Ever-focused on finding (affordable) vinyl treasures, Christopher Long returns this week with his latest gem — a reasonably well-cared-for LP copy of The Glow, the 1979 studio classic from Bonnie Raitt.

Late bloomer Tony Bowman spins a tale of past decades with a Jimmy Buffett soundtrack.

Joe Bonamassa brings his blues-rock extravaganza to historic Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado, where Michelle Wilson is thrilled to review a bucket-list show.

This week, Christopher Long discovers MORE vinyl treasure stashed in his OWN garage — a scratched and scuffed-up copy of Fandango! the 1975 barn-burner from ZZ Top.

Psychic Death Safari (Rebel Waves Records). Review by Bob Pomeroy.

Raw, stinging, and pungent like a freshly-cut onion, The Bobby Lees quickly peel away their layers to share their tender, pearl-white hearts.

The Just Joans keep it in the family, and they keep it fairly civil, covering their lethally caustic Scottish wit in a layer of pleasant pop.

Rock publicist Howard Bloom dishes the dirt on the all the big names in entertainment with an insider’s eye for the absurd. Review by Carl F. Gauze.

Joe Bonamassa and his mighty blues ensemble rolled into Clearwater, Florida for two nights of contemporary blues at its finest. Michelle Wilson caught Evening One of this towering blues extravaganza.

Take It Easy (Sign Records). Review by Carl F. Gauze.

The legendary 83 year old bluesman can still command a stage, says Roi Tamkin.

The Big Bad Blues (Concord Records). Review by Christopher Long.

Slings & Arrows (SBS Records). Review by James Mann.

Michelle Wilson wraps up the year with some short takes!

The birthplace of the blues is captured in the timeless photography of Panny Flautt Mayfield.

Invitation (Kill Rock Stars). Review by Bob Pomeroy.

Skeletons. Review by Joe Frietze.

Loves You (Put Together). Review by James Mann.

Johnny Winter has passed. But his blues will never leave us. James Mann recalls the Texas guitarist.

Feels So Good ( TRC Records). Review by James Mann.