Tag Archives: soul

Album review : THE STONE FOUNDATION – Revival Of Survival

Posted on March 23, 2025 by brianmc
STONE 150 FOUNDATION Revival

100% Records [Release date : 28.03.25] Eleventh album from English 8 piece soul band, the Stone Foundation. It’s said that you should judge people by the company they keep. If four time Grammy nominee, Melba Moore; Nina Simone soundalike, Sheree … Continue reading →

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Gig review: MILKFEST- Indigo2, London, 23 February 2025

Posted on March 6, 2025 by andynathan
MILKFEST- Indigo2, London, 23 February 2025

Music shows its very best side when artists use their platform to do something for wider society. Organised by the Milk Men, Milkfest was intended as a celebration of the best of British blues but more importantly to raise funds … Continue reading →

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Album review : HUMBLE PIE – Hallelujah 1973-1983 (5 CD Boxset)

Posted on February 21, 2025 by brianmc
HUMBLE PIE – Hallelujah 1973-1983 (5 CD Boxset)

Cherry Red [Release date : 28.02.25] CD1 : Onto Victory (1980) CD2 : Go For The Throat (1981) CD3 : Pyramid Eye Chatanooga (live 1982) CD4 : Annie’s Club Cincinatti (live 1983) CD5 : Live At Winterland (1973) Initially comprising … Continue reading →

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Album review: DORIS BRENDEL & LEE DUNHAM – Big Blue Sky

Posted on February 13, 2025 by petefeenstra
DORIS BRENDEL & LEE DUNHAM - Big Blue Sky

Pete Feenstra chatted to Doris Brendel about her music and her influential artists/tracks.  Including tracks from her new album with Lee Dunham ‘Big Blue Sky’.  First broadcast on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio, 23 February 2025. Sky Rocket Records [Release … Continue reading →

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Album review: THORBJORN RISAGER & THE BLACK TORNADO – House of Sticks

Posted on January 20, 2025 by petefeenstra
Thorbjørn Risager & The Black Tornado – House of Sticks

Provogue [Release date 31.01.25] Thorbjorn Risager & The Black Tornado is a soulful Danish blues-rock octet who rarely disappoint. Known for their powerhouse and entertaining shows, what makes the band different is their eclecticism, which stretches the blues template to the limit. … Continue reading →

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

Posted on December 6, 2024 by jason
THE VAN MORRISON ALUMNI BAND – The Apex, Bury St Edmunds, 25 November 2024

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

Posted on December 1, 2024 by petefeenstra
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

Posted on November 19, 2024 by andynathan
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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

Posted on November 19, 2024 by brianmc
FAITH NYC 150 COVER

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

Posted on November 17, 2024 by jason
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

Posted on October 29, 2024 by jason
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

Posted on September 1, 2024 by Davoski
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

Posted on July 31, 2024 by petefeenstra
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!

Posted on July 30, 2024 by petefeenstra
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

Posted on July 23, 2024 by jason
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

Posted on June 14, 2024 by petefeenstra
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

Posted on June 2, 2024 by jason
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

Posted on April 21, 2024 by petefeenstra
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

Posted on April 10, 2024 by petefeenstra
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

Posted on April 5, 2024 by petefeenstra
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

Posted on March 28, 2024 by jason
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)

Posted on February 18, 2024 by brianmc
CLIMIE FISHER Coming In 150

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

Posted on December 20, 2023 by petefeenstra
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

Posted on December 20, 2023 by jason
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

Posted on October 12, 2023 by Davoski
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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