JOANNA SHAW TAYLOR releases new single “Wishing Well”

Following the critically acclaimed release of their latest studio album Heavy soulwhich debuted at number 2 on the Billboard Blues Album charts under Slash’s latest release, celebrated blues-rock guitarist and singer-songwriter Joanne Shaw Taylor has delighted fans with a special new single: “Wishing Well,” a powerful cover of Free’s hit song, now available on all major streaming platforms. Written by the Free band members about their close friend Bevan T. Woodhouse, “Wishing Well” quickly climbed the UK Singles Chart, reaching number 7 on January 13, 1973. It is featured on the band’s sixth and final studio album, HeartbreakerIt was Free’s last hit single before the group disbanded and Paul Rodgers and Simon Kirke formed Bad Company.

“I have been a big Free fan since my youth,” Joanne shares. “It’s a very difficult band to cover because they don’t really need to be covered; they were perfect from the start. I was a little nervous about putting Free on a pedestal. But I enjoyed it. I’m looking forward to the challenge of recreating it similarly to the original and paying tribute to it, but also doing it in my own style.”

The release of “Wishing Well” follows Joanne’s latest album, Heavy soulwhich was hailed as a milestone in her career and shows her development from her blues roots to her soulful pop music influences. Critics have praised Heavy soul for her raw talent and authenticity, which cements Joanne Shaw Taylor’s place as a dynamic force in the music world.

“A successful balance between maturity and raw, emotional blues,” Joanne Shaw Taylor seamlessly combines blues and soul on “Heavy Soul.” – Classic Rock Magazine

With a career enriched by the recognition of legends such as Stevie Wonder and Annie Lennox, Heavy soul features a blend of contemporary soul-pop and traditional blues. The album’s latest single, “Drowning In A Sea Of Love,” is a soulful rendition inspired by Eva Cassidy’s version of soul icon Joe Simon’s 1971 R&B hit. Introduced to Taylor by producer Kevin Shirley, it perfectly captures the album’s theme of exploring emotional depths through a blend of blues and soul music.

Heavy soul is a milestone in Taylor’s career, showing her evolution from blues roots to soulful nuances of pop music. The album continues to showcase Taylor’s expressive vocals and guitar skills with tracks like “Devil In Me” and “A Good Goodbye,” the title track “Heavy Soul,” and includes a poignant version of Joan Armatrading’s “All The Way From America.”

Critics praised Taylor for her talent and authenticity in Heavy soul. Glide Magazine described it as her “most complete ‘triple threat’ effort yet,” upgrading her status from guitarist to singer-songwriter. Blues Matters praised the album as “an unforgettable sonic experience that cements Joanne’s place as a dynamic force in the music world.” And Rock and Blues Muse celebrated her return to the passionate sound that made her famous, stating, “With thrilling heavy soul, Joanne Shaw Taylor returns to the passionate sound that made her famous.” Maximum Volume praises Joanne, “A rich creative vein that has produced some of her best work has reached another high, 9/10.”

After a successful US spring tour, Joanne Shaw Taylor will start her “The Heavy Soul” US tour in the fall and promises an electrifying experience with songs from Heavy soul and fan favorites.
Tickets are available at joanneshawtaylor.com/tour/.

“Heavy Soul” – Tracklist
1. Sweet little lies
2. All the way from America
3. Black Magic
4. Drowning in a sea of ​​love
5. A good farewell
6. Heavy Soul
7. Wild Love
8. Someone like you
9. The devil in me
10. Change of heart

Tour dates summer 2024:
Friday, July 12 – Briggsville, PA – Briggs Farm Blues Festival
Thursday, July 18 – Salisbury, MA – Blue Ocean Music Hall
Friday, July 19 – Bangor, ME – Maine Savings Amphitheater*
Sunday, July 21 – Woodstock, NY – Levon Helm Studios
Tuesday, July 23 – Lake Placid, NY – Songs at Mirror Lake
Friday, August 2 – Mammoth Lakes, California – Mammoth Festival of Beers and Bluesapalooza
Saturday, August 10 – Duluth, MN – Bayfront Blues Festival
Thursday, August 15 – Asbury Arts Center
Friday, August 16 – Northampton, MA – The Iron Horse
Saturday, August 17 – Thornton, NH – White Mountain Boogie N’ Blues Festival
Saturday, August 31 – Bremerton, WA – Kitsap Blues Festival
Saturday, September 14 – Morristown, NJ – Morristown Jazz & Blues Festival

*Supporting act for Joe Bonamassa

“The Heavy Soul” US Tour:
Wednesday, October 23 – Carmel, IN – The Palladium
Thursday, October 24 – Springfield, MO – Gillioz Theatre
Friday, October 25 – Kansas City, MO – Folly Theater
Monday, October 28 – Boulder, CO – Boulder Theater
Tuesday, October 29 – Salt Lake City, Utah – The Rose
Thursday, October 31 – Boise, ID – The Egyptian Theatre
Friday, November 1st – Spokane, WA – The Bing
Saturday, November 2nd – Beaverton, OR – The Reser
Monday, November 4 – Seattle, WA – The Neptune Theatre
Wednesday, November 6 – Menlo Park, CA – The Guild Theatre
Thursday, November 7 – Sacramento, CA – Crest Theatre
Friday, November 8 – Napa, CA – Uptown Theatre
Sunday, November 10 – Montclair, CA – The Canyon Montclair
Wednesday, November 13 – Cerritos, CA – The Cerritos Center
Thursday, November 14 – Phoenix, AZ – Celebrity Theatre
Sunday, November 17 – Oklahoma City, OK – Tower Theatre
Tuesday, November 19 – Austin, TX – ACL Live
Wednesday, November 20 – San Antonio, TX – Empire Theatre
Friday, November 22 – Arlington, TX – Arlington Music Hall
Saturday, November 23 – Houston, TX – The Heights Theater
Sunday, November 24th – Baton Rouge, LA – Manship Theatre