Tinsley Ellis announces new acoustic album Labor Of Love
Atlanta blues titan Tinsley Ellis returns with a powerful new chapter. His new album Labor Of Love arrives on Friday 30 January 2026 via Alligator Records, marking his second acoustic release and the first to feature an entire set of original material. It will be available on CD, Georgia peach coloured vinyl, and all major […]
Remembering Steve “The Colonel” Cropper: 21st October 1941- 3rd December 2025
Born in Dora, Missouri in 1941, Steve Cropper went on to become one of the most influential musicians of the last century. A singer, songwriter, guitarist, and producer, he helped create some of the most enduring and familiar songs ever recorded. As a founding member of the Stax house band Booker T & The MGs, […]
Henri Herbert brings the house down at the 100 Club
There are gigs that feel special before the first note is played. Henri Herbert’s return to the 100 Club was one of them. A packed room, ages ranging from teenagers to old-school rockers, waited patiently as the planned 7pm start time drifted closer to 8.30. WORDS & IMAGES: Callum Smyth No one minded. Word had […]
Danny Bryant Opens a Powerful New Chapter with Nothing Left Behind
With the release of his new album Nothing Left Behind on 6 February 2026 via Jazzhaus Records, British guitarist and singer-songwriter Danny Bryant steps into the most personal phase of his two-decade career. Long recognised as one of the leading figures in European blues rock, Bryant now presents a record shaped by honesty, renewal and […]
Jared James Nichols to Host Exclusive Masterclass at the Gibson Garage London
Gibson, one of the most influential names in music for more than a century, has announced a special event with Gibson Ambassador and blues powerhouse Jared James Nichols. The acclaimed guitarist will appear at the Gibson Garage London on Friday November 28 at 7pm for an intimate masterclass session. Located at 61–62 Eastcastle Street, the […]
CHRISTONE “KINGFISH” INGRAM – WULFRUN HALL, WOLVERHAMPTON
Christone “Kingfish” Ingram returned to the UK with a performance that confirmed exactly why he is seen as the future of the blues. I last saw him on the Mediterranean Blues Cruise in 2023, and even then he was a force of nature. On this night in Wolverhampton, he somehow raised the bar again. Words: […]
Secret Bywater Call gig at The Tuesday Night Club – review
It is starting to become a tradition, Bywater Call opening their U.K. tour with a secret gig at The Tuesday Night Music Club in Coulsdon. This show had sold out many weeks previously with no publicity or announcement. Bywater Call are destined for much larger venues, but they are not alone in loving the intimate […]
Spencer Mackenzie releases powerful new single Frozen Hearts from upcoming album Empty Chairs
JUNO nominated and Maple Blues Award winning artist Spencer Mackenzie returns with the third single from his forthcoming studio album Empty Chairs. The new single Frozen Hearts is available on all streaming platforms from Friday November 21st, accompanied by an official lyric video. Frozen Hearts stands as one of Mackenzie’s most personal and emotionally charged […]
Sunjay announces Winter 2025 UK tour in support of I’m Just Like You
Multi-award-winning guitarist, songwriter and vocalist Sunjay will hit the road this winter for a twelve-date headline tour across the UK. The run supports his latest album I’m Just Like You, released on Mighty Tight Records and available now on all platforms. The fifteen-track album is Sunjay’s heartfelt tribute to songwriter Chris Smither, featuring his interpretations […]
Joe Bonamassa releases B.B. King’s Blues Summit 100, Vol. III with a new wave of all-star collaborations
Joe Bonamassa has released B.B. King’s Blues Summit 100, Vol. III, the next chapter in his landmark tribute project honouring what would have been B.B. King’s 100th birthday. Out now via KTBA Records, this new instalment delivers five collaborations that celebrate the depth, heart, and legacy of the King of the Blues. The new tracks […]