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Album review: DR. JOHN – Creole Moon/N’Awlinz: Dis Dat Or D’Udda (reissue)
Edsel [Release Date: 16.02.15] Creole Moon is a return to the musical potpourri with which Dr John made his name as ‘The Night Tripper’, but the album doesn’t quite have the same magic as the latter, though it does bubbles … Continue reading
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Tagged B.B. King, blues, Charlie Miller, Creole Moon, Cyril Neville, Dave Barthlomew, David Fathead Newman, Dr John, Earl Palmer, Fred Wesley, funk, jazz, Kevin Louis, Michael Doucet, N'Awlinz Dis Dat Or D'udda, R&B, Ralph Johnson Sr., Randy Newman, Sonny Landreth, soul, The Lower 9-11, The Wardell Quezergue Horns
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Gig review: THE FINNISH BLUES AWARDS 2015 – Virgin Oil Co, Helsinki, 21 March 2015
Europe has long been a creative well for the blues, and while American culture and English language still remain the building blocks, Finnish blues bands and their European counterparts have been busy carving out their own niche. It’s perhaps stretching … Continue reading
Posted in ALL POSTS, GIG REVIEWS, Special Events
Tagged Aija Puurtinen, Amy Winehouse, Cindy Lauper, Dave Forestfield & Joey Buddy, Davide Floreno, Eartha Kitt, Eero Raittinen, Elmore James, Erja Lyytinen, Erja Lyytinen Band, Esa Kuloniemi, Finnish Blues Awards 2015, Honey B & T-Bones, Huff 'N' Puff, Ina Forsman, James Brown, Juha Verona, Lauri Ankerman, Lena & The Slide Brothers, Marjo Leinonen, Markku Reinikainen, Matti Vallius, Micke Björklöf & Blue Strip, Olavi Rytkönen, Robbie Hill, Ruth Brown, Son House, Tasavallan Presidentti, Teemu Vuorela, The Fabulettesista, Ville "Lefty" Leppänen
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Gig review: JJ GREY & MOFRO – 02 Academy Islington, London, 18 March 2015
JJ Grey is clearly a man who likes to take his time. Whether it’s the way he’s built his career or the pacing of tonight’s set, his unhurried style focuses on making a meaningful connection with either a song or … Continue reading
Posted in ALL POSTS, GIG REVIEWS
Tagged Al Green, blues, funk, gig review, gospel, JJ Grey, Marc Broussard, Mofro, Muscle Shoals, Otis Redding, Primal Scream, soul, Southside Johnny
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Gig review: JOE BONAMASSA – Eventim Apollo, Hammersmith, 19 March 2015
With a bombastic orchestrated intro, his own illuminated plinth and an opening blitzkrieg of lights, Joe Bonamassa is almost in danger of being swamped by a combination of his own branding and the weight of expectation. Tonight is all about … Continue reading
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Tagged blues, funk, gig review, guitar, Howlin Wolf, Joe Bonamassa, Reese Wynans, rock
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Album review: KRISSY MATTHEWS – Scenes From A Moving Window
Promise [Released 02.03.15] ‘Scenes From a Moving Window’ finds young guitar slinger Krissy Matthews teaming up with former Cream lyricist and esteemed producer Pete Brown to great effect. This is the 22 year old’s 4th album and it’s a notable … Continue reading
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Tagged album, Blind Willy McTell, British blues, Cream, Derek Trucks, funk, Glenn Tilbrook, guitar, Jackson Browne, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Krissy Matthews, Paul Jobson, Pete Brown, review, rock, Scenes from A Moving Window, Steely Dan, The Pretty Things
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EP review: CONSIDER the SOURCE – World War Trio (Part1)
Self Release [Release date 09.02.15] The thing about both prog rock and avant garde music in general is that sometimes it’s best not to take it too seriously. Look no further than Focus for an example of a band capable … Continue reading
Album review: IAN SIEGAL – One Night In Amsterdam
Nugene [Released 09.03.15] Like all the best outlaws, Ian Siegal aggressively sings about the kind of lifestyle that his fans love to hear about but wouldn’t want to live. ‘One Night in Amsterdam’ casts him as the perennial outsider who … Continue reading
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Tagged album review, Americana, blues, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, country, Dusty Ciggaar, funk, Harry Stephenson, Ian Siegal, Joe Gaerthe, One Night In Amsterdam, Plummet Airlines, Rudy Lentze, Steve Earle, Tess Gaerthe, Tex Mex, The Rhythm Chiefs, Tom Russell, Tom Waits
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Album review: JOE BONAMASSA – Muddy Wolf at Red Rocks
Provogue [Released 23.03.15] The mission statement for this project comes right at the beginning of the credits under the ‘Keeping The Blues Alive’ banner, which is also the name of Joe Bonamassa’s charitable blues foundation for keeping music alive in … Continue reading
