Tag Archives: Led Zeppelin

Album review: JOE BONAMASSA – Redemption

Posted on September 11, 2018 by petefeenstra

Provogue Records [Release date 21.09.18] ‘Redemption’ is a loosely based concept album on which some of the songs explore the titular theme. The dozen self penned songs track Joe Bonamassa’s musical evolution as one of the most broad based blues … Continue reading →

Album review: BAD TOUCH – Shake A Leg

Posted on September 3, 2018 by petefeenstra

Marshall Records [Release date o5.10.18] Bad Touch isn’t a band that is about to rewrite the rock and roll handbook, but ‘Shake A Leg’ neatly reaffirms the potency of riff-driven, fist pumping, hook-laden hard rock. They impressively focus on their … Continue reading →

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Album review: FEDERAL CHARM – Passenger

Posted on August 15, 2018 by petefeenstra

Wire Sound Records [Release date 14.09.18] Federal Charm’s fourth album finds them with a significant line-up change featuring new singer Tom Guyer and drummer Josh Zahler. Lead guitarist Paul Bowe and solid bassist LD Morawski continue to be part of … Continue reading →

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Gig review: BEARDED THEORY, Catton Park, Derbyshire, 24-27 May 2018

Posted on June 4, 2018 by david.wilson

Thursday 24 May Thursday morning and the weekend was finally here. Bearded Theory was finally here. So, giddy as a kitten in a box of tinsel we loaded up and hit the road. The sun shone brighter as we drew … Continue reading →

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Album review: JOE BONAMASSA – British Blues Explosion Live

Posted on May 24, 2018 by petefeenstra

Provogue [Release date 18.05.18] ‘British Blues Explosion Live’ is the latest conceptual vehicle for the prodigiously talented Joe Bonamassa and his constant search for a meaningful context with which to keep the blues alive. Playing to a seated outdoor crowd … Continue reading →

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Gig review: NINEBARROW – South Hill Park, Bracknell, 3 May 2018

Posted on May 4, 2018 by jason

South Hill Park is a lovely venue on the outskirts of Bracknell and tonight’s gig was in the cellar bar, perfect for a folk gig. Before Ninebarrow we had Edward Naismith who performed a short set and his vocals and … Continue reading →

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DVD review: ROBERT PLANT and the SENSATIONAL SHAPE SHIFTERS – Live at David Lynch’s Festival of Disruption

Posted on April 8, 2018 by jason

Eagle Vision [09.02.18] Recent live DVD “Live at David Lynch’s Festival of Disruption” captures the performance from Robert Plant and the Sensational Shape Shifters, and finds them in fine form. Recorded in L.A in October 2016 at David Lynch’s Festival … Continue reading →

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Album review: STORM WARNING – Take Cover

Posted on December 10, 2017 by petefeenstra

Self release [Release date 09.04.17] Storm Warning’s ‘Take Cover’ is an object lesson in fine interpretive skills on original arrangements that drip with feel and are framed by an intuitive production. After 3 albums of mostly original material, the band … Continue reading →

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Album review: JAMES LITHERLAND – Back ‘N Blue

Posted on November 10, 2017 by petefeenstra

Self Release [Release date 01.05.17] ‘Back ‘N Blue’ is a loving crafted DIY song driven blues-rock album with a funky fusion undertow. James Litherland’s musical credentials go all the way back to Colosseum – check out the ‘Valentyne Sweet’ style … Continue reading →

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Gig review: WALTER TROUT – Under The Bridge, London, 11 October 2017

Posted on October 13, 2017 by petefeenstra

There’s always something heart-warming about a Walter Trout show. Indeed, long before his miraculous recovery from ill health, he always made a virtue of making a connection with his crowd, either through socially conscious songs, universally applicable narratives or simply … Continue reading →

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Album review: THE PRETTY THINGS – Greatest Hits

Posted on October 5, 2017 by petefeenstra

Madfish [Release date 13.10.17] There are few bands who have make it to their 50th anniversary, let alone with such a welter of re-issues to mark the occasion. Indeed, The Pretty Things enthusiastic record company Madfish has already issued three … Continue reading →

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EP review: BLACK CAT BONES – Down To The River

Posted on October 4, 2017 by petefeenstra

Black Cat Bones [Release date 29.09.17] Not to be confused with the band that gave the world Paul Kossoff and Simon Kirke from Free, this hard rocking quintet hail from Liverpool and deal with blues tinged hard rock. Fronted by … Continue reading →

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Quick plays: DIRTY THRILLS, STEELHEART, SHAKRA

