Author: Pete Sargeant

Alex Wellkers – Have EP

From an early start playing accordion, Swiss performer Wellkers took up harp, keys and guitar finding his way to his version of the blues via freestyle rap, grunge and rock. This EP brings us five tracks, all self-produced. Tu Es Jolie has a moody acoustic piano intro and French vocal, delivered in an almost hesitant smoky alto.

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Mick Abrahams – Long Long Gone

Earlier this year, some of us made sure we got to the tribute show for Mick Abrahams at The Borderline, with various Rhythm Kings, Nine Below’s, Mungo Jerry’s and Elliott Randall, Clive Bunker and more. Mick himself, post-stroke was able to perform a few numbers, to the delight of the audience.

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John Mayall – Talk About That

The fruitful partnership between veteran player, singer and bandleader Mayall and producer Eric Corne continues. The current run of studio albums have captured the colour and still-there daring of John and his sharp and versatile group, still comprising on this set Rocky Athas on guitar, Greg Rzab on bass and Jay Davenport drums.

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