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Album review: LAZARUS HEIGHTS – Papillon

Posted on September 11, 2024 by petefeenstra

Self release [Release date: 06.09.24] Lazarus Heights new ‘Papillon’ album is a melodic, song driven 12 track musical journey. It explores moments of bluster and bombast, but is tempered by intimate confessionals kindled by intricate band interplay. It’s a poised, … Continue reading →

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Album review : BLUES PILLS – Birthday

Posted on July 31, 2024 by petefeenstra

Pete Feenstra chatted to guitarist Zach Anderson and drummer André Kvarnström for his show on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio. First broadcast 28 July 2024. Throwdown Entertainment / BMG Rights Mascot [Release date : 09.08.24] Swedish rock band Blues Pills have … Continue reading →

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Film review: SPARKS: Annette / Cannes Festival Opening – The Vox, Montignac-Lascaux, SW France 6 July 2021

Posted on July 9, 2021 by petefeenstra

It’s early evening in heart of Montignac-Lascaux, a small sleepy South West French town. And I’ve just discovered that the once thriving (pre-covid) art house cinema – which used to double as an outdoor gig – is showing a world … Continue reading →

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Album review: EDDIE MARTIN – Thirst

Posted on January 26, 2020 by petefeenstra

Blueblood Records [Release date 06.12.19] Eddie Martin’s ‘Thirst’ is an excellent contemporary blues album with strong songs and inspired playing sparked by a sense of adventure. He is one of the UK most underrated blues artists. Were he a footballer … Continue reading →

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Album review: BEN FEATHERSTONE – Prisoner To The Wind

Posted on July 25, 2019 by jason

Website [Release date 23.08.19] Ben Featherstone has been working on this album over the past decade, mostly recorded in a 400 year old abandoned chapel on a disused cemetary in the middle of nowhere on mostly a 1950′s reel to … Continue reading →

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Album review: SIMON TODD – Half Empty/Half Full

Posted on February 11, 2019 by petefeenstra

Ginger Tom Music [Release date 21.09.18] Produced by the esteemed songwriter Boo Hewerdine, Northumberland singer/songwriter Simon Todd’s ‘Half Empty/Half Full’ is an aptly titled album that keeps the listener guessing until very end. The title might be interpreted as a … Continue reading →

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Album review: MARIANNE FAITHFULL – Negative Capability

Posted on November 18, 2018 by jason

BMG [Release date 02.11.18] With a recording career spanning over fifty years ‘Negative Capability’ is Marianne Faithfull’s twenty-first album. Battling arthritis, contemplating bereavement and dealing with loneliness, it’s a highly autobiographical and emotive offering from Faithfull. “It’s the most honest … Continue reading →

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Album review: IAN SIEGAL – All The Rage

Posted on May 30, 2018 by petefeenstra

Nugene Records [Release date 16.03.18] There’s a lot to be said for just following your stream of consciousness and moulding it into a song by simply plugging in and laying down your art. It’s something Ian Siegal and his exemplary … Continue reading →

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Album review: WILY BO WALKER – Moon Over Indigo

Posted on September 17, 2015 by petefeenstra

Mescal Canyon [Release date 25.09.15] Blues award nominee, prodigious songwriter, multi band leader and genre hopping roots rock artist, Wily Bo Walker returns with the concluding part of his 2015 trilogy of solo albums. ‘Moon Over Indigo’ comes complete with … Continue reading →

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Album review: MICK FARREN AND ANDY COLQUHOUN – Black Vinyl Dress

Posted on November 23, 2013 by petefeenstra

Gonzo [Release date 28.1013] Mick Farren once said: ‘I’m a lousy singer, but a brilliant rock star’. And while that may be true, the rock scene has all but dissipated and our anti heroes need to do more than come … Continue reading →

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Album review: JOHNNY DOWD – Do The Gargon

Posted on August 12, 2013 by petefeenstra

Mother Jinx Records [Release date 05.08.13] ‘The record took two weeks to make, which is plenty if you know what you’re doing’, says New York based Texan exile Johnny Dowd. He seems to know what he’s doing, as he … Continue reading →

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Interview with bass icon NORMAN WATT-ROY (June 2013)

Posted on July 8, 2013 by petefeenstra

After a 46 year career that has made him a bass icon, Norman Watt-Roy finally has finally recorded his first ever solo album ‘Faith & Grace’ – cockney rhyming slang for bass. With a career that started with playing American … Continue reading →

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Album review: PEARL HANDLED REVOLVER – This Mountain Waits

Posted on May 23, 2013 by petefeenstra

King Mojo Records [Release date 7.05.13] In an age where a new generation of bands are subconsciously or otherwise recycling themes, riffs and the musical values of the late 60’s era, Pearl Handled Revolver are handily placed to tap into … Continue reading →

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CAMILLE O’SULLIVAN – Changeling

Posted on July 10, 2012 by jason

Little Cat Records (2012) Camille O’Sullivan has a strong following and reputation in her native Ireland, along with many rave reviews based on her live performances. Slightly unusual is the fact that she is a performer, not your usual singer/songwriter. … Continue reading →