Interviews
Once In A Blue Moon – An interview with Neil Warden
Recently Blues Matters had the opportunity to talk with Neil Warden. His blues musical roots are well documented, and he has been a musician for over forty years. He has worked with: Tam White, Boz Burrell, Camille O'Sullivan, Peter Straker, Maggie Bell, Jim Diamond,...
John Fiddler/Medicine Head interview
Ten years gone and Medicine Head return with an album of new songs on Warriors Of Love. It’s an album of big-hearted songs that provides a panacea for the pandemic blues with its message of love, peace, and perfect harmonies. Two have become one for some time as John...
Being Positive! An interview with Jonathon Long
Jonathon Long comes from a long line of blues musicians who know how to play a Louisiana dance party.
Interview with… Earl Thomas
Earl Thomas is a bluesman from Pikeville, Tennessee, United States. Known around the world as The Blues Ambassador, he is also a two time Grammy Award nominated songwriter with songs covered by Etta James, Solomon Burke, Tom Jones, Will Wilde, and Screamin’ Jay...
In discussion with… Dave Cantwell
Based in Stirling Scotland, Dave Cantwell is a professional Musician who has had a lifetime playing drums and has worked with many great artists in his 40 years behind the drum kit, including playing with John Martyn, Earl Thomas, Greig Taylor, GT Boos Band and The...
An Interview with Casey Hensley
WORDS: Colin CampbellAround the world Casey Hensley is noted as a powerhouse vocalist and songwriter. She has taken the modern blues genre by its roots and puts real feeling into her vocal artistry. Influenced by the greats, certainly Janis Joplin and big Mama...
INTERVIEW: Sitting in with… Katie Bradley
Kent vocalist, blues harmonica player and singer-songwriter Katie Bradley came into the spotlight with her 2012 debut album She’s Ready. The song I Hear The River, was nominated for Best Original Song in the British Blues Awards. Her career has been peppered with...
Catching up with… Ally Venable
Words: Colin Campbell Pictures: Lindsay SteeleI got the chance to talk to Ally Venable at her home in Texas, via Skype for blues matters magazine. She has a new album out on Ruf records on February 26th 2021. It’s called Heart Of Fire and follows on from her...
Jed Potts & The Hillman Hunters new single release: Swashbucklin’
WORDS: Colin Campbell PICS: Allan FergusonOn Monday the 8th of February Jed Potts & the Hillman Hunters released the single Swashbucklin’ - the second of a new series of singles focusing exclusively on original material. Reassembling the same team responsible...
Sitting in with… Kerry Kearney
I got the chance to chat to Kerry Kearney frontman with the Kerry Kearney Band from New York. He is a consummate guitarist and especially known for his intense slide guitar work. He has been a musician for many decades and has opened for many acts, BB King and ZZ Top...
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