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WYNN, STEVE I Wouldn't Say It If It Wasn't True - Live in Rome! 2-CD
€ 14,90^*

After publishing his memoir, „I Wouldn’t Say It If It Wasn’t True,“ Steve Wynn embarked on a six-month tour of the US and Europe in September 2024, where he read excerpts from the book and interwoven them with numerous other stories, but above all, with a great deal of music. It was a highly entertaining evening, and even for listeners/viewers with a more or less rudimentary grasp of English, it wasn’t limited to just the music.

Now, Blue Rose Records is releasing a worldwide exclusive document of this tour, recorded at the „Monk“ club in Rome, Italy on April 9, 2025. This double CD is available exclusively through the Blue Rose Records mail order service, at Steve Wynn’s concerts, and via Steve’s Bandcamp page.

Here are Steve Wynn’s own words about the album:

„I took the stage in Oxford, U.K. in September of 2024, just a few weeks after the release of my memoir “I Wouldn’t Say It If It Wasn’t True”. This was to be the kick-off of a six-month tour of the US and Europe where I planned to present a live representation of the book each night with a combination of readings, stories and song selections.

I had selected the excerpts that I knew I’d want to read and my wife Linda had lovingly copied, glued and taped those sections into a notebook to make it easier to reference on stage. Those readings would provide signposts for the 28 years covered in the story while I planned to weave in some songs I had chosen to help tell my tale. The basic outline was there, but I hadn’t plotted out much beyond that.

After sound check, I went for a long walk in that lovely historic city, mulling over how I might tie those pieces together later that night. I walked into the club about 30 minutes before my set, ready to wing it.

Shockingly it all came together quite naturally onstage, with impromptu jokes and an easy but linear flow. Backstage after the show I proceeded to write down as much as I could remember from my spontaneous outburst and 120 shows later, that “let’s-see-what-happens” night in Oxford has been the basis for every show I’ve done since with only minor amendments along the way.

Six months later the Italian translation of my book was released, and I decided to call on my friends and local luminaries Rodrigo D’Erasmo (violin, viola) and Enrico Gabrielli (sax, oboe, flute, keyboards) to join me for ride. We had a blast with our little orchestral, theatrical presentation over the course of 2 weeks and this show in Rome was definitely the highlight.

This is the next best thing to being there. And, hey, I wouldn’t say it if it wasn’t true.“

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THIBAUD, TODD Alchemy CD
€ 14,90^*

THIBAUD, TODD Alchemy LP
€ 22,90^*

Releases by and projects with the likeable Boston-based singer/songwriter TODD THIBAUD have been a recurring theme throughout the four-decade history of the Swabian Blue Rose label. In 1997, almost 30 years ago, his significant solo debut, Favorite Waste Of Time, was released: an absolute cult album and the beginning of an enduring friendship and unwavering loyalty in their collaboration, as all subsequent productions also appeared under the Blue Rose logo – fantastic studio albums such as Little Mystery, Squash, Northern Skies, Broken, Waterfall, and Hill West, alongside various live recordings, as well as the acclaimed albums by the small supergroup Hardpan, the duo work with his friend and fellow singer/songwriter Joseph Parsons, and the three albums with the intriguing artist Kim Taylor as Water And Sand, a focus of his activities over the last 10 years.

With all these aforementioned projects, Todd Thibaud has toured extensively throughout Europe, particularly in the renowned clubs of Germany, where he has cultivated a large and loyal fanbase, regardless of the specific lineup. And this fanbase is eagerly anticipating seeing him again in April/May 2026 on his extensive tour of nearly 30 shows across the country. Unlike his recent performances with Water And Sand, Parsons/Thibaud, or even his album Hill West from seven years ago, there will be no quiet, reflective, acoustic Americana tones. On the contrary, a loud, full-on electric guitar rock performance with a suitably equipped five-piece band is promised!
Just in time for the tour, the fresh, high-quality album Alchemy, packed with 10 brand-new songs, has been released. Thibaud recorded it this year at the legendary Q Division Studios in Massachusetts with his live band, comprised of longtime friends and collaborators. With its loud, dynamic sound, catchy guitar riffs, and rocking band arrangements, Alchemy perhaps comes close to the extroverted atmosphere of Waterfall (2013). Even more so, the new tracks are reminiscent of earlier masterpieces like Favorite Waste Of Time (1997) and Northern Skies (2004), or even the cult classic Courage Brothers, Thibaud’s first professional band from the early 90s! This is music with a clear pop/rock mission and a first-class mix of West Coast, Heartland, and Prairie rock, based on solid singer-songwriter traditions and that melodious indie roots/guitar pop that was invented in the 90s by long-forgotten bands like Vigilantes of Love, Gathering Field, Floating Men, Swinging Steaks, Cravin‘ Dogs, and, last but not least, the Courage Brothers. Or, to put it a few notches bigger: Alchemy possesses the fundamental virtues of all the Heartbreakers, Wallflowers, Jayhawks, BoDeans, and Gin Blossoms, with a healthy dose of Springsteen, Mellencamp, Hiatt, and the like. But the end result, of course, bears Todd Thibaud’s unmistakable signature!
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AMERICAN AQUARIUM Live At Red Rocks CD
€ 15,90^*

