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Album review: ROCKY ATHAS – Livin My Best Life
Pete Feenstra chatted to Rocky Athas for his show on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio, playing tracks from the album ‘Living My Best Life’. First broadcast 12 May 2024. Cherryburst Records [Release date 10.03.24] ‘Living My Best Life’ is Rocky … Continue reading
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Tagged album, Bob Dylan, Buddy Miles, Don Nix, Double Trouble, Freddie King, Free, Gary Moore, Glenn Hughes, guitar, Jared Watson, Jeff Beck, John Mayall, Larry Samford, Leon Russell, Leslie West, Lightning, Livin My Best Life, Mick Jagger, Paul Kossoff, Peter Green, review, Robin Trower, Rocky Athas, Roky Athas11, Walter Watson
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Gig review: ROBBIE MCINTOSH – The Sound Lounge, Sutton, Surrey 17 February 2024
In a world of over-hyped musicians and guitarists, Robbie McIntosh is a timely reminder of the virtues of taste, tone, lyrical ability and humility. Here’s a guitarist with a musical CV that many could only dream of (Paul McCartney, The … Continue reading
EP review: MICK PINI / AUDIO54 – Pastoral
Self release [Release date: 28.02.22] There’s nothing like a creative surge of energy to bring fresh reward. And so it that blues veteran Mick Pini revels in his new found collaboration with indie producer Craig Marshall (aka Audio 54), to … Continue reading
Posted in ALL POSTS, Digital only, Single and EP reviews
Tagged Albert Collins, Audio 54, blues, Craig Marshall, EP, Freddie King, funk, King Curtis, Mick Pini, Muscle Shoals, pastoral, Peter Green, psychedelia, review, Robert Cray, Steve Winwood, Traffic
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Album review: BERNIE MARSDEN – Kings
Bernie Marsden is the subject of a two-part special on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio, celebrating the release of a new album and his addition to the station’s exclusive “Featured Artists” section. Part 1 (above) was first broadcast on 25 … Continue reading
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Tagged Albert King, album, BB King, Bernie Marsden, Big Bill Broonzy, Billy F. Gibbons, blues, Chess, Don Airey, Don Nix, Freddie King, Gary Moore, interview, Jerry Beach, Kings, Leon Russell, Peter Green, records, review, Robben Ford, Rory Gallagher, The Beatles, The Swinging Blue Jeans
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Album review: BRITISH BLUES INVASION TO RUSSIA FESTIVAL – On-line Invasion Anthology
Pete Feenstra chatted to Boris Litvintsev in July 2021 for Get Ready to ROCK! Radio featuring several tracks from the new compilation. Hot Draft Productions [Release date 26.05.21] “It’s 9 o’clock in Moscow, 7pm in London….” Boris Litvintsev’s time check … Continue reading
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Tagged Ash Wilson, Bex Marshall, blues, Boris Litvintsev, boxset, Brent Hutchinson, British Blues Invasion To London, Classic Rock Legends, Dave Ellis, Dobie Gray, Dom Martin, Freddie King, Hot Draft Productions, interview, Jack J. Hutchinson, Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy C, Jimmy Coletsis, John Martyn, Jon Amor, Julian Burdock, Krissy Matthews, live, Mark Knopfler, Matt Long, Mike Ross, Owen Houlston, radio, review, Richard Townend, Ron Sayer, Rory Gallagher, Steve Earle, Troy Redfern, Zoom
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Album review: MICK PINI AUDIO 54 – Backtrack
Pete Feenstra chatted to Mick Pini and Craig Marshall for Get Ready to ROCK! Radio. First broadcast 29 August 2021. Bandcamp [Release date 01.07.21] Mick Pini’s ‘Backtrack’ marks his 55th anniversary in the music business. It’s a career defining contemporary … Continue reading
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Tagged album, ambient, Audio 54, Backtrack, blues, Freddie King, funk, jazz, Mick Pini, Mike Vernon, Peter Green, review, rock, Sherman Robertson, Snowy White
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Album review: KAI STRAUSS – In My Prime
Continental Record Services [Release date 20.11.20] Kai Straus’s aptly titled album ‘I’m In My Prime’ sees him updating traditional blues styles from Chicago to the West Coast, while confirming his own impressive elements of tone, taste and feel. Strauss is … Continue reading
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Tagged Albert Collins, Albert King, album, Alex Lex, BB King, blues, Doug Jay, Freddie King, guitar, In My Prime, Johnny Copeland, Kai Strauss, Kevin Duvernay, Memo Gonzales, Nick Gravenites, Otis Grand, Paul Jobson, review Mike Bloomfield, Rick Estrin, Sax Gordon, Thomas Feldmann, Tommie Harris
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Album review: ELECTRIC BLUES MATES – Electric Blues Mates
Timezone [Release date 18.12.20] Given the recent number of lockdown and remotely recorded albums, ‘Electric Blues Mates’ is by no means a unique project. But when it comes down to the spirit of cooperation, focus, intensity and sheer exuberance, this … Continue reading
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Tagged album, Alf Schneider. compilation, Americana, blues, Danny Giles, EBB Allstars, Electric Blues Mates, Freddie King, funk, Innes Sibun, Jimmy carpenter, JT Lauritsen, JT Lauritsen And The Buckshot Hunters, Latino, Lewis Stephens, Malone Sibun, Marcus Malone, Martin Scheschonka, Mike Zito, Pat Garvy, Reverend Rusty And The Case, review, rock, Rolf Dieter Schnapka, Rusty Stone, Smokey Robinson, soul, Steve Brook, Tex Mex, The DGB, Timezone Records, Will Wilde
