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 […]
Martin Turner ex-Wishbone Ash – Live review
The Eel Pie Club at The Turk’s Head, St. Margarets, Twickenham20/03/25By Paul Davies He may have hobbled himself with an ill-advised legal claim, but it’s proved a boon for Wishbone Ash fans, who now have two variants of the band to follow. And tonight’s show was proof: such were the high expectations of the diehards […]
Live review – Beth Hart, Brighton Dome, November 30th 2024
Beth Hart simply grows in stature with each passing year, not to say gig. Hitting the stage at another sold-out UK gig in Brighton, she replicated her last visit in 2023, with a hugely excited full-house crowd and her usual sashaying vibe. Words: Iain Patience Images: Cris Watkins and Louise Phillips Having seen Hart many […]
Bywater Call, Dingwall’s, London, October ’24
With two support bands, mostly noisy and hard rockers, Canada’s Bywater Call took the stage at Dingwall’s in Camden on a high. From the very off they were on the button, true quality and a band with a complete mastery of their music. The crowd sure got their money’s worth as front lady and singer, […]
GIG REVIEW – Erin Harpe & Jim Countryman
The Green Note, London, November 1st ERIN HARPE COUNTRY BLUES DUO Long have I waited to see Erin and Jim perform live, from the videos I’ve seen on social media and their interactions with fans, it’s heartwarming to see that along with nice songs, they are nice people,so off I trek on a grey Friday […]
