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Grammy nominated guitarist ERIC BIBB has released the video for his brand new single “Whole Worlds Got The Blues” (shared below) — which commemorates his signing to his new record label Provogue/Mascot Label Group.  Eric Bibb’s accomplishments include a career that spans  five decades, recording with folk and blues royalty, two Grammy nominations (for Shakin’ a Tailfeather in 1997 and Migration…

ERIC BIBB Global Griot Label: Stony Plain Records Released: October 26, 2018

1 Gathering Of The Tribes 2 Wherza Money At 3 Human River 4 What’s He Gonna Say Today 5 Brazos River Blues 6 We Don’t Care 7 Black Brown And White 8 Listen For The Spirit 9 Hoist Up The Banner 10 Mami Wata, Sebastian’s Tune 11 Send Me Your Jesus 12 A Room For You 13 Remember Family

IOWA CITY – Bluesman Keb’ Mo’ thrilled a capacity crowd at the Englert Theatre Sunday night with a two-hour set that was both playful and impeccable. He performed twenty songs, each a gem, featuring catchy melodies and wry lyrics delivered in his warm, gently textured voice. He’s an excellent guitarist who avoided pyrotechnics in favor of appealing, perfect solos. The man’s charisma and musicianship are a potent combination.

He was supported by two outstanding musicians. Drummer Casey Wasner was solid all evening on a stripped down kit that included only a snare and a bass drum and a hi-hat and a ride cymbal. He could lay back and support the music quietly, but he could also drive a song forward with a heavy beat. Never a distraction, Wasner always provided just what a song needed.

For his part, multi-instrumentalist Tom Shinness wowed the crowd as he shifted among mandolin, harp-guitar—an unusual hybrid instrument that Shinness joked is useful when the bass player doesn’t show up—electric bass, and cello throughout the show. Shinness was a delight all evening, most especially on the tunes during which he held his cello like a guitar and developed rich, fleet-fingered solos.

Following are additional albums released during November 2014—some will be reviewed in future issues of Black Grooves.

Blues, Folk, Country