Bonnie Raitt, Royal Albert Hall, London – June 2025
Bonnie Raitt is one of a now dwindling but thankfully still active set of musicians from the golden age of the 1970s California blues and roots music scene. Burbank born and raised into a showbiz family, most music aficionados of this genre picked up on flame haired Bonnie through her connection with Little Feat as […]
Zac Schulze Gang Announce Headline UK Tour and Debut Album Release
Fresh from winning “Young Artist of the Year” at the 2025 UK Blues Awards, the Zac Schulze Gang are hitting the road again—this time for an eight-date headline UK tour in September and October. The tour includes a very special album release show at London’s legendary 100 Club on Thursday 25th September. Tickets go on […]
Hollow Souls Fire Again with Explosive Second Single “Shotgun”
Following their storming debut earlier this year, Hollow Souls are back with a vengeance. The blues-rock super-collective led by Kris Barras has released their second single, “Shotgun,” featuring the unmistakable gravel and grit of Jon ‘Marv’ Harvey, frontman of Canadian southern rock titans Monster Truck. After March’s high-octane debut single “Borderline”—featuring powerhouse vocals from Phoebe […]
Master the Blues, One Decade at a Time
JustinGuitar’s Blues Immersion Class 3 Opens for Enrollment June 12 For guitarists craving something deeper than YouTube tutorials or recycled licks, Justin Sandercoe’s Blues Immersion program is returning with a brand-new class—and it’s raising the bar. On June 12, 2025, enrollment officially opens for Blues Immersion Class 3, a six-month journey into the heart of […]
Joanne Shaw Taylor Announces 2025 UK Tour and New Album
Image by Adam Kennedy British blues powerhouse Joanne Shaw Taylor is back with big news. The critically acclaimed guitarist and vocalist has announced five UK headline shows in September 2025, coinciding with the release of her hotly anticipated new studio album Black & Gold. Tour Dates Revealed Kicking off at Bath Forum on Wednesday 24 […]
SAMANTHA FISH: The Arts Club, Liverpool – Friday 30th May. Live review
Support: Troy Redfern, main image by Tomas Adam This was a night of firsts for me — I had never seen either Samantha Fish or Troy Redfern perform live before. Safe to say, both artists delivered in style. Opening the show was slide-guitar powerhouse Troy Redfern, joined only by his drummer. Performing as a duo […]
Samantha Fish Announces Special Guests for Upcoming UK Tour Dates
Critically acclaimed American guitarist and vocalist Samantha Fish has confirmed the special guests for her highly anticipated UK dates this spring. Joining her at the Arts Club Liverpool (May 30), The Brook in Southampton (May 31), and O2 Academy Oxford (June 1) will be none other than British slide guitar maverick Troy Redfern. Meanwhile, blues-rockers […]
Robin Trower – Shepherds Bush Empire, London
21/05/25 Robin strummed into the Shepherds Bush hood to deliver his inimitable Trower power to his hardcore fanbase who faithfully flocked to this venue by its ancient green. A crystal clear sound mix enabled this power trio to dynamically showcase a set list of old favourites and contemporary compositions. If Hendrix and Cream combined in […]
Orianthi Announces Bold New Album ‘Some Kind of Feeling’ and Drops Searing Single ‘Attention’
Australian-born, globally celebrated guitarist and singer-songwriter Orianthi is gearing up to release her brand-new studio album Some Kind of Feeling via Woodward Avenue Records. The album will be available digitally on June 27, on CD from August 15, and on vinyl from September 19, and is now available to pre-order at orcd.co/OrianthiSKOF. The record features […]
Jerron Paxton Brings Tradition to Life on Stage and Record
US blues and roots sensation Jerron Paxton is nearing the end of a successful UK tour, having already won over audiences up and down the country. A recent appearance on Later… with Jools Holland introduced him to an even wider audience, where his captivating performance drew widespread acclaim. Blues Matters has followed Paxton’s journey closely […]
