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Album review: DAVE PACKHAM – The Wedding Dance

Posted on September 29, 2026 by petefeenstra

Self release [Release date 11.04.25] Dave Packham is a singer song writer based in Shoreham-by-Sea East Sussex, who uses emotional turmoil as creative energy, on an album that I somehow overlooked on its release well over a year ago. It’s … Continue reading →

Album review : BAD INFLUENCE – Celebrating 40 Years

Posted on September 28, 2026 by petefeenstra

Self release [Release date : 07.06.26] Bad Influence’s ‘Celebrating 40 Years’ double album is a timely reminder of the melodic qualities of one of South London’s finest rock and blues bands. The 28 tracks span 4 studio albums, an early … Continue reading →

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Album review : MOCKINGBIRD HILL– Melting Pot

Posted on September 28, 2026 by petefeenstra

Mad Ears Productions [Release date : 21.10.26] Mockingbird Hill’s ‘Melting Pot’ is an engaging and at times beguiling album, full of good songs, bluesy grooves and intricate musical detail. I don’t know the reasons why Andy Littlewood originally called his … Continue reading →

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Album review : THE MIGHTY BOSSCATS – Normal

Posted on September 25, 2026 by petefeenstra

Self release [Release date : 19.09.26] Having made his name with an impressive back catalogue of some 17 albums, in which he’s moved effortlessly though imagery-laden Americana, with all shades of blues, country and even jazzy influences, Richard Townsend and … Continue reading →

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Album review: TROY REDFERN – Astral Doorways

Posted on September 10, 2026 by petefeenstra

Self release [Release date 30.10.26] Troy Redfern’s ‘Astral Doorways’ is a 6 track instrumental album, spanning 32 and half minutes and includes an opening 11 minute title track suite. It’s a major departure from his usual high energy, barn burning, … Continue reading →

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Album review: THE UGLY GUYS – Highway Shoes

Posted on August 29, 2026 by petefeenstra

Conquest Music [Release date : 03.07.26] The Ugly Guys 9th album ‘Highway Shoes’ is everything you would want from a good country rock album, and more! It’s a perfectly balanced showcase of their own song craft, tempered by well chosen … Continue reading →

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Album review: KEVIN BURT– This Trip

Posted on August 26, 2026 by petefeenstra

Gulf Coast Records [Release date : 28.08.26] Iowa Blues Hall of Fame inductee and 2026 Blues Music Award winner Kevin Burt’s ‘This Trip’ digs deep into his reserves, for 10 emotionally charged songs given real weight by his big sounding … Continue reading →

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Album review: BAP KENNEDY – Above All, Love

Posted on August 25, 2026 by petefeenstra

Lonely Street Discs [Release date : 28.08.26] The late Energy Orchard frontman and solo artist Bap Kennedy’s posthumously released ‘Above All, Love’ is an absolute gem of a record. Overseen by his widow, former band member Brenda Kennedy (an author, artist … Continue reading →

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Album review: ROB TOGNONI – Black On Black

Posted on August 24, 2026 by petefeenstra

Bandcamp [Release date : 09.07.26] Rob Tognoni’s ‘Black On Black’ is a hard rocking album, full of his unrelenting energy, focussed intensity and uncompromising lyrics, which frequently mirror his steely riffs (or vice versa). ‘The Tasmanian Devil’ enjoys moments of … Continue reading →

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Album review: WARREN HAYNES – Dreams & Songs: A Symphonic Journey

Posted on August 22, 2026 by petefeenstra

Provogue / Artone Label Group [Release date : 18.09.26] ‘Dreams & Songs – A Symphonic Journey’ is a 16 track career retrospective double album that sets the bar high in terms of expectation, and delivers with plenty to spare. Warren … Continue reading →

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Album review: ROBIN TROWER – Shine

Posted on August 20, 2026 by petefeenstra

Provogue / Artone Label Group [Release date : 25.09.26] ‘Shine’ admirably lives up to its name. It’s taut, precise, fluid, balanced and represents honest emotive guitar-driven music from the heart. It’s a marvellous album, full of deep grooves, sculpted tones and … Continue reading →

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Album review: SIMON KEMPSTON – A Poet Or A Painter

Posted on August 14, 2026 by petefeenstra

Self Portrait [Release date : 29.09.26] In a world of instant gratification, downloads and self hype, it’s almost a shock to come across a well crafted, singer song-writer and folk inspired album, with lyrical substance underpinned by thoughtful arrangements. And while … Continue reading →

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Album review: ALBERT CASTIGLIA – Grits & Glory

Posted on June 25, 2026 by petefeenstra

Gulf Coast Records [Release date 10.07.26] Which came first the music or the album title? Either way, ‘Grits & Glory’ is an excellent rock-blues record forged by the sort of perseverance, determination and will to succeed alluded to in the … Continue reading →

