Andrew Dykes
The Blues Man Blueprint
I'm Still Me – 3:52
The Man I'm Tryin' To Be – 4:42
Still Gotta Go to Work – 3:09
Algorithm Blues – 3:09
Running Out of Time (I Ain't Done Livin') – 2:49
Come Outside With Me – 5:34
Push Through Blues – 4:49
Why Me, Lord – 3:45
When I Couldn't Stand – 3:49
I Was Lost But Now I'm Found – 3:59
Turn Around and Take a Bow – 4:32
Where You Think That Soul Came From – 3:29
Written by Andrew Dykes
Label: Bluesline Records.
Year: 2026
Genre: R&B Blues, Soul
Style: Southern Soul-Blues
Andrew Dykes - The Blues Man Blueprint delivers a modern, soulful blues experience rooted in Southern storytelling, focusing on faith, family, and personal growth. Based on his 2025-2026 releases (like The Blues Man Blueprint and 12 Days of Blues), the sound blends traditional blues with gospel warmth and emotional honesty, aiming for a hopeful take on the genre.
He cites legends like B.B. King (for pure emotion), Bobby “Blue” Bland (for grit and elegance), and Johnnie Taylor (for the heart-hitting groove) as his primary inspirations.
Songs like "The Man I'm Tryin' To Be" focus on personal growth, relationships, and healing. The music is described as having a warm, authentic Southern feel, shaped by his roots in Louisiana.
Rather than just traditional blues, Andrew Dykes integrates storytelling that resonates with a growing global audience.
Andrew Dykes - The Blues Man Blueprint is building a reputation for "blues with a message," focusing on hope and authenticity rather than just standard blues tropes. The music is designed to connect on an emotional level, aiming to blend, as described, "Southern soul, truth, and storytelling".