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Album review: SUNJAY – I’m Just Like You

Sunjay - I'm Just Like You

Website [Release date 11.11.24] This latest album by singer, songwriter and blues guitarist Sunjay is a tribute to blues legend Chris Smither. The album features 15 of Chris Smither’s original songs, it was originally recorded as a private gift for Smither’s … Continue reading

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Album review: STEVIE JONES & THE WILDFIRES – Getting There

STEVIE JONES & THE WILDFIRES - Getting There

Website [Release date 16.08.24] Stevie Jones (vocals, acoustic guitar) is joined by the three piece Wildfires – Alfie Dabrowski (guitar), Bob Dabrowski (bass) & Dave Carter (drums) – for album number three under this name. They are joined by special guests … Continue reading

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Gig review: TOBY JEPSON- 02 Academy 2, Islington, 9 June 2024

TOBY JEPSON- 02 Academy 2, Islington, 9 June 2024

The format of a spoken word tour, interspersed with a few songs, is growing in popularity, but not everyone has the right skill set to carry it off. Toby Jepson is one such with his cunningly titled ‘My Life in … Continue reading

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Feature: DANNY VAUGHN at Fairycroft House, Saffron Walden, May 24 2024

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A new venture at a smaller venue is the focus of our feature and emphasising the continuing importance of grass roots music promotion… Feature by Jason Ritchie Not content with photographing rock and roll artists under his Mart’s Arts Photography … Continue reading

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Gig review: FRASER ANDERSON/EMILY FRASER – Junction 3, Cambridge, 24 February 2024

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Continuing my February foray to Cambridge’s acoustic gig offerings, the intimate club surroundings of Junction 3 – where the popular New Routes event has its home – hosts some of the very best acoustic and electric talent in the folk … Continue reading

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Album review : HOLLY LERSKI – Sweet Decline

Holly Lerski - Sweet Decline

Pete Feenstra chatted to Holly Lerski for Get Ready to ROCK! Radio playing tracks from the new album.  First broadcast 3 March 2024. Laundry [Release date: 26.04.24] Holly Lerski’s ‘Sweet Decline’ works hard to capture lingering moments of inspiration as … Continue reading

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Album review: RAFAEL RIQUENI – Versatae

RAFAEL RIQUENI - Versatae

Cleopatra Records [Release date 16.02.24] ‘Versatae’ marks something of a departure for the master flamenco guitar player who is held in the same esteem as players like Paco Pena and Paco de Lucia. Rafael Riqueni has lent his skills to … Continue reading

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Album review : ALBERT CUMMINGS – Strong

Albert Cummings - Strong

Ivy Music Company [Release date : 16.02.24] Albert Cummings is back with his 11th album called ‘Strong’. It reaffirms his blue collar and rock-blues credentials, while breaking new ground by carefully balancing emotionally charged, guitar driven aggression with lyrically fuelled … Continue reading

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Album review: LITTLE LORE – Seven Stories (Parts one and two)

LITTLE LORE - Seven Stories (Parts one and two)

Bandcamp [Release date 23.02.24] Tricia Duffy, aka Little Lore, release the second part of her album in two parts/EPs. This version collates all seven songs together and is also available on CD, as well as download and streaming. Producer and … Continue reading

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Album review: MARTYN JOSEPH – This Is What I Want To Say

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Bandcamp [Release date 12.01.24] ‘This Is What I Want To Say’ sees Martyn Joseph in stripped back acoustic mode, aided by a few guest musicians, most notably the mournful cello playing of Liz Hanks. ‘Albert’s Place’ is a beautiful song, … Continue reading

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Album review: JEFF AUG – Kiss Of The Liquid Moon

JEFF AUG - Kiss Of The Liquid Moon

Heavy Progressive Records [Release date 01.02.24] You can’t help thinking – listening to this seventh solo album from acoustic guitarist Jeff Aug – “when is he going to break into ‘Classical Gas’?” Just like that classic acoustic piece, ‘Kiss Of … Continue reading

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Gig review: FAIRPORT CONVENTION – The Junction, Cambridge, 31 October 2023

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They started off as a band in 1967 but now, more than ever, Fairport Convention are a family, the sense of community between not just the musicians themselves but the fans too something that’s vital and heart-warming. Eternally set squarely … Continue reading

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Album review: STEVIE JONES AND THE WILDFIRES – Clarity In Dusk

