Joe Bonamassa celebrates Rory Gallagher with new live album from Cork
Joe Bonamassa has released The Spirit Of Rory Live From Cork, a live album and concert film paying tribute to the music and legacy of Irish blues legend Rory Gallagher. Available now via J&R Adventures, the project captures a series of sold-out performances recorded in Gallagher’s hometown of Cork, where his influence remains as strong […]
Van Morrison opens concert archive to fans with new Concert Vault
Van Morrison has unveiled a new way for fans to experience his live performances, launching the Concert Vault as part of a redesigned official website. Available now through his website, the Concert Vault gives fans access to full concert performances drawn from Morrison’s extensive archive, with additional shows expected to be released throughout the year. […]
Parker Barrow release explosive new single ahead of Hold The Mash
Nashville blues-rock outfit Parker Barrow have released Nothin’ Left To Save, the latest single from their forthcoming sophomore album Hold The Mash, which arrives on July 17. The track offers another glimpse into an album that continues to build on the band’s blend of Southern rock swagger, blues grit and modern rock energy. According to […]
KEB MO’ – UNION CHAPEL, LONDON – JUNE 10TH
This is the second time that I have had the pleasure of being at a gig in this magnificent setting. Union Chapel is situated in Islington and is still a working church to this day. Built in the nineteenth century, it has achieved a Grade 1 listing. The acoustics inside are as near perfect as […]
BURNING ROPE, DISSOLUTION – review
Burning Rope return with Dissolution, a confident second album that continues to move beyond the musical foundations established by Catfish. Rather than relying on familiar blues-rock formulas, the band explore a wider palette of influences, blending blues, rock, soul, funk and progressive elements into a collection that consistently surprises. Opening track Waste sets the tone […]
SAMANTHA FISH, PAPER DOLL LIVE – review
Rounder Records On Paper Doll Live, Samantha Fish bottles the kind of high-voltage energy that separates good live performers from truly unforgettable ones. Captured at the legendary Bijou Theatre, the album doesn’t merely revisit the songs from Paper Doll, it tears them apart and rebuilds them as fierce, hard-hitting blues-rock workouts loaded with swagger, soul, […]
The Damn Truth announce deluxe edition and major European tour
Canadian rockers The Damn Truth have signed with Frontiers Music and announced a worldwide deluxe edition of their acclaimed self-titled album, set for release on September 11, 2026. The announcement arrives alongside a newly remastered version of fan favourite The Willow, which launches the campaign for the band’s first global physical release. Originally released in […]
Samantha Fish unleashes first official live album with Paper Doll Live
Samantha Fish has released her first official live album, Paper Doll Live, capturing the raw energy and intensity that have made her one of the most acclaimed performers in modern blues and roots music. Available now on vinyl, CD and digital formats, the album was recorded at Knoxville’s historic Bijou Theatre and documents a band […]
BETH HART – OXFORD NEW THEATRE – review
JUNE 4TH 2026. This is my 9th time that I have had the pleasure of seeing Beth Hart performing live. Now, this is not something to write home about; however, to me, it means that I have been in the presence of greatness nine times, and that is something to write about. The support act […]
Warren Haynes shares orchestral take on Grateful Dead classic ahead of Dreams & Songs
Warren Haynes has released a live orchestral version of the Grateful Dead favourite Shakedown Street, offering another preview of his forthcoming symphonic album Dreams & Songs. The track follows the recent release of Banks of the Deep End (Live) and gives fans a further glimpse into a project that revisits music from across Haynes’ remarkable […]