Ottawa-Based Blues/Roots Singer Songwriter Jeff Rogers Nominated For Blues Blast Music Award

Canadian blues and roots singer-songwriter and keyboard player Jeff Rogers is having quite a year.
 
His new album Dream Job has just been nominated for Soul Blues Album of The Year at the 17th Annual Blues Blast Music Awards in the U.S.
 
“I’m very grateful for the honour and proud to be considered for Soul Blues Album of The Year,” says Rogers. “It’s special when your peers recognize your work.”
 
Dream Job was released Internationally on February 16, 2024 (Diesel Entertainment/MVD/Fontana North) and was recorded in the revered music mecca of Muscle Shoals, Alabama, where many of the greats including, Aretha Franklin, The Rolling Stones, Bob Seger, Etta James, Paul Simon, Otis Redding and The Black Keys, have recorded.
 
For this album, Jeff was accompanied by some of the legendary musicians, including Kelvin Holly (Little Richard, Bobby Bland), Clayton Ivey (The Staple Sisters, Thelma Houston), Justin Holder (Keb Mo’, Delbert McClinton) and Shonna Tucker (Booker T. Jones, Drive-By-Truckers). Dream Job is co-produced by Dick Cooper of The Cooper Brothers and features special guest appearances by Grammy Award winner, Colin Linden, and Juno Award-winning singer, Kellylee Evans.
 
Rogers was thrilled to open for The Legendary Downchild Blues Band last fall on their Canadian theatre tour and just performed at the Ottawa Jazz, opening for one of his favourite bands, Lake Street Dive. With more show slated for 2024, he looks forward to performing at festivals in the US in 2025.
 
With stellar album reviews in DownBeat Magazine and Blues Matters in the UK, Jeff Rogers is making an impact around the world with his new album. His unmistakably soulful voice often evokes weighty comparisons to the past - whether that’s Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles or even Otis Redding…. yet, his tone, range, phrasing, and sincerity, all make him unmistakably contemporary – and totally original. 
 
“…emotional honesty and a measured assurance…intelligent self-composed songs on troubled pleasurable romance….” - DOWNBEAT
 
“Look for Dream Job and Jeff Rogers to make a mark in 2024.”- Billboard Canada
 
Listen to Dream Job at https://jeffrogers.lnk.to/DreamJob
 
For more information on Jeff Rogers see www.jeffrogers.ca

Blues Rock Guitarist Frank Cosentino Releases New Single ‘You Can’t Call Back’ From Upcoming COMEBACK Album

After more than four decades of touring, writing, and producing new music Frank Cosentino realized he needed to change his lifestyle.

“I overcame the challenges of addiction and got sober seven years ago,” he stated. “With renewed inspiration, I returned to songwriting with increased focus and energy.”

After working with producer Derek Downham at Studio Cardinal Toronto, Cosentino is ready to release his next album to the world.

The upcoming album, aptly titled ‘COMEBACK’, includes his soon-to-be-hit ‘You Can’t Call Back,’ is out now.

“The story of ‘You Can’t Call Back’ symbolizes my journey,” he explained. “Fate guided me towards collaboration with Juno-winning producer Derek Downham. Together we brought my newfound creativity to life. Throughout the process, my progress was evident, and I emerged as a stronger writer, player, and human.”

Cosentino’s guitar driven blues rock, combined with his poetic lyric style, will wow fans and newcomers to his music alike. Inducted into The Blues Hall of Fame in 2017 as a Master Blues Artist, Cosentino is considered a real gentleman of the blues, making it his mission to keep the art of blues guitar growing and moving forward.

His new music does just that – drawing on his past experiences, which include sharing the stage with greats like Buddy Guy, Johnny Winter, and Jeff Healy, and new blues talents Sue Foley, Phillip Sayce, and Anthony Gomes, Cosentino creates new classic blues in his personal style.

“It’s been my personal goal as a producer, songwriter, and artist to work with other artists who have a grand understanding of their respected genres and Frank Cosentino has been a lifelong stalwart of blues and a ferocious lead player,” stated Downham, who plays keyboard, drums, and guitar on the track.

“Our goal was to write a song that would ignite and stoke the flames of ambition at the heart of the listener. A song that pushes forward against the naysayers and gatekeepers. The hero is within each and every one of us but you can’t wait for the call. We ultimately walk alone into the ring to face the variables life hurls at us. Weather the storm and your reward is truly living a life fulfilled.”