Allman Brothers Archives – Just Listen To This

Kenny’s problem is self-made – how on earth does he top his last studio album Lay It On Down? That had such great songs, arrangements, playing and singing it was the best release in that genre of that year.

Matt Andersen – Halfway Home By Morning

by Pete Sargeant | Mar 28, 2019

What will draw you, the discerning listener into the spell of Canadian songsmith Andersen is somewhat similar to US writer-performer Eric Paslay’ s core appeal, as in Matt‘s tales and tunes, you keep recognising people, behaviours, values and situations in your own experience.

JD Simo – Off At 11

by Pete Sargeant | Mar 13, 2019

Our man Simo returns with a new album in his name. His last release with the trio Simo was soaked in what is best termed psychedelic soul, his fluid and skybound guitar riffing to the fore. He is a love-totin’ hippy at heart, so his recordings tend to eschew what might be fashionable and aim at certain ambiences and atmospherics which liberate the players straight to free expression.

Javier Vargas – Blues Latino

by Pete Sargeant | Feb 5, 2019

Pete meets the renowned Spanish guitar stylist in North London to discuss recent recordings and much more, taking in Carlos Santana and Canned Heat…

Zucchero – World Traveller

by Pete Sargeant | Jul 2, 2018

I thought when heading to London this day that I would be included in a link conversation with the superstar songwriter over in Italy. However the great man was there in person, so for a fan like me this was a fabulous chance to ask about his career, influences and collaborations.

OTIS Announce March 2018 London Show

by Pete Sargeant | Feb 26, 2018

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Sterling Ball – Mutual Admiration Society

by Pete Sargeant | Feb 3, 2018

Intrigued by the work by Ball and his trio on the Mutual Appreciation Society release, we asked Sterling to enlarge upon the album content and array of guests by way of a set of customised questions. Enjoy this veteran’s responses and thoughts in this piece, which is free of Ball puns and references, you may be pleased to learn….