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Tag Archives: Spencer Blackledge
Album review: THE VOODOO SHEIKS – Unstoppable

775402 Records DK [Release date 13.07.18] ‘Unstoppable’ is The Voodoo Sheiks’ 3rd album in 8 years and continues their quest to cement their unique style on the rhythm and blues circuit. It’s arguably their best album so far. It’s solid, … Continue reading
Album review: THE SHARPEEZ – Live At The Tuesday Night Music Club

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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Tagged Baz Payne, Bill Mead, George Thorogood, Jerry Garcia, live album, Live At The Tuesday Night Music Club, Mick Green, R&B, review, Richard Hayes, Rolling Stones, Rory Gallagher, Sean Tyla, Simon taylor, Spencer Blackledge, The Pirates, The Sharpeez, Tom Petty
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Album review: THE SHARPEES – Mississippi Thrill

Sharpees [Release date 12.05.14] Influenced in equal measure by George Thorogood, Dr. Feelgood, Rory Gallagher and Tom Petty’s melodic sensibilities, The Sharpees are a straight to the vein shot of self penned, guitar driven rhythm and blues. ‘Mississippi Thrill’ pushes … Continue reading
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Tagged album review, Bad Influence, Baz Payne, Brian Willoughby, Cathryn Craig, Chuck Leavell, Dr Feelgood, George Thorogood, Ian Dury, Mississippi Thrill, Paul Cox, Peter Green, rhythm & blues, Richard Hayes, Roger Cotton, Rolling Stones, Rory Gallagher, Spencer Blackledge, The Sharpees, The Strawbs, Tom Petty
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