Ed Alstrom – This Idea of Humanity: album review
Ed Alstrom is not easy to pin down, and that is very much the point of This Idea of Humanity. Imagine the musical DNA of Georgie Fame, Jon Cleary, Ray Charles and Dr John stirred together, with a touch of baseball stadium atmosphere and late-night cocktail lounge energy. Somewhere in that mix you begin to […]
LAURA CHAVEZ – MY VOICE: album review
Laura Chavez wastes no time declaring her purpose on My Voice, a ten-track instrumental statement that lets the guitar do all the talking. With no vocals to lean on, Chavez leans into tone, phrasing, and feel, crafting a record that’s as personal as it is assured. This is blues storytelling in its purest form, strings, […]
Edinburgh Blues Club announces Mark Hummel and Greig Taylor Band shows
The Edinburgh Blues Club has announced two notable shows at the Voodoo Rooms over the coming weeks, bringing together an American blues veteran and one of Scotland’s rising blues rock bands. The first event takes place Thursday 19 March, when award winning American harmonica player Mark Hummel performs with support from Al Hughes. The show […]
Open Air Blues Festival Brezoi 2026 reveals huge international lineup
One of Europe’s most exciting blues gatherings is back this summer, with the Open Air Blues Festival Brezoi returning to Romania from 21 to 26 July 2026 with another major international lineup. Set in the mountain town of Brezoi in Vâlcea County, the festival has grown into a six day celebration of blues and roots […]
Laura Cox returns with new single Not Your Story
French modern rock guitarist and singer Laura Cox has released a brand new single, Not Your Story, out now through earMUSIC / veryrecords. Arriving in the middle of her current tour, the previously unreleased track delivers a surge of guitar driven rock energy while pushing Cox’s sound into darker territory. The song opens with a […]
Keb’ Mo’ announces intimate London show at Union Chapel
Acclaimed American roots artist Keb’ Mo’ will perform a special headline concert at London’s Union Chapel on Wednesday 10 June 2026. The show offers UK audiences a rare opportunity to see one of modern blues and roots music’s most respected performers in an intimate setting. Across a career spanning nearly five decades, Keb’ Mo’ has […]
Robin Trower returns to UK stages with five date tour this summer
Award winning British blues guitarist Robin Trower will return to the UK stage later this summer with a short run of headline tour dates across England and Scotland. The tour begins on 31 August in Sunderland at The Fire Station, before moving to Edinburgh’s Queen’s Hall, Manchester Academy 2, Cambridge Junction, and concluding on 5 […]
Joanne Shaw Taylor and Orianthi unite on blues rock duet What Good Is My Love?
British blues rock guitarist and singer Joanne Shaw Taylor has released a new single, What Good Is My Love?, featuring Australian guitarist and singer Orianthi. The track is out now through Journeyman Records and brings together two well known modern blues rock players for a powerful collaboration. Built around a slow, driving groove and expressive […]
Tinsley Ellis shares video for ‘Sweet Ice Tea’ from new album Labor Of Love
Tinsley Ellis has released the official video for “Sweet Ice Tea,” one of the standout tracks from his recent album Labor Of Love. The record, released on January 30, marks Ellis’ second acoustic album following 2024’s Naked Truth, which received a Blues Music Awards nomination. Unlike its predecessor, Labor Of Love features entirely original material. […]
Inside the star-studded 25th anniversary party at New York’s Cutting Room
Words: Abbe Sparks | Photos: Arnie Goodman For 25 years The Cutting Room (TCR) has been one of New York City’s pre-eminent live music venues and a place where the Blues, Rock and Jazz music stay alive, as well as every genre-in-between. To celebrate this momentous anniversary, the legendary club threw a star-studded party for […]
