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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BAND OF HEATHENS Country Sides CD
€ 15,90^*

BAND OF HEATHENS Country Sides LP
€ 25,90^*

This is a pre-order. The item won’t be shipped before 20.02.2026. If you want to order other items please place a separate order so those items are not delayed.

The Band Of Heathens in their own words about the new album: „Country Sides is about our world and how we’ve used music to live in the spaces where we want to exist: To Get High On Our Own Supply. This record is both a nod to the past and a look to the future. We’ve been writing, recording and performing music that inspires us for TWENTY YEARS and we hope in turn it connects with and inspires others. Pretty simple, right? There are soul and folk, rock and roll and Country Sides to all of the music we make. This time around, we spent a little more time exploring the Country Sides of our musical personality. Take a ride on an ethereal wave of a pedal steel swell, but feel your feet rooted firmly to the ground and the muscle of the bass and drums. They give you an undeniable rhythm to move to. Follow the Wurlitzer piano dancing along with the acoustic guitars to find the vocals, always leading, but always blending and making a sweet sweet harmony. We are a band of brothers, who started by walking in the footsteps of the musical giants that were laid long before we set out on this journey. Now, twenty years in we are on our own path, enjoying the view as we ride along the country side.

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MURPHY, ELLIOTT The Tree Of Life CD-EP
€ 9,90^*

Not available in any stores!

“Trying to Be Cool” came about when Elliott recorded a loop on the church organ in his wife’s hometown of Chalmazel and worked it into a song. “The Tree of Life” was inspired by the same tree that Elliott is sitting under on the cover. That amazing tree was in the town of Gruchet-Saint-Siméon in the Normandy region of France where Elliott stayed for a few weeks after shooting the video of “Night Surfing” with his long-time guitarist Olivier Durand in nearby Le Havre. It was a productive stay (Elliott thinks the tree had special powers) and he claims he wrote about a dozen songs while there.

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HOPKINS, RICH & LUMINARIOS Heart And Soul CD
€ 12,90^*

HOPKINS, RICH & LUMINARIOS Heart And Soul LP
€ 24,90^*

For years, Rich Hopkins has said after each new album that it will be his last. And yet, he continues to surprise us with new songs, recorded with his band Luminarios, who are based in both Tucson, Arizona, and Austin, Texas, and whom Rich and his wife Lisa commute between. What does he have to say about the new album, Heart and Soul? „Lisa and I are proud to release our new album Heart and Soul which was recorded in Austin, Texas this year. I thought I was done writing and recording but my God inspired me again to write more music with Lisa. There are some guests : Salvador Duran from Tucson on Amor de la calle and Hannah Novak singing some beautiful harmonies on Beautiful Day and Heart and Soul. Is this.our 30th Luminarios album?! Might be our best album ever!? Who knows. you be the judge. But I love it! So grateful to the players on this album: Jon, Lisa, Russ. Mike and Paul. And especially to Lars who is an amazing engineer. Love and miss you!“
Twelve new songs were produced for Heart and Soul, all but „Amor de la Calle“ composed by Rich and co-writes by Lisa on a few tracks. Lisa Novak has been an integral part of the Luminarios for many years and regularly contributes her own songs to the albums. She has proven her talent for this not only with her own releases, and her contributions to Heart and Soul, as with previous Luminarios albums, fit perfectly. This is evident not only in her compositional skills but also in her vocals, which generally remain in the background, giving precedence to her husband. Rich, of course, dominates as always with his unmistakable guitar work and consistently impressive solos, which give each Luminarios album its distinctive sound. If Rich Hopkins & Luminarios decide not to tour Germany and Europe again, fans can at least enjoy a new album, which is definitely the case with Heart and Soul.

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RILL, MARKUS Good As New CD
€ 15,00^*

Good As New – as good as new – is how Germany’s number one roots songwriter, MARKUS RILL, presents himself on his new album. With a wink, of course, since his debut album was released back in the last millennium. And yet, he has perhaps never sounded as fresh, energetic, and distinctive as on his 15th studio album. With his newly formed band, The Troublemakers, he presents eleven songs that are powerful, moving, and surprisingly diverse: hearty country-rock, atmospheric storytelling, straightforward rock ’n‘ roll, groovy, humorous songs, gothic folk, and more – the whole spectrum of Americana songwriting.
Markus Rill hardly needs an introduction. Rolling Stone calls him a „German roots-rock master with a raspy voice“ and raves about his „brilliantly written songs that shimmer with ambiguity,“ the FAZ calls him „the most renowned representative of the Americana genre in Germany,“ and No Depression from the USA attests to his „great depth as a songwriter, producer, and arranger.“ The SZ writes enthusiastically: „When Markus Rill sings, […] a whole world emerges, the world of rock ’n‘ roll. Magnificent!“ No wonder, since Rill learned his musical craft in Austin, Texas, and honed it on several album productions with the studio aces of Nashville, Tennessee. This time, the newly formed Troublemakers (Benny Haupt – guitar, Sebbo Bach – keyboards & vocals, Chris Reiss – bass, and Konrad Patzig – drums) enhance Rill’s songs with infectious enthusiasm and imaginative arrangements.

