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Here you can find all current news of Wolf Records International and the Blues World. News like CD Critics, Artists News and Informations about Concerts.

Jörg Danielsen’s ‘Foolin’ Around’: A Resounding Success, Lauded by La Hora del Blues

Cover image for Jörg Danielsen's 'Foolin' Around' album featuring a vibrant blues-themed artwork with Jörg Danielsen holding a guitar, exuding passion and intensity.

We are thrilled to share some exciting news with you about our latest release, “Foolin’ Around” by J. Danielsen, on Wolf Records. This album has captured the hearts of blues enthusiasts, and we owe a huge debt of gratitude to the esteemed team at La Hora del Blues for their glowing review. A Harmonious Blend […]

Wolf Records’ Clarence Edwards – Baton Rouge Downhome Blues Soars to 14th Place on WITR 89.7 FM Radio Station Charts

In the dynamic world of blues music, few labels have made as indelible a mark as Wolf Records. Known for their dedication to preserving and promoting authentic blues sounds, Wolf Records continues to impress with their latest release, “Clarence Edwards – Baton Rouge Downhome Blues.” This album has captured the hearts of blues enthusiasts and […]

“Rediscovering Clarence Edwards: Louisiana Swamp Blues Review | Blues & Rhythm Magazine”

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Introduction We, at Wolf Records, are thrilled by the enthusiastic review of Clarence Edwards’ latest CD, “Baton Rouge Downhome Blues – Louisiana Swamp Blues Vol. 9,” featured in Blues & Rhythm Magazine. Clarence Edwards: A Rediscovered Talent The late 1980s brought a rediscovery of Clarence Edwards by the UK’s Steve Coleridge in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. […]

Celebrating Success: John Primer Wins Living Blues Award for Blues Artist of the Year

Celebrating Success: John Primer Wins Living Blues Award for Blues Artist of the Year Wolf Records International is elated to announce that our talented artist, John Primer, has been honored with the prestigious Living Blues Award for Blues Artist of the Year. This accolade is a testament to Primer’s exceptional musical prowess and the dedication […]

Review: Clarence Edwards Baton Rouge Downhome Blues – A Captivating Album of Authentic Louisiana Swamp Blues | Soul Bag Magazine

Soul Bag Magazine Reviews “Clarence Edwards Baton Rouge Downhome Blues” Soul Bag Magazine, the esteemed authority on blues music, has recently published a glowing review of Clarence Edwards’ latest album, “Baton Rouge Downhome Blues.” The review, written by Nicolas Deshayes, provides valuable insights into the album and aims to inform the loyal fans of Edwards […]

Clarence Edwards’ “Baton Rouge Downhome Blues” Receives Rave Review

We are thrilled to share an exciting review of our latest CD, “Baton Rouge Downhome Blues” by Clarence Edwards. This review comes from the esteemed online music magazine, From Tales from The Woods Music Network. Renowned writer John Howard took the time to explore and appreciate the essence of our album, and we couldn’t be […]

Foolin’ Around: New Blues CD by Jörg Danielsen | Available Soon on Wolf Records International

Cover image for Jörg Danielsen's 'Foolin' Around' album featuring a vibrant blues-themed artwork with Jörg Danielsen holding a guitar, exuding passion and intensity.

Introducing the highly anticipated new CD from Jörg Danielsen, “Foolin’ Around”! Get ready to embark on a captivating blues journey that will leave you craving for more. Available soon on Wolf Records International, this album is a must-have for all blues enthusiasts. With 17 soul-stirring audio tracks spanning a total duration of 75 minutes and […]

“Foolin’ Around: Unleashing the Blues – Jörg Danielsen’s Captivating New Album!

📢🎥 Get ready for an electrifying experience as Jörg Danielsen takes you on a captivating journey in the music video for his hit song “Foolin’ Around”! 🎸📽️ 🎵🌟 Immerse yourself in the mesmerizing world of blues as Danielsen, Karas, and Melzer come together to bring this track to life. 🎶✨ 📺🎬 Mark your calendars and […]

Clarence Edwards’ “Baton Rouge Down Home Blues” Album: A Must-Listen for Blues Fans

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Who is Clarence Edwards and why is he important in the blues scene? If you’re a fan of blues music, you might have come across the name Clarence Edwards. Edwards was an American blues musician born on November 7th, 1933, in Maringouin, Louisiana. He was a self-taught guitarist known for his raw, emotional style of […]

Bluesnews.de Awards Boogaloo Ames’ ‘Going Down Slow’ 5/6 Stars, Praising Rare Insight into Little-Known Blues Pioneer’s Talents”

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CD Offers Comprehensive Overview of Ames’ Skills, Shedding Light on the Issue of Recording and Documenting Blues Pioneers The CD “Going Down Slow” by Boogaloo Ames was awarded 5 out of 6 stars by the renowned Blues magazine Bluesnews.de. The article highlights the comprehensive overview of the skills of a master presented in the CD, […]

John Primer to be Inducted into Blues Hall of Fame: Wolf Records International Congratulates the Legendary Musician on a Lifetime of Groundbreaking Blues

Wolf Records International would like to extend its warmest congratulations to John Primer on his upcoming induction into the Blues Hall of Fame. It has been an honor to have worked with such an incredible artist for over 30 years and we are honored to be a part of his journey. John’s talent and dedication […]

Clarence Edwards

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Baton Rouge Downhome Blues (New Album) “Clarence Edwards: An American Blues Legend” Clarence Edwards is an American blues singer and guitarist who was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States. He boasts a raw and powerful voice and a distinctive style of Delta blues. That combines elements of country, gospel, and zydeco music.Edwards began his […]

