Joe Bonamassa live review – Glasgow 2025
SEC Armadillo – Glasgow21/04/2025Words: Colin Campbell | Pictures: Ian Potter Joe Bonamassa’s performance at Glasgow’s SEC Armadillo on 21 April 2025 was a masterclass in blues-rock, but also much more, reaffirming his status as one of the genre’s most electrifying performers. This was the opening night of his current UK tour, and what a way […]
Larry McCray Announces New Album Heartbreak City and Drops Soulful Lead Single
Celebrated bluesman brings fire and soul to his boldest record yet Blues powerhouse Larry McCray is set to release his much-anticipated new album Heartbreak City on June 13, 2025 via KTBA Records, the label founded by Joe Bonamassa. To mark the announcement, McCray has unveiled the album’s lead single, “Bye Bye Blues”, a finger-snapping, soul-drenched […]
Connor Selby Shares New Single “Someone” and Marks a Major Step in His Rise
Heartfelt new track highlights a breakthrough year for the fast-rising UK singer-songwriter UK blues and roots troubadour Connor Selby has released his brand-new single “Someone”, out now via Provogue Records. The release follows the huge success of his self-titled 2023 album — a MOJO Album of the Year — and marks the beginning of what […]
The Commoners Announce Live In The UK Album and Massive 2025 EU/UK Tour
Canadian roots-rock powerhouse captures the energy of the stage on new live release Canadian roots-rock band The Commoners are heading back to the UK and Europe this May, armed with a brand-new live album and ready to make 2025 their biggest year yet. Following the momentum of their acclaimed albums Find A Better Way and […]
CITIZEN JONES – DOWNTOWN WAYS (album review)
Bringing a not entirely new meaning to the term ‘stripped back, Citizen Jones is just two musicians – Daniel Jones on guitar, and Tim Douthit on harmonica. The band claim to bring, quote, ‘fresh power to the old-school front porch country blues’. Singing mostly original songs, with occasional classics in their live set so the […]
UK Blues Awards 2025 Winners Announced
A Night of Triumph for UK Blues The UK Blues Awards 2025 delivered a night to remember, celebrating the artists, venues and festivals that keep British blues thriving. With Marshall leading the sponsorship charge, the awards shone a spotlight on the movers, shakers, and legends lighting up the scene. Zac Schulze kicked things off, picking […]
DOGSHARK – EARTH IS NOT ROOM ENOUGH (album review)
Dogshark are a three-piece heavy blues/rock trio who gig around the North of England and this I believe is their debut album. Opening track Sun Going Down/John The Revelator kicks in with a lonesome, wailing, slide guitar riff before being overtaken by something, altogether much heavier. Overdriven guitar riffs, sturdy vocals, crushing drums and a […]
ALLY VENABLE – Money & Power album review
Ruf Records Ally Venable roars back onto the scene with her sixth studio release. A bold, electrifying statement, this cements her status as a blues-rock powerhouse, blending fierce guitar work with messages of strength and resilience, especially for women in a historically male-dominated genre. The album explodes to life with Brown Liquor, a swaggering opener […]
Arran Rock & Blues Festival Returns to Scotland’s “Miniature Masterpiece” for 2025 Edition
Live music, whisky, wildlife and world-class talent – all on the Isle of Arran this May Scotland’s Isle of Arran is set to come alive with blues, rock, and soulful sounds this spring as the Arran Rock & Blues Festival returns for its fifth edition. Taking place Friday 2nd – Sunday 4th May 2025, this […]
Christone “Kingfish” Ingram Brings The Hard Road Tour to the UK This November
GRAMMY-winning blues phenom announces UK dates as part of international headline run Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, one of the most electrifying talents in modern blues, has announced his long-awaited return to the UK as part of his 2025 The Hard Road World Tour. With a string of celebrated U.S. shows and festival appearances already on the […]
