“ When I got this album I had a smile on my face because Dennis Jones released his new studio album directed by himself on 28. june. "About Time" globally radio promoted by Michelle Castiglia through her promo label MAC Radio Promotions. In a way, I am a really lucky man to work with people like this, who are persistently fighting to ensure that numerous musicians receive the deserved treatment, as they actually deserve. Dennis Jones is certainly one of those, who I believe has not yet gained a large number of fans here in Croatia, but already in neighboring Slovenia, the situation is significantly different. Dennis Jones was already established there, and of course, this is not my first time meeting him and his music. After his studio albums, four of which I have already promoted and his last "live" album, now again the first in Croatia I present this really interesting and excellent musician. The album "About Time" is just one step further in the great musical journey of this exceptional musician. After touring, L.A. guitarist Dennis Jones hit studio work and indulged in writing songs for his new studio album. Dennis and his band made this album special with their constant and unbroken ties to ascending and powerful and incredibly expressive rock n' blues. Dennis Jones was born in Baltimore. Interestingly, his first love was directed towards drums and only at the age of 13 he turned to guitar. Soon, in just two years he will have his own band and the music he loves was played by the Rollers, the Who, Bob Dylan. Considering his new passion on the guitar and yes, it's indisputably that the influence was made by: Hendrix, Winter and Jimmy Page. Well, that wasn't the end of the story; to finally form his musical narrative Dennis implemented in him the inspired jam of the blues master:: B. B, Albert and Freddie King with obvious elements of R&B, which was performed very soulfully by Al Green, James Brown, but also those musicians, who worked within the framework of that famous sound so-called. "Motown sound". Since 1977. - 80. Dennis stays in Europe in Germany playing with various bands, 1985. comes to L.A. and founded the band Blackhead and in order to choose rock n' blues with his Dennis Jones Band in the nineties. With his previous studio albums, Dennis clearly determines the direction in which he wants to act, therefore every new album is a logical gradation towards the better, especially when it comes to his stylish and musical form. Dennis Jones is so aware that he has to, sounds so good. There is absolutely no possibility for any "scramble". Namely, when it comes to a classic rock-blues band, everything is immediately obvious and you can immediately hear whether you're at home or not. Dennis and the band strongly show and prove that they don't have any problems with their inspired playing. Yes, yeah! With this album Dennis is again arousing great interest in his music, and what is it about? His blues is something new on the blues scene and also his album "About Time" will be a real surprise to all who will listen to him. Energetic, subtle, inspired, characteristic, but special and dynamic; that's how to describe what we hear. Generally, all we can hear and get from this band is energetic blues/rock, which obviously draws its references from traditional blues, but adds to all of that it also has its own modern atmosphere, but also some other musical influences and staples. The album ''About Time'' brings us 10 songs, of which 9 are the authored works of the superspecting musician Dennis Jones. Therefore, Dennis and the band sound like completely playful musicians, who don't have a problem in their gig. There's nothing to be IMPRESSIVE! ! It's hard not to mention Jimi Hendrix again as the main role model, but to whom he isn't... when it comes to guitars and therefore the story goes on; as does the order. The album is dominated by Jones' guitar, which in some fragments irresistibly resembles Jimi, but that's only a fragmentary, because it's crystal clear to everyone: that Dennis has his own original and distinctive guitar handwriting, on which he worked a lot and still does, which is certainly worthy of praise. RECOMMENDATION: Dennis Jones' album "About Time" is really a real and true gift to fans. Equally this is a very sincere token of gratitude to all those who have supported and are supporting Dennis Jones and his band for over 20 years. For me personally, there's no doubt ''This album is truly an inspired refreshment on the blues scene. All of those seeking a different approach, a refreshment, a new and above all distinctive and inspired musical work, have come to their own. Don't double a second, but get your copy of this excellent album as soon as possible! ''” - Young Loncar - Mike

“Dennis Jones sounds like his romance has approached the skids: About Time's lyrics are full of assignations of dissatisfactions - sent and received. The love is still there, but so are the misgivings and issues. The result may be his best songwriting to date. The entire repertoire of About Time catalogs this status with a variety of compositional environments ranging from muscular boogies and hard-rocking riffers to the bumpy shuffling tit-for-tats in Just Like You. Yet beneath all the tension and frustration lies the man's heart, as the exquisite power ballad More Time illustrates with a thoughtful progression, gentle acceptance and open vulnerability. But More Time's interludes load up and launch Dennis' most lyrical playing on the release: passionate lines in beautiful painful timbres, played with power yet gently resolved back into the soft segments of the struggle. The strength of his voice - present throughout - compresses to a finessed tenderness that many blues singers would fear to express. Some full grown men out there have yet to reach maturity. Dennis Jones is one who has. ” - Dave Gallaher

