Tag Archives: Joni Mitchell

Album review : HOLLY LERSKI – Sweet Decline

Posted on February 29, 2024 by petefeenstra
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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Book review: On track…KATE BUSH, RENAISSANCE, DIRE STRAITS, JONI MITCHELL

Posted on January 30, 2021 by GRTR! HQ
On Track...KATE BUSH

Sonicbond Publishing [Publication dates: December 2020; January/February 2021] The On Track volumes from Sonicbond come thick and fast.  I can’t help thinking that in the rush certain standards are being compromised or, at least, opportunities missed. Firstly there are a … Continue reading →

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Album review: SANDRA BOUZA – Falling Away From Me

Posted on September 21, 2020 by petefeenstra
Sandra Bouza - Falling Away From Me

Sabucedo Records [Release date 18.09.20] If Toronto has provided a creative backdrop to the recent renewed interest in all aspect of soul, Sandra Bouza takes things a step further with a cross genre, radio friendly album that is refreshingly lyrically … Continue reading →

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Quick plays: BRUCE COCKBURN, LOUIEN

Posted on September 17, 2019 by jason
BRUCE COCKBURN - Crowing Ignites

BRUCE COCKBURN Crowing Ignites True North Records [Release date 20.09.19] ‘Crowing Ignites’ is Bruce Cockburn’s 34th and his second all instrumental album, which differs from his previous instrumental album in that the compositions on here are brand new. The music … Continue reading →

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Album review: THE KATE GEE BAND – Legacy

Posted on July 12, 2018 by petefeenstra
THE KATE GEE BAND – Legacy

Tigga Records [Release date: 01.11.17] ‘Legacy’ has a profound meaning for vocalist Kate Gee and her band who saw their original producer Mike Dolan die half way through a project that took 5 years. And while Kate Gee’s ethereal phrasing … Continue reading →

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Album review: MICHAEL LANDAU – Rock Bottom

Posted on January 16, 2018 by petefeenstra
MICHAEL LANDAU – Rock Bottom

Provogue [Release date 23.02.18] From the free form intro of ‘Squirrels’ to the Noirish spoken word intro and melodic resolution of ‘Speak Now, Make Your Peace’, Michael Landau takes up on a complex musical journey that promises much and delivers … Continue reading →

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Album review: STEVE LOGAN – Backstreets Of Eden

Posted on January 5, 2018 by petefeenstra
STEVE LOGAN – Backstreets Of Eden

Moondragon Records [Release date 24.03.18] Steve Logan is a Welsh roots rocker, bordering on Americana, who explores a musical arc that merges the acoustic singer songwriter mode with what he terms “high octane rock”. He’s a song writer whose relationship … Continue reading →

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Album review: DAVID CROSBY – Sky Trails

Posted on September 26, 2017 by petefeenstra
David Crosby - Sky Trails

BMG [Release date 29.09.17] Who would have thought that after a 20 year gap, septuagenarian David Crosby would return to cut three of his best albums in the last few years? For all its Californian whimsy and introspection, ‘Sky Trails’ … Continue reading →

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Gig review: JONI’S SOUL – 606 Club, Chelsea, London, 6 February 2017

Posted on February 7, 2017 by petefeenstra
Gina Foster - Joni

How to approach the musical concept of ‘The Soul Of Joni Mitchell’? Firstly, find a versatile, but focussed singer like Gina Foster – her credits include Eric Clapton and Sinead O’Connor – with the requisite vocal range, an intuitive understanding … Continue reading →

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Album review: ROBBEN FORD – Live At Rockpalast In Leverkusen

Posted on August 30, 2014 by petefeenstra
ROBBEN FORD – Live At Rockpalast In Leverkusen

Repertoire [Released 19.05.14] Robben Ford’s double CD and DVD ‘Live at Rockpalast in Leverkusen’ offers a contrasting snap shot of the jazz and blues guitarist in trio and quartet mode at the same venue, but separated by 9 years. The … Continue reading →

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