Green on Blues – Leo Green talks about BluesFest 2018
Lee Green talks about BluesFest 2018 to writer Pete Sargeant. We had been fishing for a while for a quick chat with BluesFest director and musician Leo Green and as the 2018 event approaches, it has happened but if we centred on the eternal ‘act choices – what IS Blues ?’ aspects this piece would never […]
ROY BUCHANAN My Babe
Album Review for ROY BUCHANAN – My Babe Released on Angel Air Records One of the great moments in guitar playing history occurs when Telecaster man Roy Buchanan seems to explode with sheer pain during a solo on a version of Neil Young’s Down By The River. You have rarely heard such a desolate sound. […]
SARI SCHORR Never Say Never
Album Review for SARI SCHORR – Never Say Never Released on Manhaton Records One of the first things that strike the listener when playing this new album is the quality of and deft playing of the band members – keys ace Bob Fridzema, guitarist Ash Wilson, bass man Mat Beable and drummer Roy Martin. Producer […]
Gig Review: JOE BONAMASSA at Hampton Court Palace, London.
Joe Bonamassa by Laurence Harvey Gig Review by Pete Sargeant Joe Bonamassa, Hampton Court Palace, London. 12th June 2018 There was quite a buzz of expectation at the Royal Palace as the sunshine made an effort to break through whilst the stage was readied for the band’s performance. Joe’s shows bring the cream of players […]
JOE BONAMASSA – British Blues Explosion (live) Album Review plus SWLABR Video
TWO TIMES GRAMMY NOMINATED ARTIST JOE BONAMASSA ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM – ‘BRITISH BLUES EXPLOSION LIVE’ Available on CD/DVD/Blue-Ray & Vinyl from Friday 18th May via Mascot Lable Group Features stunning Bonamassa performances of songs written by legendary guitarists Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, Jimmy Page and more. Following seven UK concerts in March, the celebrated blues-rock guitarist, […]
LAURENCE JONES gig review, new album release and 2018 tour schedule
Laurence Jones UK artist Laurence Jones is set to release his new studio album “The Truth” on Friday, March 9th. His UK tour kicks off at Manchester’s Band on the Wall on Thursday 3rd May 2018. RELEASED ON CD, LTD EDITION WHITE VINYL & DOWNLOAD Pre-Order from https://laurencejones.tmstor.es To dovetail the release of his new album […]
R.I.P. Bob Bonsey
Bob Bonsey at the Boom Boom Club – April 2017 – taken by Blake Powell It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of one of our most admired and longest standing writers Bob Bonsey, who died peacefully on Saturday 13th January 2018. “Bob was a valued member of the Blues Matters! writing team […]
HENRIK FREISCHLADER talks about the UK ‘Blues For Gary’ shows taking place this weekend
You Want Moore? Blues Matters writer Pete Sargeant talks to Henrik Freischlader. A few special shows called ‘Blues For Gary‘ and nodding to the late Irish guitarist Gary Moore are planned by the formidable axe duo of Matt Schofield and Henrik Freischlader – with former Moore group players onboard. Namely bassist Pete Rees and veteran keyboard […]
RICHARD KITSON In Your Own Time
Richard Kitson In Your Own Time Outright Winner in the Dave Stewart lookalike contest, Kitson plays the guitar and various other instruments and is backed here by one Nicola Farnon on double bass and vocals. Six of the cuts are own compositions and the balance well-worn standards we have heard many times over. Producer Martin […]
JOE BONAMASSA at the Royal Albert Hall, London.
Joe Bonamassa by Richard Bolwell – Royal Albert Hall, London – 21st April 2017 It is manifest that Joe feels at home on this feted stage. Having been involved in many tribute-themed shows in recent times, this performance seemed to answer the reasonable question ‘Yes, but what does Joe Bonamassa sound like?’ Joe Bonamassa by […]
