Dom Martin announces acoustic UK Tour

Multi award winning Belfast artist Dom Martin kicks off his Spring 2023 Solo Acoustic UK Tour on Tuesday 14 March 2023 including dates that will take him the length and breadth of Great Britain. One of the most talked about Irish artists in a generation and likened by many to the legendary Irish guitarist Rory Gallagher, […]

The Great British Rock & Blues Festival 2023 review

Well, it is the final, final Skegness blues spectacle and what a weekend it was. Saw loads of bands and the calibre of acts was brilliant. Situated predominantly in Hot Shots with Blues matters stage, still had time to at least catch other bands on other stages, namely Centre Stage and Reds. So, this will […]

Arielle to release new album in April

Award-winning American singer-songwriter and guitarist Arielle will release her new studio album ‘73 on Friday 20 April 2023. The new album is a sentiment of love and an ode to her personal 1973 Volkswagen Bay Window Bus that Arielle lovingly refers to as Magick, and a celebration of its 50 years of existence. Mixing classic […]

UPDATED ALL-STAR LINEUP FOR
KEEPING THE BLUES ALIVE AT SEA MEDITERRANEAN III

This five-night music festival at sea will feature performances from 20+ amazing blues artists, including Joe Bonamassa, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Blackberry Smoke, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, Ruthie Foster and more. Cruisers can expect two unique sets from Bonamassa along with dozens of electrifying live performances and once-in-a-lifetime collaborations that can’t be seen anywhere else. Visit www.bluesaliveatseaeurope.com […]

Edinburgh Blues Club Announces its concert schedule for the first half of 2023

Edinburgh Blues Club has announced its concert schedule for the first half of 2023 and comprises a broad spectrum of the blues, including blues rock, gospel blues, southern blues and blues funk. It features artists from the UK, USA, Canada and Germany. Things kick off on January 26th with Scotland’s own Gerry Jablonski Band. A […]

one-off concert in London at The Black Heart announced by Jared James Nichols

Singer, songwriter, guitarist, and Gibson brand ambassador Jared James Nichols has announced a rare one-off concert in London at The Black Heart on Wednesday 22 February 2023. Jared’s special guests are Bad Luck Friday featuring vocalist and the UK’s leading harp player, Will Wilde. “The one aspect that really excites me about music is live […]

R.I.P. Jeff Beck

Blues Matters is sad to hear of the passing of guitar legend Jeff Beck. Jeff’s PR company release a statement that says: “On behalf of his family, it is with deep and profound sadness that we share the news of Jeff Beck’s passing. After suddenly contracting bacterial meningitis, he peacefully passed away yesterday. His family […]

THE COMMONERS & TROY REDFERN CO-HEADLINE APRIL 2023 UK TOUR

PLANET ROCK 48-HOUR TICKET PRE-SALE STARTS 10AM ON WEDNESDAY 11 JANUARY 2023 BOOK PRE-SALE TICKETS Two of the hottest blues rock acts have joined forces to embark on what promises to be one of the most exciting co-headline tours in recent years. Critically acclaimed roots/blues rockers The Commoners embark on a 15-date UK tour in […]

As The Crow Flies: An interview with Seth Rosenbloom

Born into a musical family and raised in Waltham, Massachusetts, he began playing classical violin as a child and subsequently started playing guitar at age eleven. His musical influences range from Elvis Presley to The Beatles, he earned a performance scholarship from Berklee College of Music by the time he was sixteen. He has toured […]

HENRIK FREISCHLADER – BRING BACK THE TIME Tour 2022

With a new band and a new studio album, Henrik Freischlader is ready to return to the stages of clubs and festivals. The fans can look forward to the intense concerts, where their music will catch up with what was missed in recent years. It will be rockier again and of course a bit louder […]