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Gig review: THE VAN MORRISON ALUMNI BAND – The Apex, Bury St Edmunds, 25 November 2024

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Few artists have gained the stature of Van Morrison, the Belfast born troubadour a true legend whose blend of soul, jazz, blues and rock is oft imitated but seldom bettered. Whilst his recorded output has never been less than industrious … Continue reading

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Single review : AUDIO 54 – Good To Me

Audio 54 - Good To Me

Bandcamp [Release date : 19.10.24] ‘Good To Me’ is the latest stand alone groundbreaking single release from the Audio 54 stable. Leicester born singer, songwriter and musician Craig Marshall has quietly, but confidently emerged as an innovative producer who fashions … Continue reading

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Gig review: CARDINAL BLACK – Sub 89, Reading, 15 November 2024

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Of all the new bands on the scene, Cardinal Black seem to be among those on the verge of a big commercial breakthrough. On this autumn tour, the London venue was at the Shepherds Bush Empire, though I couldn’t make … Continue reading

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Album review : FAITH NYC – Love Is A Wish Away

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Good Deeds Music [Release date 22.11.24] A Motown sound that isn’t a Motown sound. Faith NYC is Felice Rosser’s band, which comprises percussionist, Fin Hunt, and guitar man, Justin Adams. Rosser sings and plays bass. Born and brought up in … Continue reading

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Album review: DEWOLFF- Muscle Shoals

DEWOLFF- Muscle Shoals

Mascot Records [Release date 06.12.24] “The singing river ? Damned if there ain’t soul in the silt itself. Musician folks been heading down this way for years and I’ll wager I’ve seen ‘em all – yes sir, Muscle Shoals, Alabama. … Continue reading

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Album review: GARFUNKEL & GARFUNKEL – Father and Son

GARFUNKEL & GARFUNKEL – Father and Son

BMG [Release date 08.11.24] The legendary Art Garfunkel teams up with his son, Art Jr. to produce an album of covers. As Art. Jr. explains, “This one is truly a father-son project, it’s all about this unique connection. We recorded … Continue reading

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Album review: KENNY WAYNE SHEPHERD BAND – Dirt On My Diamonds Vol. 2

Album review: KENNY WAYNE SHEPHERD BAND – Dirt on My Diamonds Vol. 2

Provogue [Release date: 20.09.24] Multi-Grammy-winning blues-rock star Kenny Wayne Sheppherd has been busy again. This time with older material. The two Dirt On My Diamonds volumes date back to recording/writing sessions at the famed Muscle Shoals studios in 2019. The … Continue reading

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Album review : BLUES PILLS – Birthday

Blues Pills - Birthday

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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Album review : ROBIN BIBI BIG BAND – Blowing A Storm!

Robin Bibi Big Band - Blowing A Storm!

Self release[Release date 02.07.24] Robin Bibi Big Band’s ‘Blowing Up A Storm!’ is a celebratory, high energy horn infused album. It extends Robin Bibi’s big band vision, last glimpsed on his 2016 ‘No More A Secret’ album. The album effortlessly … Continue reading

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Album review: FALCON TRAILS – Coming Home

Falcon Trails - Coming Home

Metalville Records [Release date 19.07.24] Having a lifelong love of all things VW Campervan, the cover alone was enough to pique this reviewer’s interest! Falcon Trails features vocalist Lee Small (Sweet, Lionheart, Phenomena), composer/lyricist and mutli-instrumentalist Mika Grönholm (who released a couple of … Continue reading

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Album review : JOANNE SHAW TAYLOR – Heavy Soul

Joanne Shaw Taylor - Heavy Soul

Journeyman Records [Release date 07.06.24] Joanne Shaw Taylor’s ‘Heavy Soul’ is a decent album with a handful of good songs, some fluid guitar playing and moments of intuitive band interplay, but the inclusion of 3 covers and the overall aim … Continue reading

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EP review: MOON CITY MASTERS

Moon City Masters

Website  [Release date 31.05.24] More new music from the Moon City Masters – namely twin brothers, Jordan (vocals, bass) and Talor Steinberg (vocals, guitars). Digital only at the moment, although you can buy and download it via iTunes and Amazon. … Continue reading

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Album review: QUINN SULLIVAN – Salvation

Quinn Sullivan - Salvation

Provogue [Release date 07.06.24] Quinn Sullivan’s “Salvation” is a guitar driven white boy soul album, with jagged edged funk and fleeting blues influences. It’s a well crafted album that pushes Quinn Sullivan further into a singer-songwriter direction with a broad … Continue reading