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Album review: SASS JORDAN – Rebel Moon Blues
Stony Plain [Release date 31.01.20] Canadian blues -rock vocalist Sass Jordan’s ‘Rebel Moon Blues’ is a relatively speaking short album which despite some rather obvious song choices still rocks on several levels. She transforms 7 blues covers and one original … Continue reading
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Tagged album, blues, Canadian Rock, Chris Cadell, Freddie King, Gary Moore, JB Hutto, Johnny Winter, Keb Mo, Rebel Moon Blues, review, rock, Rod Stewart, Sass Jordan, Sleepy John Estes, Steve Marriner, Tina Turner, vocal, Willie Dixon
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Album review: ALBERT CUMMINGS – Believe
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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Tagged Al Green, Albert Cummings, album, BELIEVE, blues, Freddie King, funk, guitar, horns, Memphis soul, Muscle Shoals, R&B, review, rock, Sam & Dave, soul, Van Morrison, Willie Dixon
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Gig review: ROCKIN’ THE BLUES 2018 – The Garage, London, 17 March 2018
In this hour special first broadcast on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio in April 2018, Pete Feenstra chats to Eric Gales, Gary Hoey, Lance Lopez and Quinn Sullivan, with tracks from their respective current albums. The inaugural Rockin’ The Blues … Continue reading
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Tagged Andy Cortez, Big Boy Bloater, Buddy Guy, Eric Clapton, Eric Gales, Freddie King, Gary Hoey, gig, guitar, Howlin Wolf, interview, Jimi Hendrix, John Lee Hooker, John Mayer, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Lance Lopez, Quinn Sullivan, review, Rockin' The Blues
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Gig review: MR.SIPP – Relache Festival, Bordeaux, SW France, 10 July 2017
It seems like every year there’s a new contender for the saviour of the blues and as soon as the yearly polls are announced the arguments begin. So rather than raking over old coals, let’s celebrate the up and coming … Continue reading
Gig review: ERIC GALES BAND & Gary Hoey Band – Nells Jazz & Blues, London, 2 June 2017
This may well be the first time two American label mates who have known each other down the decades make their UK debut’s on the same night. And while the evening brings a sharp contrast in styles, the two guitarists … Continue reading
Posted in ALL POSTS, GIG REVIEWS, The Best of 2017
Tagged AJ Pappas, blues, Bootsy Collins, Bryan Adams, classic rock, Cody Wright, Cream, Eric Gales, Focus, Freddie King, funk, Gary Hoey, gig, guitar, Jaco Pastorious, Jimi Hendrix, Johnny Winter, LaDonna Gales, Led Zeppelin, Matt Scurfield, R&B, review, Robin Trower, The James Gang
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Album review: ERIC GALES – Middle Of The Road
Provogue [Release date 24.02.17] Eric Gales is a former child protégé and post Hendrix disciple who isn’t so much enjoying a comeback as pouring his big toned licks and life experiences into meaningful songs. ‘Middle Of The Road’ isn’t the … Continue reading
Album review: JOE BONAMASSA – Live At The Greek Theatre
Provogue [Release date 23.10.16] CD/DVD/Bluray The key element in Joe Bonamassa’s ‘Live at the Greek Theatre’ DVD/CD release is his integral role in ‘blues heritage’ music, as reflected in the DVD’s strap line ‘Keeping The Blues Alive’. The broad based … Continue reading
Gig review: ROBBEN FORD – 02 Academy, Islington, 30 April 2015
Robben Ford is the master of deep wrought grooves, exploratory solos and keen dynamics. He’s technician with a wonderful chops whose multi-genre proficiency allows him to explore lingering tones and unique arrangements. He’s an understated player of great sensitivity who … Continue reading
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Tagged 30 April 2015, B.B. King, blues, Brian Allen, Freddie King, fusion, gig, guitar, Islington, James Cotton, jazz, Johnny Henderson, Mose Allison, O2 Academy, review, Robben Ford
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Album review : KENNY WAYNE SHEPHERD – Goin’ Home
Provogue [Release date 05.05.13] Kenny Wayne Shepherd tells us that: ‘These are songs that helped shape who I am’. It might seem a little early in his career to be indulging in a ‘Goin’ Home’ scenario especially, as he’s still … Continue reading
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Tagged album, Chris Layton, Freddie King, Goin' Home, Joe Walsh, Keb Mo, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Kim Wilson, Muddy Waters, Noah Hunt, Pastor Brady Blade Snr, Paul Rogers, Rebirth Brass band, review, Riley Osbourn, Ringo Starr, Robben Ford, Robert Cray, Robert Randolph, Tony Franklin, Warren Haynes
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Interview with AYNSLEY LISTER – 29 Aug 2013
Aynsley Lister is back with his first studio album for 4 years. It’s suitably titled ‘Home’, because it’s his debut recording on his own Straight Talkin’ Records label. It also features his current tour band and is overseen by his … Continue reading