By Marty Gunther Red Hot ‘n Blues Reviews for November 2025   Mud Morganfield – Deep Mud Nola Blue Records NB047 www.nola-blue.com The physical embodiment of his dad, Muddy Waters, Mud Morganfield has faithfully kept his father’s memory alive through the years by frequently dipping into his forebear’s catalog on several previous albums. But he steps out of Muddy’s shadow in a big way here, delivering 13 originals in a 14-song set guaranteed to represent the family well in the

By Marty Gunther Red Hot ’n Blues Reviews for October 2025   Buddy Guy – Ain’t Done with the Blues RCA/Silvertone Records www.buddygyuy.net He may be 89 and someone who announced that he’s done touring, but Buddy Guy proves beyond a doubt that he isn’t done yet with this release, which is one of his best yet. It’s an hour-plus, 18-track epic that pays homage to his roots before exploding into a romp certain to keep you smiling throughout. Produced by Tom Hambridge, who keeps

By Marty Gunther Red Hot ’n Blues Reviews for September 2025   Taj Mahal & Keb’ Mo’ – Room on the Back Porch Concord Records...

By Marty Gunther Red Hot ’n Blues Reviews for August 2025   Maria Muldaur – One Hour Mama: The Blues of Victoria Spivey Nola Blue Records...