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Tag Archives: Paul Shortino
Gig review: RAIDING THE ROCK VAULT – Subterania, London, 5 December 2019

Proof of the enduring appeal of classic rock is the success over seven years of residencies in Las Vegas of the ‘Raiding the Rock Vault’ show. The concept is deceptively simple, with live playing from a band of seasoned musicians, … Continue reading
Album review: APPICE – Sinister

SPV [Release date 27.10.17] This is the first ever studio collaboration between the Brothers Appice. Carmen is of course best known for his work with Vanilla Fudge and Jeff Beck. Vinny is the younger whipper snapper who has worked most … Continue reading
Album review: VARGAS BLUES BAND – Hard Time Blues

Santo Grial [Release date 15.02.16] Its 22 years since Carlos Santana covered Javier Vargas’s song ‘Blues Latino’. And while the Spanish guitarist has built up an impressive discography in the interim, the challenge he continues to sets himself is to … Continue reading