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Album review: JJ GREY & MOFRO – Olustee

JJ Grey & Mofro - Olustee

Alligator [Release date 23.02.24] JJ Grey & Mofro’s tenth album ‘Olustee’ is a heartfelt journey through the musical swamp lands of North Florida, though the various story telling themes routed in the past, present and fired by his fertile imagination, … Continue reading

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Album review: BEAUX GRIS GRIS & THE APOCALYPSE – Hot Nostalgia Radio

Beaux Gris Gris & The Apocalypse - Hot Nostalgia radio

Grow Vision [Release date 03.05.24] And suddenly everybody is rediscovering their pop roots. In many ways Beaux Gris Gris’s ‘Hot Nostalgia Radio’ is the perfect title for an album which celebrates the art of songwriting and is fuelled by the … Continue reading

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Album review: BLACKTOP MOJO – Pollen

Blacktop Mojo - Pollen

Facebook  [Release date 05.04.24] This reviewer loved Blacktop Mojo’s last album, 2021′s self-titled release and expectations are high for this new one. The band’s line-up has had one change since with guitarist Chuck Wepfer being replaced by Malcolm Booher. He joins the … Continue reading

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Album review : CLIMIE FISHER – Coming In For The Kill (4CD Boxset)

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Cherry Red [Release date 23.02.24] Climie Fisher’s 1988 hit single ‘Love Changes Everything”, taken from their debut album, truly was a pop classic. Still is. None of the songs on Coming In For The Kill replicated its considerable chart success. … Continue reading

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Album review: ROBBY KRIEGER AND THE SOUL SAVAGES – Robby Krieger And The Soul Savages

Robby Krieger And The Soul Savages

The Players Club [Release date: 19.01.24] Robby Krieger and The Soul Savages live up to their name by occupying a groove filled musical arc that conjoins a soulful feel with jazz, funk, fusion and psyche jam band influences. You could … Continue reading

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Gig review: OCEAN COLOUR SCENE – Eventim Apollo, 16 December 2023

Ocean Colour Scheme Tour 2023

There’s always been a sense that, despite their success, Ocean Colour Scene have been one of the most under rated bands to emerge during those heady, somewhat hedonistic days of the Britpop era. Certainly, whilst the constant inclusion of one … Continue reading

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Gig review: BYWATER CALL – The Grace, London, 9 October 2023

Gig review: BYWATER CALL – The Grace, London, 9 October 2023

I had seen Meghan Parnell and Dave Barnes, the driving force behind Bywater Call, supporting Robert Jon and The Wreck back in February. I was mightily impressed, and particularly bowled over by Meghan’s voice. So this tour with the full, … Continue reading

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Album review: GREGG WRIGHT – Big Dawg Barkin’

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Left Hook Music [Release date 01.12.22] It’s 45 years since Gregg Wright the self proclaimed ‘King of the rockin Blues’ cut his debut solo album back in Louisiana called ‘Khamsin’. Since then he’s established himself as an international rock blues … Continue reading

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Album review: UNCLE FRANK – Diablo

Uncle Frank - Diablo

Last Man Media [Release date 06.10.23] Uncle Frank were formed in 2003 by Fun Lovin’ Criminals’ drummer (and vocalist with Uncle Frank) Frank Benbini and guitarist Naim Cortazzi and ‘Diablo’ is the band’s fourth album. They are joined by Darryl … Continue reading

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Album review: IAN SHAW – Greek Street Friday

IAN SHAW – Greek Street Friday

Silent Wish [Release date 20.10.23] With previous album titles such as ‘In A New York Minute’, ‘Soho Stories, ‘A Ghost In Every Bar’ and the new ‘Greek Street Friday’  it’s tempting to regard vocalist Ian Shaw’s oeuvre as akin to … Continue reading

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Album review: STRAY – About Time

STRAY - About Time

Pete Feenstra chatted to Del Bromham playing tracks from the album for his show on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio.  First broadcast 20 August 2023. Talking Elephant [Release date 15.09.23] ‘About Time’ is Stray’s first new studio album for 13 years … Continue reading

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Album review : ANDY SHARROCKS – Country Rock ‘n’ Roll ‘n’ Durty Blues

Andy Sharrocks - Country Rock 'n' Roll 'n' Durty Blues

Pete Feenstra chatted to Andy Sharrocks for Get Ready to ROCK! Radio.  First broadcast August 2023. Roach Records Vinyl [Release date: 09.23] Singer-songwriter, multi instrumentalist, tour manager, label boss, painter, and man of many parts, Andy Sharrocks is veteran of … Continue reading

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