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John Németh emerges from an extensive health crisis with his music career intact and his sound sharpened. In an industry that squeezes independent artists, and an economy straining venues, touring musicians, and fans alike, it would have been easy for Németh to walk away. Instead, with Illinois Central, he digs deeper and reaches broader, teaming with Nashville GRAMMY winners Gary Nicholson and Colin Linden to deliver a comeback statement rooted in blues and American roots music for everyone.

“John Nemeth plows a wide field right through the middle of American music,” observes Colin Linden. “His voice and harmonica are saturated in the blues, but he’s such an imaginative and thoughtful musician that he pulls in so much more. When he sings ‘Do You Want To Be Happy?‘ (or do you want to be right) you KNOW which one you want to be. And when he sings ‘My Old Friend The Blues’ it carries the gravitas of someone who has sung, played and lived the blues for decades. John is your confidante. He is your empathist. He travels the road from the Delta to Chicagoland and to every place where the Blues reaches somebody’s heart.”

Following the critical success of Shepherd and a year that included more than 130 performances across 11 countries, acclaimed Canadian Southern soul and roots rock powerhouse Bywater Call is releasing its new studio album, Broken Souvenirs, worldwide on Wednesday, July 29. The 11-track collection expands the ensemble’s musical palette while staying true to the heartfelt storytelling and electrifying musicianship that have become its signature.

Produced by Dave Barnes and Patric McGroarty, Broken Souvenirs captures a band confidently embracing creative evolution. Recorded at Palace Studios in Toronto, the album seamlessly blends vintage soul, blues, contemporary R&B, roots rock and Americana, drawing inspiration from acts such as Black Pumas, Alabama Shakes, Amy Winehouse, Shakey Graves and The Black Crowes while forging a sound unmistakably its own.

Throughout Broken Souvenirs, Bywater Call explores themes of perseverance, vulnerability, identity, resilience and human connection. “Is This Thing On?” offers an intimate look at the emotional realities of life as a touring musician, while the tracks “Way To Go,” “Clutter,” “Sally” and “Yardsale” showcase the band’s ability to pair deeply personal storytelling with memorable melodies and powerful performances. Elsewhere, infectious songs “No One Else,” “Only” and “Hold Me Down” demonstrate the group’s gift for crafting groove-driven songs that balance vintage influences with a fresh, modern perspective.

Intrepid Artists Int’l is excited to welcome our old friends, Albert Castiglia, Mike Zito, and Blood Brothers (all 3 of ‘em) back to the Agency after a brief time away. Looking forward to what the future brings, so speaking for everyone, Mike, Albert, and The Intrepid Staff, let’s all move forward and not look back. We got a lotta work to do. Things work out for a reason and what doesn’t kill ya, makes ya stronger! Let’s do this!

Intrepid Artists Int’l is excited to welcome The Boneshakers to our roster! We had numerous promoters urging us to take a look at this band over the past year or so and after catching them live it was unanimous to bring them on board! What a Killer Quartet!

The Boneshakers are a Billboard Top 10 funk ‘n’ blues band, fronted by powerhouse vocalist Jenny Langer and led by iconic, world-class, Detroit guitarist Randy Jacobs — co-writer of the worldwide Was (Not Was) hit Walk the Dinosaur featured in the 2009 Hit Film Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs, and one of the biggest hits of the late 80s. Randy has also performed as a sideman to Bonnie Raitt, BB King, and Stevie Wonder.

Their 2025 Gulf Coast Records release Live To Be This and 2022 independent release One Foot in The Groove both topped radio charts in the US, UK, France, and Germany and earned international critical acclaim.

“Is This Thing On?” is a haunting, soul-stirring blend of soul, Americana, blues, and folk — gritty, intimate, and emotionally charged. Built around beautifully arranged acoustic guitar, sweeping strings, and a raw, magnetic vocal performance, the song lays bare the vulnerability of sending art out into the world: exposed, unguarded, and searching for connection. It captures the quiet fear that, after pouring your heart and soul into something, no one may be listening.

