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"Nola Blue, Inc. was established in 2012 by Sallie Bengtson, who holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from Albright College, Reading, PA. Combining her 30 years of business experience with her enthusiasm and passion for music has proven a dynamic force in the blues community.

The Nola Blue Records imprint began with the 2014 release of 'Journey' by Benny Turner. In the ensuing years, the catalog has grown to 25 titles, including Turner's homage to his brother, the late Freddie King, 'My Brother's Blues,' as well as albums from blues legacy artists Cash McCall (RIP) and Frank Bey (RIP). 'All My Dues Are Paid,' the label's second release by Bey, received a posthumous GRAMMY nomination for traditional blues album of the year (2020). Artists and projects that have received Blues Music Awards and nominations include Benny Turner, Frank Bey, John Németh, Clarence Spady, Trudy Lynn, and The Love Light Orchestra. Nola Blue Records was named "Record Label of the Year" by The Josie Awards in September 2020. 'Live on Beale Street: A Tribute to Bobby "Blue" Bland' by Rodd Bland and the Members Only Band and 'Generations of Blues: West Side Legacy' by Larry Taylor and The Taylor Family are the most recent legacy projects from Nola Blue. "

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Track Listing

Benny Turner - Breakin' News Benny Turner;Cash McCall - It Hurts Me Too Frank Bey - All My Dues Are Paid Cash McCall - One Who's Got a Lot Clarence Spady - If Only We Could

Trudy Lynn - Golden Girl Blues The Love Light Orchestra - After All John Németh - The Last Time Lil' Jimmy Reed; Ben Levin - They Call Me Lil' Jimmy Benny Turner - Who Sang it First

Sales Points

• For fans of the soulful sounds of traditional blues from leading artists of the genre.

Press Quotes

Nola Blue Records works with traditional blues artists Benny Turner, the late Cash McCall, and the late Frank Bey earning them wider recognition as accomplished artists by releasing a series of wonderful records. The label also highlights contemporary blues artists with releases from Clarence Spady, Eric Johanson, and John Németh, proving there is a place and a need for small independent record labels.

     —Bill Wax, SiriusXM Radio

As Blind Pig and Delmark Records faded over the last decade, the future of indie blues labels in America was in question... And while the future looked bleak for musicians, out of the cosmos came an unassuming Nola Blue Records riding hand-in-hand with Blin

     —Brian M. Owens, Metronome Magazine

Nola Blue Records has been home to some of the most celebrated artists on today's blues scene.

     —Lee Zimmerman, Living Blues Magazine

For a young label NOLA Blue has made quite an impact over the last decade and this ten-track sampler shows why, with an impressive mix of styles, blending older musicians with some young enough to be their grandchildren! Anyone unfamiliar with the label's

     —John Mitchell, Blues Matters!

It's not often that we cover a Various Artists compilation as one of our featured albums, but, dang, this one's a smoker. Each of the ten songs on 'Breakin' News - 10 Years Of Blues' deserve to be heard again and again...Trust me. You want this album.

     —Bill Mitchell, Blues Bytes

The Nola Blue Records catalog is not only impressive, but also important as a document of the American blues scene today. An outstanding part of Nola Blue Records' recordings includes projects prepared by guitarist, composer and lyricist Benny Turner.

     —Dioni Piatkowski, era jazzu

Credit Nola Blue for bringing the past present so clearly and convincingly. A label that nurtures this degree of talent gives cause for kudos.

     —Lee Zimmerman, Living Blues

Nola Blues Records has been one of the most active labels in the industry since its founding in 2014. It celebrates its 10th anniversary in style with this skintight compilation...

     —Marty Gunther, Crossroads Blues Society

This album is not just a collection of songs; it's a journey through the heart of blues music, celebrating the legacy of Nola Blue Records and its artists.

     —T.M. Strubel, ROCK DOC.

This album is a soulful selection of milestones from the past ten years, but is only a portion of the many sounds of Nola Blue Records. This was an unexpected treat to my ears...I will probably give this a 10+ on Blues Content and a 10+ on Music Content.

     —WTJU

Nola Blue Records has been one of the most active labels in the industry since it's founding in 2014. It celebrates its 10th anniversary in style with this skintight compilation, a group that's been filling the charts with award-winning sounds ever since

     —Marty Gunther, Blues Blast

Incorporating her love for the blues with her savvy business knowledge, Nola Blue's founder Sallie Bengston has managed to survive a business rife with pitfalls. This outstanding 10th Anniversary album is proof of her sharp eye and ear on talent...

     —Brian Owens, Metronome

It has been ten years since the inception of the blues label NOLA Blue, a label that has focused on overlooked, underappreciated and possibly forgotten artists but this compilation changes all of that. Recommended. artists but this

     —Brian Harman, Blues in the South

'Breakin' News is a fine, fun album on its own, filled with emotionally powerful music from rich blues voices. It's also a testament to how a dedicated record label can still find and produce excellent music that represents some of the best...

     —Jim White, Blues Roadhouse

Quite a great and entertaining compilation album full of emotionally powerful songs.

     —Hoati, Blues Van

In the short time it has existed, the independent record company has released 25 albums and, thanks to its brilliant work, has received several blues music awards and nominations, and also a Grammy nomination for Frank Bey's 'All My Dues Are Paid'.

     —Marco Piazzalonga, Das Schweizer Jazz & Blues Magazin JAZZ 'N' MORE

Nola Blue has introduced numerous stellar artists and has done well by celebrated veterans...The tracks presented come from single releases as well as from albums that date from 2014; ten years covers a lot of good music, and Nola Blue has plenty.

     —Jim Santella, Southland BLUES E-Weekly

The lady has taste, because musically everything is top notch. Fans of traditionally electronic blues will definitely get their money's worth.

     —blues news

Label president Sallie Bengtson's self-professed 'labor of love' over the course of 2014-2024 is idyllically captured here in these ten sterling selections that supremely frame Nola Blue's identity...

     —Curt Brown, Curt's Blues

A well-made compilation that will make all fans of contemporary blues want to discover more music from each of the artists present here.

     —Gilbert Guyonnet, abs magazine