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George Benson — Weekend In London
In the music world you have certain artists and musicians who through years of releasing albums, extensive global touring and overall hard work are able to reach a moment of their career where they are fortunate enough to be able to perform live at a venue of any size anywhere in the world whether it be The Sydney Opera House in Australia, Madison Square Gardens in New York City or in the case of Mr George Benson’s latest live offering the 250-capacity Ronnie Scotts Jazz Club in London, United Kingdom.
Read MoreSari Schorr – Never Say Never
One of the first things that strikes 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.
Read MoreAustin Gold – Before Dark Clouds
This English ensemble comprises David James Smith on guitar and vocals, Jack Cable on guitars, Lee Churchill on bass, Russell Hill keys plus drummer Chris Ogden. They have taken the roadwork route, to hone their songs and grow an audience. The liner notes give mention of Vanquish guitars
Read MoreLaurence Jones, January 2018, The Borderline, London, United Kingdom
Album launch time! I had met up with Laurence again for a chat at The Heights in town a few days before this show and it was clear that he could hardly wait to get the promotional tour for the new album The Truth under way.
Read MoreDirty Thrills – Heavy Living
We met this lively crew at Ramblin’ Man Fair and though they are evidently musically skilled they seem to share an ignited passion for making and performing their own music.
Read MoreSupersonic Blues Machine – Californisoul
This second SBM release consolidates their reputation as a recording outfit of great skill and versatility and the group has undoubtedly benefited from recent live forays. Totally at ease in the company of any musician, the trio put everyone’s contribution in a great dynamic setting and this means each track has its own atmosphere. No wonder that star artists queue to get into the studio with these chaps.
Read MoreBluesfest London 2017 Announces Full Lineup
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Read MoreKing King – Exile & Grace
This band, as our site has reported/reviewed many a time, has made their reputation entirely by hard work and consistent touring
Read MoreNick Schnebelen – Live In Kansas City
Nick is a founder member of Trampled Underfoot but here is performing under his own name, with a mixture of versions and his own material.
Read MoreKing King – (She Don’t ) Gimme No Lovin’ (Single)
Well it is summer 2017 and British blues rock outfit King King have returned with their brand new single ‘(She Don’t) Gimme No Lovin’ which is taken from the band’s fourth studio album ‘Exile & Grace’ out on Friday 6th October 2017.
Read MoreErja Lyytinen – Stolen Hearts
At this point in the Finnish star’s life she has much to write about. As an established blues-rock performer she already has a keen following in many countries, especially for her slide guitar style but from my recent speaking with Erja herself, an overall burning desire to write, arrange and sing and play an ever-wider range of material.
Read MoreBluesfest London 2016, October 2016, O2 Arena, Greenwich, London, United Kingdom
So for the second year, the festival continues its tenure at the 02, which can be a balmy place on a good day and a windswept netherworld in poor weather. We are somewhere in the middle this weekend as regards climate. The 02 out at Greenwich and on the Thames is really a shopping mall with eateries galore and several performance halls.
Read MoreBluesfest London 2016 Announces Final Full Lineup
Bluesfest London returns for its second year at its new home of the O2 Arena, Greenwich, London, United Kingdom from Friday 28th October 2016 – Sunday 30th October 2016. Making use of the O2 Arena, Indigo @ O2, Brooklyn Bowl and other stages, Bluesfest London is presented by Live Nation UK and assembles talent from the United Kingdom, the United States of America and other parts of the world for a packed weekend of live blues, soul and roots music.
Read MoreBuffalo Summer – Second Sun
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Read MoreBluesfest London 2016 Announces Lineup
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Read MoreSonny Landreth
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Read MoreBlack State Highway
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