Tag Archives: Deke Leonard

Album review: JAMES OLIVER BAND – Twang

Posted on March 20, 2020 by petefeenstra

The Last Music Company [Release date 03.04.20] When it comes to the concept of ‘Twang’, Deke Leonard’s last book about guitarists, ‘The Twang Dynasty’, may have beaten fellow Welsh guitarist James Oliver to the punch, but this breakneck album pays … Continue reading →

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Album review: SON OF MAN – State of Dystopia

Posted on February 13, 2020 by petefeenstra

Cherry Red Records [Release date 27.03.20] Son Of Man’s ‘State of Dystopia’ is a powerful rock album rooted in the Man band legacy, but closer to Classic Rock than the jam band tradition. The music bristles with relentless energy and … Continue reading →

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Album review: GLAS – Blue

Posted on July 10, 2018 by petefeenstra

The Last Music company [Release date 30.03.18] South Wales band Glas describe themselves as a: “blues rock n’ roll roots band”, which is a handy ‘catch all’ banner with which they explore their naturally eclectic style. Glas is that rare … Continue reading →

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Album review: STORM WARNING – Take Cover

Posted on December 10, 2017 by petefeenstra

Self release [Release date 09.04.17] Storm Warning’s ‘Take Cover’ is an object lesson in fine interpretive skills on original arrangements that drip with feel and are framed by an intuitive production. After 3 albums of mostly original material, the band … Continue reading →

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Book review: DEKE LEONARD – Maximum Darkness: On The Road To Nowhere

Posted on January 7, 2015 by petefeenstra

Northdown Publishing Ltd (2015) Deke Leonard is back to his best in the final part of his autobiographical trilogy. Where his last effort the voluminous ‘The Twang Dynasty’ showcased an expansive writing ability, shot through … Continue reading →

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Album review: MAN – Call Down The Moon

Posted on August 22, 2014 by petefeenstra

Esoteric [Release date 28.07.14] ‘Call Down the Moon’ has a cult status among Man fans and not just because it’s frequently hard to track down. It’s probably more down to the wonderful jammed out highlight ‘Drivin’ Around’ and the lashing … Continue reading →

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Album review: MAN – The Twang Dynasty Clamshell Boxset Edition

Posted on August 22, 2014 by petefeenstra

Esoteric [Release date 28.07.14] ‘The Twang Dynasty’ was Man’s first studio album for 16 years, though being Man they did manage a couple of live albums. They split for 9 years between 1976 and ‘83 and after a couple of … Continue reading →

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Album review: MAN – All’s Well That Ends Well

Posted on July 30, 2014 by petefeenstra

Esoteric [Release date 17.02.14] Man’s ‘All’s Well That Ends Well’ is a splendid reminder that there was still some great music being made just before punk hit the rock scene like an unexpected sledgehammer. This album was supposed to be … Continue reading →

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DEKE LEONARD Video Interview – 13 October 2012

Posted on October 15, 2012 by GRTR! HQ

Canadian singer songwriter Josh Taerk plays an exclusive live session via Get Ready to ROCK!’s Facebook page on Sunday 5 April at 21:00 BST (GMT+1) In his show on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio on Sunday 29 March David Randall … Continue reading →

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DEKE LEONARD’s ICEBERG & 45th anniversary of the Monterey Festival

Posted on October 3, 2012 by jason

Mon 15th October 2012 Special 45th anniversary of the Monterey Festival/Bulls Head, Barnes SW13 8pm http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmEq8oicKuc&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LCvg3zpTu1o Steve Miller with Greg Douglas on slide A one off opportunity to see the best of the West Coast in Barnes. The Monterey … Continue reading →