ORKNEY BLUES FESTIVAL 2022 – review
Well, I am sitting here in Stromness situated on Orkney Mainland at the end of what has been a wonderful weekend of music. Due to the storms have had to wait another night to get back to Scotland but that is another tale all together. Suffice to say all involved with the festival had an […]
Norman Beaker Trio, De Korenbloem, Zingem (BE), 23 April 2022
IMAGES: PETER HEYNEMAN WORDS: Eddy Bonte ‘When punk came along, I was too old. Now that I’m old …’, was Norman Beaker’s typically ambiguous way to announce he was about to let loose a pure punk version of his song ‘Take Me to Your Pleasure Dome’. We are now nearing the end of the show […]
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 […]
