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Gig review: SHAKURA S’AIDA, The Howlin Blues Trio – Relache Festival, Bordeaux, 20 July 2016
In an age of instant celebrity where the mundane too often passes for the exceptional, the Canadian double Maple Blues award winner Shakura S’Aida (pronounced Shack-oora Sigh-ee-da), is here to remind us of the true merits of a soulful blues … Continue reading
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Tagged blues, funk, gig, gospel, harp, Jean-Noël Hereve, Jeff Thomas, Keb Mo, Long John Baldry, Nina Simone, Paige Armstrong, Relache Festival, review, Shakura S'Aida, soul, The Doobie Brothers, The Howlin Blues trio, Tina Turner, vocals
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Album review: GREGG KOFI BROWN – Rock ‘n’ Roll And UFO’s
Gonzo Multimedia [Release date 05.02.16] Gregg Kofi Brown’s ‘Rock ‘n’ Roll And UFO’s is an archtypal summer album, with a broad based appeal stretching from the beach to the dance floor. The career anthology by the Osibisa vocalist is full … Continue reading
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Tagged acoustic, afro, album, Billy Cobham, Bomb Da Bass, disco, Dominic Miller, Elton John, Fela Kuti, funk, Gregg Kofi Brown, JOE COCKER, Osibisa, Pauline Henry, Pete Townsend, Peter Green, Prince, review, Rock ‘N’ Roll And UFO’s, soul, The Chimes, vocals, War
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Album review: MALAYA BLUE – Heartsick
MBM [Release date 08.04.16] Malaya Blue is a versatile singer who is equally at home singing a variety of musical genres as she is singing blues. ‘Heartsick’ is a lyric driven work which starts out as a blues album, but … Continue reading
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Tagged album, Andrew McGuinness, ballads, blues, Carl Hudson, Dudley Ross, Heartsick, Kate Bush, Malaya Blue, Paul Jones, review, vocals
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Album review: CONNIE LUSH BAND – Renaissance
Boom Recordings [Release date 15.04.16] ‘Renaissance’ is easily Connie Lush’s best album as she embraces a new sophistication with strong songs, an intuitive production and subtle band support, all of which is illuminated the clarity of John Astley’s mastering. When … Continue reading
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Tagged album, blues, Bonnie Raitt, Connie Lush Band, John Astley, Renaissance, review, Roy Martin, Steve Wright, Terry Harris, vocals, Wayne Proctor
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Album review: KYLA BROX – Throw Away Your Blues
Pigskin Records [Release date 15.04.16] From the opening gospel feel of ‘If You See Him’ to the closing heartfelt love song ‘I Will Love You More’, this album reconfirms Kyla Brox as a peerless confessional – sometime torch singer – … Continue reading
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Tagged album, blues, Danny Blomeley, funk, Kyla Brox, Pablo Leoni, Paul Farr, review, soul, Throw Away Your Blues, vocals
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Album review: THE DUNWELLS – Light Up The Sky
Concord Records [Release date 26.02.16] The Dunwells debut album ‘Blind Sighted Faith’ is a firm favourite in my collection and there has been high anticipation for this follow-up. It has been a few years in the making, with the band … Continue reading
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Tagged album, Americana, electro, folk, harmonies, indie, Light Up The Sky, pop, review, rock, The Dunwells, vocals
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Gig review: SARI & THE ENGINE ROOM – Surya, London, 7 December 2015
New York vocalist Sari Schorr has the effortless range and sense of drama to give any song real purpose and tonight she connects with her showcase crowd as if delivering a personal message face to face. And it’s her unabashed … Continue reading
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Tagged blues, gig, Innes Sibun, jazz, Joe Louis Walker, Kevin Jefferies, Lead Belly, Mhpstudios, Michael Jackson, Mike Vernon, Popa Chubby, Quincy Jones, Ram Jam, review, Robert Plant, rock, Rosanne Cash, Sari & The Engine Room, Sari Schorr, soul, The Engine Room, vocals
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Gig review: JARED JAMES NICHOLS with GLENN HUGHES, Electric Ballroom, Camden, London, 1 November 2015
Tonight the Electric Ballroom plays host to the master and apprentice as Glenn Hughes reinforces his credentials as a rock god, while Jared James Nichols shows plenty of energy and promise, but still has a way to go to reveal his … Continue reading