It starts off well with the laid-back, earthy country rocker „Brand New Man,“ followed by the relaxed yet profound look back at youth, „(We Used To) Ride Our Bicycles.“ The presumptive hit „Walk In Light“ then powerfully jolts listeners awake. Written after Rill’s (mis)diagnosis of a serious illness, the song is a premature farewell to his daughter—moving and energetically rocking. The songwriter’s narrative strength unfolds in „A Night In Jerusalem,“ which recreates the biblical encounter between Nicodemus and Jesus in dialogue form and a shimmering atmosphere—with Joseph Parsons as his duet partner.
“Why Would I Want To” impresses with humor and groove and a razor-sharp slide guitar from Hank Shizzoe, while “Just Might Happen Yet” provides charming variety with its bouncy pop appeal and mischievous lyrics: “May not have reached my full potential but it just might happen yet.”
After that, the themes become more serious: The roots-rocking „Anny Got Angry,“ featuring backing vocals by Elizabeth Lee and Rebecca King, is inspired by the experiences of many women with abusive men. Following this, the long-simmering and finally eruptive „Daughter At The Water“ reflects the thoughts of an overwhelmed mother.
“Chasing The Wind” surprises with a crisp 6/8 time signature and Dylan-esque influences. “Wildfire Kinda Love”—already a live favorite—is an irresistible rocker with nods to Jerry Lee, Elvis, and the Georgia Satellites, before the acoustic title track, “Good As New,” which lyrically oscillates between solace (“no big deal”) and irony (“I’ll be good as new”), gently guides the listener out of the album.
Rill’s songs are presented with remarkable versatility by the Troublemakers, sometimes with traditional roots sounds, sometimes with decidedly more modern elements—whether grippingly rocking or layered and atmospheric, always with a keen sense for the right approach.
Good As New sounds direct, unpretentious, and mature. Markus Rill & The Troublemakers combine powerful rock energy with intimate moments, big stories with personal insights – a captivating album from a great songwriter with a congenial backing band.

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ARNOLD, BEN XI CD
€ 14,90^*

ARNOLD, BEN XI LP (coke bottle green vinyl)
€ 24,90^*

For decades, BEN ARNOLD has been creating his own version of amplified American roots music, broadcasting that sound from venues across America and Europe. He turns a new page with XI, a roots-rock record that finds the road warrior bridging the gap between personal insights and universal statements. Intimate one minute and anthemic the next, XI highlights just how wide-ranging Arnold’s songwriting has become over the past quarter-century.

By the 2020s, he’d already contributed to more than 30 albums. When the Covid-19 pandemic brought everyday life to a halt, though, Arnold found himself stuck at home, unable to continue collaborating with others. Looking to make sense of an unsteady world, he dug into his craft — and into himself.
Ever the traveler, Arnold headed to Los Angeles once restrictions lifted. There, he reunited with producer Shane Smith (his musical partner in the band Pistol For Ringo, as well as engineer of Los Lobos‘ acclaimed record Tin Can Trust) while simultaneously working on the East Coast with Barrie Maguire (The Wallflowers, Natalie Merchant, and more). What began as a casual recording session at Hetson Sound, the SoCal studio owned by Circle Jerks guitarist Greg Hetson, quickly turned into something more substantial, with Arnold assembling a band of longtime friends and collaborators from multiple different genres. Others contributed to the sessions remotely — including Pete Thomas, longtime drummer for Elvis Costello and the Attractions, who tracked songs like „Catch The Lightning,“ „Anywhere But Here,“ and „Peace, Love & Understanding“ (which found him warmly commenting, „I love this song! You know I played on the first one!?“) from home. Back in Philadelphia, Ben and Maguire recorded songs like the gorgeously heartbreaking „My America“ in a series of fast, inspiring takes, breathing new life into Arnold’s timeless influences.
Arnold certainly owns it with XI. The album reaffirms his spot in the long lineage of hard-touring songwriters who blur the lines dividing musical traditions, flying somewhere below the mainstream and high above the American underground, swirling together their own combination of folk, blues, soul, rock & roll, and classic pop. He isn’t reinventing the wheel; instead, he’s redefining the sound that kickstarted his career during the early 1990s, sharpening his songwriting with each release. In an industry that’s forever changing, he’s remained a constant force… and with XI, Ben Arnold reminds us that there’s strength in numbers.

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