BONHAM-BULLICK GIG REVIEW
I have never been to a gig at Huntingdon Hall before, so you could say that I’m a Worcester virgin. This will not be the last time at this magnificent venue either. Huntingdon Hall is a Grade II listed building that was built in 1804. It was the Countess Of Huntingdon’s church. IMAGES: Netty GWORDS: […]
We are back festival – The Cluny
WE ARE BACK FESTIVAL THE CLUNY, NEWCASTLE 15TH-17TH JULY 2022 It took a lot of planning and alterations to reschedule line up but at last after what seemed an eternity in waiting this Festival was indeed back! Billed as a Blues Festival it incorporated blues-based music but so many styles, Americana, Country Blues, Rock infused […]
Live Review: Open Air Blues Festival, Romania
Presented with the opportunity to go to this festival, one look at the stellar lineup made my decision very easy, that and I’ve never been to Romania before, add to the equation that I hadn’t been on a plane in three years and my suitcase was packed before I finished reading the email. Words: Barry […]
Live Review: Cognac Blues Passions & Cahors Blues Festival 2022
After a few tough years of Covid-enforced nothing, the French blues festival scene moved slowly into gear with the country’s two most important events following snapping each others’ heels through July. Words: Iain Patience Pictures: Jan Venning Cognac Blues Passions, used to be the biggest, most celebrated blues event in the country – possibly […]
Live Review: CHRISTONE ‘Kingfish’ Ingram – St Lukes, Glasgow
Well, the time has arrived, after many reschedules and various associated problems it was time for Christone Kingfish Ingram to start his 2022 UK Tour. Cannot think of a more perfect setting to spread the news of a rising bluesman than in the splendid surroundings of this Church, rapidly becoming the go to venue for […]
Live Review: Jeff Beck and Hollywood star Johnny Depp – the Sage Gateshead
It had been in the making for over two years. But like most tours, Jeff Beck’s latest UK run had suffered the agonising ordeal of having to be rescheduled due to the pandemic. But finally, the moment that Tyneside fans of the guitar legend had been waiting for finally arrived. Words & Pictures: Adam Kennedy […]
Eric Gales Live from The Cluny
Cedric Burnside at The Cluny in Newcastle
It goes without saying that the name Burnside is synonymous with the blues. Of course, the late RL Burnside was one of the greats of the Hill Country Blues sound, and music most certainly runs in the family. Words & Images: Adam Kennedy RL’s grandson Cedric Burnside is a protege of the legend, having toured […]
ROBBIE REAY & FRIENDS Live – Repas7, Berwick Upon Tweed
Took a saunter over the border to Berwick to see Robbie Reay play at Repas7; a contemporary music venue/restaurant, that offers live music on Friday and Saturday nights. The venue has a low roof making acoustics sound really tasty and tonight was no exception. A full house was entertained with blues, gospel, humour throughout but […]
Robert Jon & The Wreck Ft. Laura Evans at the Riverside Newcastle Live Review
Within a matter of just eight months, US-based blues/rockers Robert Jon and the Wreck make their eagerly anticipated return to the North-East of England. As a result of the band’s continued success, this evening’s venue The Riverside in Newcastle sees the band almost double their crowd since their last visit to Tyneside, and deservedly so. […]
