Tag Archives: blues

Album review: MARTIN BARRE – Order Of Play

Posted on August 25, 2014 by GRTR! HQ
Martin Barre - Order Of Play

David Randall tries to help Martin Barre with his tour set-list. (7:12) On Sunday 28 September, the full version of this latest interview is repeated in the first hour of ‘Assume The Position’ (Get Ready to ROCK! Radio) followed by … Continue reading →

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Quick plays: JULIA HENNING, SARAH BORGES, JENNIE DEVOE, GIRLS,GUNS AND GLORY

Posted on August 20, 2014 by GRTR! HQ
Julia Henning - Fledgling

JULIA HENNING Fledgling (www.juliahenning.com) In days gone by, record companies would sift the wheat from the chaff and, generally speaking, you got a fairly finished product. But in the digital age it’s every man, or woman, for him / herself … Continue reading →

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Album review: BLACKBERRY SMOKE – Leave A Scar Live in North Carolina

Posted on August 20, 2014 by GRTR! HQ
BLACKBERRY SMOKE - Leave A Scar Live in North Carolina

Earache [Release date 18.08.14] 2-CD/DVD Skynyrd fans, lovers of the Georgia Satellites and The Black Crowes – you need read no further, just go buy. If you like good, honest Southern rock – just go buy. The rest of you? … Continue reading →

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Album review: JIM STAPLEY – Long Time Coming

Posted on August 18, 2014 by petefeenstra
Jim Stapley - Long Time Coming

Mita  [Released 13.10.14] If you pair together a young up and coming singer-songwriter with a veteran rock producer sparks will surely fly. Jim Stapley is no ordinary singer and Tony Visconti is an A-list producer, and ‘Long Time Coming’ is … Continue reading →

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Album review: RICHIE KOTZEN – The Essential Richie Kotzen

Posted on August 18, 2014 by GRTR! HQ
Richie Kotzen - The Essential Richie Kotzen

earMUSIC 2-CD/DVD [Release date 08.09.14] A re-appraisal of Richie Kotzen’s work is probably long overdue, and this 2-CD/DVD set – assembled by the man himself – goes some way to provide a suitable portal for the curious. Signed to Mike … Continue reading →

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Album review: MICHAEL KATON – Hard On! (The Boogie)

Posted on August 11, 2014 by petefeenstra
MICHAEL KATON – Hard On! (The Boogie)

Mystic [Release date 31.03.14] Michael Katon’s back with a hard hitting album full of boogie, blues and lashing of guitar. In fact he’s never really been away, except that his last few albums have been digital download only, so ‘Hard … Continue reading →

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Album review: DAVID MIGDEN & THE TWISTED ROOTS – Animal & Man

Posted on August 7, 2014 by petefeenstra

Blues Boulevard [Released 10.10.14] On ‘Hunters Moon’, David Migden sings: “I walk the hills on my own, I’ve hunted down all that is flesh and bone, An arrow and a bow, I have a knife in my hand, I carved a … Continue reading →

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Album review: PHILIP SAYCE – Influence

Posted on August 7, 2014 by petefeenstra
Philip Sayce - Influence

Provogue [Release date 25.08.14] ‘Influence’ is a curious but enjoyable album that finds guitar slinger Philip Sayce in tandem with busy producer Dave Cobb searching out different musical directions. By busy, I mean Cobb is an in demand producer (Rival … Continue reading →

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DVD review: ZZ TOP – Live At Montreux 2013

Posted on August 6, 2014 by david.wilson
ZZ Top - Live At Montreux 2013

Eagle Vision  [Release date – out now] ZZ Top are proof, if proof was needed, that old rockers never die they just grow bigger beards: hell, these days even Frank Beard has a beard! The Texas trio also show that … Continue reading →

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Album review: OTIS GIBBS – Souvenirs of A Misspent Youth

Posted on July 30, 2014 by petefeenstra
OTIS GIBBS – Souvenirs of A Misspent Youth

Wanamaker Recording Company [Release date 17.02.14] Otis Gibbs is a socio-politico story teller who infuses his blue collar characters with enough real urban grit for you to care about their trials and tribulations. He’s also recalls autobiographical stories and his … Continue reading →

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Album review: CARL VERHEYEN – Mustang Run

Posted on July 26, 2014 by GRTR! HQ
Carl Verheyen - Mustang Run

Cranktone Entertainment [Release date 17.03.14] Carl Verheyen is perhaps most familiar as the latter-day-Supertramp guitarist.  He’s also had a parallel session and instructional career and ‘Mustang Run’ is an excellent introduction to this quality musician.  He’s also enlisted the help … Continue reading →

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Album review: CAPTAIN BEEFHEART & THE MAGIC BAND – Somewhere Over Detroit

Posted on July 16, 2014 by petefeenstra
CAPTAIN BEEFHEART & THE MAGIC BAND – Somewhere Over Detroit

Gonzo Multimedia [Release Date 23.05.14] Given the atrocious sound quality of this album and the apparent jumble of material ‘Somewhere Over Detroit’ is for completists only. Recorded in December 1980, this concert was part of Beefheart’s comeback, as he reverted … Continue reading →

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News: P-A-U-L LAMB and BERNIE MARSDEN featured in weekly rock and blues show (July 2014)

