Review: Joe Bonamassa – Live In Concert The Royal Albert Hall, May 7th, 2026 Reviewer / Photographer – Phil Honley I was first introduced to New Yorker Joe Bonamassa in February 2006 when the 28 year old was brought to The Boom Boom Club by Pete Feenstra. I believe, at the time, this was his […]
It’s the turn of guitarist Troy Redfern to sit down and chat about ten songs that have had either an impact or a real meaning in his life. We all have those songs, you don’t necessarily need to like a particular song for it to have that impact. We’ll be chatting to other musicians in […]
Review: The Deep Strikes – The Deep Strikes Independent (January 1st, 2026) Reviewer – Grant Foster Critics, the world is full of them! Criticism though can be harsh, especially when it comes to music. Songs are so personal. They are like the writers children. So anything negative can hurt deeply. Constructive criticism however is another thing […]
Review: Gwyn Ashton – Grease Bucket Self-Release – Fab Tone Records (November 11th, 2025) Reviewer – David Brighouse I hadn’t heard of Gwyn Ashton before, but found out he’s a blues guitarist who was born in Wales, whose family emigrated to Australia in the 60’s. He’s been playing guitar for over 50 years and has […]
Review: Walter Trout – Sign Of The Times Provogue ( September 5th 2025) Reviewer – David Brighouse This album is a reaction to current global issues and the subject matter has led to a rockier album than last year’s ‘Broken‘, but still with a wide variation of styles across the 10 tracks on offer. Self-produced […]
Critically acclaimed American blues rock guitarist, singer and songwriter Jared James Nichols returns to the UK for a 10-date November/December 2025 Tour. Jared’s special guest is Afrodiziac. Tickets go on sale at 10am on Friday July 18th via Bandsintown. Jared came to prominence in 2015 with his debut album ‘Old Glory & The Wild Revival‘, […]
Review: Joe Bonamassa – Breakthrough J&R Adventures (July 18th, 2025) Reviewer – Peter Scallan There is one thing for sure! Nobody can say Joe Bonamassa doesn’t put a shift in! In the last two years he has released two live albums and three studio albums including the Black Country Communion album ‘V‘. I have also […]
Review: When Rivers Meet – Addicted To You Road Records (May 23rd, 2025) Reviewer – Chris O’Connor In a world where musical authenticity can feel increasingly rare, ‘Addicted To You’, the fourth studio album from British blues rock duo When Rivers Meet, is a resounding reminder that soul, substance, and sophistication still reign supreme. Independently […]
Review: Anthony Gomes – Praise The Loud Rat Pak Records (April 25th, 2025) Reviewer – Grant Foster ‘’You take some Muddy Waters and you turn it up to ten.‘’ The first line from the title track of Anthony Gomes’ new album. I can’t remember how or when it was that I first hear of Anthony Gomes. Was […]
Review: HRH Blues 9 – Day 2 O2 Academy, Leicester (April 13th, 2025) Reviewer / Photographer – Dan Mann Day two of HRH Blues 9, and it certainly seemed busier in the venue than the previous day. In stead of everyone seated, more people were standing on the barrier, the atmosphere more like a live […]
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