Monthly Archives: October 2021

Album review: ALCATRAZZ – The Best Of and Live In The USA (2 CD set)

Posted on October 7, 2021 by brianmc

Store For Music [Release date: 08.10.21] It’s not the first time this Best Of Alcatrazz collection has been available in CD form, so the additional CD of live material is very welcome. Winnowing down Alcatrazz’s “best songs” from three eighties’ … Continue reading →

Album review: KARMAMOI – Room 101

Posted on October 6, 2021 by alanjones

Self-released – [Release date: 28.05.21] There are times, aren’t there, when you think artists try just that little bit too hard to express feelings of emotion, be it good or bad (Bono is a cause-célèbre here) resulting in … Continue reading →

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Album review: MOONSHINE SOCIETY – Sweet Thing

Posted on October 6, 2021 by jason

Bandcamp [Release date 05.11.21] Moonshine Society formed back 2009 to craft their own brand of soulful blues, roots rock and old-school R&B. The main focus is singer/songwriter Black Betty aka Jenny Langer, who has appeared on stage with the likes … Continue reading →

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Gig review: THE QUIREBOYS- Boileroom, Guildford, 1 October 2021

Posted on October 5, 2021 by andynathan

Quireboys gigs come in all shapes and sizes- including those rescheduled orchestral shows next year- but some of my most enjoyable have been their acoustic shows. Lead singer Spike also made the format work when I saw him on his … Continue reading →

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Album review: THE BLOODY NERVE – All Blood, No Treasure (Act 1)

Posted on October 4, 2021 by jason

Facebook [Release date 27.08.21] The Bloody Nerve brings together singer/guitarist Stacey Blood and vocalist Laurie Ann Layne – “rock ‘n’ roll guardians of the West” in their own words. A brave claim perhaps but they certainly do things differently and … Continue reading →

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Album review: VEGA – Anarchy and Unity

Posted on October 3, 2021 by andynathan

Frontiers Records (Release date 17.09.21) Vega’s seventh album ‘Anarchy and Unity’ breaks their cycle of a new release every two years, coming less than 18 months after ‘Grit Your Teeth’. That not entirely successful predecessor took the UK melodic rockers … Continue reading →

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Album review: THE GEORGIA THUNDERBOLTS – Can We Get A Witness

Posted on October 3, 2021 by jason

Mascot Records [Release date 15.10.21] The Georgia Thunderbolts hail from Rome, Georgia, and comprise vocalist TJ Lyle, Riley Couzzourt (guitar), Logan Tolbert (guitar), Zach Everett (bass, harmony vocals, keys), and Bristol Perry (drums). They have already put out a well-received … Continue reading →

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Album review: SPIRIT – Sunrise And Salvation, The Mercury Era Anthology (Remasters, 8 CD Boxset)

Posted on October 3, 2021 by brianmc

Cherry Red [release date: 08.10.21] Accidentally or on purpose, Spirit managed to avoid true success, giving the firm impression that if their career ever got anywhere near the glittering shop window of fame, they put the pedal to the metal, … Continue reading →

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Gig review: STEVE HACKETT – Playhouse, Edinburgh – 25th September 2021

Posted on October 1, 2021 by david.wilson

Forty-four years ago, in January 1977, Genesis rolled into Edinburgh for a two-night stint at the Playhouse on their ‘Wind & Wuthering’ UK tour. That tour took them across America and Europe and included four nights at the Palais des Sports in Paris. … Continue reading →

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Gig review: ROBERT JON & THE WRECK – 100 Club, London, 23 September 2021

Posted on October 1, 2021 by david.wilson

It was so good to be back. 18 long, dark months had passed without a ‘real’ gig. The prospect of Troy Redfern and Robert Jon & The Wreck tonight had me giddy with anticipation. The event did not disappoint. Troy … Continue reading →

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Gig review: BLACK STONE CHERRY – Royal Albert Hall, London, 29 September 2021

Posted on October 1, 2021 by andynathan

Black Stone Cherry have a unique relationship with the UK. The Kentucky rockers broke big over here while still young and their home country to this day has struggled to catch up. Their popularity has continued through hard work and … Continue reading →

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Album review: PAUL McDONALD – Modern Hearts

Posted on October 1, 2021 by brianmc

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Vacancy Records [release date 01.10.21] Alabama native and American Idol finalist, Paul McDonald was voted through to the Hollywood “play off” by no less than Jennifer Lopez, Steven Tyler and Randy Jackson. It was a mark of the man. Where … Continue reading →

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EP review: BILLY IDOL – The Roadside EP

Posted on October 1, 2021 by jason

Dark Horse Records [Release date 17.09.21] Billy Idol has recently released “The Roadside EP”, his first new material since 2014’s “Kings & Queens of The Underground”, and what a welcome return it is. The EP was produced by Butch Walker … Continue reading →