JOANNE SHAW TAYLOR ACCOUNCES EARLY 2024 UK TOUR

British Blues rock guitar prodigy Joanne Shaw Taylor is pleased to announce ten UK concerts in February 2024. Planet Rock will start a 48-hour ticket pre-sale at 10am GMT on Wednesday 15 November via Planetrock.com.  Tickets will then go on general sale at 10am on Friday 17 November from Gigantic.com, Planetrocktickets.co.uk, and joanneshawtaylor.com. The tour kicks off on Saturday 17 February 2024 at Manchester Royal Northern College […]

IAN SIEGAL BAND: A CELEBRATION OF CHICAGO BLUES

30TH ANNIVERSARY PARTY: AIN’T NOTHING BUT THE BLUES BAR, LONDON By: Barry BluesBarn Hopwood When offered the chance to see one of the best singer/songwriters in the UK who swaggers along side the Blues, you don’t take it, you jump on it and wrestle it to the ground. Plus it’s taking place in your most […]

SLIDE GUITARist TROY REDFERN ANNOUNCES BRAND NEW SINGLE “GETAWAY”

British slide guitarist and singer songwriter, Troy Redfern is pleased to announce the release of his new single Getaway.  It’s the second single taken from his forthcoming 2024 studio album Invocation. Getaway is released on Wednesday 25th October and is available on all streaming platforms HERE.  Featuring his strongest material to date, the Invocation album will be launched with an extensive Kickstarter Campaign on Monday October 30th. Coloured […]

Kira Mac Announce Spring Headline 2024 UK Tour

British blues-rock band Kira Mac is pleased to announce their 12-date Spring 2024 UK Tour. Planet Rock will launch a 48-Hour Ticket Pre-sale at 10am BST on Monday October 23rd. Kira Mac, the UK’s hottest rock sensation, is reinventing the classic genre with a modern twist. Their music bursts with the raw power of old-school rock, fused seamlessly with contemporary flair, soulful melodies, and a […]

It’s a “Sign of the Times!” from The Kendall Connection’s new video

The Kendall Connection, renowned for their electrifying blend of blues, rock, and funk, is thrilled to announce the release of a sensational new live video for their hit track, “Sign of the Times.” This video captures the essence of their high-energy performances and offers fans a front-row seat to their captivating live show. In a […]

The Damn Truth release new single “I Just Gotta Let You Know”

Psychedelic Montreal four-piece blues-rock and roll band, The Damn Truth, have released their new single and accompanying music video “I Just Gotta Let You Know.” “I Just Gotta Let You Know” dovetails The Damn Truth’s October 2023 UK Headline Concerts, plus shows supporting Glenn Hughes on his Glenn Hughes Performs Classic Deep Purple Live Celebrating The 50th Anniversary of […]

Jack J Hutchinson TO launch his brand new album ‘Battles’

British blues guitarist and singer songwriter Jack J Hutchinson is pleased to announce he will launch his brand new album ‘Battles‘ with a special show at O2 Academy 2 Islington on Thursday 8th February 2024. The show will see Hutchinson and his band – featuring Phil Wilson (drums) and Charlie Rachael Kay (bass) – perform the album from start to finish. Support at […]

ROBERT JON & THE WRECK DROP NEW SINGLE “HOLD ON,” – A SOULFUL ODE TO THE TOURING LIFE

From the heart of Southern California, Robert Jon & The Wreck have released their latest offering, “Hold On,” available now on all digital platforms via Joe Bonamassa’s Journeyman Records, is a riff-based rock classic produced by the legendary Kevin Shirley. Delving into the poignant challenges of life on the road, the track captures the sentiment of every […]

Toby Walker, Brook’s Blues Bar, Parsons Green Social Club, London

September 29th 2023 Brook’s Blues Bar is one of London’s oldest running blues gig venues. Its location has changed over the years but run by blues stalwarts, Tony & Ann Rosenberg, it remains a haven of guaranteed acoustic blues quality. September saw a rare visit to the UK club by New Jersey acoustic picker Toby […]

Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival Presents: Shades of Blue

This October, Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival presents Shades of Blue – a weekend celebrating the history of the blues and its influence on countless styles of music.   From 27 – 29 October, nine events will take place across four Edinburgh venues – St Bride’s Centre, La Belle Angele, Leith Arches and The Caves – with a programme of music […]