Powerhouse soul singer Marc Broussard will release his first full album of original blues material, Chance Worth Taking, on April 17 via KTBA Records.
The 14-track album was produced by Joe Bonamassa, Josh Smith, and Calvin Turner. Bonamassa contributes guitar on 10 tracks and co-wrote three songs with Broussard. Smith appears on and co-wrote four tracks, while Turner co-wrote 10 songs and contributed to the album’s string and horn arrangements.
Reflecting on the recording process, Broussard said, “The songwriting felt like a fever dream of creativity and inspiration. Joe and his band are among the best musicians in the world, and everything came together seamlessly. It was an incredible week with an amazing group of people.”
The album’s first singles, “No More” and “Fever,” are available now. “No More” is a cinematic blues ballad featuring orchestral arrangements and Bonamassa’s guitar work, while “Fever” leans into a modern blues-rock groove with funk-influenced rhythms and lead guitar from Josh Smith.
While Chance Worth Taking marks a stylistic shift toward blues, Broussard’s signature “bayou soul” vocal style remains central. The album blends traditional blues, soul, blues-rock, funk, and New Orleans influences.
The project originated when Turner suggested recording an album of original blues material and sent Broussard a collection of instrumental tracks. Broussard wrote lyrics rapidly over several days before refining the songs in the studio with Bonamassa.
“I would wake up at 6:00 a.m. and write until 11:00 p.m. I’d be in the studio sweating like a madman,” Broussard said.
He added, “I’m still more versed in soul music than in blues, but I’m getting an education in the genre and its history from Joe and Josh. When we got into the studio, Joe wasn’t fully convinced we had a blues album, so he added to the songs we already had, and we wrote three others together. In the end, we got to the promised land.”
The album features a wide range of styles, including big-band-inspired blues, horn-driven blues-rock, and ballads. Several tracks showcase improvisational interplay between Bonamassa, Smith, and Reese Wynans. The record closes with “Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler,” co-written with Trombone Shorty.
Fans of Broussard’s earlier work will also find traditional soul ballads, including the title track and “Sweet Love,” which feature gospel influences and layered harmonies.
Looking ahead to the release, Broussard said, “Man, I’m so excited about it all. It’s time for me to move into my bluesman phase. At this stage of my life, I’m all about it.”
Chance Worth Taking Track Listing
- You’ll Be Sorry
- Trying To Do Right feat. Joe Bonamassa
- I’m Going Home
- No More feat. Joe Bonamassa
- Fever feat. Josh Smith
- Chance Worth Taking
- Let Me Take You Out Tonight
- Sweet Love
- These Walls
- Satisfaction Guaranteed
- Blame
- Whispers
- Laissez Street Parade Intro feat. Trombone Shorty
- Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler feat. Trombone Shorty
2026 European Tour Dates (With Brian Mackey Support)
Mar 3 – Munich, DE – Strom
Mar 4 – Zürich, CH – Papiersaal
Mar 6 – Manchestergen, CH – Muhle H (Sold Out)
Mar 7 – Aschaffenburg, DE – Colos-Saal
Mar 8 – Bensheim, DE – Musiktheater-Rex
Mar 10 – Bonn, DE – Harmonie
Mar 11 – Leverkusen, DE – Scala
Mar 12 – Hanover, DE – Musikzentrum
Mar 13 – Hamburg, DE – Fabrik
Mar 14 – Berlin, DE – Lido
Mar 16 – Leipzig, DE – Werk 2 (Halle D)
Mar 17 – Oberhausen, DE – Ebertbad
Mar 19 – Rotterdam, NL – Maassilo
Mar 20 – Amsterdam, NL – Paradiso
Mar 21 – Zwolle, NL – Hedon
Mar 22 – Nijmegen, NL – Doornroosje
Mar 24 – Maastricht, NL – Muziekgieterij
Mar 25 – Paris, FR – La Maroquinerie
Mar 26 – Manchester, UK – The Blues Kitchen (Sold Out)
Mar 27 – London, UK – Islington Assembly Hall
US Spring Tour Dates
Apr 9 – Miramar Beach, FL – Soundwave Beach Weekend (Sold Out)
Apr 23 – Huntington, TN – Dixie Carter Performing Arts Center*
Apr 24 – Chattanooga, TN – Walker Theatre*
Apr 25 – Atlanta, GA – Variety Playhouse*
Apr 26 – Charlotte, NC – Neighborhood Theatre*
Apr 28 – Lexington, KY – Manchester Music Hall**
Apr 29 – Knoxville, TN – Bijou Theatre**
May 1 – New Orleans, LA – Jazz & Heritage Festival
May 3 – The Woodlands, TX – Dosey Doe+
May 5 – St. Louis, MO – Delmar Hall**
May 7 – St. Paul, MN – Fitzgerald Theater*
May 8–9 – Evanston, IL – Space**
May 10 – Indianapolis, IN – Hi-Fi Annex**
May 12 – Pittsburgh, PA – Thunderbird Cafe**
May 13 – Alexandria, VA – Birchmere**
May 14 – Ardmore, PA – Ardmore Music Hall**
May 15 – Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Bowl**
May 16 – Fall River, MA – Narrows Center for the Arts**
May 30 – Highlands, NC – Bear Shadow Festival
* With Seth Walker
** With Sway Wild
+ With Kristen Kelly
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