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Tagged album, blues, DVD, Gary Moore, Howlin Wolf, Jimi Hendrix, Joe Bonamassa, Kevin Shirley, Kim Wilson, Kirk Fletcher, Led Zeppelin, Mud Morganfield, Muddy Waters, Muddy Wolf at Red Rocks, Omar Dykes, Paul Rogers, Philippe Klose, review, rock, The Groundhogs, Tomás Doncke
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Album review: JJ GREY & MOFRO – Ol’ Glory
Provogue [Released 24.02.15] ‘Ol’ Glory is JJ Grey & Mofro’s 7th album and their first for Provogue and perhaps because of the label change they’ve quietly dropped their soul swamp rocking and embraced the current shift towards Memphis soul and … Continue reading
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Tagged album, blues, Clark Gable, country, Dan Prothero, Derek Trucks, funk, George Clinton, James Dean, JJ Grey, Luther Dickinson, Mayer Hawthorne, Memphis soul, Mofro, Ol' Glory, R&B, review, Rick James, Robert Cray, rock, Sly Stone, Stax, swamp rock
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Album review: BLACK MAGIC JOHNSON – Walk With You Baby
Black Magic Johnson [Released 01.09.14] ‘Walk With You Baby’ is a refreshingly honest and delightful contemporary blues album. It’s rooted in traditional blues but is given a contemporary relevance by the shared universal truths to be found in the songs. … Continue reading
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Tagged album, Alex Rogers, Black Magic Johnson, Brooke Thomas, Chicago Blues, Dan Grover, Daryl “Dub I.Z” Virginia, Frank Parker, funk, James Armstrong, Lawrence Bauden, Leadbelly, Lou Rawls, R&B, rap, Reggie Britton, review, soul, Taj Mahal, Tom Irwin, Walk With You Baby, Willie Christman
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Album review: KRIS POHLMANN – Taylor Road
CD Baby [Released 16.01.15] Kris Pohlmann is an English guitarist who has established himself in Germany and Holland. He’s made his name with over ten years of roadwork and a couple of albums, which culminated in a spectacular year in … Continue reading
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Tagged album, blues, Gary Moore, guitar, Kris Pohlmann, melodic rock, review, Taylor Road, Ten Years After, Wishbone Ash
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Album review: 24 PESOS – Do The Right Thing
Ourgate Records [Released 19.01.15] ‘Do The Right Thing’ is the fourthalbum by 24 Pesos and it’s another step-up for a fiercely independent band that has forged its own niche by riding roughshod over musical expectations. All their trademark elements of … Continue reading
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Tagged 24 Pesos, album, blues, Do The Right Thing, funk, Julian Burdock, Mike Connolly, Moz Gamble, R&B, rap, review, Robert Palmer, Silas Maitland, soul
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Album review: OTIS TAYLOR – Hey Joe Opus Red Meat
Inakustik[Released 02.03.15] Otis Taylor sets himself a tall order by choosing two versions of ‘Hey Joe’ with which to convey a theme and set a high musical standard. He fashions the song to his own end, taking Hendrix’s reading of … Continue reading
Album review: DAN PATLANSKY – Dear Silence Thieves
Dan Patlansky Music Pty Ltd [release date 27.04.15] This is Dan Patlansky’s time. The South African singer-songwriter and blues rocker has paid his dues over 15 years or more, and now that he’s cut the best album of his career … Continue reading
Album review: JOE BONAMASSA – Different Shades Of Blue
Mascot/Provogue [release date 22.09.14] My granddad always told me to read the small print, so having read that this was Joe’s first self penned album for years, I checked the afore mentioned small print to discover that he’s spent time … Continue reading
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Tagged album, Black Country Community, Chuck Berry, Cornell Dupree, Deeper Shade Of Blue, Elmore James, Gary Nicholson, Glenn Hughes, guitar, James House, Jerry Flowers, Jimi Hendrix, Joe Bonamassa, Jonathan Cain, Led Zeppelin, Lee Thornburg, Ray Charles, review, Tower of Power
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Interview: JJ GREY (February 2015)
JJ Grey’s 9th album ‘Ol’ Glory’ is released on February 23rd and it’s his first for his new label Mascot/Provogue. As with previous album he’s immersed himself in a seamless blend of deep swampy grooves, country blues and jammed out old school … Continue reading
Posted in INTERVIEWS, Interviews/Rock Stars
Tagged Alligator Records, Andrew Trube, Anthony Cole, Anthony Farrell, blues, country, Dan Prothero, Dennis Marion, Derek Trucks, funk, interview, Jeff Dazey, JJ Grey, Luther Dickinson, Ol'Glory, Provogue records, R&B, rock, soul, Todd Smallie
