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Celebrating 30 years at Intrepid! Three nights of killer music including some of your favorites.

Tickets on sale NOW for our “Rock n’ Roll, Soul & Blues Revival… The Trilogy” to be held at Middle C Jazz Club Thursday Night (Limited Tickets), Amos’ Southend Friday Night and The Neighborhood Theatre Saturday Night.

The issue regarding reserving rooms at The Marriott City Center for the “Intrepid Rate” has been resolved.

We apologize for any inconvenience and we look forward to seeing you in November!

Marriott City Center Reservations – https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1706632937257&key=GRP&app=resvlink&fbclid=IwAR2YcVTafH6q43pcmr-RH2gYl6QT_bX6rQzuFs2WsERBcedVcE0U_RDwmMQ

Thursday Night Tickets for Middle C Jazz Club – https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/51680535/intrepid-artists-int30th-anniversary-blowouta-rock-nrollsoul-blues-revivalthe-trilogy-charlotte-middle-c-jazz-club

Friday and Sat Night Tickets for Amos’ and The Neighborhood Theatre  – https://wl.seetickets.us/event/INTREPID-ARTISTS-INTL-30th-ANNIVERSARY-PARTY/592459?afflky=MaxxMusic&fbclid=IwAR2ZLKMxJZE82VQmI6IQbsi2lv4jIGXIhxLE2mZ1IbomVV_d5MtsrdwBdWo

Modern blues-rock trio The Cold Stares have released their highly anticipated seventh album The Southern via Mascot Records. Delving deep into their Southern roots for the first time on record, the album embodies a true reflection of their heritage. “Being Southern, for me, is more than an accent,” shares singer-guitarist Chris Tapp. “It’s about family and tradition.” Coinciding with the album release, the band has dropped a lyric video for their powerful new single, “Looking For A Fight,” a gritty anthem that channels the frustrations of the working class. The song taps into the current climate of societal unrest, where it seems every word spoken becomes a point of contention.

“This one sonically speaks to the lyrics of the song, so we knew we wanted something that really rocked, and to have a back section of the song that shifted and spoke to the lyrics,” says Tapp. “In an age where it seems everyone is offended by everything, this song is about speaking your mind and not being suppressed by the world around you. If you can’t win, you might as well be yourself. The back section of the song is directed at the politicians and greedy in our society that prey upon the working class.”

The Georgia Thunderbolts have released their highly-anticipated sophomore album, Rise Above It All, on Mascot Records. Featuring the quintet’s signature blend of Southern rock, blues, and heartfelt Americana, the 13-track album showcases the band’s ability to navigate a vast array of musical terrains, while also capturing the profound emotional and artistic growth fostered by their years on the road.

The quintet’s earthy and emotive aesthetic spans late 1960s singer-songwriter intimacy, the yearning of the blues, the mythological stories of country, and a bracing dose of arena-ready classic hard rock. All the growth and maturation over the past two and half years can be heard on Rise Above It All.

Las Vegas-based Jimmy Carpenter is on a roll. The saxophonist/singer/songwriter is a perennial favorite at the annual Blues Music Awards in Memphis, having been voted in the “Best Instrumentalist/Horn” category with seven nominations and two wins. Now, he proves he’s Just Got Started, with the release of his new album. Just Got Started was recorded in March at Greaseland Studios in San Jose, California, and was produced, engineered, mixed and mastered by Christoffer “Kid” Andersen.

Says Jimmy, “This album is very different than the previous five; more groovy and soulful, but not overdone. The musicianship really brings it home, and I could feel the love as we recorded it. I’m playing these songs live, and from the reaction we’re getting, I think the people dig it! I am so grateful for Kid’s steady hand and unparalleled guitar work, Jerry Jemmott, Derrick D’Mar Martin, Jim Pugh, Bobby Vega, and Lisa Andersen for taking really good care of me and my songs… And of course, Mike Zito and everyone at Gulf Coast for this opportunity. I Just Got Started, and I still got a long way to go!”

Packed with ripping rock tunes, quirky off-beat numbers, and beautiful ballads, the upcoming album Shepherd is exuberant, rootsy, funky, joyful, and heartbreaking all at once.

At its core, this album celebrates, and reflects the human experience with all its highs and lows: love, passion, regret, patience, resilience, reconciliation, anger, hardship.  This album will truly take the listener on a remarkable journey.

Shepherd is the Bywater Call’s first fully self-produced, self-recorded album and self-released with the help of Continental Record Services in Europe.

Often transcending genres, Bywater Call is known for their dynamic, emotional live shows, featuring powerful vocals and exciting interplay between all band members.

Selwyn Birchwood gets back to the roots with side-project Old School!

Grammy winner and Blues Hall of Famer Bobby Rush lends his harmonica and voice to the title track and anthem for this venture!

On Old School, Birchwood’s songwriting is showcased against a rich canvas of upright acoustic bass and sophisticated grand piano hearkening back to the traditional Blues pioneers that cultivated this timeless music!

Righteous Souls is chock-full of Albert Castiglia’s signature sounds: blistering guitar licks flavored with righteously-soulful vocals that send a powerful blues message. Along with a number of original songs, Righteous Souls includes Castiglia’s takes on a batch of cover songs from Willie Dixon, Buddy Guy, Eric Clapton/Rick Danko and two written by his former boss and mentor, the late, great Junior Wells (Come On In This House and What My Mama Told Me).

“I think Righteous Souls is a big step forward artistically for my friend Albert Castiglia,” says Gulf Coast president Mike Zito. “His singing, the songs, and his guitar playing are highly elevated on this new album. It’s fantastic to watch Albert grow as an artist; he is one of a kind.”

On Good Intentions Gone Bad, Cain delivers 13 lyrically fresh original songs, seven of which add a swinging horn section to the mix. Produced by Christoffer “Kid” Andersen (of Rick Estrin & The Nightcats) at his famous Greaseland USA studio in San Jose, California, Good Intentions Gone Bad is, Cain says, “the best album I’ve ever made, thanks to Kid.” With Cain leading the charge on guitar, the band delivers top-shelf performances on every track. From the humorous, true-to-life title track to the epic, slow-burning Waiting For The Sun To Rise to the to the Memphis soul-inspired Thankful (featuring a shared vocal with Cain’s labelmate, Tommy Castro), the new album finds Cain operating at the absolute peak of his powers, with Andersen pushing him to new heights every step of the way.

Congrats to all Artists nominated for The 2024 Blues Blast Awards! A BIG congrats especially to the 13 Intrepid Artists nominated for 18 Awards in 14 different Categories!

D.K. Harrell leads the way with 3 nominations! Mike Zito, Joanna Connor, and Tony Braunagel each have two nominations. Blood Brothers, Selwyn Birchwood, Mr Sipp, Annika Chambers, Laura Chavez, Larry Fulcher, Jim Pugh, Jimmy Carpenter, and John Nemeth all have one nomination.

Well done Intrepid Ones! We wish you all the Best! Good luck! Fan voting begins July 15, 2024 and ends at midnight on August 31, 2024 at http://www.BluesBlastMagazine.com. Voting is free and open to anyone. You may only vote one time. All nominees are listed on the Blues Blast website at: https://www.bluesblastmagazine.com/2024-blues-blast-music-award-nominees/.

New album from Curtis Salgado, Fine By Me is now available! Start listening and purchase your copy here.