The Milk Men announce new album & release new single

Spin The Bottle is the stunning new album from London-based four-piece rock and blues band The Milk Men, a supergroup made up of the cream of UK blues rock talent. Released Friday 9 September 2022, you can pre-order the album below. The first single from the album, entitled Go Go Baby, is released Wednesday 15 June 2022. […]

Live Review: CHRISTONE ‘Kingfish’ Ingram – St Lukes, Glasgow

Well, the time has arrived, after many reschedules and various associated problems it was time for Christone Kingfish Ingram to start his 2022 UK Tour. Cannot think of a more perfect setting to spread the news of a rising bluesman than in the splendid surroundings of this Church, rapidly becoming the go to venue for […]

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 […]

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 […]