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Album review : BURNING ROPE – Dissolution

Posted on June 22, 2026 by petefeenstra

Self Release [Release date : 29.05.26] ‘Dissolution’ is an album which diligently works its way round the theme of broken relationships, with plenty of musical variety (rock, prog, funk and blues), tough riffs and emotionally honest songs. It’s a notable … Continue reading →

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Album review: DANNI NICHOLLS – Making Moves

Posted on June 18, 2026 by petefeenstra

Pete Feenstra chatted to Danni Nicholls for his feature show on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio, first broadcast 5 July 2026. This is an edited version of the show, including tracks from the album ‘Making Moves’. Astrorama Records [Release date 26.06.26] … Continue reading →

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Album review: CARL CARLTON & MELANIE WIEGMANN – Miles Of Time

Posted on June 16, 2026 by petefeenstra

Pete Feenstra chatted to Carl Carlton and Melanie Wiegmann for his Feature show on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio. This is an edited version of the show first broadcast 14 June 2026. Timezone [Release date 23.01.26] ‘Miles of Time’ is … Continue reading →

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Album review : THORBJORN RISAGER & THE BLACK TORNADO – Live At Hotel Cecil

Posted on June 7, 2026 by petefeenstra

Provogue Records [Release date 19.06.26] Recorded in their home town of Copenhagen, Thorbjorn Risager & The Black Tornado’s ‘Live At Hotel Cecil’ is a superb album on which they reclaim blues as exciting, lyrically strong and musically adventurous. They draw on … Continue reading →

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Album review: JASON RICCI & THE BAD KIND with Kaitlin Dibble – 13 Hours

Posted on June 5, 2026 by petefeenstra

Gulf Coast Records [Release date 29.05.26] ’13 Hours’ is Jason Ricci’s 3rd album for Gulf Coast (possibly his 15th in all) and his second credited with partner Kaitlin Dibble, an expressive vocalist and fine songwriter. It’s an honest, balanced and well … Continue reading →

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Album review: RANDOM EARTH PROJECT – Songs of Plenty

Posted on June 4, 2026 by petefeenstra

Self release [Release date 13.04.26] What’s in a name? In the case of Random Earth Project, the project part finds echoes of Frank Zappa’s Project / Object idea, with various elements being interrelated in the search for artistic unity On … Continue reading →

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Album review: THE STEVE SUMMERS BAND – Rewired

Posted on April 8, 2026 by petefeenstra

Pete Feenstra chatted to Steve Summers for his Feature show on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio, with tracks from the ‘Rewired’ album. First broadcast 7 June 2026. Bandcamp [Release date 23.03.26] CD https://stevesummersband.com/contact [Release date 30.04.26] The Steve Summer Band … Continue reading →

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Album review: SCOTT ARCHIBALD the id project – Sol Caravan

Posted on April 5, 2026 by petefeenstra

Bandcamp [Release date 05.12.25] ‘Sol Caravan’ is a ground breaking debut album by Scott Archibald’s the id project which strikes the perfect balance between jam band interplay, rock related intensity, subliminal percussive rhythms and timeless musical traditions. It’s a conceptually … Continue reading →

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Album review: SELWYN BIRCHWOOD – Electric Swamp Funkin’ Blues

Posted on March 29, 2026 by petefeenstra

Alligator Records [Release date 27.03.26] Selwyn Birchwood’s ‘Electric Swamp Funkin’ Blues’ is everything you want from a contemporary blues album. It’s a well crafted, emotively sung and self produced masterpiece from a young blues artist who explores deeply felt, socially … Continue reading →

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Album review: MIKE ZITO – Outside Or The Eastside

Posted on March 28, 2026 by petefeenstra

Gulf Coast Records [Release date 24.04.26] Mike Zito’s ‘Outside Or The Eastside’ is a hard hitting rock-blues album with autobiographical songs and thoughtfully chosen covers. He tells us the new album: “is an ode St. Louis and the late-night culture … Continue reading →

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EP review : THE DAVIDSON TRIO – Follow You

Posted on March 19, 2026 by petefeenstra

Self release [Release date: 01.05.26] ‘Follow You’ is a sparkling 5 track EP by the Birmingham based The Davidson Trio and is the perfect follow up to their critically acclaimed ‘Cougar’ debut album. While the latter served as a reminder … Continue reading →

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Album review: EMERALD MOON – The Sky’s The Limit / The Sky’s The Limit Tour 2025

Posted on March 12, 2026 by petefeenstra

Pete Feenstra chatted to Vanessa Di Mauro, singer with Emerald Moon, for Get Ready to ROCK! Radio, illustrated with tracks from the two latest albums. First broadcast 15 March 2026. Inouie [Release date: 13.03.25] It’s temping to use phrases like … Continue reading →