Critically acclaimed British Blues phenom guitarist Joanne Shaw Taylor is pleased to announce five UK concerts in Autumn 2025.
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Cousin Harley — Let’s Go
Let’s Go is the seventh release from Canada’s hillbilly trio Cousin Harley and was recorded in early Spring 2020 at Afterlife Studios in Vancouver. Led by Gretsch endorsee Paul Pigat who not only wrote every song on the record but also produced, we begin with ‘Right Back At Blues’ that just swings with Keith Picot’s double bass and Jesse Cahill’s drum tone as the fluid rhythm section.
Kai Strauss — In My Prime
Opener ‘Going To London’ features a horn section which was built around US saxophone virtuoso Sax Gordon and whilst it has a rich full sound it is more Las Vegas than London. The drum intro from Alex Lex on the title track sets the scene for this swinging tune that would not be out of place in a late night jazz club atmosphere.
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Heavyman — Beautiful Place EP
Heavyman are a four-piece London-based hard rock band Their debut EP ‘Beautiful Place’ opens with ‘Baby Jean’ with a punchy rock electric guitar riff from Nick Burns as a pulsating drumbeat pours out the speakers. A solid start gentleman.
Ward Thomas – Restless Minds
The twins’ latest release finds them in a good place, working decent venues and festivals and producing new material that develops their fresh-air harmonic flow into one or two new lyrical areas. The images and design are a credit to the originators.
Eric Gales – The Bookends
A release from the loose cannon Eric Gales always turns out to be intriguing. I reckon this is because he will listen to Holst, Howlin’ Wolf, Herbie Hancock..to Blues, bluegrass, Brahms and Billie Holiday – and that could be one of my record shelves.
Walter Trout – Survivor Blues
Using an album title suggested by Marie Trout, wife of Walter through some grim times and now this more pastoral and pleasingly creative period, this release gives fans something different.
Heavyman — Beautiful Place EP
Heavyman are a four-piece London-based hard rock band Their debut EP ‘Beautiful Place’ opens with ‘Baby Jean’ with a punchy rock electric guitar riff from Nick Burns as a pulsating drumbeat pours out the speakers. A solid start gentleman.
Lenny Kravitz – Raise Vibration (Deluxe Edition)
The quirky musician/singer/songwriter/lensman/designer returns with a new set of compositions. This is an artist who seems to avoid rehashing past successes yet many of his records strike a chord with the public and become performance favourites.
Callaghan – Callaghan
We have followed and indeed featured this songstress and performer for some time now, as she criss-crosses the Atlantic to write, rehearse, record and collaborate on her music. Which is best described as country-inflected songs and balladry that..well, travels.
Glen Matlock – Good To Go
This album rocks like a bitch, but allows for some more tender music. Some of my favourite albums – from The Doors’ Strange Days onwards – pretty much fit that description and this collection is joining them. Matlock is aware of the past but doesn’t live there – most of this record is new or recent material, the one version included is an inspired choice.
Jamie Cullum – The Man (Song From The King Of Thieves Film Soundtrack)
It is a little surprising that the music of the agile pianist and driven singer Jamie Cullum has not been used more often in films. His memorable sonic contributions to the haunting Clint Eastwood Gran Torino movie showed his range and sensitivity, so much so that the pieces recorded for that thriller stand up well as individual listening.
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Kenny Wayne Shepherd Releases Brooding New Single “Long Way Down”
Kenny Wayne Shepherd, the multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated preeminent blues-rock guitarist, has just unleashed his latest single “Long Way Down,” a smoldering track that stands out as one of the most intense moments on his upcoming album Dirt On My Diamonds, Volume 2 out 20th September 2024 via Mascot/Provogue Records.
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Nadia Sheikh Talks New Single, Her Voice And More
A half-British, half-Spanish artist, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter, who writes and records in both English and Spanish, Nadia Sheikh crafts songs that cut deep with raw emotion, equal parts grit and grace. Her latest single ‘Memories’ is out now and it felt like the perfect time to talk to her:
Sugar Baby Loves Talk New Single, Future Plans And More
Sugar Baby Loves are two founder members of the 70’s Glam Rock band The Rubettes, namely Mick Clarke (Bass and vocals) and John Richardson (drums and vocals). They are joined by Mark Wright (guitar and vocals) and Steve Etherington (keys and vocals). Their new single ‘Born To Do It’ and we wanted to talk to the band and they kindly obliged:
John Blek Talks New Album, Single And More
Ireland’s best-kept songwriting secret, John Blek will release his new album ‘Cheer Up’ on 6th September 2024. With a new single released in July, we felt that now was the perfect time to talk to the man himself:
The Hot One Two Talk Debut Album, Favourite Instruments And More
Five-piece rock band The Hot One Two have released their debut album ‘Superbia’ which is out now and will perform at Maid Of Stone Festival 2024. The band kindly chatted to us about the new record and more:
Kay Iris Talk Their Origins, Voices And More
At JLTT we always enjoy hearing the music and talents of new artists and bands and sharing them with our loyal readers. Introducing… Kay Iris a UK-based Americana band who are making waves with their original music. They chatted to us about their origins, voices and more:
Balance Of Power Talk New Album, Recording Sessions And More
British Progressive Power-Metal band Balance Of Power have released their latest album ‘Fresh From The Abyss’ and the band chatted to us all bout the record and more:
Drew Dixon Talks His Music, Favourite Instruments And More
Nashville blues/swamp rock artist Drew Dixon was born and raised in the American south. The last few years he’s shared the stage with legendary acts such as Lynyrd Skynyrd, Grand Funk Railroad, Kaleo, Lee Brice, and Randy Houser. As he is scheduled to perform at Maid Of Stone Festival 2024, we wanted to speak to the man himself and he kindly agreed:
STONE BROKEN Talk New Single, Favourite Instruments And More
UK rock band STONE BROKEN have been building a loyal fanbase for years and have a new single ‘Remedy’ being released on Friday 19th July 2024 as well as some live dates. We managed to have a chat with the band about the single, favourite instruments and more:
Live Reviews
Black Country Communion, January 2018, Eventim Apollo, Hammersmith, London, United Kingdom
It’s a cold, wet evening in the metropolis, but what a cool way to start the New Year! The reassembled international rock quartet take to the stage in London to present a lot of the new BCC4 album plus other selections.
Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band plus special guest Ben Poole Band, April 2015, O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire, London, United Kingdom
Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band plus special guest Ben Poole Band Wednesday 15th...
An Evening with Toto, May 2015, Eventim Apollo, London, United Kingdom
An Evening with Toto Tuesday 26th May 2015 Eventim Apollo, Hammersmith,...
Ian Siegal, March 2015, Jazz Cafe, London, United Kingdom
Ian Siegal Jazz Café, London, United Kingdom Saturday 28th March 2015 Siegal...
Black Country Communion, January 2018, Eventim Apollo, Hammersmith, London, United Kingdom
It’s a cold, wet evening in the metropolis, but what a cool way to start the New Year! The reassembled international rock quartet take to the stage in London to present a lot of the new BCC4 album plus other selections.