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Tag Archives: Blacktop Deluxe
Album review: KEITH HOWE – That’s The Vibe
Pete Feenstra chatted to Keith Howe for his show on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio. First broadcast on 21 April 2019 and featuring tracks from the album ‘That’s The Vibe’. Self release [Release date 31.01.19] Former Blacktop Deluxe leader Keith … Continue reading
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Tagged album, Blacktop Deluxe, blues, Climax Blues Band, ELO, funk, Gareth Young, Gary Moore, Georgie Fame, interview, Keith Howe, Mark Knopfler, review, rock, That's The Vibe, ZZ Top
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Album review: BIG WOLF BAND – A Rebel’s Story
Big Wolf Records [Release date 15.5.17] In this age of instant downloads, there’s something reassuring about a Brummy blues-rock band with well crafted songs, deep grooves, tight arrangements and inspired playing fuelled by plenty of passion. Big Wolf Band come … Continue reading
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Tagged A Rebel's Story, Albert Collins, album, Bad Company, Big Wolf Band, Birmingham, Blacktop Deluxe, blues, Brothers Groove, Cream, Deano Bass, Emma Jonson, funk, Gary Moore, Jonathan Earp, Mad Hat Studios, Magnum, Mark V Stuart, Mick jeynes, Paul Kossoff, Peter Green, Rebecca Downs, review, rock, Sheena Sear, Slowburner, Steve Ajao Blues Giants, Steve Gibbons, Tim Jones, Vincent Flatts Final Drive Final Drive
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Album review: BLACKTOP DELUXE – Presence & Gain
The Pete Feenstra Feature – Blacktop Deluxe (3 January 2016) by Get Ready To Rock! Radio on Mixcloud Blacktop Deluxe [Release date 11.09.15] ‘Presence & Gain’ is a well crafted blues/rock album by a band that has earned its right … Continue reading
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Tagged Alan Ibbotson, album, Blacktop Deluxe, Blue On Black, blues, boogie, David Gilmour, funk, Gareth Young, guitar, interview, Keith Howe, Pink Floyd, Presence & Gain, review, Rob Martin, rock
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Album review: BLACKTOP DELUXE – Turn Up Be Nice Play Hard
Blacktop Deluxe [Release date 13.05.14] Blacktop Deluxe are a Cornish based power trio featuring Keith Howe on guitar and vocals, Tim Chapple on bass and Alan Ibbotson on drums and vocals, with producer Gareth Young doubling on keyboards. ‘Turn Up … Continue reading
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Tagged Alan Ibbotson, album, Blacktop Deluxe, Carlos Santana, Cream, Free, Gareth Young, Jimi Hendrix, Keith Howe, Mark Knopfler, Mike Hawkey, Peter Green, review, Robin Trower, Rory Gallagher, Tim Chapple, Travis Tritt, Turn Up Be Nice Play Hard, ZZ Top
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