Joe Bonamassa – Royal Albert Hall, London – APR 2024
His slightly greying hairline is a minor detail that, nevertheless, details this revered journeyman’s continuing longevity as a world-class elite exponent of blues music. As a dedicated bluesman at heart, Joe Bonamassa’s fretboard(s) bled beautiful blue hued guitar notes throughout a masterful two-hour set. Words: Paul Davies Pictures: Supplied The rack of vintage guitars […]
DOM MARTIN/DEMI MARRINER – Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh
On the inaugural night of his solo tour, Dom Martin graced the stage of the ornate Voodoo Rooms in Edinburgh, offering a soul-stirring solo performance that transcended mere entertainment to become a captivating journey through the realms of blues, folk, and heartfelt storytelling. Words: Colin Campbell Pictures: Scott Anderson This was a listening experience […]
PLANET ROCK BLUES POWER LIVE – ELLES BAILEY, IAN SIEGAL and TOBY LEE
On a Thursday night at Dingwall’s, the stage was graced with a stellar lineup featuring three outstanding UK artists. Kicking off the event was the remarkably talented Toby Lee. I’ve followed Toby’s journey from a young age through numerous social media videos. When he first emerged, he was a sparkly young lad with a sharp […]
De Wolff and Silveroller – Voodoo Rooms Edinburgh
De Wolff/ SilverollerVoodoo Rooms Edinburgh14th March 2024 As the doors of the ornate and intimate Voodoo Rooms swung open on a wet crisp and dreich Edinburgh March evening, music enthusiasts flooded into the venue, eagerly anticipating the sonic journey promised by Dutch rock sensation De Wolff and UK blues rockers Silveroller who served up a […]
SONS OF CREAM- The music of Cream & Blind Faith. THE 100 CLUB-OXFORD STREET-LONDON
Monday, March 4thThe 100 Club first opened its doors in 1942, the original name being “The Feldman Swing Club”. The name change happened when the father of the current owner took over the club in 1964. Words: Stephen Harrison Pictures: Jerry Tremaine Fast forward to Monday, 4th March 2024, the club played host to, […]
The Transatlantic Sessions – Royal Festival Hall, London
Nigh on its third decade since its original TV showing, The Transatlantic Sessions completed its final 2024 tour date with applause ringing around this venerated hall as Country royalty, Carlene Carter, led the entire onstage ensemble through a rousing Ring Of Fire. Words: Paul Davies Pictures: Michael Hingston To get to this point, the […]
Connor Selby/Grainne Duffy at The Forge, Camden Town, London
A month long series of blues concerts, at this relatively new venue, warmed the cold January cockles as blues hotshot guitarist, Connor Selby and Irish blues queen, Grainne Duffy, combined their bona fide talents to entertain a very decent turn out of blues aficionados. It’s rare to witness two headliners sharing a bill. This produced […]
Van Morrison – Shepherds Bush Empire
Van Morrison belied his sometimes-grumpy reputation as a performer by opening tonight’s set with a bopping Accentuate The Positive, the title track of his latest long player and twelfth album in a highly productive decade. He wonderfully took this song’s message to heart as he led his well-drilled group of superb musicians through a setlist […]
IAN SIEGAL BAND: A CELEBRATION OF CHICAGO BLUES
30TH ANNIVERSARY PARTY: AIN’T NOTHING BUT THE BLUES BAR, LONDON By: Barry BluesBarn Hopwood When offered the chance to see one of the best singer/songwriters in the UK who swaggers along side the Blues, you don’t take it, you jump on it and wrestle it to the ground. Plus it’s taking place in your most […]
Toby Walker, Brook’s Blues Bar, Parsons Green Social Club, London
September 29th 2023 Brook’s Blues Bar is one of London’s oldest running blues gig venues. Its location has changed over the years but run by blues stalwarts, Tony & Ann Rosenberg, it remains a haven of guaranteed acoustic blues quality. September saw a rare visit to the UK club by New Jersey acoustic picker Toby […]
