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Watkins Geraint: Dial 'W' for Watkins' [2 CD]

Allison Bernad: Loving You [CD]

Guitar virtuoso Alastair Greene has built a dynamic solo career over the past three decades while simultaneously collaborating with renowned artists such as Grammy winner Alan Parsons and Grammy-nominated soul blues singer Sugaray Rayford. Greene's latest album, Standing Out Loud, is a confident statement that further cements his position as a seasoned veteran in the world of blues rock. Rooted in the traditions of blues and Southern rock, the songs on this LP seamlessly connect with his critically acclaimed solo releases of recent years. Working with Ruf Records on this album feels like the right next step in my career, says the California-born artist, who has appeared multiple times in the Billboard charts and has been described by Blues Music Magazine as a major talent in the blues-rock category. With Standing Out Loud (his 11th solo album), Greene set out to create an honest, stripped-down record inspired by the spirit of his favorite music from the 1960s and 1970s. To achieve

Fish Samantha: Black Wind Howlin [CD]

Ruf Records is proud to announce the release of My Voice, the long-awaited debut solo album from acclaimed American blues, soul, and rhythm & blues guitarist, songwriter, and producer Laura Chavez. Arriving in January 2026, My Voice captures one of the most respected guitar voices in modern blues stepping forward with a project that is both deeply personal and musically expansive. The album is fully instrumental?because for Laura Chavez, the guitar is her voice. Widely celebrated for her fiery technique, emotional depth, and unmistakable tone, Chavez has spent years shaping contemporary blues through her collaborations with such artists as Deborah Coleman, Nikki Hill, Candye Kane, Dani Wilde, The Mannish Boys, Mike Ledbetter, Monster Mike Welch, Vanessa Collier, Casey Hensley, and Whitney Shay. Rooted in the Texas and Chicago blues traditions while embracing both classic and modern influences, her playing has earned her multiple nominations for Instrumentalist - Guitar at the Blues

Rules are made to be broken. Expectations are there to be defied. Glass ceilings exist to be shattered. Ally Venable, who has spent the past decade carving out her own distinctive place in the male-dominated world of blues rock, calls for more of all of this on her defiant sixth album Money & Power ? for herself, for women everywhere, and for anyone who has ever been made to feel unworthy of a seat at the table. ?Money & Power is a powerful statement, especially for women,? says the award-winning Texas guitar slinger about her new album, recorded in Nashville and featuring guest appearances by Shemekia Copeland and Christone 'Kingfish' Ingram. ?Every song on this album is about what it truly means to be a force to be reckoned with. I want this record to wake people up.? Money and power may rule the world ? but in the right hands, music can be just as powerful. Arriving hot on the heels of 2023's widely acclaimed Real Gone ? an album that hit No. 1 on the Billboard Blues Charts

Blues-rock powerhouse Dana Fuchs announces the release of her new live album, LIVE IN DENMARK, recorded in a single, unforgettable night at Godset in Kolding, Denmark, in October 2025. The album captures the raw intensity, emotional depth, and unfiltered power that have made Fuchs one of the most compelling voices in contemporary blues-rock. Recorded with no overdubs or post-production fixes?just voice, guitars, bass, and drums?LIVE IN DENMARK is a fearless snapshot of Fuchs at her most vulnerable and most powerful. What began as a one-night, high-pressure recording session during her fall Danish tour became a deeply personal turning point. Last fall, I went to Denmark for a mini tour, and my label Ruf Records & my manager decided we should record a live album there. My previous record, Borrowed Time, was under-served because of the pandemic, and this felt like a chance to make things right. But here's the thing, we had ONE night to capture it. No safety net, no second chances,