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Book review: DEKE LEONARD – Maximum Darkness: On The Road To Nowhere

Posted on January 7, 2015 by petefeenstra

Northdown Publishing Ltd (2015) Deke Leonard is back to his best in the final part of his autobiographical trilogy. Where his last effort the voluminous ‘The Twang Dynasty’ showcased an expansive writing ability, shot through … Continue reading →

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Book review: BOB HENRIT – Banging On!

Posted on December 12, 2014 by petefeenstra

Bank House Books (2014) Bob Henrit’s ‘Banging On’ is the opposite of the usual sex, drugs, rock and roll and oblivion confessionals. It’s a lightly humorous recollection of his role in the drift of pop toward rock and beyond, but … Continue reading →

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Album review: MOJO MAKERS – Devils Hands

Posted on December 11, 2014 by petefeenstra

Hypertension Music [Release Date: 10.10.14] ‘Devils Hands’ is a successful lo-fi, ‘live in the studio’ attempt to capture an essential bluesy feel and soulful vibe. The album comprises 11 impressive tracks steeped in a retro … Continue reading →

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Album review: LARRY MILLER – Soldier Of The Line

Posted on November 27, 2014 by petefeenstra

Big Guitar [Release date 24.11.14] ‘Soldier Of The Line’ is an aptly titled, song driven album that taps into the unbroken spirit of Larry Miller. His unrelenting roadwork, scuffed scratch plate, broken strings and relationship songs are the nuts and … Continue reading →

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Album review: VARGAS BLUES BAND – From The Dark

Posted on November 26, 2014 by petefeenstra

Off Yer Rocka [Release date 27.10.14] It’s 23 years since Javier Vargas first announced himself to European blues audiences. In the interim, the Spanish rock blues guitarist has established himself a Latino blues crossover artist who has also prospered in … Continue reading →

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Album review: CAPTAIN BEEFHEART & THE MAGIC BAND – Live From Paris 1977

Posted on November 26, 2014 by petefeenstra

Captain Beefheart - Live From Paris 1977

Gonzo [Release date 28.10.14] ‘Live From Paris 1977’ replicates the format of the Gonzo label’s previous ‘Live in Detroit’ release, with similar art work and a trebley bootleg quality audio that is just about good enough to draw you into … Continue reading →

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Album review: GONG – I See You

Posted on November 26, 2014 by petefeenstra

Madfish [Release date 10.11.14] Daevid Allan’s Gong unexpectedly return with a musically complex album, full of biting lyrics and dense but enjoyable music that straddles the jazz and psychedelic, space-rock divide. ‘I See You’ has internationalist … Continue reading →

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Album review: COLOSSEUM – Time On Our Side

Posted on November 24, 2014 by petefeenstra

Ruf [Release date 24.11.14] A welcome return for the progressive jazz rock outfit Colosseum who have overcome their collective health problems to record an album that pushes the stylistic envelope, and almost leaves them in search of an identity. Happily … Continue reading →

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Album review: CARL CARLTON – Lights Out In Wonderland

Posted on November 23, 2014 by petefeenstra

Caroline International [Release date 24.11.14] Carl Carlton is an American based German songwriter, musical director, producer and triple Grammy Award nominee whose credits include Robert Palmer, Eric Burdon, Herman Brood, Mink Deville, Joe Cocker and … Continue reading →

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Gig review: BLUES PILLS/THE VINTAGE CARAVAN/BLACK WOLF – The Dome, London, 18 November 2014

Posted on November 19, 2014 by petefeenstra

Blues Pills - Shepherds Bush Empire, London, 18 November 2014

And suddenly everything is 1971 again, from the three long-hair bands and their similar looking audience, to a stage full of Orange amps, virtuoso bass players, screaming guitarists, wah-wah pedals, the smell of patchouli and psychedelic posters. Blues is alive … Continue reading →

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Album review : DODSON AND FOGG – In A Strange Slumber

Posted on November 8, 2014 by petefeenstra

Wisdom Twins [Release date 26.09.14] Despite sounding like a dodgy estate agent Dodson And Fogg is actually the ambient musical brain child of singer-song writer Chris Wade. ‘In A Strange slumber’ is an evocative title as befits an album with … Continue reading →

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Album review : THE SIDNEY GREEN STREET BAND – The Sidney Green Street Band

Posted on November 8, 2014 by petefeenstra

Self release [Release date 03.07.14] The Sidney Green Street Band is a decent New Jersey based, bar room band with a fine musical pedigree. The band comprises top notch muso’s with a CV that includes Ian Hunter, John Cale, Gary … Continue reading →

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Album review : A.C.MYLES – Reconsider Me

