Tag Archives: blues

Album review: DOUG MACLOUD – There’s A Time

Posted on April 2, 2013 by petefeenstra

Reference [Release date 13.05.13] The blues must be in reasonably good shape if there’s room for a great album like this. Doug MacLeod has lived, breathed, played, sang and written the blues for longer than most of … Continue reading →

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Album review: RORY GALLAGHER – Live At The Montreux Festival 1975-94

Posted on April 1, 2013 by GRTR! HQ

Salvo Records [Release date 08.04.13] Although these recordings are available separately (previously released in 2006 and 2008) this is the first time they are available as a dual-format release. The compilers have brought together a single CD which spans a … Continue reading →

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Album review: THE JEFF HEALEY BAND – House On Fire/As The Years Go Passing By

Posted on April 1, 2013 by GRTR! HQ

Jeff Healey - As The Years Go Passing By

As The Years Go Passing By – Live In Germany 1989-1995-2000 (Inakustik) Since his death in 2008 there have been a steady steam of releases featuring one of the modern blues greats. This boxed set, recorded by German TV, brings … Continue reading →

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Gig review: GRACE POTTER & THE NOCTURNALS, Bush Hall, London, 13 March 2013

Posted on April 1, 2013 by andynathan

It’s strange how some bands that have a big profile in the United States rarely cross the radar over this side of the pond. Vermont-based Grace Potter and the Nocturnals are one such and I admit to knowing little about … Continue reading →

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Album review: BLUES TRAVELER – Suzie Cracks the Whip

Posted on March 29, 2013 by petefeenstra

Freeworld Records Blues Traveler was always a blues based jam band at heart, but with an eye on the main chance, and not much has changed on ‘Suzie Cracks the Whip’. There’s plenty of great playing, and … Continue reading →

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Album review: THE NEW GROOVE – Quit Bitchin’

Posted on March 29, 2013 by petefeenstra

The New Groove Records [Released 10:12) If passion and commitment equated money, The New Groove would be millionaires. ‘Quit Bitchin’ delivers 10 belting rhythm and blues related tracks that mix hot playing and meaningful lyrics with … Continue reading →

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Album review: JIMMIE VAUGHAN – Reissues

Posted on March 28, 2013 by petefeenstra

Repertoire Records [Release date 05:2013] Perhaps only Jimmy Vaughan could cut a trio of albums that started with a nomination for Best Contemporary Blues Album Award (‘Strange Pleasure’) , nearly won the Best Rock Instrumental Performance Award for … Continue reading →

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Gig review: THE TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT – NQ Live,Manchester, 8 March 2013

Posted on March 27, 2013 by GRTR! HQ

The Temperance Movement, NQ Live,Manchester 13 March 2013

Planet Rock Presents was always going to be a great night and that was evident before we arrived at the venue as it was already sold out. This was due to the quality of the bands on tonight and that … Continue reading →

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Album review: SWAMP TRAIN – Premium Selection

Posted on March 23, 2013 by petefeenstra

Swamp Train [Release date 30.03.13 ] Swamp Train take their name from their own brand of down-home rhythms. Armed with cigar box guitars, washboard and harps they impressively carve out their own take on the blues. … Continue reading →

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Album review: JO HARMAN – Dirt On My Tongue

Posted on March 22, 2013 by petefeenstra

Chief [Release date 12.03.13] Jo Harman is a ‘singer’s singer’. Everything about this album is tied up with her evocative phrasing, pristine diction and a husky voice that swamps the lyrics in honey. ‘Dirt On My Tongue’ is a surprisingly … Continue reading →

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Album review: JOE BONAMASSA – An Acoustic Evening at the Vienna Opera House

Posted on March 20, 2013 by petefeenstra

Provogue 2-CD set/2-DVD/Bluray [Monday 25.03.13] ‘An Acoustic Evening at the Vienna Opera House’ finds Joe Bonamassa playing to his strengths in an unplugged mode. Together with a carefully chosen multi instrumental quintet, his playing is eloquent, … Continue reading →

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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: ELEANOR McEVOY – If You Leave

Posted on March 17, 2013 by GRTR! HQ

Mosco [Release date 15.04.13] I’ve suggested in the past that I’d be happy to listen to Eleanor McEvoy sing the telephone directory – her soft lilting brogue is simply that addictive. Looking for my latest ‘fix’, even I was concerned … 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

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: 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: JIMI HENDRIX – People, Hell & Angels

Posted on March 2, 2013 by GRTR! HQ

Experience Hendrix/Sony [Release date 04.03.13] Can there be any more Hendrix wine to tease from an ageing vine? It seems that with each new distribution deal (now with Sony Legacy) the opportunity is used to recycle and repackage material for … 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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Album Review: ERIC JOHNSON – Up Close Another Look

Posted on February 9, 2013 by GRTR! HQ

Mascot Records [Release date 01.04.13] Whilst I have always been aware of Eric Johnson and his influence on a whole raft of modern guitarists I have never really investigated his music. ‘Up Close – Another Look’ should change all that. … Continue reading →