Drawing inspiration from the raw storytelling of Shakey Graves, Sierra Ferrell, Brandi Carlile, and Jason Isbell, “Is This Thing On?” sits firmly within the emotional landscape of Broken Souvenirs. Rich in atmosphere and detail, the song places storytelling at its core, painting vivid scenes that invite listeners to step inside its world and carry its imagery long after the final note fades.

Intrepid Artists Int’l is Super Excited to Welcome someone we all consider to be one of the Best Guitarists on The Planet, Greg Koch, to The Intrepid Family! We’d like to welcome the entire, wicked band, Greg Koch & The Koch Marshall Trio, with his son, Dylan on Drums and Toby Lee Marshall on Organ and Keys!

Greg is a guitar player’s guitarist known for his blues-infused, stylistically diverse compositions and electrifying performances. Blending elements of blues, rock, jazz, funk, country, and whatever else happens to wander into the room Koch has spent more than two decades carving out a musical identity that is entirely his own.

With more than 20 releases to his name he has built a devoted international following through his fearless improvisation, quick wit, and unmistakable guitar voice. His latest album, Blues, was released on Devon Allman’s label, Create Records and features collaborations with Jimmy Hall, Larry McCray, and the Memphis Horns. We can’t wait to get rollin’ with these Guys! Check em out and give us a call.

Two years after his breakthrough debut Drifter established him as one of the most authentic new voices in modern blues, Jovin Webb returns with Son of a Sinner, a raw and powerful follow-up on Blind Pig Records.

Produced once again by multi-Grammy winner Tom Hambridge and recorded in Nashville, the 11-track collection finds the Baton Rouge native digging deeper into his Southern roots, where swampy blues, gospel fire, and gritty Southern rock collide. Across songs of temptation, consequence, and hard-won redemption, Webb confronts his past, owns his vices, and reaches for salvation even when he knows he might fall short—capturing the tension between Saturday night and Sunday morning. Son of a Sinner is Jovin Webb at his most revealing: blues music that doesn’t just tell the stories, but lives them

Check out this teaser trailer for Son of a Sinner!

A sonically bombastic retro soul banger inspired by the Black Puma’s, Baby Huey, Alabama Shakes, and a little Rage Against the Machine, “No One Else” from their upcoming new release Broken Souvenirs is anchored by infectious rhythm, layered with atmospheric keyboards, and backed by an explosive horn section.

At its core, the song is a rejection letter, repelling the advances of the liars and conmen who seek to control us. The lyrics are steeped in the frustration of someone who has been ripped off, taken advantage of, used, and left for dead.

The official video for the single was choreographed and directed by Chelsea Preston and filmed by Badee Mirkham. This provocative, visually stunning piece uses fire to represent the evils of our current political and cultural landscape and paper masks to represent how fragile and easily manipulated we all can be if we don’t keep our minds about us.

Broken Souvenirs features a captivating mix of 11 original songs that showcases Bywater Call’s versatility, musicality, and experimentation. It reaches beyond the boundaries of genre and further develops their own unique voice. With influences from Black Pumas, Alabama Shakes, Amy Winehouse, Shakey Graves, Black Crowes and more, the album takes a journey from feelgood retro soul, intimate acoustic, to driving contemporary R&B and back again.

Pre-order Broken Souvenirs now: bywatercall.store/

What an honor and so well deserved! Intrepid has worked with Kenny for the most part since 1997 and could not be more proud. Kenny is one of the finest musicians on the planet and the consummate Blues Artist.

He has traveled the globe and has been a force in the Blues World for the past 50 years having worked for such greats as Buddy Guy, Slim Harpo and his dad, Raful Neal, before going out on his own back in the late 80’s. Now it is his turn to take his rightful place and be with all the other greats in the Blues Hall of Fame. His accolades are too many to list, but you may check them out along with his history at https://share.google/aQHc5aNO5jKzu5KZj.

Kenny and his stellar band of Brothers will be touring Europe in October from the 1st thru the 17th. There are a few dates that are still available between the 7th and the 16th. He also has scattered avails in the US throughout the end of the year. Give us a call if you would like to have this legend play your venue or event.