Monthly Archives: June 2024

Gig review: TIM ARNOLD ‘Super Connected’ – The Cockpit Theatre, London, Tuesday 4 June 2024

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Where do we start with effect of screen addiction and the role social media plays on one’s mental health? This is what singer/songwriter Tim Arnold has been researching for the past seven years culminating in the release of his latest … Continue reading

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Album review: BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION – V

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J&R Adventures [Release date 14.06.24] After a 7 year hiatus, the Anglo-American super group Black Country Communion return with an album that rocks hard. There’s plenty of intensity, spirit and a handful of decent tunes with plenty of early 70’s … Continue reading

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Album review : AS I ROVED OUT – THE STORY OF CELTIC ROCK 1968-78 (3CDs)

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Cherry Red [Release date: 21.06.24] Celtic music dates back to the 17th century. It’s part of the musical scenery in western Europe… mainly Portugal, Spain and France. And across the Atlantic in Canada … most especially among the island communities … Continue reading

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Gig review: CALL OF THE WILD FESTIVAL – Lincolnshire Showground, Lincoln – 24th to 26th May 2024

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Upon arrival at the showground I was taken to get checked in and get my press pass. After a short wait I was greeted by “Tosh” who was one of the friendliest guys I’ve ever met and he introduced me … Continue reading

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Album review: THE DAVE FOSTER BAND – Maybe They’ll Come Back For Us

THE DAVE FOSTER BAND - Maybe They'll Come Back For Us

English Electric Recordings [Release date 31.05.24] Several years ago when I saw The Steve Rothery Band playing live Dave Foster provided support, and then reappeared in the Marillion guitarist’s band. Half way through Foster’s own set, an ethereally toned guitar … Continue reading

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Album review: HUNGRYTOWN – Circus For Sale

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Big Stir Records [Release date 21.06.24] Rebecca Hall and Ken Anderson are Hungrytown, who have released three albums since they formed in 2005. All three have won accolades and Year’s Best Of recognition from within the roots and folk community and beyond. Expectations … Continue reading

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Gig review: DEFECTS – Satans Hollow, Manchester, Friday 31 May 2024

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To say I was looking forward to this would be a huge understatement. After reviewing their album “Modern Error” before it’s release, I was eagerly awaiting this album release show. I managed to get there not long before Defects started. … Continue reading

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Album review: COLLATERAL- Should’ve Known Better

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Cargo Records [Release date: 24.05.24] After bursting on the scene five or six years ago,  Kent melodic rockers Collateral’s rise to the top has been a bumpy one – which has included the pandemic striking at the very moment they … Continue reading

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Album review : STATUS QUO – Official Archive Series Vol.3 (2CDs)

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Ear Music/Edel [Release date : 12.07.24] If ever a band knew how to mine a rich back catalogue it’s Status Quo. We’ve said that before and no doubt we’ll say it again, and again. This third “Archive” release, Live at … Continue reading

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Album review: GRAND SLAM – Wheel of Fortune

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Silver Lining Music [Release date 07.06.24] Grand Slam co-founding member Laurence Archer, and front man Mike Dyer, make it extraordinarily clear that theirs has been a true journey of destiny, one where early unions ended up leaving unfinished business on … Continue reading

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Gig review: STATUS QUO – Kelvingrove Bandstand, Glasgow – 30th May 2024

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The last gig I attended at the Kelvingrove Bandstand must have been 40 years ago when Radio Clyde put on a free mini festival of local rock talent, ably hosted by the ‘Beard Of Doom’, Mr Tom Russell. Around the … Continue reading

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Album review : DANA GILLESPIE – First Love

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Fretsore Records [Release date : 31.05.24] Had it been published in the midst of today’s gender wars, the title of Dana Gillespie’s controversial autobiography, “Weren’t Born A Man” would have new resonance. As it is, celebrating 60 years in the … Continue reading

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Gig review: ROBIN TROWER – Islington Assembly Hall, London, 28 May 2024

ROBIN TROWER- Islington Assembly Hall, London, 28 May 2024

Very few of the greats of the classic era of British rock guitarists are still active- a fact  brought home by the loss of Jeff Beck and Bernie Marsden in the last couple of years while still at the peak … Continue reading

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Gig review: COLLATERAL – Camden Underworld, London, 26 May 2024

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The release of ‘Should’ve Known Better’, their excellent second album (third if you count the album of mainly remixed  songs with added special guests ‘Rewired’) is a pivotal moment in Collateral’s chequered career. So it was only fitting that, after … Continue reading

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Album review: YES – Talk

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Spirit Of Unicorn/Cherry Red Records [Release date: 24.05.24] Originally released in 1994 and remastered here for its 30th anniversary, ‘Talk’ is very much the lost album of the Yes canon (not helped by the Victor record company going bust not … Continue reading

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Album review : KURT FROHLICH – 1977

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Golden Robot Records [Release Date : 07.06.24] Kurt Frohlich, currently vocalist with Riley’s LA Guns, has already fronted Faster Pussycat and Mark Ramone’s band. Limited as that pedigree might be, it lets us know where he’s coming from. 1977 is … Continue reading

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EP review: MOON CITY MASTERS

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Website  [Release date 31.05.24] More new music from the Moon City Masters – namely twin brothers, Jordan (vocals, bass) and Talor Steinberg (vocals, guitars). Digital only at the moment, although you can buy and download it via iTunes and Amazon. … Continue reading

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Album review: NESTOR – Teenage Rebel

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Napalm Records [Release date 31.05.24] Album number two from Nestor sees the band signed to a big label, namely Napalm Records, home to fellow lovers of a good 80′s melodic rock riff, the Night Flight Orchestra. According the band’s bio … Continue reading

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EP review: RED VOODOO – Red Voodoo

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Website [Release date 07.06.24] Red Voodoo is a four piece from California, formed in 2019 the band has a sound that brings to mind all the great parts from 70’s and 80’s rock music that is missing today. The band are … Continue reading

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