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Album review: JAMES OLIVER – Live In The USA

Posted on November 22, 2022 by petefeenstra
James Oliver - Live In The USA

Pete Feenstra chatted to James Oliver for Get Ready to ROCK! Radio in November 2022. Bandcamp [Release date 05.10.22] From the the exuberant count-in of ‘T Bone Shuffle’ to the rip roaring finish of ‘It Wasn’t Me’, James Oliver’s ‘Live … Continue reading →

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Album review: THE JAMES OLIVER BAND – Live At The Earl Haig Club

Posted on March 4, 2022 by petefeenstra
THE JAMES OLIVER BAND – Live At The Earl Haig Club

Self release [Release date 01.03.22] Released on St David’s Day the 1st of March, The James Oliver Band’s ‘Live At The Earl Haig Club’ (Cardiff) is as close as you will get to an old school live album. This all … Continue reading →

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EP review: JAMES OLIVER BAND – Goofin’ Around

Posted on May 19, 2021 by petefeenstra
James Oliver - Goofin Around

The Last Music Company [Release date 14.05.21] James Oliver Band’s ‘Goofin’ Around’ is a 5 track EP/CD with a live in the studio feel. It’s full of unfettered energy and incendiary guitar lines that jump out the speakers like electrified … Continue reading →

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Album review: JAMES OLIVER BAND – Twang

Posted on March 20, 2020 by petefeenstra
James Oliver Band - Twang

Pete Feenstra chatted to James Oliver for Get Ready to ROCK! Radio in April 2020. 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 … Continue reading →

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Gig review: THE SHARPEEZ – Half Moon, Putney, 30 May 2018

Posted on May 31, 2018 by petefeenstra
THE SHARPEEZ – Half Moon, Putney, 30 May 2018

British rhythm and blues is alive and well in the capable hands of The Sharpeez. They set the bar high for a genre of music that was almost rendered extinct by American rebranding of the genre as contemporary urban music. … Continue reading →

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Album review: THE SHARPEEZ – Live At The Tuesday Night Music Club

Posted on March 3, 2017 by petefeenstra
The Sharpeez - Live

Self release [Release date 24.03.17] There’s something reassuring about The Sharpeez brand of retro rhythm & blues that steadfastly refuses to be cowered the industry re-branding of the term r&b. From the band’s high energy, rhythm guitar driven approach, the … Continue reading →

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Gig review: ROB TOGNONI BAND/Salvation Jayne – Boom Boom Club, Sutton,15 April 2016

Posted on April 20, 2016 by petefeenstra
Rob Tognoni 1 - Paul Clampin

It would be surprising if the Australian rock-blueser Rob Tognoni still had a lot to say lyrically after nearly 40 years on the boards. And while his early recording career was much more song-driven, he now lets his guitar do … Continue reading →

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Album review: WILKO JOHNSON – The Best Of Wilko Johnson

Posted on May 11, 2014 by petefeenstra
The Best Of Wilko Johnson

Cadiz Records – [Release Date 14.04.14 ] And suddenly everything is Wilko, from Julian Temple’s documentary film and a live DVD and doc, to an autobiography, several high profile ‘farewell’ shows and now this definitive double album. Truth be told, … Continue reading →

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DVD review: WILKO JOHNSON – Live At Koko

Posted on January 8, 2014 by petefeenstra
Wilko Johnson - Live At Koko

Cadiz Music [Release date 18.12.13] The biggest weight of expectation on a night of high emotion probably lay in the lap of the multi-camera crew, rather than the band themselves. For on a night that happily didn’t turn out to … Continue reading →

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Album review: MOJO MAKERS – Wait Till The Morning

Posted on September 9, 2013 by petefeenstra

Hypertension Music   [Release Date: 16.09.13] Danish blues-rock outfit the Mojo Makers attempt to recycle 70’s blues-rock and give it contemporary twist. Their rough hewn and visceral approach to recording leaves plenty of room for moments of real spark and … Continue reading →

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