Saturday, May 30, 2020









Cleopatra Records Announces June 5 Release of New Album, Blues Comin’ On
by Blues Veteran Joe Louis Walker
— New Single Out Today —


Artist: Joe Louis Walker
Title: 
Blues Comin' On
Single: “Old Time Used To Be”
Label: Cleopatra Blues

Los Angeles, CA, April 22, 2020 — Soulful blues phenom and Blues Hall of Fame inductee Joe Louis Walker is joined by a host of talented friends and peers on his superb new studio album, Blues Comin’ On.

The album features guest performances by fellow blues icons Keb' Mo', Eric Gales, and Albert Lee, plus Detroit soul singer Mitch Ryder, harmonica virtuoso Lee Oskar, Hot Tuna's Jorma Kaukonen, punk rock vocalist Charlie Harper, legendary session player Waddy Wachtel, and so many more!

This album explodes with the passionate playing and soulful melodies that have made Walker a favorite among true blues aficionados including the Rolling Stones.

The first single to be released is the “Old Time Used To Be,” which features guest appearances by Keb' Mo' and John Sebastian of The Lovin' Spoonful.

"From the opening track to the final note, the guests and fellow musicians on this album made this one of the best musical journeys I’ve ever had. I hope it’s the same for you!" reveals Joe.

Originally from San Francisco, Joe Louis Walker, a Blues Hall of Fame inductee and four-time Blues Music Award-winner celebrates a career that exceeds a half-century. His musical legacy as a prolific torchbearer for the blues is proven by his 26 albums.

A true powerhouse guitar virtuoso, unique singer, and prolific songwriter, he has toured extensively throughout his career, performed at the world’s most renowned music festivals, and earned a legion of dedicated fans.

NPR Music has called Walker “a legendary boundary-pushing icon of modern blues,” and within the blues world, he is already being referred to as a living legend.

The pre-release single, “Old Time Used To Be” can be listened to through this link: https://promo.theorchard.com/ItdOxWrtA4si4sebe8DD

The release date for the full album is June 5, 2020 and will be available on a digipak CD and also on a wildly popular white vinyl will be available as a limited edition.

Album Track List:
1. Feed the Poor 
featuring Jorma Kaukonen
2. Blues Comin’ On 
featuring Eric Gales
3. Someday, Someway 
featuring Carla Cooke & Lee Oskar
4. The Thang 
featuring Jesse Johnson
5. Old Time Used to Be 
featuring Keb’ Mo’
6. Come Back Home 
featuring Mitch Ryder
7. Bowlegged Woman, Knock-Kneed Man 
featuring Waddy Wachtel
8. Awake Me Shake Me 
featuring Carla Cooke
9. Lonely Weekends 
featuring David Bromberg
10. Seven More Steps 
featuring Albert Lee
11. Uptown to Harlem 
featuring Jellybean Johnson
12. 7 & 7 Is 
featuring Arlen Roth & Charlie Harper

CLEOPATRA BLUES, a division of CLEOPATRA RECORDS, Inc. is a Los Angeles-based record label in business since 1992. They are located at 11041 Santa Monica Blvd #703, Los Angeles CA 90025 — 310-477-4000

Twitter: Cleopatra Blueshttps://twitter.com/cleopatrablues 


Media Contact:
Kaati Gaffney
Blues Festival Guide
RBA Publishing & Publicity
775-846-8238
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