Author: Maryam Wilcher

Intrepid Artists Int’l wants to congratulate and salute Alligator Records Recording Artists, Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials made up of Lil’ Ed Williams, Michael Garrett, Kelly Littleton and James “Pookie” Young on being 2024 Inductees into the Blues Hall of Fame. The Induction Ceremony will be held May 8, 2024 at The Cannon Center in Memphis, TN.

Intrepid has worked for these Chicago Blues Legends for the past 20 years or so and view them as Family! We are so proud of these guys and their accomplishments. Wonderful People, Smokin’ Band! Congrats Guys!!! Well done. Here’s to many more years and many more good times!!! See ya in May!

Johnny is no stranger to the Big Stage, A REAL Triple Threat on Harmonica, Guitar and Accordion! Whether you’ve seen him fronting his own band, or playing with the likes of Tab Benoit, Samantha Fish, John Lee Hooker, Ronnie Earl, Anders Osborne, North Mississippi All-Stars, The Bender Brass or Voice of The Wetlands All-Stars, just to name a few, then you KNOW what Johnny brings to the table! He epitomizes what New Orleans is all about and delivers a Gumbo of cajun flavored, roots rock that’s undeniably Hot, Spicy, and most of all, Tasty! Johnny’s songwriting and vocals set him apart from the rest of the pack. He is embedded in the New Orleans Music Scene and culture and a staple on the Famed New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. He has graced stages all around the world since 1975 and is always a fan favorite on and off the stage. Laissez les bons temps rouler!

“He has crept upon us slowly but surely, and now Johnny Sansone has become one of the best bluesman/roots musicians on the scene..” -David Kunian, OFFBEAT MAGAZINE

Congrats to Intrepid’s Robert Jon & The Wreck for their killer release, Ride Into The Light comin’ in HOT at #3 on BRR’s Top 20 of the Year!

And a BIG Shoutout to Intrepid’s Blood Brothers ft Mike Zito and Albert Castiglia for their self-titled record, Blood Brothers which landed in the TOP SPOT at #1 for Blues Rock Review’s Top 20 Albums of 2023!

HOT HOT HOT!

Robert Jon & The Wreck grace the cover of Blues Matters Magazine as their latest studio album, Ride Into The Light continues to make noise. Read the full feature here!

“Two of the hottest contemporary bluesmen join forces for their newest release Blood Brothers Live In Canada. Multi Award-winners St Louis-born Mike Zito and FL native Albert Castiglia burn down the house on these ten tracks, recorded earlier this year at one of their liveliest shows at Blue Frog Studios in White Rock British Columbia.” – Rock & Blues Muse, Martine Ehrenclou

Read the full album review here!

Congratulations to Malaco Records recording artist and Intrepid Artists International’s very own Castro MrSipp Tmbc Coleman “Mr. Sipp” for his Grammy Nomination (just announced) for “Best Traditional Blues Album” for “The Soul Side of Sipp!” Nice Job Sipp! We are ALL very proud of you! Much Love and R.E.S.P.E.C.T. Congrats as well goes out to Tommy Couch and Everyone at Malaco Records!

Congratulations AGAIN to Mr Sipp for being a part of the “Basie Swings The Blues” ALSO nominated for a Grammy for “Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album!” Lawd! Get off Sipp! Have yourself a great day! You earned it!

Check out Selwyn Birchwood in this month’s issue of Guitar Player Magazine discussing his newest Billboard Chart topping album, Exorcist.

Read the full article here!

Honey Island Swamp Band’s newest album, Custom Deluxe on Color Red is now available!

“These songs are like entrees of the tastiest New Orleans sounds, fusing roots, blues, Southern rock, and beyond. It’s gumbo with gusto. Honey Island Swamp Band’s new album is polished, smooth (like honey) and groovy.” – Americana Highways

Order the album here! 

Intrepid Artists Int’l is thrilled to welcome one of the Best Damn Sax players on the planet and one of the absolute nicest guys you’ll ever meet to the Intrepid Family.

Jimmy Carpenter has been a “friend of the agency” dating back close to 30 years. Everyone knows he is lethal on Sax but he’s proven to the world that he is also a great singer, songwriter and Frontman. Whether he is fronting his band or his band featuring the Bender Brass, he has become a Festival Fan Favorite (FFF) and a recognizable, reliable figure in our industry. Fans love Jimmy’s approach and interaction with the other musicians on stage and love his “stand up guy” personality off stage.

Basically, He’s an All Around Bad Ass!  Laissez les bons temps rouler! Get some! Only at Intrepid!