The Knight of Faith

‘Daddy G,’ In Full

GENE 'DADDY G' BARGE, saxophonist and vocalist par excellence, made his first record in 1955 and went on to accompany some of the greatest names in blues and soul. His new solo album, OLIO, demonstrates all his gifts in full.

by David McGee

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The Deep Roots Elite Half-Hundred, 2023

The best of the roots music rest for the year recently completed...

by David McGee

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It’s Life, Y’know

It's the centennial year of MUDDY WATERS's birth, and two new tributes mark that special occasion: MUDDY WATERS 100, featuring contemporary Muddy acolytes, and the DVD, BLUES SUMMIT IN CHICAGO, 1974

by David McGee

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In his first recordings since his wife's death, MIKE ZITO shares some profound reflections, his own and others'.

by David McGee

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Blues Built to Last

Chicago blues masters BOB CORRITORE and JOHN PRIMER have delivered blues built to last on THE GYPSY WOMAN TOLD ME, containing performances every bit as classic as the cover art by VINCE RAY.

by David McGee

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A Master In His Element, On Key, On Time & Wed To the Truth

Buddy Guy has been playing hot guitar for decades now, but the irony of his BORN TO PLAY GUITAR album is that it may well be his finest-ever set of end-to-end vocal performances.

by David McGee

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Deep Roots Magazine

‘Daddy G,’ In Full

The Deep Roots Elite Half-Hundred, 2023

It’s Life, Y’know