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Album review: CHA CHA’s CADILLAC – Battle Hymn
Cha Cha’s Cadillac [Release date 28.11.14] 32 years and plenty of miles separate the cowpunk of San Diego’s The Beat Farmers and the roots rockabilly and alt. country appeal Cha Cha’s Cadillac, but cutting edge rocking music is still alive, … Continue reading
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Tagged album review, alt country, Battle Hymn, Cha Cha's Cadillac, Charlie Daniels, Chuck Berry, Elvis Presley, Hank Williams, Heather Taylor, Johnny Cash, Randy Jett, rockabilly, Sean Contreras, Steve Wyse, Stray Cats, The Beat Farmers
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Album review: REBECCA DOWNES – Back To The Start
Real2Reel Records [Release date 09.06.14] Rebecca Downes is a good singer who makes the most of some concise arrangements. Initially she sounds like a MOR singer trying her hand at the blues before finally settling for a broader based outlook … Continue reading
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Tagged album, Andy Summers, Back to the Start, blues, country, Julia Fordham, Rebecca Downes, review, rock, singer songwriter, vocalist
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Album review: THE GRAND – The Rebel Son
The Grand [Release date 15.03.14] ‘The Rebel Son’ is a marvellous debut by a Canadian southern rock band called The Grand and should be sought out by all heritage and general rock fans alike. Sometimes as a reviewer and broadcaster … Continue reading
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Tagged AC/DC, album, Bon Jovi, Canadian Rock, Dallas Norrie, Nickelback, Randy Staub, review, Ryan Stead, Shylo Sharity, southern rock, The Grand, The Rebel Son
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Album review: THEO – The Game Of Ouroboros
Big O Records [Release date 27.01.15] “Thank you for calling Conglobocorp: Government made easy, your call will be recorded and archived in your Perma-file for security purposes”. Welcome to the futuristic world of keyboard playing composer Jim Alfredson and his … Continue reading
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Tagged album, Genesis, Gentle Giant, Jim Alfredson, Kevin DePree, keyboards, Man, Michael McDonald, Phil Ryan, Pink Floyd, prog rock, review, synth, The Game Of Ouroboros, Theo, Yes, Zach Zunis
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Album review: NEVER THE BRIDE – Jealousy
Lock Stock And Barrel [Release date 29.12.14] Never The Bride are back with their most accessible album ever, the hard hitting but musically slick ‘Jealousy’. The band tells us it’s ‘A Tribute to Transatlantic Rock and Blues Pioneers’, and its … Continue reading
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Tagged AC/DC, album, Been, Bettye LaVette, blues, Catherine Feeney, Chuck Leavell, Clem Clemson, Elliot Mortimer, Fergus Gerrand, Frankie Miller, J.J. Cale, Janis Joplin, Jealousy, Joanne Shaw Taylor, King King, Maggie Bell, Melissa Etheridge, Never The Bride, Nikki Lamborn, review, rock, Rolling Stones, Sally Jo, soul, Stacey Collins
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Album review: DUNCAN MORROW & THE DELTA CURVE – Coming Home
Duncan Morrow [Released 16.04.14] Duncan Morrow & The Delta Curve are clear about who they are musically and their role as an essential link to the present: “We are not a rock band trying to play hill country blues; we … Continue reading
Album review: WILY BO WALKER & KARENA K – A Long Way From Heaven
Mescal Canyon [Released 12.12.14] From the opening, sharply contrasting but perfectly synchronised vocals of Wily Bo Walker’s Tom Waits style growl, and Kareña K’s fluttering retorts, you will either love or recoil from ‘A Long Way From Heaven’. Happily the … Continue reading
Album review: SEAN WEBSTER & THE DEAD LINES – See It Through
Self release [Release date January 2015] There appears to be two contradictory messages on the cover of Sean Webster’s new ‘See It Through’ album. Firstly there’s the apparent throwaway message on his T shirt: ‘Don’t Be careless, just care less’ … Continue reading
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Tagged album, Ash Wilson, blues, funk, guitar, review, Richard Pustelnik, rock, Sean Webster & The Dead Lines, See It Through, The Melt
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Album review: MARCOS POWER TRIO – Mp3
Ænima Recordings [Release date 19.03.14] Recording as an instrumental power trio brings its own challenges, not least the need for quality material with which to make an impact. No such problem hinder Italy’s Marcos Power Trio who exude equal amounts … Continue reading
