Burning Rope announce new album Dissolution and UK tour dates
Burning Rope have announced the release of their second album Dissolution, due out on 26 May 2026 on CD, download and streaming platforms. The band features former Catfish members Paul Long on keyboards and Adam Pyke on bass, joined by guitarist Alex Voysey and drummer Mitch Weaving. Following their self titled debut, Dissolution continues to […]
Top female blues artists leading the genre right now
The blues has always had powerful women at its heart. From pioneers like Ma Rainey, Bessie Smith, Memphis Minnie, Koko Taylor and Etta James to modern stars carrying the torch today, female blues artists have long shaped the sound, soul and direction of the music. Right now, a new and established generation of women are […]
Laurence Jones at The Flower Pot – live review
23rd April 2026 The Flower Pot in Derby has cemented itself as one of the country’s premier gig venues. So, when I saw that Laurence Jones would be performing one of his acoustic gigs there, I just had to be there. I’ve been lucky enough to catch Laurence in a live setting a few times, […]
Joe Bonamassa releases Tattoo’d Lady live from Rory Gallagher tribute album
Joe Bonamassa has released Tattoo’d Lady (Live), the latest single from his forthcoming live album and concert film The Spirit Of Rory Live From Cork, due out June 19 via J&R Adventures. Recorded during a sold out run of shows in Cork, Ireland, the performance forms part of Bonamassa’s tribute to late Irish blues legend […]
Samantha Martin & Delta Sugar release new single Them Changes
Samantha Martin & Delta Sugar have released their new single Them Changes, the first taste of the band’s forthcoming live album A Beautiful Buzz. The track captures the full force of a group widely regarded as one of Canada’s most compelling live roots acts, blending soul, blues, gospel energy and raw stage chemistry. Driven by […]
JP Soars releases Goin’ to South Carolina from new album Gypsy Blue Revue
Acclaimed blues guitarist and songwriter JP Soars has released his new single Goin’ to South Carolina, the latest preview of his upcoming album Gypsy Blue Revue, arriving May 29, 2026 via Forty Below Records. The album sees Soars joined by acclaimed violinist, vocalist and songwriter Anne Harris, creating a collaboration that moves freely through blues, […]
YORK BLUES FESTIVAL 2026 – review
18 April 2026The Crescent, York This was our third visit to York Blues Festival, and once again it proved why it has become one of the most enjoyable grassroots blues events on the calendar. Held at the excellent Crescent in York, the festival combines strong programming, a warm atmosphere and a crowd that clearly values […]
Ronnie Wood adds London and Cologne shows after huge ticket demand
Ronnie Wood And His Band, featuring Imelda May, have announced two additional European shows after exceptional demand for previously announced Amsterdam dates. The new concerts will take place at London’s O2 Forum Kentish Town on Friday 21 August and E-Werk in Cologne on Thursday 3 September. Tickets go on general sale on Friday 24 April […]
Orkney Blues Festival 2026 set to bring four days of live music to the islands
The Orkney Blues Festival returns from 23 to 26 April 2026, promising another packed weekend of live music, community spirit and one of the most distinctive settings on the UK festival calendar. Held across Stromness, the event has built a reputation as the most northerly blues festival in the UK, drawing visitors from across the […]
Bad Influence bring 40th anniversary tour to The Crawdaddy Club
British blues rock favourites Bad Influence are celebrating four decades on the road with a special 40th Anniversary Tour, stopping at The Crawdaddy Club at The Turks Head, Twickenham, on Friday 24 April 2026. Formed in 1986 by vocalist and rhythm guitarist Val Cowell and guitarist Richard Hayes, Bad Influence became one of the standout […]