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Tagged blues, David Randall, Doug Aldrich, gig, Glenn Hughes, guitar, Jared James Nichols, Jimi Hendrix, Leslie West, Mountain, Pontus Engborg, review, Rick Derringer, Robert Johnson, rock, vocals
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Album review: THORBJØRN RISAGER & THE BLACK TORNADO – Songs From The Road
Ruf [Release date 25.09.15] If ever there was ever a case to be made for a European blues band emulating or surpassing their American counterparts, then you need look no further than Denmark’s Thorbjørn Risager & The Black Tornado. ‘Songs … Continue reading
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Tagged blues, Emil Balsgaard, funk, Lisa Lystam. Joe Walsh, live album, Nat King Cole, Peter Skjerning, R&B, Ray Charles, review, rock, Rolling Stones, Songs From The Road, soul, Søren Bøjgaard, Thorbjorn Risager &The Black Tornado, Tom Waits, vocals
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Album review: WILY BO WALKER – Moon Over Indigo
Mescal Canyon [Release date 25.09.15] Blues award nominee, prodigious songwriter, multi band leader and genre hopping roots rock artist, Wily Bo Walker returns with the concluding part of his 2015 trilogy of solo albums. ‘Moon Over Indigo’ comes complete with … Continue reading
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Tagged album, Andrews Sisters, blues, Captain Beefheart, Danny Flam, Dr John, Edgar Broughton, funk, George Clinton, Graham Hine, Howlin Wolf, interview, JOE COCKER, Kareña K, Moon Over Indigo, Nick Cave, review, rock, Scottish vocalist, Screamin’ Jay Hawkins, Tom Waits, vocals, Willie Dixon, Wily Bo Walker
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Album review: CHANTEL McGREGOR – Lose Control
Tis Rock Music Ltd [Release date 09.10.15] For an artist who has made her mark by always being in control – she’s the songwriter, co-producer, guitarist, vocalist and is even responsible for the art work and photography of the CD … Continue reading
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Tagged acoustic, album, blues, Chantel McGregor, Coen Brothers, gothic, grunge, guitar, interview, Livingstone Brown, Lose Control, metal, review, rock, vocals
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Album review: MICHAEL DES BARRES – The Key to the Universe
FOD [Release date 05.04.15] Michael Des Barres is a descendant of a 13th century French knight and the son of the 25th Marquis Des Barres, who blew his fortune on opium and ended up behind bars. … Continue reading
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Tagged album, Blondie, Bob Rose, Clive Deamer, Dani Robinson, Detective, John Lydon, Linda Perry, Michael Des Barres, Nigel Harrison, Nils Lofgren, Peter Wolf, Radiohead, review, Robert Plant, rock, Silverhead, The Power Station, vocals
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Album review: WILY BO WALKER & KARENA K – A Long Way From Heaven
Mescal Canyon [Released 12.12.14] From the opening, sharply contrasting but perfectly synchronised vocals of Wily Bo Walker’s Tom Waits style growl, and Kareña K’s fluttering retorts, you will either love or recoil from ‘A Long Way From Heaven’. Happily the … Continue reading
Album review: JIMMY BARNES – Hindsight
Provogue [Release date 27.10.14] While there’s still a healthy roll call of artists who can look back on a 30 year recording career, few of them still retain the fire and range of Australia’s adopted Scotsman Jimmy Barnes. ‘Hindsight’ is full … Continue reading
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Tagged Bon Scott, DIESEL, Frankie Miller, Hindsight, Jimmy Barnes, Joe Bonamassa, John Fogerty, Jonathan Cain, Keith Urban, Kevin Shirley, Little Steven, Mahalia Barnes, Mark Lizotte, Neal Schon, review, rock, Shihad, Southside Johnny, The Soul Mates, Tina Arena, vocals
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Album review: JOHN ILLSLEY – Testing The Water
Pete Feenstra chats to John Illsley about his new album (25:38) John performs three tracks from the album for the ‘In Session’ series on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio, Sunday 5 October, 21:00 Creek [Release date 16.06.14] John Illsley’s track … Continue reading
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Tagged album, bass, Dire Straits, J.J. Cale. guitar, John Illsley, Mark Knopfler, review, rock, Testing The Water, vocals
