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Album review: GARRET T. WILLIE – Same Pain
Self release [Release date 15.09.23] Canadian rock bluer Garret T. Willie has a wise head on young shoulders and it goes some way to explaining his song craft. His 7 studio cuts co-written with bassist Parker Bossley are full of … Continue reading
Album review: EDDIE 9V – Little Black Flies
Ruf Records [Release date 28.05.21] The explosive Eddie 9 Volt (real name Brooks Mason), is a man on a mission. He’s the personification of a post Covid cathartic release. After all, what is there left to do after a year … Continue reading
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Tagged Albert King, album, blues, Brandon Boone, Chad Mason, Eddie 9V, George Thorogood, Hound Dog Taylor, Jackson Allen, Jimmy Reed, John Lee Hooker, Little Black Flies, Mandi Strachota, R&B, release, Si Cranstoun. The Imperial Crowns, soul, Victor wainwright
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Album review: THE HERBAL REMEDY – Land Of The Livin’
1454875 Records DK [Release date 04.09.219] The Herbal Remedy is a roots rock band from the North East of England who play their music the way they feel it. ‘Land Of The Livin’ is a live album in all but … Continue reading
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Tagged album, blues, Bo Diddley, Coen Brothers, Davey Curtis, Eric Burdon, Gary Boner, Gary Grainger, George Thorogood, Helen Armstrong, John Timney, Land Of The Livin', Nick Phillips, review, Rick Estrin, Roadhouse, Robin Trower, rock, roots, Rory Gallagher, Ry Cooder, The Herbal Renedy
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Album review: JOOST DE LANGE BAND – Lonesome Wolf
Pete Feenstra chatted to Joost de Lange for his Feature show on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio, playing tracks from ‘Lonesome Wolf’. First broadcast 7 July 2019. Self release [Release date 01.03.19] Joost de Lange Band’s ‘Lonesome Wolf’ is a … Continue reading
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Tagged album, Belgian, blues, Deep Purple, funk, George Thorogood, grunge, Guido Aalbers, Guisound studio, guitar, interview, Joost de Lange, Joost de lange Band, Lonesome Wolf, Mitchell Goor, power trio, Ramses Donvil, review, rock, Rory Gallagher, Walter Trout
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Album review – GEORGE THOROGOOD AND THE DESTROYERS – Live At Rockpalast – Dortmund 1980
MIG Music [release date – 24.02.17] George Thorogood live is akin to a tornado hitting your town, fast, furious and guaranteed to lay waste to all before him. This package was recorded for posterity back when he and The Destroyers … Continue reading
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Tagged 1980, blues, CD, Dortmund, DVD, George Thorogood, live, MIG Music, rock, Rockpalast, Who Do You Love
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Album review: THE SHARPEEZ – Live At The Tuesday Night Music Club
Self release [Release date 24.03.17] There’s something reassuring about The Sharpeez brand of retro rhythm & blues that steadfastly refuses to be cowered the industry re-branding of the term r&b. From the band’s high energy, rhythm guitar driven approach, the … Continue reading
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Tagged Baz Payne, Bill Mead, George Thorogood, Jerry Garcia, live album, Live At The Tuesday Night Music Club, Mick Green, R&B, review, Richard Hayes, Rolling Stones, Rory Gallagher, Sean Tyla, Simon taylor, Spencer Blackledge, The Pirates, The Sharpeez, Tom Petty
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Gig review: BLACK STONE CHERRY – Shepherds Bush Empire, London, 5 December 2016
To say Black Stone Cherry deliver the kind of impassioned Southern tinged classic rock that their fans demand, is to grossly underestimate the versatility of a remarkable performance and the strength of their songs. Tonight they lyrically bare their soul … Continue reading
Album review: THE SHARPEES – Mississippi Thrill
Sharpees [Release date 12.05.14] Influenced in equal measure by George Thorogood, Dr. Feelgood, Rory Gallagher and Tom Petty’s melodic sensibilities, The Sharpees are a straight to the vein shot of self penned, guitar driven rhythm and blues. ‘Mississippi Thrill’ pushes … Continue reading
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Tagged album review, Bad Influence, Baz Payne, Brian Willoughby, Cathryn Craig, Chuck Leavell, Dr Feelgood, George Thorogood, Ian Dury, Mississippi Thrill, Paul Cox, Peter Green, rhythm & blues, Richard Hayes, Roger Cotton, Rolling Stones, Rory Gallagher, Spencer Blackledge, The Sharpees, The Strawbs, Tom Petty
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Gig review: MOONDANCE JAM – Walker, Minnesota, 17-19 July 2014
There cannot be many places that match the ambience of Moondance Jam as a rock festival, set in beautiful countryside of woods and lakes in northern Minnesota and with the friendliest atmosphere that can be imagined. Surely the Mid-West of … Continue reading
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Tagged ALTER BRIDGE, AOR, Autograph, Badfinger, classic rock, Don Felder, festival, Foreigner, George Thorogood, gig, melodic rock, Moondance Jam, REO Speedwagon, Styx, USA, Wallflowers
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Album review: THE NEW GROOVE – Quit Bitchin’
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