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Tag Archives: Freddie King
Album review: ELECTRIC BLUES MATES – Electric Blues Mates

Timezone [Release date 18.12.20] Given the recent number of lockdown and remotely recorded albums, ‘Electric Blues Mates’ is by no means a unique project. But when it comes down to the spirit of cooperation, focus, intensity and sheer exuberance, this … Continue reading
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Tagged album, Alf Schneider. compilation, Americana, blues, Danny Giles, EBB Allstars, Electric Blues Mates, Freddie King, funk, Innes Sibun, Jimmy carpenter, JT Lauritsen, JT Lauritsen And The Buckshot Hunters, Latino, Lewis Stephens, Malone Sibun, Marcus Malone, Martin Scheschonka, Mike Zito, Pat Garvy, Reverend Rusty And The Case, review, rock, Rolf Dieter Schnapka, Rusty Stone, Smokey Robinson, soul, Steve Brook, Tex Mex, The DGB, Timezone Records, Will Wilde
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Album review: SASS JORDAN – Rebel Moon Blues

Stony Plain [Release date 31.01.20] Canadian blues -rock vocalist Sass Jordan’s ‘Rebel Moon Blues’ is a relatively speaking short album which despite some rather obvious song choices still rocks on several levels. She transforms 7 blues covers and one original … Continue reading
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Tagged album, blues, Canadian Rock, Chris Cadell, Freddie King, Gary Moore, JB Hutto, Johnny Winter, Keb Mo, Rebel Moon Blues, review, rock, Rod Stewart, Sass Jordan, Sleepy John Estes, Steve Marriner, Tina Turner, vocal, Willie Dixon
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Album review: ALBERT CUMMINGS – Believe

Provogue Records [Release date 14.02.19] ‘Believe’ is Albert Cummings debut album for Provogue records. It’s a surprisingly understated affair full of quality musicianship, but a few songs short of being a definitive album. Indeed, some of the best moments are … Continue reading
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Tagged Al Green, Albert Cummings, album, BELIEVE, blues, Freddie King, funk, guitar, horns, Memphis soul, Muscle Shoals, R&B, review, rock, Sam & Dave, soul, Van Morrison, Willie Dixon
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Gig review: ROCKIN’ THE BLUES 2018 – The Garage, London, 17 March 2018

In this hour special first broadcast on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio in April 2018, Pete Feenstra chats to Eric Gales, Gary Hoey, Lance Lopez and Quinn Sullivan, with tracks from their respective current albums. The inaugural Rockin’ The Blues … Continue reading
Posted in ALBUM REVIEWS (Mobile), All Posts, GIG REVIEWS, INTERVIEWS, Radio interview, Special Events
Tagged Andy Cortez, Big Boy Bloater, Buddy Guy, Eric Clapton, Eric Gales, Freddie King, Gary Hoey, gig, guitar, Howlin Wolf, interview, Jimi Hendrix, John Lee Hooker, John Mayer, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Lance Lopez, Quinn Sullivan, review, Rockin' The Blues
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Gig review: MR.SIPP – Relache Festival, Bordeaux, SW France, 10 July 2017

It seems like every year there’s a new contender for the saviour of the blues and as soon as the yearly polls are announced the arguments begin. So rather than raking over old coals, let’s celebrate the up and coming … Continue reading
Gig review: ERIC GALES BAND & Gary Hoey Band – Nells Jazz & Blues, London, 2 June 2017

This may well be the first time two American label mates who have known each other down the decades make their UK debut’s on the same night. And while the evening brings a sharp contrast in styles, the two guitarists … Continue reading
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Tagged AJ Pappas, blues, Bootsy Collins, Bryan Adams, classic rock, Cody Wright, Cream, Eric Gales, Focus, Freddie King, funk, Gary Hoey, gig, guitar, Jaco Pastorious, Jimi Hendrix, Johnny Winter, LaDonna Gales, Led Zeppelin, Matt Scurfield, R&B, review, Robin Trower, The James Gang
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Album review: ERIC GALES – Middle Of The Road

Provogue [Release date 24.02.17] Eric Gales is a former child protégé and post Hendrix disciple who isn’t so much enjoying a comeback as pouring his big toned licks and life experiences into meaningful songs. ‘Middle Of The Road’ isn’t the … Continue reading
Album review: JOE BONAMASSA – Live At The Greek Theatre

Provogue [Release date 23.10.16] CD/DVD/Bluray The key element in Joe Bonamassa’s ‘Live at the Greek Theatre’ DVD/CD release is his integral role in ‘blues heritage’ music, as reflected in the DVD’s strap line ‘Keeping The Blues Alive’. The broad based … Continue reading
Gig review: ROBBEN FORD – 02 Academy, Islington, 30 April 2015

Robben Ford is the master of deep wrought grooves, exploratory solos and keen dynamics. He’s technician with a wonderful chops whose multi-genre proficiency allows him to explore lingering tones and unique arrangements. He’s an understated player of great sensitivity who … Continue reading
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Tagged 30 April 2015, B.B. King, blues, Brian Allen, Freddie King, fusion, gig, guitar, Islington, James Cotton, jazz, Johnny Henderson, Mose Allison, O2 Academy, review, Robben Ford
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Album review : KENNY WAYNE SHEPHERD – Goin’ Home

Provogue [Release date 05.05.13] Kenny Wayne Shepherd tells us that: ‘These are songs that helped shape who I am’. It might seem a little early in his career to be indulging in a ‘Goin’ Home’ scenario especially, as he’s still … Continue reading
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Tagged album, Chris Layton, Freddie King, Goin' Home, Joe Walsh, Keb Mo, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Kim Wilson, Muddy Waters, Noah Hunt, Pastor Brady Blade Snr, Paul Rogers, Rebirth Brass band, review, Riley Osbourn, Ringo Starr, Robben Ford, Robert Cray, Robert Randolph, Tony Franklin, Warren Haynes
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Interview with AYNSLEY LISTER – 29 Aug 2013

Aynsley Lister is back with his first studio album for 4 years. It’s suitably titled ‘Home’, because it’s his debut recording on his own Straight Talkin’ Records label. It also features his current tour band and is overseen by his … Continue reading