New Blues Releases & Rule‑Breaking Blues Outliers – Captain Beefheart, The Doors, Otis Taylor | Blues From The Ouse #332

This week’s Blues From The Ouse kicks off with a strong run of new blues releases from Bad Influence, Parker Barrow, Julian James, The Dead Reds, Selwyn Birchwood and The Weekend Blues Band.

We then dive into rule‑breaking blues outliers — the artists who ignored convention and reshaped the genre. Expect fearless creativity from Captain Beefheart, The Doors, Otis Taylor, Seasick Steve, Scott H. Biram, The Gun Club, The Harpoonist & The Axe Murderer, and Booker T. Jones.

Two hours of discovery, deep roots, modern grit and genre‑shifting innovation.

Blues From The Ouse #332 Playlist:

Bad Influence - Ride The Storm - 00:01:54

Parker Barrow - Nothin Left To Save - 00:06:13

Julian James - Levee - 00:09:50

The Dead Reds - Empire - 00:12:48

Selwyn Birchwood - Done Cryin' - 00:16:38

The Weekend Blues Band - Unfinished Business - 00:21:20

Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band - Zig-Zag Wanderer - 00:26:32

The Gun Club - Ghost On The Highway - 00:29:21