“Never discount the significance of a solid riff. And blues rocking guitarist Dennis Jones has plenty of them. He saved up a batch to unleash on About Time (released June 28th) his first album, and sixth overall, in four years. Push play and hang onto something sturdy as the opening “Condition Blue” fires up the first of these. Jones rocks with a Stevie Ray Vaughan-styled punch on one of his finest, most inflamed performances. It’s also the disc’s first single and should be in the running for best blues-rock song of the year. Jones tears into lyrics like “It ain’t no superstition/It’s called condition blue” with his husky, dusky voice, shoots off meaty, quicksilver Hendrix/Robin Trower influenced leads and charges through the changes that, in just over four minutes, will convince any blues-rock lover this guy is ready to move to the next level. And that’s just the opening salvo. The following nine are just as powerful, making a case for this to be the album that breaks a guy into fame whose talent was never in question. Perhaps recording for his own Blue Rock Records label hasn’t provided the exposure he deserves, but with a set as commanding and brash as this, Jones has coalesced his strengths of furious guitar work, convincing singng and, most crucially, songwriting that’s on par with, and often better than, most of his contemporaries. These eight originals– and a searing version of Memphis Slim’s classic “Mother Earth”– range from the soul/pop influence of Stevie Wonder (on the breezily melodic “Always the Same”) to the softly pulsating love song “More Time” and the Motown-infused soul of “Just Like You.” Guitar overdubs beef up the sound but the backing band, which includes a tenor sax/keyboard player and occasional female vocals (on the furious funk-injected “Don’t Stop”), creates an aural earthquake that explodes from the speakers. The groove is fat as another rugged riff sucks you in on the surly 70s rocking “You’re Killing Me.” He spits out the song’s title just before igniting a guitar solo that stings like the angry lyrics “You left someone when I met you/Talking about leaving me too.” It lights a fuse that ignites in just under four compelling minutes. Even when things tamp down a notch for a molten take on “Mother Earth,” Jones’ husky Hendrix-drenched tone pushes the slow blues into the red zone. He kicks into a tough shuffle for “Hell” singing “If you don’t like the devil/Don’t live in hell,” ripping into his six-strings like Lucifer himself is in the studio. There’s a Lenny Kravitz-inspired harder-edged soul/blues slant on “Too High to Fly” helped by a bit of gospel from the backing singers as Jones warns an acquaintance that “Every time you spread your wings/You’re too high to fly.” He also cranks out a tense, flaming solo which doesn’t overstay its welcome, a lesson other blues guitar shredders should heed. The closing “Six Feet Off the Ground” keeps the riff-machine revved up for a Deep Purple-inflected grinder. It sizzles as he growls “Don’t like burning bridges but I’ve jumped off a few,” revving up a solo that rises like the song’s title. Even with his impressive discography, Dennis Jones has never sounded more confident. Each track displays a nimble swagger he has earned over a two-decade plus career. Fans will devour this and newcomers will check back to his older albums to see what they missed. As the man says, it’s “About Time.”” - By Hal Horowitz

“Dennis Jones was born and raised in Baltimore County, Maryland. At the age of thirteen he took his first steps as a guitarist. His great examples are Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Page and Billy F. Gibbons. In his late teens Dennis Jones lived in Europe for a while to further develop his musical style. As a guitarist with the Zac Harmon Band he won the International Blues Challenge 2004 in Memphis Tennessee. Since 2003 Dennis Jones has released seven successful CDs and one DVD on his own label Blue Rock Records. His latest album 'Soft, Hard & Loud' dates from 2020 and was in the top twenty of the Rock and Blues Hit List for more than two months. Dennis' feet are firmly rooted in the past, but his heart and soul are connected to the present. He writes songs that seamlessly merge the best of both worlds and present a unique and contemporary style of American rock and blues. Moreover, he is not afraid to tackle the controversial issues of today. His new album 'About Time', which was released a few days ago, contains ten songs. Nine of them are original songs written by Dennis Jones. 'Mother Earth' is a cover of Memphis Slim. The album opens with the solid guitar-driven blues rocker 'Condition Blue', a strong song that was recently released as a single to promote this album. Drummer Raymond Johnson and bassist Robert McDonald form the solid and reliable rhythm section. Dennis has a powerful, somewhat hoarse voice and sings the song with great conviction. His sharp and spicy guitar solo fits perfectly into the atmosphere of 'Condition Blue'. Strong opener. It gets even stronger with 'Don't Stop', in which Dennis scorches on his six-string. Guest musician Paul Cerra shines throughout the song on the Hammond B3 organ and he draws even more attention with two mighty saxophone solos. Dennis Jones and his boys step it up a notch for the scorching and strongly grooving blues rocker 'You're Killin' Me'. Dennis' sizzling and piercing guitar solos say more than the words Dennis sings. Robert McDonald's pounding bass line literally propels 'You're Killin' Me' forward. In the Memphis Slim cover 'Mother Earth', no piano or horns, but soulful and lush guitar work. After this beautiful resting point, the tempo picks up again for 'Too High To Fly', a song with a high Lenny Kravitz content. Dennis' piercing guitar solo touches you to the smallest part of your body. Raymond Johnson with energetic percussion and Robert McDonald with a pounding bass line once again provide the perfect base. Paul Cerra is excellently present throughout the song with swirling keyboard work and with her soulful voice singer Niomisha Wilson provides the vocal finishing touch. The catchy 'Just Like You' has a lot of Stevie Ray Vaughan influences. Paul Cerra conjures up a beautiful solo from his Wurlitzer piano and a little later Dennis takes over excellently on the guitar. Dennis Jones adds some soul to his music and that makes 'Always The Same' a little less raw. His guitar solos remain just as sharp and piercing and are a pleasure to listen to. 'Hell' is a tough blues rock shuffle with a solid driving groove and great guitar work. Also in the softer and slower love song 'One More Time' the guitar solo of Dennis Jones is the highlight of the song. Here the solo is more sensitive, but still just as sharp. Dennis ends his new album as he started it. 'Six Feet Off The Ground' is just like 'Condition Blue' a solid, guitar-driven blues rocker. With thundering percussion and a pounding bass line, drummer Raymond Johnson and bassist Robert McDonald once again provide the perfect groove, on which Dennis Jones can sizzlingly and razor-sharply on his six-string and that is exactly what Dennis likes to do and can do best. Paulie Cerra is again excellently present throughout the song with swirling keyboard work. Jones' skilled guitar playing, combined with his powerful vocals and thoughtful lyrics, will certainly appeal to many blues rock and rock lovers. (8/10) ” - Walter Vanheckelom