Janiva Magness is gearing up for the release of her new single "Holes" on February 14th, a collaboration with Grammy-nominated guitarist Sue Foley. Reflecting on the track, Janiva shared, “Careful y’all, this one might hurt… Owww! It’s that shock of finding out the hole we find ourselves in again… is the one we dug ourselves!” The single offers a punchy, groove-driven experience, with Foley's guitar work at the heart of the track’s bold energy.
"Holes" is the first taste of Magness' upcoming album Back for Me, which is set to drop on March 28, 2025 via Blue Élan Records. Produced by long-time collaborator Dave Darling, the album features a dynamic cast of musicians, including ace guitarists Joe Bonamassa, Sue Foley, and Jesse Dayton. Magness dives deep into a treasure trove of lesser-known songs from artists such as Bill Withers, Ray LaMontagne, and Allen Toussaint, capturing raw, emotional blues with a fresh spin. The album, she says, is a tribute to her love for the B-sides, “there’s a freshness to doing a B-side rather than a well-known hit.”
Janiva Magness has earned a distinguished reputation in the blues world, receiving seven Blues Music Awards, including the prestigious B.B. King Artist of the Year award in 2009. She was also nominated for a Grammy for her 2016 album Love Wins Again. Throughout her career, Janiva has demonstrated a rare combination of powerful vocal delivery and emotionally driven songwriting, which connects deeply with her audience. In 2019, she published her memoir, Weeds Like Us, which explores her traumatic childhood experiences—including the loss of both parents to suicide and her troubled years in the foster care system—alongside the hard-earned triumphs that shaped her career. Her resilience and authenticity have made her a beloved figure in the blues community, and she continues to evolve as an artist with each new project.
To accompany the new album, Magness will be hitting the road with a series of live performances. Check out the upcoming tour dates below to catch her live:
Tour Dates:
- Feb 19: Montreal, Quebec – FAI
- Mar 19: Pawling, NY – Daryl’s House
- Mar 20: Philadelphia, PA – World Café Live
- Mar 21: Rochester, NY – Mountain Stage
- Mar 23: Syracuse, NY – 443 Social Club (SOLD OUT)
- Mar 23: Syracuse, NY – 443 Social Club (Matinee)
- Mar 26: Petaluma, CA – Mustic Theater (Krush on the Road)
- Mar 27: Bakersfield, CA – World Records Live
- Mar 28: San Francisco, CA – Biscuits & Blues
- Mar 29: Santa Monica, CA – McCabe’s
- Apr 2: Seattle, WA – The Triple Door
- Apr 3: New York, NY – Cafe Wha
- Apr 4: Derry, NH – Tupelo Music Hall
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