Orkney Blues Festival 2026 set to bring four days of live music to the islands
The Orkney Blues Festival returns from 23 to 26 April 2026, promising another packed weekend of live music, community spirit and one of the most distinctive settings on the UK festival calendar. Held across Stromness, the event has built a reputation as the most northerly blues festival in the UK, drawing visitors from across the […]
Bad Influence bring 40th anniversary tour to The Crawdaddy Club
British blues rock favourites Bad Influence are celebrating four decades on the road with a special 40th Anniversary Tour, stopping at The Crawdaddy Club at The Turks Head, Twickenham, on Friday 24 April 2026. Formed in 1986 by vocalist and rhythm guitarist Val Cowell and guitarist Richard Hayes, Bad Influence became one of the standout […]
Marc Broussard releases Chance Worth Taking and new single You’ll Be Sorry
Soul and blues powerhouse Marc Broussard has released his new studio album Chance Worth Taking, his first full collection of original blues soul songs, available now via KTBA Records, the label founded by Joe Bonamassa. The 14 track record marks a fresh chapter for Broussard, blending blues, soul, funk and Southern roots influences while keeping […]
Robert Jon & The Wreck bring Southern rock fire to Glasgow
Robert Jon & The Wreck rolled into the SOLD OUT Garage, Glasgow on 17 April and delivered a set packed with power, melody and the kind of road tested chemistry that has made them one of the most dependable live acts on the circuit. Words and pictures: Ian Potter The Southern California outfit mixed fan […]
Jared James Nichols releases new single Runnin’ Hot
Blues rock guitarist Jared James Nichols has released his new single Runnin’ Hot, taken from his upcoming fourth studio album Louder Than Fate, due out on June 5, 2026 via Frontiers Music Srl. The track arrives alongside an official music video and sets the tone for a record that leans into both high energy rock […]
UK Blues Awards 2026 celebrates another strong year for the scene
The UK blues community came together once again for the UK Blues Awards 2026, a night that highlighted the strength, depth and diversity of the current scene. With a mix of established names and emerging talent recognised across the evening, the awards reflected a healthy and evolving landscape. From grassroots venues to international stages, the […]
Steve Louw releases new single Across The River
Acclaimed South African singer-songwriter Steve Louw has released his new single Across The River, offering a first look at his upcoming album Traces of the Flood, set for release on May 15, 2026. The track, released on April 10, is available across streaming platforms, alongside an official music video. Across The River is built around […]
Tonight: watch the UK Blues Awards 2026 live
The UK Blues Awards 2026 can be watched live online tonight, giving fans across the country and beyond the chance to follow the event as it happens, completely free. The live stream is available right here on this page, making it easy to tune in and watch the winners revealed in real time. Organised by […]
Joanne Shaw Taylor releases new single The Trouble With Love
British blues rock artist Joanne Shaw Taylor has released her latest single, The Trouble With Love, out now via Journeyman Records alongside an official music video. The track continues the build toward her forthcoming studio album and stands as one of her most emotionally focused releases to date, exploring the tension and contradiction at the […]
Kim Simmonds autobiography Street Corner Talking out now
The official autobiography of Kim Simmonds, founder and guitarist of Savoy Brown, is now available, offering a detailed account of one of British blues rock’s most enduring careers. Titled Street Corner Talking, the book has been released by Schiffer Publishing in partnership with Simmonds’ wife, Debbie Lyons Simmonds, following his passing in 2022. Simmonds began […]