The Blues Music Awards may break things down between traditional, modern, electric, etc. blues, I've just put together a short list of some of my personal favorite blues releases from the past 12 months.
Sena Ehrhardt Band-Last Chancefrom Leave The Light On (2011) SEB will be at Old Skoolz in Sioux Falls January 12. Tickets on sale now at Old Skoolz for $16
Susan Tedeschi-Evidence from Hope and Desire (2005)
Ana Popovic-Voodoo Woman from Unconditional (2011)
Ana Popovic-Blues For M from Blind For Love (2009)
Sean Chambers-Ten Til Midnight from Ten Til Midnight (2009)
Anthony Gomes-When The Right Woman Does You Wrong from Music Is The Medicine (2006)
Ana Popovic-Sittin' On Top Of The World from Ana! Live In Amsterdam (2005)
Bobby Messano-Lonely Ramona from That's Why I Don't Sing The Blues (2011) Messano is at Old Skoolz in Sioux Falls October 26 & 27
Matt Joiner Band-Back When from Back When (2012)