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Album review: POPA CHUBBY – It’s A Mighty Hard Road

Posted on February 18, 2020 by petefeenstra

Dixie Frog Records [Release date 14.02.20] Popa Chubby’s ‘It’s A Mighty Hard Road’ is the self proclaimed ‘Beast From The East’s 30th anniversary album. It’s a song driven set encompassing rocking blues shuffles, funky feels and surprisingly soulful moments, all … Continue reading →

Album review: THE KENDALL CONNECTION – The Kendall Connection

Posted on February 14, 2020 by petefeenstra

The Kendall Connection by The Kendall Connection

Pete Feenstra chatted to Nick Kendall for his Feature show on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio. First broadcast 15 March 2020. Vibratown Music Records [Release date 10.01.20] Nick Kendall is a UK based South African session guitarist and a contemporary of … Continue reading →

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Album review: SON OF MAN – State of Dystopia

Posted on February 13, 2020 by petefeenstra

Pete Feenstra chatted to George Jones for Get Ready to ROCK! Radio, getting the background to the new album ‘State Of Dystopia’. First broadcast on 5 April 2020. Cherry Red Records [Release date 27.03.20] Son Of Man’s ‘State of Dystopia’ … Continue reading →

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Album review: ZOE SCHWARZ BLUE COMMOTION – Chameleon

Posted on February 11, 2020 by petefeenstra

33 Records [Release date 03.04.20] ‘Chameleon’ is Zoe Schwarz Blue Commotion’s 6th and best release so far. It’s a superbly crafted contemporary blues album with a dozen self penned track and a hidden bonus, full of musical diversity, imaginative arrangements, … Continue reading →

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Album review: KING SOLOMON HICKS – Harlem

Posted on February 10, 2020 by petefeenstra

Provogue Records [Release date 13.03.20] ‘Harlem’ is the classic example of how American roots music recycles itself by supporting up and coming talent. It surrounds them with experienced hands to revitalise blues covers and interpret related material in the … Continue reading →

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Album review: SONNY LANDRETH – Blacktop Run

Posted on February 9, 2020 by petefeenstra

Provogue Records [Release date 21.02.20] ‘Blacktop Run’ is a guitar album with a difference. It’s full of full of subtle tones, textures, lovely grooves, pulsing riffs and imaginative solos, tempered by startling stylistic diversity. It’s an album sparked by some … Continue reading →

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Album review: BYWATER CALL – Bywater Call

Posted on February 9, 2020 by petefeenstra

Gypsy Soul Records [Release date 21.11.19] Toronto is suddenly becoming a hothouse for new music with the enterprising 7 year old Gypsy Soul label at its heart. While the emphasis is on the familiar foundations of southern roots rock, in … Continue reading →

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Album review: SAMANTHA MARTIN & DELTA SUGAR – Run To Me

Posted on February 8, 2020 by petefeenstra

Gypsy Soul Records [Release date 27.04.18] Released in Canada in 2018, but finally gaining some overdue promo in Europe now, Samantha Martin & Delta Sugar’s ‘Run To Me’ is a deeply wrought album full of heartfelt lyrics (3 originals and … Continue reading →

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Album review: ALBERT CUMMINGS – Believe

Posted on January 28, 2020 by petefeenstra

Provogue Records [Release date 14.02.19] ‘Believe’ is Albert Cummings debut album for Provogue records. It’s a surprisingly understated affair full of quality musicianship, but a few songs short of being a definitive album. Indeed, some of the best moments are … Continue reading →

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Album review: JACK BRUCE & FRIENDS – The Bottom Line Archive

Posted on January 26, 2020 by petefeenstra

Jack Bruce & Friends - The Bottom Line Archives

The Store For Music [Release date 29.11.19] This double live set from March 1980 is a welcome return to the catalogue for a jazz fusion supergroup with blues edges and occasional folk into artsy tinged vocals from Bruce. The important … Continue reading →

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Album review: EDDIE MARTIN – Thirst

Posted on January 26, 2020 by petefeenstra

Blueblood Records [Release date 06.12.19] Eddie Martin’s ‘Thirst’ is an excellent contemporary blues album with strong songs and inspired playing sparked by a sense of adventure. He is one of the UK most underrated blues artists. Were he a footballer … Continue reading →

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Gig review: INTERPLAY – Le Chaudron, Montignac, SW France, 17 January 2020

Posted on January 20, 2020 by petefeenstra

Jazz is alive, well and prospering in the inventive hands of a French modern quartet called Interplay. There was once a time when jazz fusion and rock almost coalesced and took the music beyond its historical antecedents. And while Interplay … Continue reading →