Posted on July 7, 2014 by GRTR! HQ
Bernie Marsden

Pete Feenstra Rock & Blues Show, Get Ready to ROCK! Radio Tuesday 8 July, 19:00 (P-A-U-L Lamb interview) Tuesday 15 July, 19:00 (Bernie Marsden feature) GRTR! Features Editor Pete Feenstra has recently expanded his weekly rock and blues show by … Continue reading →

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Album review : P-A-U-L Lamb & Detroit Breakdown – Take It From The Top

Posted on July 2, 2014 by petefeenstra
P-A-U-L Lamb & Detroit Breakdown - Take It From The Top

Nominated as the ‘Best Overseas Artist in the 2014 British Blues Awards’, Paul Lamb & The Detroit Breakdown use the blues as a launch pad for something far more adventurous. Their Detroit background leads them to dark imagery with lyrical … Continue reading →

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Album review: BERNIE MARSDEN – Shine

Posted on June 30, 2014 by petefeenstra
BM - Shine

Provogue [Release date 18.08.14] Bernie Marsden’s ‘Shine’ explores a wide ranging musical horizon including a cleverly updated blues, slick AOR, kick ass boogie, riff driven and twin guitar rock, a steaming bluesy shuffle and a book-ended instrumental. By his own … Continue reading →

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Gig review: ROYAL SOUTHERN BROTHERHOOD – Shepherd’s Bush Empire, London, 25 June 2014

Posted on June 28, 2014 by petefeenstra
ROYAL SOUTHERN BROTHERHOOD – Shepherd

Royal Southern Brotherhood reconfigure the classic rhythm and blues revue to their own ends, with great playing, 3 great lead vocalists, glistening harmonies and an essential harmonic relationship between strong songs that gives the evening its free flowing feel. Their … Continue reading →

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Gig review: MORELAND & ARBUCKLE – The Beaverwood Club, Chisehurst, 24 June 2014

Posted on June 26, 2014 by petefeenstra
MORELAND & ARBUCKLE – The Beaverwood Club, Chisehurst, 24 June 2014

Moreland & Arbuckle aren’t like any other blues band. The term Roots Rock hardly encapsulates the breadth of their music. They are a power trio with a difference, comprising harp, drum and guitar, with Aaron Moreland providing the bass lines … Continue reading →

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Album review: JULES CARTER TRIO – Done Misbehaving

Posted on June 18, 2014 by petefeenstra
Jules Carter Trio - Done Misbehaving

Jules Carter Trio [Release date 16.06.14] The Jules Carter Trio’s ‘Done Misbehaving’ is a frustrating album. The funky grooves, intricate guitar playing and tight band interplay from guitarist Jules, bassist Fingerz Carty and drummer Paul White is hampered by some … Continue reading →

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Album Review: JOHN MAYALL – A Special Life

Posted on June 15, 2014 by petefeenstra
John Mayall - A Special Life

Forty Below [Released date 19.05.14] John Mayall probably makes light of the fact that he’s 80, reasoning that as long as he can continue to match his passion for the blues with the ability to play it, he will be … Continue reading →

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Album review: BILLY WALTON BAND – Wish For What You Want

Posted on June 13, 2014 by petefeenstra
BILLY WALTON BAND – Wish For What You Want

self release [Release date August 2014] Things may come and things may go but there’s always a better than average chance that the New Jersey shore line will periodically produce a band worth spending your leisure time on. The Billy … Continue reading →

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Album review: ERIC JOHNSON – Europe Live

Posted on June 9, 2014 by petefeenstra
Eric Johnson - Europe Live

Provogue [Release date 23.06.14] It’s 28 years since Eric Johnson’s head turning ‘Tones’ album and his signature tone remains a primary concern on the excellent ‘Europe Live’. It’s an album that showcases his exciting flowing style and pushes fusion tinged … Continue reading →

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Album Review: IAN SIEGAL – Man & Guitar

Posted on June 7, 2014 by Davoski
Ian Siegal - Man & Guitar

Nugene Records [out now] Bluesman Ian Siegal is building a stout reputation. Emerging into the conscience of mainstream blues around 03-04 with some high profile tours, he has gone on to garner a clutch of blues Hall of Fame awards … Continue reading →

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Book review: HENRY YATES AND WALTER TROUT – Rescued From Reality: The Life And Times of Walter Trout

Posted on June 6, 2014 by petefeenstra
HENRY YATES AND WALTER TROUT – Rescued From Reality: The Life And Times of Walter Trout

MLG Publishing [Release date: 02.06.14] ‘Rescued From Reality’ is significantly subtitled ‘The Life And Times Of Walter Trout’. Compared to most anodyne biographies, Trout’s story is the real deal.  It includes a very uncompromising account of rock & roll excess … Continue reading →

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Gig review: COCO MONTOYA – Beaverwood Club, Chislehurst, 22 May 2014

Posted on May 25, 2014 by petefeenstra
COCO MONTOYA – Beaverwood Club, Chislehurst, 22 May 2014

  There are great blues players and then there is Coco Montoya. He’s a purveyor of a historic blues lineage that stretches back to his formative years with Albert Collins, but he transforms it into his own exciting blues hybrid, … Continue reading →

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Album review : JOHN MAYALL AND THE BLUESBREAKERS – Reissues

Posted on May 19, 2014 by petefeenstra
JOHN MAYALL AND THE BLUESBREAKERS – Reissues

Eagle Rock [Release date 17.03.14] With a near 60 album discography, you probably don’t worry too much about the ebbs and flows of commercial success. Suffice it to say that John Mayall remains the most consistently enduring figure in the … Continue reading →

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