Posted on September 29, 2017 by jason

DIRTY THRILLS Heavy Living Frontiers [Release date 15.09.17] Despite their name Dirty Thrills are not a sleaze rock band, instead they draw from the musical well of 60′s/70′s rock giants Led Zep and Bad Company, to produce a big, hard … Continue reading →

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Album review: BLACKWATER CONSPIRACY – Shootin’ The Breeze

Posted on July 25, 2017 by petefeenstra

Bulletproof 20/20 Records [Release date 09.06.17] Still barely 2 years old, Blackwater Conspiracy is a Northern Irish band whose debut album ‘Shootin’ The Breeze’ boasts their own take on classic rock, which they play with drive, purpose, passion, and deliver … Continue reading →

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Gig review: THUNDERPUSSY/The John Doe Trio – The Beaverwood, Chislehurst, 8 June 2017

Posted on June 9, 2017 by petefeenstra

While ‘booty’ may be in the eyes of the beholder, Thunderpussy, Seattle’s up and coming classic rock, indie and psychedelic musical hybrid, aren’t hanging around for any subjective evaluation. They know exactly who they are, where they are going and … Continue reading →

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Gig review: ERIC GALES BAND & Gary Hoey Band – Nells Jazz & Blues, London, 2 June 2017

Posted on June 3, 2017 by petefeenstra

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 →

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Gig review: LED ZEPPELIN MASTERS – London Palladium, 19 April 2017

Posted on April 20, 2017 by jason

Tribute bands often divide music fans as some see them as poor imitations of the original acts, however as time takes its toll on many musicians and bands, tribute acts keep the music of these classic bands alive and well. … Continue reading →

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Gig review: BROKEN WITT REBELS/BAD TOUCH – The Borderline, London, 8 April 2017

Posted on April 10, 2017 by petefeenstra

BROKEN WITT REBELS - The Borderline, London, 8 April 2017

While the ‘Roadstars’ strapline may be a tad presumptuous for two bands who are still learning their craft, there’s no denying the capacity crowd’s enthusiasm for a double bill aimed at two related, but slightly different markets. Norwich’s Bad Touch … Continue reading →

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Album review: THUNDER- Rip It Up

Posted on February 6, 2017 by petefeenstra

In this interview edit Pete Feenstra chats to Danny Bowes from Thunder (3:10). Check out the full interview: earMUSIC [Release date 10.02.17] The claims that Thunder are bigger, better and harder than before are indeed born out by their new … Continue reading →

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Album review: ERJA LYYTINEN – Stolen Hearts

Posted on February 4, 2017 by petefeenstra

Tuohi Records [Release date 07.04.17] Given the rigorously defined nature of the blues scene in some people’s eyes, Erja Lyytinen probably wouldn’t thank anyone for suggesting that over the course of the last few years she’s become a beacon on a … Continue reading →

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Album review: SARI SCHORR – A Force Of Nature

Posted on August 25, 2016 by petefeenstra

This interview was first broadcast on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio, Sunday 28 August 2016. Pete Feenstra chatted to Sari Schorr about her music and played tracks from her debut album. More information Manhaton [Release date 02.09.16] ‘A Force Of … Continue reading →

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Gig review: JOE BONAMASSA – Clyde Auditorium, Glasgow, 3 July 2016

Posted on July 4, 2016 by david.wilson

Without doubt Joe Bonamassa is one of the biggest blues stars in the world at the moment. Over the last few years he has grown a large and very loyal following who turn out in numbers whenever he rolls into … Continue reading →

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Album review: ELIZA NEALS – Breaking and Entering

Posted on April 24, 2016 by petefeenstra

In this special hour-long feature, first broadcast on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio, Pete Feenstra chats to Eliza Neals about her music. E-H Records [Release date 20.02.15] ‘Breaking And Entering’ is a rip roaring rock/blues album with plenty of musical … Continue reading →

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Album review: JOE BONAMASSA – Blues of Desperation

Posted on March 15, 2016 by petefeenstra

Provogue [Release date 25.03.16] Having settled for ‘Blues Of Desperation’ rather than ‘Blues and Desperation’, Joe Bonamassa transforms the inherent edge of his album title into a powerhouse record that showcases some of his best recorded moments in recent times. … Continue reading →

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Album review: SIMO – Let Love Show The Way

Posted on February 11, 2016 by petefeenstra

Provogue [Release date 26.01.16] Sometimes a new band needs a relevant context to make a splash. Happily for Simo, they seems to be in the right place at the right time to explode on to the contemporary blues-rock scene with … Continue reading →