Laura Cox powers through disrupted Edinburgh show at Voodoo Rooms
A late start did little to derail Laura Cox’s Edinburgh show at The Voodoo Rooms, with the French guitarist delivering a tight, high energy set once things got underway. The evening began with a brief evacuation after a fire alarm interrupted proceedings, pushing the schedule back and leaving a packed room waiting to get back […]
Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival 2026 returns with 110 shows across the city
The Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival returns from 17 to 26 July 2026, bringing more than 110 concerts to venues across the city. Founded in 1978, the festival has grown into one of the largest and most respected jazz and blues events in Europe, and remains a key part of Edinburgh’s reputation as one of […]
Chris O’Leary announces new album Blue Collar and releases single Bad Decisions
Blues vocalist and harmonica player Chris O’Leary has announced his new album Blue Collar, set for release on July 10, 2026 via Alligator Records, alongside the first single Bad Decisions. The track arrives with a new video and offers an early look at an album built from real experience, sharp writing and a lifetime spent […]
Altered Five frontman Jeff Taylor dies aged 64
Jeff Taylor, singer and frontman of the Altered Five Blues Band, has died aged 64. Taylor passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 30, 2026, at his home in West Allis, Wisconsin. The news was confirmed by Blind Pig Records and the band. A founding member of Altered Five, Taylor helped form the Milwaukee […]
