JJ GREY & MOFRO ANNOUNCE UK tour DATES
JJ Grey, leader of JJ Grey & Mofro, announced UK and Netherlands dates on the band’s “Olustee World Tour.” JJ Grey & Mofro will perform June 12, 13 and 14 in the Netherlands, and June 15, 17 and 18 in the United Kingdom. Grey couldn’t be more excited about these dates “It’s been almost a […]
Joanne Shaw Taylor – QMU Glasgow – Feb 2024 review
Joanne Shaw Taylor brought a storm of eclectic blues infused flavours to her only Scottish show at Glasgow, igniting the stage with her fiery guitar riffs and soulful vocals. As the lights dimmed and the crowd’s anticipation grew, Taylor emerged with an electric presence, ready to deliver a performance that would resonate long after the […]
Good news for Joanne Shaw Taylor fans – new album on the way!
Joanne Shaw Taylor, the acclaimed British blues-rock guitarist, is ready to release her latest studio album, Heavy Soul, helmed by renowned producer Kevin Shirley (known for his work with Black Crowes, Journey, Aerosmith). Scheduled for release on June 7th via Joe Bonamassa’s Journeyman Records, Heavy Soul promises to leave a lasting impression on listeners. Pre-order […]
BIG WOLF BAND release new single “LIVING ON BORROWED TIME”
Big Wolf Band is thrilled to announce the release of “Living on Borrowed Time,” the second single from their upcoming album, “Rebel’s Journey.” Launched today (Friday, February 16th) the track will be available on all streaming platforms. This news comes hot on the heels of Big Wolf Band’s nomination for UK Blues Band of the […]
IVY GOLD is performing the UK shows with drum heavy weight Mel Gaynor of Simple Minds
IVY GOLD is proud to announce the touring band of their very first UK live dates in March! Due to the sky rocking travel expenses, the band decided to put a UK based band together for the shows in England. The line-up consists of Manou on vocals, Sebastian Eder (Avalon) on guitars, Kevin Moore (Jennifer […]
I Can’t look you in the eye, says Bex Marshall
On February 2, 2024, British blues roots rock artist Bex Marshall will release “I Can’t Look You In The Eye,” the second single from her upcoming album “Fortuna,” which drops on March 1, 2024, via Dixiefrog Records. The track, co-written with Scott Coopwood from Clarksdale, Mississippi, delves into the intense energy between two people in […]
Troy Redfern Announces 2024 Headline Tour
Critically acclaimed British slide guitarist and singer songwriter “Troy Redfern” will embark on “Troy Redfern “Invocation” Headline UK Tour” on June 17th. The 11-date UK tour will showcase tracks from Redfern’s forthcoming studio album Invocation, plus songs from his extensive back catalogue. Tickets go on sale at 9am on Friday February 2nd from www.troyredfern.com. The headline tour follows the release of Troy Redfern’s […]
Connor Selby/Grainne Duffy at The Forge, Camden Town, London
A month long series of blues concerts, at this relatively new venue, warmed the cold January cockles as blues hotshot guitarist, Connor Selby and Irish blues queen, Grainne Duffy, combined their bona fide talents to entertain a very decent turn out of blues aficionados. It’s rare to witness two headliners sharing a bill. This produced […]
The Tyneside Americana Blues Festival at Cullercoats Crescent Club 2024
The Tyneside Americana Blues Festival at Cullercoats Crescent Club, held from January 19th to 21st, 2024, successfully filled the void left by the discontinued Great British Rock & Blues Festival. Organized by Stephen Donelly and John Tate, the event featured three stages: Acoustic, Blues Matters, and Main. Words: Colin Campbell Pictures: Ian Potter Despite […]
Robert Jon & The Wreck release New Track “Ballad Of A Broken Hearted Man”
Southern rock trailblazers Robert Jon & The Wreck have once again captivated the music scene with their latest single, “Ballad of a Broken Hearted Man,” now available on all digital platforms. The song features exhilarating slide guitar, powerful whiskey-soaked vocals and captivating lyrics painting a vivid picture of heartache and resilience, resonating deeply with the listener. This […]