Author: Pete Sargeant

Rory Gallagher – Blues Treasure Trove

The unearthing of a splendid collection of live and studio recordings by the late great Irish blues star Rory Gallagher means that fans can at last enjoy dozens of unreleased tracks. In fact, three albums’ worth! These releases coming out on the Chess label no less have been overseen by Rory’s nephew Daniel and whilst he was over from New York, Gallagher fan and follower Pete met him to get the lowdown…

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Robert Randolph (Robert Randolph And The Family Band) – Steelin’ The Spotlight

It is some sixteen years now that steel guitar ace and singer Robert Randolph met up with Pete the afternoon before he and The Family Band played their London debut at Dingwalls in Camden. Now older and wiser, Randolph does not seem to have lost any of his zest for life – indeed with a brand new album Brighter Days coming out on Mascot, the musician appears ready to rock out once more…

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