Henri Herbert brings the house down at the 100 Club
There are gigs that feel special before the first note is played. Henri Herbert’s return to the 100 Club was one of them. A packed room, ages ranging from teenagers to old-school rockers, waited patiently as the planned 7pm start time drifted closer to 8.30. WORDS & IMAGES: Callum Smyth No one minded. Word had […]
Secret Bywater Call gig at The Tuesday Night Club – review
It is starting to become a tradition, Bywater Call opening their U.K. tour with a secret gig at The Tuesday Night Music Club in Coulsdon. This show had sold out many weeks previously with no publicity or announcement. Bywater Call are destined for much larger venues, but they are not alone in loving the intimate […]
JOOLS HOLLAND – Live at Victoria Hall
HANLEY-STOKE-ON-TRENT / NOVEMBER 8TH When Jools Holland rolls into town with his Rhythm And Blues Orchestra, even on a damp night in November, it puts a huge smile on my face. This is the ninth year in a row seeing Jools at this iconic venue, a venue that was built purely for music. The Rhythm […]
Joe Bonamassa – ‘Rory Gallagher Irish Tour ‘74’ – Live at The Marquee, Cork
Images and words by Keery Irvine For three nights at the start of July, Bonamassa Plays Rory took over The Marquee in Cork. Fans travelled from all over the world for these much-anticipated shows, buzzing with questions. What songs would make the setlist? How would Bonamassa interpret them? And would he bring out the iconic […]
Bonnie Raitt, Royal Albert Hall, London – June 2025
Bonnie Raitt is one of a now dwindling but thankfully still active set of musicians from the golden age of the 1970s California blues and roots music scene. Burbank born and raised into a showbiz family, most music aficionados of this genre picked up on flame haired Bonnie through her connection with Little Feat as […]
SAMANTHA FISH: The Arts Club, Liverpool – Friday 30th May. Live review
Support: Troy Redfern, main image by Tomas Adam This was a night of firsts for me — I had never seen either Samantha Fish or Troy Redfern perform live before. Safe to say, both artists delivered in style. Opening the show was slide-guitar powerhouse Troy Redfern, joined only by his drummer. Performing as a duo […]
Robin Trower – Shepherds Bush Empire, London
21/05/25 Robin strummed into the Shepherds Bush hood to deliver his inimitable Trower power to his hardcore fanbase who faithfully flocked to this venue by its ancient green. A crystal clear sound mix enabled this power trio to dynamically showcase a set list of old favourites and contemporary compositions. If Hendrix and Cream combined in […]
DOM MARTIN – LIVE AT THE PHILHARMONIC MUSIC ROOMS, LIVERPOOL – 2nd MAY
WORDS: Stephen Harrison PIX: Julie Harrison Over the past couple of years, I’ve been fortunate enough to witness the incredible Dom Martin live on several occasions. And honestly, each time I see him perform, he seems to reach new heights. So, saying I was looking forward to this gig at The Philharmonic Music Rooms would […]
ROBERT JON & THE WRECK live at Epic Studios – review
Live in NorwichWord: STEVE YOURGLIVCH PIX: Laurence Harvey There was an air of expectancy as the band strode onstage and then a surge of energy as the boys delivered the double whammy of Hold On and Dragging Me Down without pause. You already sensed Robert Jon and his band were in the mood. Jake Abernathie […]
Joe Bonamassa live review – Glasgow 2025
SEC Armadillo – Glasgow21/04/2025Words: Colin Campbell | Pictures: Ian Potter Joe Bonamassa’s performance at Glasgow’s SEC Armadillo on 21 April 2025 was a masterclass in blues-rock, but also much more, reaffirming his status as one of the genre’s most electrifying performers. This was the opening night of his current UK tour, and what a way […]