There's a new man who will soon come to own the title "King of Blues," at least, if I have anything to do with it, with my powers to spread the word. You may have heard of him already, as he's sure making waves, particularly in the UK right now.

The man in question is Seasick Steve

To give you his story in short, he's a 69 year old trance/blues player from southern USA, who left home when he was 14, wandered around the country and somehow acheived a record deal in his 60's. He first managed to get really noticed in the UK after playing the 2006/7 Jools Holland annual hootenanny, later embarking on a marathon tour of the UK in '07.

How it took him so long however, I'm not quite sure. Steve is an old fashioned musician, playing is gigs with the same beaten up guitars, yet acheiving a sound that can be bested by few, thus making him loved by all. His humble attitude towards his fans just makes him even more widely loved, which he in turn seems to persistently refuse to believe. I had the pleasure of seeing him live in August, and it was quite honestly one of the most fantastic live performances I've ever witnessed. Anyway, take a listen, and see what you think.

Frustrated at the seeming lack of new music lately, I've taken instad to looking to old bands. Thus i found this piece of wonder hiding in the backwaters of the internet.

The band is Candlebox, formed in '91 and one of the most consistently acive grunge bands of Seattle. Their greatest claim to fame is attracting Dave Krusen, original drummer of Pearl Jam, to work on their 1998 album "Happy Pills."

Although they may not be terribly well known, they still produced what, to my mind, is some of the most powerful gunge ballads of the 90's. Particularly "Far Behind," (see video above, if you haven't already.)

Anyway, I hope this blog gave you some idea as to the music I like, and hopefully found you something you'll like. I'll be back soon!