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Tag Archives: Rebecca Downes
Gig review: REBECCA DOWNES – 100 Club, London, 19 October 2021
Just before the pandemic struck, one of the artists I was looking forward to seeing more of was Rebecca Downes, a very enjoyable support slot to Brian Downey’s Live and Dangerous at the Underworld proof that she was successfully diversifying … Continue reading
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Tagged blues, blues rock, gig, Nigel Darvill, Rebecca Downes, Steve Birkett, The 251's, The Mojo Preachers
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Gig review: BRIAN DOWNEY’S ALIVE AND DANGEROUS – Underworld, Camden, London, 7 November 2019
While Phil Lynott was the public face and voice of Thin Lizzy and the twin lead guitars their identifiable sound, the contribution of drummer Brian Downey throughout the band’s original existence should never be underestimated. He was even tempted back … Continue reading
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Tagged 7 November 2019, Alive and Dangerous, Brian Downey, Brian Grace, Camden, gig, hard rock, London, Matt Wilson, Phil Edgar, Rebecca Downes, review, Steve Birkett, Thin Lizzy, Underworld
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News: Albums of the Month (April 2019 – June 2019)
January-March 2019 July-September 2019 October-December 2019 ERJA LYYTINEN Another World (Tuohi Records) [Release Date 26.04.19] From the tension building intensity and a harmony guitar break of ‘Hard As Stone’ to the gently paced ‘Without You’, with its angst filled and … Continue reading
Album review: REBECCA DOWNES – More Sinner Than Saint
Mad Hat Records [Release date 24.05.19] This is Rebecca Downes third studio album and one with a more straight ahead rock sound, although she still digs into the blues on some songs. All the songs were written by Downes and … Continue reading
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Tagged album, blues, blues rock, Chris Kimsey, King King, Magnum, More Sinner Than Saint, Rebecca Downes, review, rock, Rolling Stones, Thunder, Tony Clarkin
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Gig review: SNAKECHARMER – Islington Academy, London,14 May 2017
Progressively Snakecharmer are leaving behind their origins, celebrating old-school Whitesnake, in the same way Black Star Riders are laying aside the ghost of Thin Lizzy. Four years after the release of their excellent self-titled and self-penned album, this was my … Continue reading
Gig review: NEWARK BLUES FESTIVAL – Newark Castle, 11 September 2016
In this two-hour special Pete Feenstra plays some of those acts appearing at the 2016 Newark Blues Festival and some of the award-winners. First broadcast on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio, 13 September 2016. It’s one of those days in … Continue reading
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Tagged Alex McKown, blues, Blues Devils, British Blues Awards, DEL BROMHAM, Dudley Ross, festival, Frank Zappa, Free, Gary Grainger, Hamilton Loomis, Humble Pie, Ian Siegal, Jack J. Hutchinson, Jimi Hendrix, JOE COCKER, katie Bradley, King King, Lawrence Jones, Lewis Hamilton, Newark Blues Festival, Nick Hamilton, Ray Charles, Rebecca Downes, review, Robin Trower, rock, Simon Rinaldo, Tom Brundage, Traffic
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Gig review: WEYFEST- Rural Life Centre, Tilford, Surrey, 19-21 August 2016
Weyfest celebrated its 10th anniversary at the Rural Life Centre, a rustic setting that suits its ambience as one of the more laid back of festivals. Situated on the Surrey/Hampshire borders in what was once known as the stockbroker belt, … Continue reading
News: The Great British R&B Festival, Colne, Lancashire 26-29 August 2016 – win tickets!
In his weekly show on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio on Sunday 24 July, David Randall previewed some of the acts appearing at this year’s Great British R&B Festival. (10:39) The 27th Great British R&B Festival takes place Bank Holiday … Continue reading
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Tagged 26-29 August 2016, Bernie Marsden, blues, blues rock, Colne, competition, Connie Lush, Dave Edmunds, Devon Allman, Great British R&B Festival, Lancashire, NINE BELOW ZERO, Rebecca Downes, Roadhouse, roots, Wilko Johnson, WILLIE & THE BANDITS
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Album review: REBECCA DOWNES – Back To The Start
Real2Reel Records [Release date 09.06.14] Rebecca Downes is a good singer who makes the most of some concise arrangements. Initially she sounds like a MOR singer trying her hand at the blues before finally settling for a broader based outlook … Continue reading
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Tagged album, Andy Summers, Back to the Start, blues, country, Julia Fordham, Rebecca Downes, review, rock, singer songwriter, vocalist
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