AMERICAN AQUARIUM Live At Red Rocks LP
€ 34,90^*

Not avialable at any stores, only at the band’s website and here. Limited quantity while supplies last!

American Aquarium’s „Live at Red Rocks“, recorded on May 9, 2024 supporting the Turnpike Troubadours, captures the North Carolina heartland rockers at their most potent, harnessing the raw, sweeping energy of the legendary Colorado amphitheater. This album is a testament to their powerful live presence, featuring roaring anthems and poignant storytelling delivered with a gritty, earnest intensity that resonates under the open sky. Frontman BJ Barham’s weathered vocals and the band’s tight, driving sound translate the grandeur of the venue into an intimate, communal experience for the listener. It’s a career-defining document that solidifies their status as modern road warriors, forever chasing the horizon with fist-pumping conviction.

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VARIOUS ARTISTS Blue Rose Collection 20 CD
€ 5,00^*

Almost two years have passed since the 19th edition of the Blue Rose Collection series was released in April 2024. Now, finally, number 20 is here. In selecting the 15 songs, we’ve included numerous picks from albums spanning 30 years of Blue Rose Records, as well as previously unreleased tracks from artists like Bottle Rockets, Big In Iowa, and Slobberbone. Alejandro Escovedo is also represented with a track that is only available on the „Official Blue Rose Bootleg“ album, which, incidentally, is now available again through the webstore.

As with the previous issue, every customer ordering four or more items will automatically receive this issue No. 20 free of charge. However, this free copy will not be included with any further orders of four or more items, unless the customer explicitly requests another free copy. Alternatively, a copy of Blue Rose Collection Nos. 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, or 19, or a copy of any of the remaining available issues of the Blue Rose Nuggets series, can be requested. These requests can be made in the comment field in the shopping cart before submitting the order.

Of course, this 20th issue of the Blue Rose Collection series can also be purchased for €5.00.

Tracklist:
1. ELLIOTT MURPHY – SONNY (taken from the album „Beauregard“)
2. MAP OF WYOMING – I STILL NEED IT (taken from the album „Trouble Is“)
3. BOTTLE ROCKETS – FINANCING HIS ROMANCE (Recorded live at The Blue Rose Christmas Party at the Blues Garage Isernhagen 13.12.2008 (previously unreleased))
4. PETER HOLSAPPLE – MEET ME IN THE MIDDLE (taken from the album „Out Of My Way“)
5. MIKE GRIER – THE MUD AND THE BLOOD AND THE BEER (taken from the album „Shaken Not Stirred“)
6. CONTINENTAL DRIFTERS – SIDE STEPPIN‘ THE FIRE (taken from the album „Nineteen Ninety-Three“)
7. TODD McBRIDE – WOUNDED LTD. (taken from the album „HOT-FM Broadcasts Vol. 1“)
8. SHAKIN‘ APOSTLES – CRAZY FLOWERS (taken from the album „Too Hot For Snakes“)
9. US RAILS – RECKLESS HEART (taken from the album „All In“)
10. BIG IN IOWA – INTO THE MYSTIC (Recorded live at the Wolfstock Festival 15.06.2001 (previously unreleased))
11. NAKED BARBIES – RIVER (taken from the album „Living Independently“)
12. SLOBBERBONE – GIMME BACK MY DOG (Recorded live at the Orange Blossom Special Festival Beverungen 11.06.2000 (previously unreleased))
13. RUSS TOLMAN – TWO DRINKS FROM GENIUS (taken from the album „HOT-FM Broadcasts Vol. 1“)
14. WACO BROTHERS – WHERE THE MIGHTY FALL (taken from the album „Electric Waco Chair“)
15. ALEJANDRO ESCOVEDO – CASTANETS (taken from the album „Official Blue Rose Bootleg Series/Heilbronn 12.12.2002“)

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