Posted on November 8, 2014 by petefeenstra

Daf [Release date 31.05.14] ‘Reconsider Me’ is a gloriously retro, soulful and at times funky, rock-blues crossover album with 7 carefully chosen covers and 4 originals, all glued together by A.C.’s vocal tour-de-force which gives him his signature sound. ‘Reconsider … Continue reading →

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DVD review: – OTWAY THE MOVIE: Rock & Roll’s Greatest Failure

Posted on November 7, 2014 by petefeenstra

Self Release [Release date 29.09.14] I previously reviewed the original movie premier of ‘Otway the Movie’ and this DVD is a welcome reprise of Otway’s unique vision, wild performances, eclectic musical output and his insatiable search for a hit on … Continue reading →

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Gig review: PAUL RODGERS – Royal Albert Hall, London, 3 November 2014

Posted on November 4, 2014 by petefeenstra

Paul Rodgers returned to the UK as a fully fledged soul man for a special one off show to put the Royal back into the Royal Albert Hall. His perfectly preserved voice soared above his 9 piece Memphis band, which … Continue reading →

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Album review: ROGER CHAPMAN – Peaceology

Posted on November 3, 2014 by petefeenstra

Hypertension [Release date 24.11.14] ‘Peaceology’ is a successfully re-mastered version of the 2007 Americana influenced album ‘One More Time For Peace’. It comes with a new title, new art work, three new tracks and a completely different running order that … Continue reading →

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Gig review: BLUES FEST 2014 – Royal Albert Hall, London, 28 October 2014

Posted on October 29, 2014 by petefeenstra

Georgie Fame - Blues Fest 2014, Royal Albert Hall, London, 28 October 2014

An afternoon session at the Albert Hall for the 2014 Blues Fest was a pleasant surprise, as the old building opened its doors to some of smaller rooms to house a wide array of exciting blues talent. Perhaps it was … Continue reading →

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Album review: CYRILLE VERDEAUX & PASCAL MENETREY – Tribal Hybrid Concept

Posted on October 26, 2014 by petefeenstra

Gonzo [Release date 12.05.14] ‘Tribal Hybrid Concept’ is cerebral and at times emotional music. It’s a cross cultural melange with lofty ambitions that fuses different genres of music with a succession of samples. The result is free flowing atmospheric vibes … Continue reading →

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Album review: BEN POOLE – Live At The Royal Albert Hall

Posted on October 24, 2014 by petefeenstra

Manhaton [Release date 06.10.14] Soulful voiced Ben Poole never strays too far from his soulful strengths on a live album full of feel, subtle dynamics and a passionate performance. Originally recorded as a radio session for the Paul Jones BBC … Continue reading →

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Album review: LOVE – Love Songs

Posted on October 24, 2014 by petefeenstra

Salvo [Release date 27.10.14] ‘Love Songs’ compiles the first three Love albums (minus ‘Emotions’ and ‘Glazing’ from ‘Love’ and the elongated ‘Revelation’ from ‘De Capo’) and replaces the latter with a thrilling Arthur Lee and Jimi Hendrix wah-wah led collaboration … Continue reading →

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Album review: DEVON ALLMAN – Ragged & Dirty

Posted on October 21, 2014 by petefeenstra

Ruf [Release date 20.10.14] ‘Ragged & Dirty’ takes its inspiration from the late Luther Allison’s funky wah-wah driven title track and provides Devon Allman with his overdue moment in the solo spotlight. It’s a chunky, funky, gritty example of the … Continue reading →

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Book review: Tales of Deeply Vale Festival by Chris Hewitt

Posted on October 20, 2014 by petefeenstra

Ozit Morpheous records and books [Publication date October 2014] ‘Tales of Deeply Vale Festival’ is an aptly titled box comprising a book, and 6 CD’s. It was effectively started in 1996, when author Chris Hewitt, Dave Edwards, Cliff Jackson and … Continue reading →

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Album review: JIMMY BARNES – Hindsight

Posted on October 16, 2014 by petefeenstra

Provogue [Release date 27.10.14] While there’s still a healthy roll call of artists who can look back on a 30 year recording career, few of them still retain the fire and range of Australia’s adopted Scotsman Jimmy Barnes. ‘Hindsight’ is full … Continue reading →

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Gig review: VIRGIL & THE ACCELERATORS – Borderline, London, 29 September 2014

Posted on October 3, 2014 by petefeenstra

Tonight is arguably the most significant gig of Virgil & The Accelerators young career. It’s their central London showcase for the hard hitting ‘Army of Three’ album. And on an unseasonably warm Monday night, they play their early evening set … Continue reading →

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Album review: VIRGIL & THE ACCELERATORS – Army of Three

Posted on September 26, 2014 by petefeenstra

Virgil & The Accelerators chat to Pete Feenstra for his Feature show on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio on Sunday 28 September, 19:00 GMT (repeated Tuesday 30 September at 21:00) More information Mystic [Release date 06.10.14] Having made a big … Continue reading →