Milano – Roma Blues Sessions 2020
THE GREAT INTERNATIONAL BLUES RETURNS LIVE IN THEATERS – MAY 2020! The Blues Place presents – The second edition of “MILANO BLUES SESSIONS” and the first edition of “ROMA BLUES SESSIONS” for 2020. Four days of great international Blues, with artists and bands whose music crosses the ocean, from the great Chicago blues classics of John […]
ALBERT CUMMINGS Discusses His Top 5 Blues Albums
On the back of his recent interview with us for the current issue, Albert Cummings has spoken to us again about his top five blues albums of all time. So kick back with your favourite libation, pop on the headphones, have a read, and enjoy the music! MUDDY WATERS Hard Again. This album in my […]
HANNAH WICKLUND & THE STEPPIN’ STONES Announced As Support for KING KING On UK Tour!
KING KING ON TOUR IN THE UK IN APRIL 2020 WITH SPECIAL GUESTS HANNAH WICKLUND & THE STEPPIN’ STONES BOOK ONLINE: www.kingking.co.uk/tour & www.thegigcartel.com King King are pleased to announce that the incredible Hannah Wicklund & Steppin’ Stones will be special guests on their upcoming UK Tour. The South Carolina-born guitarist met King King during […]
BETH HART wows London on second night of UK Tour!
Beth Hart Hammersmith Apollo 08/02/20 Verbals & Visuals: Erik Damian Last night Beth Hart put on a commanding performance at London’s iconic Hammersmith Apollo. With friends and family present in the audience, Beth surprised the capacity crowd by entering from the back of the hall and making her way through the audience, as she took […]
The Passing of a Legend: Remembering PETE SARGEANT
Today the Blues world has not only lost one of it’s most prolific supporters, but has lost a piece of its soul in the process. A true legend in the industry, London based writer, Pete Sargeant was loved by fans, friends, and family. A household name for readers of Blues Matters, and various outlets that […]
JIM ROBERTS & THE RESONANTS – A Month of Sundays
Album Review for Jim Roberts & the Resonants – A Month of Sundays. Jim Roberts is no newcomer to the blues world. In a previous incarnation, he was the true mastermind behind the JRHB band, a US West Coast outfit that exploded onto the scene with the memorably excellent eponymous ‘Devil on a Dirt Road’ […]
RICHARD RAY FARRELL – Three Pints of Gin
Album Review for Richard Ray Farrell – Three Pints of Gin – Released on Blue Beet Records. ‘Three Pints of Gin’ is the first new release from US bluesman, Richard Ray Farrell, in a few years now. Farrell is mostly based in Spain these days, but this latest release was mastered, produced and recorded with […]
ALBERT CUMMINGS reveals new song ‘RED ROOSTER’
Albert Cummings has released a new song, ‘Red Rooster’ ahead of new album, Believe, which is released on 14 February via Provogue, now available for pre-order (HERE). Be sure to check out our interview with Albert in the current issue of Blues Matters! Talking about the song hr says; “Putting my spin on Red Rooster was my way […]
Blues rockers RIVAL SONS announced as Sunday Headliners for Ramblin’ Man Fair!
Following on from the critically acclaimed and commercially successful fifth year in 2019, Ramblin’ Man Fair returns in 2020! This year the festival will take place on the 17th, 18th and 19th July 2020. Having recently announced Clutch for three sets in 2020 as a special new festival residency concept, Ramblin’ Man Fair are delighted […]
BETH HART kicks off UK tour!
Last night, blues sensation Beth Hart launched her UK tour in Brighton, featuring special guest Kris Barras!
