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ALBUM REVIEW: Kevin Coyne & Brendan Croker – Life is Almost Wonderful
Those of a certain age and a penchant for nostalgia will remember the somewhat quirky, poetic songs delivered by Kevin Coyne, an English musician, singer, composer, filmmaker, and a writer of lyrics, stories, and poems. He was a John Peel favourite and did several...
New music video from Layla Zoe – Nowhere Left to Go
It has been a while since Canada’s “darling of the blues” released a new music video, but coupled with the release of the title track from her new album “Nowhere left to go”, the self-produced new video (directed by Christiaan Kanis) was worth the wait in 2020. Filmed...
Alligator Records 50th Anniversary Streaming Concert Set For March 13, 2021 Premiere
Alligator Records 50th Anniversary Streaming Concert Set For March 13, 2021 Governors State University Center For Performing Arts Hosts "Sweet Home Chicago -- An Online Blues Celebration" Featuring Blues Stars Billy Branch & The Sons Of Blues, Shemekia...
BLUES MASTER CHRIS CAIN TO RELEASE “RAISIN’ CAIN”, ON APRIL 9
World-renowned blues guitarist, vocalist and songwriter Chris Cain will release his Alligator Records debut album, Raisin' Cain, on Friday, April 9, 2021.The album features 12 originals, each showcasing Cain's fiery musicianship and deft, memorable songwriting skills....
Free online blues event announced by Blues Matters
Blues Matters is delighted to be hosting a special evening of blues music this February. On Friday 26th February 2021 you can tune into the Blues Matters Facebook page for a free 2 hour session of music from the bands and artists that should have been playing...
Andrew Riverstone releases his fourth album
SPONSORED CONTENTBlues/rock and roots songwriter/former Abbey Road session guitarist releases fourth album.Andrew Riverstone recorded with producers Gus Dudgeon (David Bowie, Elton John), John Burns (Genesis) and co-wrote with Busta Jones from Talking Heads. Now an...
ALBUM REVIEW: VARIOUS ARTISTS – THIS IS FAME 1964 – 1968 (Kent Soul)
Muscle Shoals, Alabama, still a place of pilgrimage for many artists looking to grab a piece of southern music action. Well, FAME Records (written that way, by the way: an acronym for Florence, Alabama Musical Enterprises) was founded by Rick Hall, and although his...
ALBUM REVIEW: ARTUR MENEZES – FADING AWAY (Vizztone Records)
Fading Away is Brazilian guitarist Artur Menezes’ fourth album and his second since his relocation to LA in 2016. In 2018 he won the Best Guitarist Award at the IBC’s, as well as coming third in the Band category. Produced by Josh Smith and featuring both Josh and Joe...
ALBUM REVIEW: THE WAYNE RIKER GATHERING – BLUES LIGHTNING (Independent Release)
Wayne Riker has dedicated most of his professional life to the Guitar, particularly the Blues element, he has written books and produced Teaching guides on the subject and has come to it with plenty of distinction having started playing in bands in the late sixties in...
ALBUM REVIEW: Uncut – Blue (Klonosphere Records)
Uncut are a powerful blues rock trio from France. They comprise of ;Alexy Sertillange on vocals and baritone guitar, Enzo Alfano on lead guitar and on drums, Pablo Fathi. They have their roots in old school rock. Their live shows are a thing to behold full on...