Tag Archives: Richard Hayes

Album review : BAD INFLUENCE – Celebrating 40 Years

Posted on September 28, 2026 by petefeenstra

Self release [Release date : 07.06.26] Bad Influence’s ‘Celebrating 40 Years’ double album is a timely reminder of the melodic qualities of one of South London’s finest rock and blues bands. The 28 tracks span 4 studio albums, an early … Continue reading →

Album review: JESS HAYES BAND- On My Own

Posted on December 11, 2022 by andynathan

Independent (Release Date 2021) Jess Hayes has a distinguished musical pedigree as the daughter of Val Cowell and Richard Hayes of long-running blues rockers Bad Influence, and has been making a name with her own band on the South and … Continue reading →

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Album review: THE SHARPEEZ – Live At The Tuesday Night Music Club

Posted on March 3, 2017 by petefeenstra

Self release [Release date 24.03.17] There’s something reassuring about The Sharpeez brand of retro rhythm & blues that steadfastly refuses to be cowered the industry re-branding of the term r&b. From the band’s high energy, rhythm guitar driven approach, the … Continue reading →

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Album review: THE SHARPEES – Mississippi Thrill

Posted on August 9, 2014 by petefeenstra

Sharpees [Release date 12.05.14] Influenced in equal measure by George Thorogood, Dr. Feelgood, Rory Gallagher and Tom Petty’s melodic sensibilities, The Sharpees are a straight to the vein shot of self penned, guitar driven rhythm and blues. ‘Mississippi Thrill’ pushes … Continue reading →