYtPPjc, https://www.rockandbluesmuse.com/2019/04/16/review-tony-campanella-taking-it-to-the-street/, http://www.waterfrontbluesfest.com/artists/, https://www.rockandbluesmuse.com/2019/05/02/your-additions-to-50-modern-blues-rock-soul-artists-you-must-hear-2019/, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fh5VYpv1yMc, Review: ‘The Human Condition’ Black Stone Cherry. 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Scott Van Zen should be on this list. Some of these blues, rock and soul artists are from other countries or some haven’t become well known enough yet, but none fit into the most popular genres of music today based on online streaming stats—pop, hip-hop/rap/R&B, and country. This is a great list; between the original list and the artists listed in the comments I have a lot of fun research to do in the coming days. Nine-piece soul band from Pittsburgh on their way up. I’m including links to two videos of them. Gr8 sound. We had a a bit of a personal emergency (toilet) whilst visiting New Orleans and popped into a tiny little bar just off Bourbon Street. It's a concept album that commemorates the 100th anniversary of Sir Earnest Shackleton's famous 1914-1917 expedition in Antarctica (read Alfred Lansing's Endurance if you are unfamiliar with the subject matter—it is an amazing tale). "Ruby The Rabbitfoot"), released one of the finest pop records of 2014, New as Dew, on New West/Normaltown Records. Martine, brilliant article and list. Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkJTmwHdOjo Many I have seen and now others to look forward to. The Charlie Daniels Band. Contact. He records on the Severn Records label. Thanks for your list and your passion. That said, I would encourage you to check out Joyann Parker and also Ivy Ford if you aren’t already familiar with them and consider adding them to your list. Great blues rock out of Gainesville FL. So share away. Thanks, from Canada, for the work you put into this! Mindi, Most of these artists are in the follow up article. I’m totally flabbergasted that Layla Zoe was not on this list. http://www.laithalsaadi.com. https://youtu.be/rRcxzg1mlLs. Love reading the Rock and Blues Muse’s many interviews and takes on the current scene. Victor Wainwright (2019 Grammy Nominee) The album is anticipated for spring, and it promises to be massive. Website, Danielle Nicole (blues, blues-rock, rock, soul) Singer-songwriter, bassist A supreme stylist, guitarist & trail blazer. Unbelievable guitarist, great showman, and just a great guy. Definitely worth a mention, Check out the Rainbow Girls: Thank you and I’m glad you did. Jussie Smith from Australia, a one man band, I would say he is simply the best. Martine you are building a library here and this list will keep growing Info-video, Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown (rock band) Thank you. Lloyd Jones Info-video, Tab Benoit (blues, Delta blues, blues-rock) Guitarist, singer-songwriter We’ve featured Brody Buster, Heather Newman, Victor Wainwright, Popa Chubby and more. Video I think Kelly Bell should also be considered. Glad to see Albert Cummings on the list. If you get a chance to see this young gun believe me you will be wishing she was your daughter slinging that axe. They opened the show for Rival Sons a couple of weeks ago. I also recommend the Jimmys. New Southern rock bands come and go, but these bands have hits that audiences love to sing along with and are not easily forgotten. Austin Crum https://www.johnnymastro.com One of the most important figures in both country music and Southern rock, The Charlie Daniels Band is probably best known for 1979’s #1 country hit “The Devil Went Down To Georgia,” but Charlie’s influence in music goes as far back as the 50’s. Thanks for the list – some new names to listen out for. Delicious Blues Stew SO WE MUST SEE THE OTHER SIDE OF THE COIN, IT´S RICHER. Fantastic list , many of my favorites in there ! Robben Ford, Supersonic blues band, big Al & the heavyweights, delbert McClinton, Toronto Cannon, Ronnie baker Brooks, Bobby Messano, Lil Ed & the blues imperial, Rick Estrin, altered five blues band, Rick Holstrom, Jimmy Thackery, I missed the great Tab Benoit, Buddy Guy the legend still rocking in his eighties, Quinn Sullivan, Vanessa Collier (amazing). The group possesses a blistering sound that we like to call 'Black Metal Moonpies,' which is equal parts metal and classic indie rock, with quintessential Southern imagery uniquely mixed in. Thanks for the reply. Do not miss him. We saw him open for Tab (w/Tab on drums) a few years ago, he was fantastic. It's time to refresh your music queue, and Corey Flegel from This Is American Music is here to help. And, maybe they don’t fall neatly into the Blues/Rock/Soul genres, more Americana-ish, but I’d highly recommend a listen to Sugarcane Jane (Anthony Crawford & Savana Lee Crawford). Finnish Blues guitarist Erja Lyytinen, best europe blues guitarist in 2016 lack of your list. Gerald, pls add to your list….tyler morris a very young man out of worcester ma, as well as the delta generators, craig rawding, and the heidi nirk band from RI . All writing is copyright of Rock and Blues Muse and may not be reprinted without permission from the publisher. But, Y’all forgot Josh Hoyer & Soul Colossal. Most conversations of southern rock bands focus on bands that were around 30 years ago or have been around for 30 years. For Ronnie Baker Brooks. They should definitely be on this and many other lists. I purposely tried not to include big names/well recognized musicians because you know about them already. Spoonful of Blues is on Monday night 7 – 9pm, RTR fm 92.1. Please include Travis Bowlin. Suggest adding Ben Poole. Blues, Rock, and Southern Soul Music You Must Hear 2019. Website, Artur Menezes (blues, blues-rock, funky grooves too) Guitarist, singer-songwriter Brother Dege, Johnny Azari, Jeffrey Halford, Will Scott, Preacher Boy, Dave Arcari, Half-Deaf Clatch, Fantastic Negrito, The Record Company, Kelly Joe Phelps, Corey Harris, Alvin Youngblood Hart, Chris Thomas King, Eric Bibb, John Mooney, Seasick Steve, Catfish Keith, Charlie Parr, Bob Log III, etc. Thanks for your reply. Love Matt Schofield. No acoustic blues list is complete without Rory Block. Info-video, Gary Hoey (blues, blues-rock) Singer-songwriter, guitarist He played at a small venue outside of Chicago a week or so ago and just blew up the place! Video I would like to respectfully request that BB Chung King & The Buddaheads be added to the list. https://www.rainbowgirlsmusic.com/. But, hey, she’s English… and that’s a foreign country… I know Joanne Shaw Taylor is English, too, but she lives and tours in the US these days. Btw, EVERTHING on that label is fantastic! https://www.ericjohanson.com/. Such a shame! Ally Venable last night. Very good list. And I get that. Check out Ryan Hiller from San Diego Here’s what he…, September 17, 2015 – Blackberry Smoke will release their new EP Wood, Wire and Roses on September 18. Please read the article as to why KWS, Jonny Lang, Beth Hart and others are in the list.