BILLY BRANCH & THE SONS OF BLUES
The Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh – 18th January 2020. Edinburgh Blues Club hosted a fantastic sold-out concert in the city’s Traverse Theatre. The evening was to be a tribute to Little Walter and it began with a stomping opening set from the UK’s only Alligator Records recording artist Giles Robson with accompaniment from the Sons of Blues […]
International Blues Challenge 2020
The UK’s IBC representatives are packed and ready to go to Memphis!! The International Blues Challenge organised by The Blues Foundation takes place between 28th January and 1st February 2020 in Memphis – more details at INTERNATIONAL BLUES CHALLENGE 2020 And representing the UK this year in the band category are The Achievers who won the 2019 UKBlues Challenge […]
BLUES MATTERS AT THE GREAT BRITISH R&B FESTIVAL, SKEGNESS
It’s that time of year again where we welcome you to our brand new Blues Matters stage in Hotshots, just off Skyline at the Great British Rock & Blues Festival in Skegness. Blues Matters stage times and bands are as follows… Friday 17th January Catfish – 8 – 9.30pm UK and British Blues Award-winning band […]
JAN JAMES Justify
JAN JAMES – Justify – Released on Blues Palace Records. Raised in Michigan where she earned her first accolade as Best Female Vocalist, Jan and her songwriter-guitarist partner Craig Calvert moved to Chicago and played the famous Legends and House Of Blues venues. She was initially signed up by the prestigious Provogue record label and […]
SAMANTHA MARTIN & DELTA SUGAR Run To Me
SAMANTHA MARTIN & DELTA SUGAR – Run To Me – Released on Gypsy Soul Records This follow up to Samantha’s highly acclaimed debut album Send The Nightingale comprises ten original songs written either mainly by Martin or with fellow singer-songwriter and guitarist Curtis Chaffey. The best feature of this International Blues Challenge representatives 9-piece Toronto […]
KENNY WAYNE SHEPHERD from the O2
Sitting back-stage, in the so-called green room area at London’s 02, in late November 2019, with Kenny Wayne Shepherd, it’s hard to think that this guy is a rock-blues star often likened to Hendrix. Instead, he’s a bit scruffy; laid-back, relaxed, lounging on a well-worn sofa while signing vinyl and CDs of his latest release, […]
JOE BROWN 60th Anniversary Box Set
Album Review for Joe Brown – 60th Anniversary Box Set – Released via Absolute/Universal Records. Joe Brown is a hugely important, significant musician in the UK, having worked at the very top of the musical world for over sixty years, gaining countless plaudits and in general being viewed very much a musician’s musician. As a youngster, Brown worked […]
THE LAST INTERNATIONALE Soul On Fire
Album Review for The Last Internationale – Soul On Fire – Released on Elephant Army, Firebrand Records. New York Blues-Punk-Rockers The Last Internationale have returned with their sophomore album, Soul On Fire. Written in the aftermath of a truly tumultuous point in their lives and careers, Delila Paz (bass and vocals), and Edgey Pires (guitar) cite Tom Morello as giving […]
BLUES HEAVEN FESTIVAL 2019 Review
Arena Nord, Frederikshavn, Denmark – Friday 1st – Saturday 2nd November 2019. When the season starts to turn cold and gloomy, blues fans looking for warm and uplifting music turn to the festival that, over the last 14 years, has gained a reputation as one of the best in Europe. Blues Heaven Festival is held […]
KEB’ MO’ Releases New Christmas Album and 2020 UK Tour Dates
Legendary bluesman and four-time GRAMMY Award-winner Keb’ Mo’ has announced selected UK shows for January 2020 – this run of dates will also see Keb’, an acknowledged modern master of American roots music, heading into mainland Europe and then across to India. The UK appearances are as follows:- Jan 22nd – London, Subterania Jan 23rd – Glasgow, Old Fruitmarket, Celtic Connections Festival Jan 24th – […]
