Top 5 Blues Albums – The Cold Stares

We’ve been asking some of our favourite blues artists what their top 5 blues songs are – this week we’ve got Chris from The Cold Stares! 1) King of the Delta Blues Singers Robert Johnson – “Ramblin’ On My Mind” I heard this album I think when I was 15 or 16 years old and […]

Blues Birthday: Louis Armstrong 4th August 1901

Louis Daniel Armstrong, nicknamed “Satchmo”, “Satch”, and “Pops”, was an American trumpeter and vocalist who is among the most influential figures in jazz. His career spanned five decades and different eras in the history of jazz. Armstrong was born and raised in New Orleans. Armstrong was born and raised in New Orleans. Coming to prominence […]

Chantel McGregor Releases “The Shed Sessions Volume 1 & 2”

Chantel McGregor Shed Sessions

Critically acclaimed Blues-rock guitarist Chantel McGregor is releasing 2 new albums titled “The Shed Sessions Volume 1 & 2.” The first volume (acoustic) has been available for a few weeks and the second volume (electric) is out today, August 2nd.

YORK BLUES FESTIVAL, THE CRESCENT COMMUNITY VENUE, YORK

Nearly two years in the planning and many rescheduled dates made it seem this was not going ahead but for the perseverance of the Management team including organisers Paul Winn and Ben Darwin, ably assisted by Angie Howe and Emma Darwin, after 477 days planning the York Blues Festival got underway at 1pm. Unfortunately, due […]

RIP Dusty Hill, ZZ Top Bassist

The Music World Mourns the Passing of ZZ Top Bass Player Dusty Hill – Words and Photos by Adam Kennedy Today the music world mourns the sad loss of ZZ Top bass player Dusty Hill. The group confirmed the passing of their bandmate last night (28th July, 2021) via a social media posting that stated: […]