Gig Review: JOE BONAMASSA at Hampton Court Palace, London.
Joe Bonamassa by Laurence Harvey Gig Review by Pete Sargeant Joe Bonamassa, Hampton Court Palace, London. 12th June 2018 There was quite a buzz of expectation at the Royal Palace as the sunshine made an effort to break through whilst the stage was readied for the band’s performance. Joe’s shows bring the cream of players […]
DARREN WATSON Releases New Album – Too Many Millionaires
Darren Watson – Too Many Millionaires Veteran Wellington-based blues-man Darren Watson is proud to announce the release of Too Many Millionaires. His first all-acoustic affair. You’ll hear echoes of artists like Elmore James, Muddy Waters, and Robert Johnson but you’ll also hear a rapidly maturing songwriter at the peak of his game. Influences like John […]
Issue 102 of Blues Matters Magazine is OUT NOW!
12 Exciting Interviews Featuring – An exclusive chat with Ry Cooder Canadian songstress Angel Forrest Big Boy Bloater talks Pills Former BBC Radio 2 host Paul Jones New BBC Radio 2 host Cerys Matthews Bette LaVette Gerry Jablonski & The Electric Band Phenomenal Blues Women: Etta Baker Ealing Blues: Robert Hokum All The Top Chart Positions […]
DEBBIE BOND’S UK Tour Dates for June, July & August 2018
Singer, guitar player and songwriter Debbie Bond has been paying her dues in the Alabama backwoods for over 30 years. Her singing has been compared to Bonnie Raitt and Maria Muldaur, both of whom she cites as being influences on her music. The truth is that Debbie does it her way, playing a dynamic mix […]
JOE BONAMASSA – British Blues Explosion (live) Album Review plus SWLABR Video
TWO TIMES GRAMMY NOMINATED ARTIST JOE BONAMASSA ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM – ‘BRITISH BLUES EXPLOSION LIVE’ Available on CD/DVD/Blue-Ray & Vinyl from Friday 18th May via Mascot Lable Group Features stunning Bonamassa performances of songs written by legendary guitarists Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, Jimmy Page and more. Following seven UK concerts in March, the celebrated blues-rock guitarist, […]
The Complete List of Winners from the 2018 Blues Music Awards in Memphis
Following an exciting evening in Memphis, we can now reveal the winners for the 39th annual Blues Music Awards. There were a total of 135 nominees and 26 categories. Congratulations to all of 2018’s BMA winners, who are – 1. Acoustic Album: Break the Chain – Doug MacLeod 2. Acoustic Artist: Taj Mahal 3. Album: TajMo – Taj […]
Blues Matters at the 39th Annual Blues Music Awards, Memphis
This week sees the highly anticipated Blues Music Awards in Memphis, presented by The Blues Foundation – please click the image above for further details on this year’s conference. This event brings together Blues performers, industry representatives, and fans from all over the world to celebrate the best in Blues recordings and performances from the previous year. […]
GIG REVIEW for BETH HART – Live at the Royal Albert Hall, London
Beth Hart at the Royal Albert Hall, London by Christie Goodwin Beth Hart – Royal Albert Hall, London. Friday 4th May 2018 American musician and torch singer Hart bares her soul, anxieties, hang-ups and dilemmas to her devoted fans. Fronting a three-piece touring band, Beth switches from guitar to her candle-lit piano as she journeys through […]
BUDDY GUY declares the BLUES is ALIVE and WELL
Blues legend Buddy Guy is set to release a new album on 15th June 2018 on Silvertone/RCA Records. The Blues is Alive and Well is the first album out following his Born To Play Guitar release which saw him win a Grammy Award for Best Blues Album in 2016. Buddy Guy has recruited some big names […]
BLUES HEAVEN FESTIVAL Announces TOP Acts For 2nd & 3rd NOVEMBER 2018
Blues Heaven Festival in Frederikshavn, Denmark have secured the biggest living name in Blues for this year’s event! 2nd & 3rd November 2018 Blues Heaven Festival, in Arena Nord, Frederikshavn is delighted to announce that Blues giant Buddy Guy, the last of the iconic Blues legends and one of the most prominent Blues guitarists in […]
