If you like Dire Straits then you will love JJ Cale. Start out with his cd/album "Troubadour." You'll recognize some of his songs that were covered by various artists (After midnight, Cocaine, Traveling light, They call me the breeze). He is obviously a great writer but his musical arrangements are spectacular; part blues, part Chicago jazz, part Texas swing with wonderful guitar work on every song.
An up and coming blues star is Derick Trucks. He plays the slide with the Allman Bros. right now and also has his own band called the Derick Trucks Band. His band has a really cool sound. Allong with his slide work is a flute and some great percussions.
An up and coming blues star is Derick Trucks. He plays the slide with the Allman Bros. right now and also has his own band called the Derick Trucks Band. His band has a really cool sound. Allong with his slide work is a flute and some great percussions.