It was a bountiful year for the music we love, and that made it very difficult to narrow our favorites to a top ten list. Here they are in no particular order:
Big Harp George: Wash My Horse in Champagne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Te3-CBJEo0w
Roddie Romero & the Hub City Allstars: Gulfstream
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNohAupUeeU
Nick Moss Band: From the Roots to the Fruits
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfLvdB2V9Lk
William Bell: This Is Where I Live
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AVhXdvVqFwM
Melissa Etheridge: Memphis Rock and Soul
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZtyLU7V4iCk
Si Cranstoun: Old School
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1M9S2lUpE8
Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings: Miss Sharon Jones
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQOYAjd8icg
Big Head Blues Club: Way Down Inside
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TPxB2PLJQNw
Ronnie Earl and the Broadcasters: Maxwell Street
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUrYAK3VKqo
Colin James: Blue Highway
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5aYWNppJT8A
