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Gig review: THE MAGIC BAND – Under The Bridge, London, 16 March 2013

Posted on March 20, 2013 by petefeenstra

There can be fewer stranger tales than the cult like relationship between the late Captain Beefheart and his Magic Band. His totalitarian grip on the line-up that recorded the groundbreaking ‘Trout Mask Replica’ album has spawned numerous articles, documentaries and … Continue reading →

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Album review: ALVIN LEE – The Best Of

Posted on March 13, 2013 by petefeenstra

      Repertoire Records (2012) This album has been brought into sharp focus by the sad loss of Alvin Lee. The Woodstock guitar hero seemed to be more affected than most by the prevailing sweep of punk and new … Continue reading →

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Album review: CORB LUND – Cabin Fever

Posted on March 13, 2013 by petefeenstra

        New West Records This album slipped through the net but roots fans should still check it out. Canadian country singer Corb Lund’s ‘Cabin Fever’ is a left field album with a difference.  It’s is full of … Continue reading →

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Album Review: SPIN DOCTORS – If The River Was Whiskey

Posted on March 13, 2013 by petefeenstra

      Ruf Records [06.05.13] Given the Spin Doctors penchant for funky rhythms and their early 90’s Hendrix meets Parliament style jamming, the idea of a blues album isn’t necessarily as incredulous as it might sound. The band paid … Continue reading →

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Album review: PAUL ROSE – Double Life

Posted on March 11, 2013 by petefeenstra
Paul Rose - Old House Blues Band

Mita Records [Release date 6/5/13] CD/Vinyl The underlying concept of Paul Rose’s ‘Double Life’ is pictorially represented by the Old House Blues Club photo on the front of the CD. It’s a superbly conceived and brilliantly played homage to soul, … Continue reading →

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Album review: MATT WOOSEY BAND – On The Wagon

Posted on March 6, 2013 by petefeenstra

      Self Release [Release date 28.03.13] The Matt Woosey Band’s ‘On The Wagon’ (geddit?) has far more substance than the album title suggests and is a sparkling advert for roots rock. The West Midland’s guitarist may pen blues … Continue reading →

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Album review: M.I.C. – 5th Avenue

Posted on March 5, 2013 by petefeenstra

      Self release via Two Side Moon [Release date January 2013] M.I.C. is the brainchild of Canadian vocalist, guitarist and song-writer Yvon Serre, who over the last 8 years has carved out an AOR niche in China and … Continue reading →

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Album review: BLUE TO BROWN – Blue To Brown

Posted on March 5, 2013 by petefeenstra

      Remedy-records [Release date 18.02.13] Blue To Brown features the father and son duo of former Gets/z Loose vocalist and voice over artist Rob Brown and the multi instrumentalist and occasional vocals of Duran Duran guitarist and song writer … Continue reading →

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Album review: MIGHTY MOJOS – Hook Line And Sinker

Posted on March 2, 2013 by petefeenstra

        Mighty Mojos self release [Release date 21.01.13] The Mighty Mojos certainly live up to their name. The band’s old school approach to high octane rhythm and blues (aka r&b) is a welcome breath of fresh air … Continue reading →

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Album review: TRIGGERFINGER – All This Dancin’ Around

Posted on March 1, 2013 by petefeenstra

      Dramatico Records [Release date 15.04.13] www.triggerfinger.net/ What’s in a name? Triggerfinger is a condition related to the forefinger, but transferred to a musical context, the concept might explain the Flemish combo’s jerky and restless style. They think nothing … Continue reading →

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Album review: MIND THE GAEP – Get Ready For Tonight

Posted on February 28, 2013 by petefeenstra

        Leo Skull  [Release date 23.03.13] Mind The Gaep is a powerful hard rock band with metal pretension, but it’s their softer underbelly that more accurately reflects their true calling. Scratch below the stunt guitar parts and … Continue reading →

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Album review: CLIMAX BLUES BAND – Drastic Steps

Posted on February 27, 2013 by petefeenstra

      Repertoire Records [Re-issue 2013] Arguably one of the best albums of Climax Blues Band’s later FM rock career, ‘Drastic Steps’ is an overlooked gem and a prime example of being in the right place at the wrong … Continue reading →

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Album review: KING KING – Standing In The Shadows

Posted on February 26, 2013 by petefeenstra

        Manhaton Records [Release date 25.03.13] The award winning King King’s second album isn’t so much a problematical second album as a honing of their style, a polishing of their craft and a confident step towards a … Continue reading →

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Interview with blues rock guitarist ROBIN TROWER (January 2013)

Posted on February 23, 2013 by petefeenstra

‘Roots and Branches’ is a Robin Trower album with a difference. Conceptually, the ‘Roots’ side of things refers to his blues antecedents and some of his favourite songs that comprise the covers on the album. The ‘Branches’ section refers to … Continue reading →

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Album Review: CLIMAX BLUES BAND – Reissues

Posted on February 16, 2013 by petefeenstra

Repertoire   ‘Shine On’ (REP 5202) finds the Climax Blues Band on an upward commercial curve. Their previous album had delivered a big hit ‘Couldn’t Get It Right’ on both sides of the Atlantic and featured the enduring funk of … Continue reading →

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Album Review: DAVID MIGDEN & THE DIRTY WORDS – Killing It

Posted on February 16, 2013 by petefeenstra

  Promo Every once in a while you stumble something a little different and an album that reaffirms your belief in the potency of the independent release.  In David Midgen case it’s not so much the wide array of musical … Continue reading →

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DEVON ALLMAN – Turquoise

Posted on February 8, 2013 by petefeenstra

Ruf Records 1186 [Released Jan 2013] Devon Allman’s star is on the rise. After touring relentlessly and cutting a brace of albums with his own band Honeytribe, he made a deserved critical breakthrough with the excellent Royal Southern Brotherhood. Now he’s … Continue reading →

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Album review: ERJA LYYTINEN – Forbidden Fruit

Posted on February 8, 2013 by petefeenstra

Ruf Records 1188 [Released Jan 2013] Forbidden Fruit’ finds Finnish slide guitarist Erja Lyytinen taking the blues into the new territories, by delving into the personal realm to explore previously untapped musical ambitions. From the deeply felt lyrics and well crafted … Continue reading →

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JOE WALSH – Ordinary Average Guy & Songs For A Dying Planet

Posted on January 23, 2013 by petefeenstra

It’s hard to believe that 20 years has elapsed since the release of second of these two albums in 1992 and Joe’s recent ‘Analog man’. But rather than absence making the heart grow fonder, both albums appear to be remnants … Continue reading →

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John Peel’s Tractor ‘The Road From Townhead Mill Rochdale’

Posted on January 5, 2013 by petefeenstra

John Peel’s Tractor ‘The Road From Townhead Mill Rochdale: 40th Anniversary Ozit Dandelion LP 8020 Through the unstinting efforts of Chris Hewitt and Ozit records,Rochdale psych rockers Tractor have probably enjoyed more profile and success in recent times than at … Continue reading →

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