POPA CHUBBY & FRIENDS – WE LOVE FREDDIE KING – Album review
Gulf Coast Records Popa Chubby’s latest release, is a fiery tribute to the legendary blues guitarist Freddie King, filled with raw energy and masterful guitar work. Known for his intense blues-rock sound, he channels the spirit of King in ways that both honour the past and assert his commanding presence in the genre. The release […]
MAX HIGHTOWER – NOTHIN’ BUT THE TRUTH – Album review
MoMojo Records Max Hightower lays it all on the line with his newest release, Nothin’ But The Truth, a no-frills, deep-grooving blues record that bleeds soul and authenticity. Tracked at Big Tone Studio in New Orleans, these twelve original powerhouse tunes, drip with the city’s unmistakable funk and raw Southern blues grit. Each cut on […]
CATFISH – TIME TO FLY – album review
Independent Time To Fly is the final chapter in ten glorious years of this band’s legacy. As many of you will know, this is the final album recorded with Matt Long who lost his bravely fought battle with cancer. The mixing and arranging of the album has been done by Paul Long, pulling pieces of […]
FRANK BEY – PEACE – album review
Nola Blue Records Frank Bey was born and raised in Millen, Georgia, and apart from being a brilliant Blues artist, he was also a great advocator of Peace. So, this eleven-song compilation album celebrating his remarkable career is fittingly called, Peace. Even though he had endured a long career in the Blues, he only ever […]
Malaya Blue – Blue Credentials (new album)
MALAYA BLUE BLUE CREDENTIALS Blue Heart Records Guided by the legendary Dennis Walker and with bassist Richard Cousins on board beefing up the Robert Cray connections, Norfolk’s Malaya Blue has recorded her most significant album to date. The sassily sung “Another grey morning and you stumble in”, on the opening track Your Act Has Worn […]
Live Review: Olivia Stevens & Co – Acoustic stage – Upton Blues Festival
Olivia is a singer-songwriter who plays blues fuelled soul/jazz, infused with a slice of funk on the side. Taking to the stage for this intimate gig Olivia was accompanied by Stefan Rajic on acoustic guitar, starting the set with Everything Is Free. Words & Pictures: Shirl Venue: Acoustic stage, Upton Blues Festival 2022, Saturday 16th July […]
The new album “Find A Better Way” by The Commoners coming soon
Find A Better Way is the brand-new album by Canadian classic rock roots and blues rock band, The Commoners. The album is released on CD, limited edition vinyl and digital by Gypsy Soul Records on Friday 4th November and is available to pre-order in the link below. The first single Fill My Cup was released […]
Supersonic Blues Machine unveil “Money” video from their new album
Supersonic Blues Machine have released the official video for Money, the opener to their new album Voodoo Nation, which is out now via Provogue/Mascot Label Group. Money (video linked below) is a blistering lead off to ‘Voodoo Nation,’ which features guest appearances from Charlie Starr (Blackberry Smoke), Eric Gales, Joe Louis Walker, Ana Popovic, Kirk Fletcher, and more, “Money” […]
Live Review: MAVIS STAPLES, UNION CHAPEL FORUM-LONDON
The words, great, and legend are used a lot, especially in the world of blues music. They could both have permanent residence attached to Mavis Staples. At 82 years old, Mavis Staples Has achieved so much in her life. As part of The Staples Singers alongside her Father and sisters, she became part of blues […]
Live Review: Walter Trout – Islington Assembly Hall, London
‘It’s awesome to be here, I’ve spent the last two years sitting on my ass dreaming about tonight’ stated Trout as he finished an incendiary performance of Bo Diddley’s I Can Tell and, like the title of his forthcoming album, we were in for quite a ‘Ride’ on the wild side of the blues. Words: […]