STEVIE JONES AND THE WILDFIRES - Clarity In The Dusk

Wildfire Sessions Productions www.steviejones.com [Release date 13.10.23] This album was born out of solitary walks late in the day in the local countryside during Lockdown. That locality includes Helpston in East Northants where the artist Stevie Jones is a regular … Continue reading

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Gig review: KEITH ST.JOHN- Devonshire Arms, Camden, 9 October 2023

KEITH ST.JOHN- Devonshire Arms, Camden, 9 October 2023

The measure of a singer can be found in the offers they get to fill the boots of famous predecessors. Best known as the frontman for Burning Rain- whose guitarist Doug Aldrich should recognise a good singer having worked with … Continue reading

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Album review: KARNEY – Creatures In The Garden

KARNEY - Creatures In The Garden

www.karney.org [Release date 18.08.23] Who is Karney? Well she obviously feels the need to protect her intellectual property as her name is trade marked. Say hello to Anna Karney® who at various times has been a games music composer, a … Continue reading

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Album review: DAVID EDWARD BOOTH – All My Days

david edward booth all my days

The Recording Booth [Release date 23.06.23] Derbyshire born David Edward Booth is a songwriter, singer, multi-instrumentalist and producer based in rural Suffolk. David is also in-house producer and auxiliary writer/guitarist for The Knoydart Songwriting Retreat. He helped produce Kelly Bayfield’s … Continue reading

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Gig review: GUN- The Cavern, Raynes Park, London, 14 April 2023

GUN- The Cavern, Raynes Park, London, 14 April 2023

Last year Gun’s revitalised career took a new twist when they revisited and reimagined songs from their past in acoustic fashion in ‘The Calton Songs’. The next step was to take the format on the road with an extensive tour. … Continue reading

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Gig review: TED POLEY – The Black Heart, London, 29 March 2023

TED POLEY- The Black Heart, London, 29 March 2023

The irrepressible, infectious figure of singer Ted Poley has been a welcome visitor to these shores regularly over the years, both with Danger Danger and also in a variety of other projects such as Bone Machine and Melodica.  However he … Continue reading

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Gig review: ELEANOR McEVOY – Alexanders, Chester, 2 March 2023

ELEANOR McEVOY - Alexanders, Chester, 2 March 2023

Halfway through her UK tour, and a day after our major feature was published, Alexanders in Chester could well be the Grotto to Eleanor McEvoy’s Greatness.  A favourite venue certainly since the early millennium.  Catching up for a chat pre-gig … Continue reading

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Feature: The GRTR! Grotto of Greatness – ELEANOR McEVOY (March 2023)

The GRTR! Grotto of Greatness

As  Irish and iconic as Guinness and also dark and lively in equal measures… Singer songwriter Eleanor McEvoy first came to wider attention in 1992 when she was part of “A Woman’s Heart” compilation with Mary Black and other female … Continue reading

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Album review: MILTON HIDE – The Holloway

Website [Release date 31.03.23] Milton Hide (AKA husband and wife Jim and Josie Tipler) release their second album, ‘The Holloway’, following on from 2o21′s most enjoyable ‘Temperature’s Rising’. Since then they have played many a show up and down the … Continue reading

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Single review: DUST RADIO – Problem & Remedy

Dust Radio - Problem & Remedy

Bandcamp [Release date: 23.11.22] ‘Problem & Remedy’ is that rare thing, a beautifully crafted single and a succinct slice of acoustic blues. It’s a delightful old fashioned single with real cinematic presence on which the music evokes the lyrical imagery and … Continue reading

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Gig review: DANNY VAUGHN – The Grace, London, 4 December 2022

DANNY VAUGHN- The Grace, London, 4 December 2022

Danny Vaughn was one of those troubadours who made lockdown life more bearable for rock fans with his ‘Vaughnsday’ on line acoustic performances from his living room.  The pandemic had interrupted his usual busy schedule, whether solo, with Tyketto or … Continue reading

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Album review: GUN – The Calton Songs

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Cherry Red [Release date 14.10.22] Gun trade in emotions – nostalgia, melancholy and ultimately, optimism. Always have, and they have become expert. The title of their new album, The Calton Songs, confirms this. Born and brought up in “The Calton”, … Continue reading

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Gig review: RICHARD MARX – Union Chapel, London, 3 October 2022

RICHARD MARX- Union Chapel, London, 3 October 2022

Autumn 2022 has seen a number of eagerly awaited shows announced pre-Covid finally come to fruition. One such is Richard Marx, who after his first UK show in ages supporting Barbara Streisand at Hyde Park then announced some solo acoustic … Continue reading

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