by BMmanager | Jun 13, 2022 | Gig Reviews
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...
by BMmanager | Jun 8, 2022 | Gig Reviews
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...
by BMmanager | Jun 7, 2022 | Gig Reviews
It seems only fitting that guitar supremo Eric Gales would arrive in the UK to promote his new album ‘Crown’ over the Jubilee weekend. This is the US-based artist’s second tour on this side of the pond this year. Having recently performed at nearby Whitley Bay,...
by BMmanager | May 30, 2022 | Gig Reviews
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...
by BMmanager | May 17, 2022 | Gig Reviews
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...
by BMmanager | May 16, 2022 | Gig Reviews
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...