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Gig review: ROGER CHAPMAN & THE SHORTLIST– Under The Bridge, London, 10 September 2014
It’s hard to remember a time when Roger Chapman looked happier than tonight. He seems positively relaxed and beaming in front of a twenty foot illuminated banner bearing his name, He compliments his band members and then extends his appreciation … Continue reading
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Tagged Bob Dylan, Family, Gary Twigg, Geoff Whitehorn, John Lingwood, Nicky Payne, Paul Hirsh, review, rock, Roger Chapman, The Shortlist, vocals
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Album review: MICHELLE RENEE – Michelle Renee
Yelloweed [Released 14.07.14] Ideally you need a great voice and equally good material to make the transition from being a backing singer to establishing a solo career. Michelle Renee undoubtedly has a sultry voice, but her choice of material from syrupy … Continue reading
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Tagged album, Amanda Lear, disco, funk, John Legend, Michael Jackson, Michelle Renee, R&B, review, Rodney Shelton, soul, vocals
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Album review: JIM STAPLEY – Long Time Coming
Mita [Released 13.10.14] If you pair together a young up and coming singer-songwriter with a veteran rock producer sparks will surely fly. Jim Stapley is no ordinary singer and Tony Visconti is an A-list producer, and ‘Long Time Coming’ is … Continue reading
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Tagged ackson Brown, album, Americana, blues, Frankie Miller, JOE COCKER, Paul Rogers, review, rock, Steve Marriott, vocals
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Album Review: NINA FERRO – Into The Light
Night Creatures Records– [Release Date: 01.11.13] The trick with a singer songwriter is always to finds a suitable niche with which to build their profile. In the case of Anglo Australian Nina Ferro things are slightly different. She’s already a … Continue reading
Album Review: THE HOLMES BROTHERS – Brotherhood
Alligator Records – [Release Date: 15.10.13] The Holmes Brothers raised the bar of expectations with the outright success of their last album ‘Feed My Soul’. And ‘Brotherhood’ answers all the germane questions of what to do next, as it reigns … Continue reading
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Tagged blues, Brotherhood, Catherine Russell, Felicia Holmes, funk, Geraint Watkins, Glenn Patscha, gospel, Ike Turner, John Ellis, Popsy Dixon, review, rock, roots, Sherman Holmes, Ted Hawkins, The Holmes Brothers, vocals, Wendell Holmes
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EP Review: TOM GEE BAND – Better Things To Do
TGB [Release date 14.06.13] Tom Gee is a fine white boy soul singer with a big band line-up that given the laid back nature of this 5 track EP sometimes feels like an extravagance. For most of the well crafted … Continue reading
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Tagged Better Things To Do, Daryl Hall, horns, review, soul, Tom Gee Band, vocals, white boy soul
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Album review: CHRIS WHILE AND JULIE MATTHEWS – Infinite Sky
Fat Cat Records [Release date 04.02.13] Chris While and Julie Matthews have been a musical partnership for 20 years, both as members of The Albion Band and as a multi instrumental duo. Julie has made her name as an award … Continue reading
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Tagged Andy Cutting, Brian Hargreaves, Chris While, Christchurch, country rock, Eddie Reader, Fairport Convention, folk, Gretel Bergmann, Infinite Sky, Julie Matthews, Kellie While, Martin Simpson, New Zealand, roots, South America, The Albion Band, vocals
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Album review: JOHN NICKOLOFF – Get Out Of My Way
Independent/TSM [Release date: 02.05.13] John Nickoloff opens his debut 5 track EP/CD ‘Get Out Of My Way’ with hard rock pretensions but gradually moves towards radio friendly MOR material. Either way he’s got a great rock voice that effortlessly brings … Continue reading
Album review: BLUE TO BROWN – Blue To Brown
Remedy-records [Release date 18.02.13] Blue To Brown features the father and son duo of former Gets/z Loose vocalist and voice over artist Rob Brown and the multi instrumentalist and occasional vocals of Duran Duran guitarist and song writer … Continue reading
