PreOrder “Burn it all Down” the new album from Lauren Anderson

Lauren Anderson is back, with her third album in three years, Burn it all Down, out September 9th. A singer, songwriter, and blues disciple, Anderson makes music that transcends any ordinary encounter. She engages her audiences to find common ground and share experiences that are common to them all. “My goal in live performance is […]

September release date for 50th Anniversary Edition of Rory Gallagher’s sophomore album “Deuce”

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Rory Gallagher’s “Deuce” sophomore solo album from 1971, a deluxe CD boxset will be released by UMC on Friday, September 30th. The album is available to pre-order below. The extensive celebratory release digs deep into the Rory Gallagher Archives and will include a new mix of the original album, twenty-eight previously unreleased alternate takes, […]

Joanne Shaw Taylor returns to the UK!

Award-winning blues rock guitarist and singer-songwriter Joanne Shaw Taylor is pleased to announce a 14-date UK tour in November and December 2022. Tickets go on general sale on Friday August 5th – All ticket links below The tour starts at Cardiff, Tramshed on November 22, followed by dates at Exeter Corn Exchange (Nov 23), Reading Hexagon (Nov 25), Hastings, White Rock Theatre (Nov 26), The […]

Live Review: Open Air Blues Festival, Romania

Presented with the opportunity to go to this festival, one look at the stellar lineup made my decision very easy, that and I’ve never been to Romania before, add to the equation that I hadn’t been on a plane in three years and my suitcase was packed before I finished reading the email. Words: Barry […]

The new album “Find A Better Way” by The Commoners coming soon

Find A Better Way is the brand-new album by Canadian classic rock roots and blues rock band, The Commoners. The album is released on CD, limited edition vinyl and digital by Gypsy Soul Records on Friday 4th November and is available to pre-order in the link below. The first single Fill My Cup was released […]

Supersonic Blues Machine unveil “Money” video from their new album

Supersonic Blues Machine have released the official video for Money, the opener to their new album Voodoo Nation, which is out now via Provogue/Mascot Label Group. Money (video linked below) is a blistering lead off to ‘Voodoo Nation,’ which features guest appearances from Charlie Starr (Blackberry Smoke), Eric Gales, Joe Louis Walker, Ana Popovic, Kirk Fletcher, and more, “Money” […]

Jimmy Hall set to release new album “Ready Now”

Legendary vocalist Jimmy Hall is set to release Ready Now – his first new solo album of original material since 2007.  Producers Joe Bonamassa and Josh Smith worked with Jimmy to make  an album worthy of his amazing career and talent. Jimmy Hall first gained popularity as the lead vocalist, saxophonist, and harmonica player for the […]

Live Review: Cognac Blues Passions & Cahors Blues Festival 2022

After a few tough years of Covid-enforced nothing, the French blues festival scene moved slowly into gear with the country’s two most important events following snapping each others’ heels through July. Words: Iain Patience    Pictures: Jan Venning Cognac Blues Passions, used to be the biggest, most celebrated blues event in the country – possibly […]