Jörg Danielsen & Vienna Blues Association

At the The European Blues Challenge The European Blues Challenge is a prestigious competition that brings together some of the best blues musicians and bands from across the continent. Held annually, the competition serves as a showcase for the diverse and vibrant blues scene in Europe, and provides a platform for artists to showcase their […]

Boogie-Woogie Extravaganza at Vienna’s Metropol

Axel Zwingenberger, Torsten Zwingenberger, and Martin Pyrker Light Up the Stage The performance of Axel Zwingenberger, his brother Torsten, and Martin Pyrker at the Metropol was a celebration of boogie-woogie music and showcased the talents of these three talented musicians. The highlight of the night was the “suitcase-blues,” performed twice, once with and once without […]

European Blueschallenge 2023

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Jörg Danielsen & Vienna Blues Association at the European Blueschallenge The whole Wolf Reacords Team is proud to announce that Austria will be represented at the European Blues Challenge 2023 in Chorzów by Jörg Danielsen.Bands from more than 20 countries with EBU membership participate in the European Blues Challenge (EBC). The European Blues Convention has […]

Eddie Taylor’s 100th Blues Birthday

This is Eddie Taylor, 1923-1985. Learning from fellow musicians including Robert Johnson, Charley Patton, Son House and Memphis Minnie, he came to Chicago from the cottonfields of Benoit, Mississippi via Memphis in the 1940s to join the Great Migration of Blues. Best known for his steady bass lines and distinctive guitar riffs behind Jimmy Reed […]

80 years Hans Maitner

Hans’ great friend Fritz Mühlöcker organized a great Boogie Woogie Show! It happened in the concert hall of the Austrian Radio Station! A who’s who of Austrian Boogie Woogie was present:The show began with Christoph Rois and Michael Pevny, who made great shows with international stars such as Little Wililie Littlefield and Big McNeely. The […]

2022 Blues Music Award Nominees

Following Wolf Records Artists are nominated Band of the Year: Lil Ed & The Blues Imperials “Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials are the hottest purveyors of bottleneck boogie to come outof Chicago since Hound Dog Taylor.”– The Chicago Sun-Times Instrumentalist – Harmonica: Billy Branch In the ’70s, harmonica man Billy Branch was one of […]

Al Cook CAN’T GET RID OF THE BLUES. 77 YEARS ON EARTH

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77 Lebensjahre und kein bisschen leiser oder müde geworden Seit 1964 ist der heimische Bluespionier auf den Brettern, die die Welt bedeuten. Sein Motto “Spiele nie um des Beifalls willen das falsche Lied” begleitete ihn durch die Jahrzehnte und ein stählernes Rückgrat bewahrte ihn vorm zeitgeistigen Verbiegen. Mit seinen treuen Mitstreitern Charlie Lloyd, Harry Hudson […]

King Bees Featuring The Greatest Blues Stars Review by bluenight.com

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The cats at Wolf Records in Austria have been tirelessly releasing just about every bit of music that’s come their way, with the latest album consisting of 1990 to 2010 recordings by American band King Bees. What’s distinctive about this collection, King Bees Featuring The Greatest Blues Stars, is that the 11 cuts feature the […]

Concerto Review King Bees Featuring The Greatest Blues Stars

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written by Fra published in Concerto (www.concerto.at) The King Bees are Penny “Queen Bee” Zamagni, bass and partly vocals, and Rob “Hound Dog” Baskerville. King Bees are two blues enthusiasts who decided in 1985 not only to hear the blues canned but also to actively seek them out. So they went out and found a […]

Review Jörg Danielsen – Guess Who´s Got The Blues

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Jörg Danielsen Review written by Fra published in the Concerto Magazine (www.concerto.at) Jörg Danielsen, guitar, vocals, composition, turned to the blues at a very early age and was already at the age of 16 with his father in the legendary Bluesman club. The Viennese, who was born in 1982, entered the scene entirely at the […]

Living Blues Review SUPER CHIKAN & TERRY HARMONICA BEAN From Hill Country Blues to Mississippi Delta Blues

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Wolf Records’ outstanding new release From Hill Country Blues to Mississippi Delta Man was born in 2018 when Nicola and Hannes Foterbauer traveled to the United States. The duo visited Mississppi with the intent of recording local blues artists. One musician chosen for the project was Pontotoc, Mississippi’s Terry “Harmonica’ Bean. With the help of […]

Al Cook received the Golden Decoration of Honor for Services to the Republic of Austria

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On Wednesday, October 28, 2020, the pioneer of the domestic blues scene, who lives in Vienna-Landstrasse, received the Golden Decoration of Honor for Services to the Republic of Austria in Palais Niederösterreich in downtown Vienna. He is one of the great musical loners in Austria. An Austrian whose heart beats to the rhythm of the […]

Super Chikan & Terry Harmonica Bean – From Hill Country Blues to Mississippi Delta Blues | Album Review From The Blues Blast Magazine

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Super Chikan & Terry Harmonica Bean – From Hill Country Blues to Mississippi Delta Blues Wolf Records CD 120.040 15 songs – 63 minutes Guitarist James “Super Chikan” Johnson and multi-instrumentalist Terry “Harmonica” Bean serve up a treat for anyone with a love for North Mississippi blues on this one, trading off on an hour-long […]

Review ARCHIE EDWARDS & DR. ROSS: Piedmont Blues Meets Mississippi Delta Blues

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The title might suggest fusion, or that we get to hear the two featured artists sing and play together, but while Edwards and Ross toured together – and are heard here playing in Greece on that 1988 tour – on this recording at least, they play separately. Their tracks are arranged (roughly) alternately on the […]