Laura Evans confirmed as special guest on Matt Andersen’s UK Tour
Welsh singer songwriter Laura Evans has just been announced as the special guest on Matt Andersen’s UK tour from 11-18th October 2022. Tickets are available on Friday 10th June (Link below). Laura recently announced her second single “Fire with Fire” from her debut album State of Mind. The new single is a perfectly crafted song […]
Live Review – Sugaray Rayford Band at Glasgows Oran Mor
Never been to this venue without having to stand, what a pleasant surprise it was to see cabaret style seating for this event, Suga never sounded so sweet. Tonight, he had his band with him. Words: Colin Campbell Pictures: Colin Campbell (below), Allison Morgan (Header photo) These included ex Deep Purple keyboard player, Drake […]
Live Review: Jeff Beck and Hollywood star Johnny Depp – the Sage Gateshead
It had been in the making for over two years. But like most tours, Jeff Beck’s latest UK run had suffered the agonising ordeal of having to be rescheduled due to the pandemic. But finally, the moment that Tyneside fans of the guitar legend had been waiting for finally arrived. Words & Pictures: Adam Kennedy […]
Shemekia Copeland set To Release new album
Award-winning blues, soul and Americana singer Shemekia Copeland will release her powerful, trailblazing new Alligator Records album, Done Come Too Far (on CD and LP), on Friday, August 19, 2022. Possessing one of the most instantly recognizable and deeply soulful roots music voices of our time, Copeland is beloved worldwide for the fearlessness, honesty and humor of her revelatory music, as well […]
Eric Gales Live from The Cluny
Cedric Burnside at The Cluny in Newcastle
It goes without saying that the name Burnside is synonymous with the blues. Of course, the late RL Burnside was one of the greats of the Hill Country Blues sound, and music most certainly runs in the family. Words & Images: Adam Kennedy RL’s grandson Cedric Burnside is a protege of the legend, having toured […]
Robert Jon & The Wreck release new single & music video
Following their triumphant 12-date tour of the UK in May 2022, which showered them with rave reviews and accolades, Robert Jon & The Wreck are pleased to announce the release of a brand new single and music video She’s A Fighter, released on Blues Rock Titan Joe Bonamassa’s label KTBA Records on Friday 27th May. The single is available to stream now […]
CHRISTONE ‘KINGFISH’ INGRAM ANNOUNCES UK TOUR DATES
American blues guitarist and singer Christone ‘Kingfish’ Ingram has announced that he’s returning to the UK this October for a 5-date tour which will see the singer perform in Sheffield, Birmingham, Glasgow, Newcastle and Manchester. His show at Islington Assembley Hall in June is already sold out. Tickets go on sale on Friday 27 May […]
JOANNE SHAW TAYLOR RELEASES New Single FEATURING KENNY WAYNE SHEPHERD
On the heels of the announcement of her first U.S. concert film Blues From The Heart Live set for release on June 10th, KTBA Records recording artist and British blues-rock star Joanne Shaw Taylor releases “Can’t You See What You’re Doing To Me” featuring five-time GRAMMY nominee Kenny Wayne Shepherd. Blues From The Heart Live […]
ROBBIE REAY & FRIENDS Live – Repas7, Berwick Upon Tweed
Took a saunter over the border to Berwick to see Robbie Reay play at Repas7; a contemporary music venue/restaurant, that offers live music on Friday and Saturday nights. The venue has a low roof making acoustics sound really tasty and tonight was no exception. A full house was entertained with blues, gospel, humour throughout but […]