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Album review: GARY MOORE – Live From London

Posted on January 12, 2020 by petefeenstra

Mascot Records [Release date 31.01.20] Before he re-discovered his blues credential in 1990, Gary Moore’s career encapsulated hard rock, fusion, prog, jazz-rock and always somewhere at the core blues. 30 years ago he took a career changing decision to throw … Continue reading →

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Interview: JEFF GAUTIER

Posted on January 9, 2020 by petefeenstra

This is the audio version of Pete Feenstra’s interview with French drumming legend Jeff Gautier including music from his band Bars On Fire and other examples from a 40 year career. The English translation is below. (58:26) Interview: JEFF GAUTIER … Continue reading →

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Album review: GARY FLETCHER – River Keeps Flowing

Posted on January 3, 2020 by petefeenstra

Pete Feenstra chatted with Gary Fletcher for his show on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio. First broadcast 22 March 2020. Repertoire records [Release date 13.12.19] Gary Fletcher’s ‘River Keeps Flowing’ is all about mood, feel and a musical aesthetic that … Continue reading →

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Album review: BILLY PRICE– Dog Eat Dog

Posted on December 24, 2019 by petefeenstra

Gulf Coast records [Release date 02.08.19] Billy Price’s ‘Dog Eat Dog’ is a well crafted slice of contemporary soul. This is the peerless soul singer’s 17th album and he surrounds himself with an intuitive band, a killer horn section and … Continue reading →

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Album review: ELIAS T. HOTH – Damascus

Posted on December 12, 2019 by petefeenstra

CD Baby [Release date 15.04.19] Elias T. Hoth has carved out his own niche over the last decade with a catalogue of 11 southern tinged rock-a-boogie albums. However, his last couple of albums have gradually broadened his musical outlook with … Continue reading →

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Album review: 24 PESOS – Flesh & Bones

Posted on December 7, 2019 by petefeenstra

Our Gate Records [Release date 22.11.19] It’s tempting to view 24 Pesos ‘Flesh & Bones’ as a Julian Burdock solo album, he did after all pen all the material apart from one co-write and delivers it all with ripping guitar … Continue reading →

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Album review: JULIAN TAYLOR BAND – Avalanche

Posted on December 4, 2019 by petefeenstra

Gypsy Soul Records [Release date 29.03.19] The Toronto based Julian Taylor Band make music on their own terms with deeply meaningful emotional narratives and lingering hooks. They mix soul, funk, roots rock and essential song craft in a memorable album … Continue reading →

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Album review: MALONE SIBUN – Come Together

Posted on December 1, 2019 by petefeenstra

In this special feature for Get Ready to ROCK! Radio Pete Feenstra chats to Marcus Malone and Innes Sibun. First broadcast 31 March 2019. Redline Records [Release date 31.01.20] Take one of the best soulful, honey voiced rock-blues vocalists in … Continue reading →

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Album review: CHANTEL McGREGOR – Bury’d Alive

Posted on November 20, 2019 by petefeenstra

Tis Rock Music Ltd [Release date 24.09.19] ‘Bury’d Alive’ is an album that celebrates honesty, integrity and intensity. It’s honest because what you hear is what went down on the night. It’s full of integrity because Chantel McGregor champions new … Continue reading →

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Album review: JOE BONAMASSA – Live At The Sydney Opera House

Posted on November 16, 2019 by petefeenstra

Provogue [Release date 25.10.19] ‘Live At The Sydney Opera House’ is staggeringly Joe Bonamassa’s 17th live album and while the geography may change and the material recycles recent studio material, the performance is consistently good. If his strategy is to … Continue reading →

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Album review: BUCK AND EVANS – Write A Better Day

Posted on November 9, 2019 by petefeenstra

Departure Records [Release date 15.11.19] Buck And Evans have called themselves a rock and soul band, but they also embrace a palpable West coast feel, especially so on Sally Ann Evans more introspective moments which recall Christine McVie. Then there’s … Continue reading →

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Album review: KRIS BARRAS – Light It Up

Posted on November 7, 2019 by petefeenstra

Provogue Records [Release date 13.09.19] Kris Barras is a contemporary rock-blues hero for the new generation. He’s got the chops, the back story, a booming voice, an eye for a good melody and a catchy chorus, topped by some coruscating … Continue reading →

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Album review: LARRY MILLER – The Sinner And The Saint

Posted on November 4, 2019 by petefeenstra

Code7 – Big Guitar Records [Release date 06.09.19] Just given Larry Miller’s serious health issues alone, ‘The Sinner And The Saint’ double album is a remarkable achievement. Released exactly three years since his last self-titled album, it’s arguably his most … Continue reading →