Prime Blues LP by Jim Allchin Reaches #1 Charting Milestones; "Two Bad Dreams" Named Finalist in International Songwriting Competition

    SEATTLE, WA, March 13, 2019 /24-7PressRelease/ -- John Heithaus of Artisanship Music has announced that its release Prime Blues by American blues-rock guitarist, songwriter and vocalist Jim Allchin has attained considerable charting success and industry notices.

According to the venerable Roots Music Report, the largest and most recognized independent music chart in the world that compiles radio airplay data from roots music stations from around the globe, Prime Blues has charted for the past 23 weeks and has documented the following success levels:

Blues: Entered chart at #35 on October 6th, 17 weeks in Top 10 and peaked at #1 for 2 weeks
Washington State: Entered chart at #3 on September 29th, 22 weeks at #1
Contemporary Blues: Entered chart at #35 on September 29th, 17 weeks in Top 10, 12 weeks at #1

In addition, the composition "Two Bad Dreams", Jim's duet with Grammy winner Bobby Rush, has been nominated as a Finalist for blues song and blues performance by The International Songwriting Competition, the most prestigious panel of judges of all the songwriting and music contests in the world.

Blues Reviewers said:

"Prime Blues is hands down a must have album.... it's flat out fun."
American Blues Scene, JD Nash

"Allchin is the consummate blues guitarist and vocalist. His brand of the blues is strong, energetic and funky, with impressive horns that complement his voice and guitar riffs."
Bob Leggett, LA Music Critic

"A sensational album but hey that's why we had to move young Allchin to the top of the class."
Peter Merrett, PBS

Buy, stream and enjoy Prime Blues at the official website.

Jim Allchin is an American blues-rock guitarist and computer scientist. He grew up on a farm in the deep South, left to earn Masters/Doctorate degrees from Stanford University and Georgia Institute of Technology and went on to become a world recognized leader in Computer Science and software. While growing up in the south, he fell in love with the Blues. He has played it ever since. He has written, performed, and recorded throughout his life.

Founded in 2013, Artisanship Music Nashville is a multimedia production, marketing and distribution company dedicated to uncommonly great music and the artists who love to create and perform for audiences around the globe. We work with both well-established and emerging artists from concept to launch on their musical, entertainment and educational endeavors. AMN is a member of the Americana Music Association, The National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, NSAI and ASCAP.

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