Bill Wyman Archives – Just Listen To This

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…

UMC Releases New Rory Gallagher Compilation In May 2019

by Pete Sargeant | Apr 5, 2019

Fabulous news for fans of the Irish blues rocker as many unreleased tracks are readied for...

Tower Of Power Announce 50th Anniversary May 2019 UK Tour

by Pete Sargeant | Nov 26, 2018

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Green On Bluesfest 2018

by Pete Sargeant | Oct 7, 2018

We had been fishing for a while for a quick chat with BluesFest director and musician Leo Green and as the 2018 event approached, it has happened. If we centered on the Eternal ‘act choices – what IS Blues?’ aspects this piece would never end, so we concentrate largely on the nuts and bolts of the festival

Bluesfest London 2018 Announces Second Wave Of Artists

by Pete Sargeant | Apr 16, 2018

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The Rolling Stones – Back To Blues Roots

by Pete Sargeant | Aug 19, 2017

The Stones record a new blues-based album in London and subsequently Chuck Leavell adds piano parts in the US. Our man talks to Chuck about the Stones, the new blues set release, song selections and more

Bad Touch Announce November 2017 UK Tour

by Glenn Sargeant | Jun 3, 2017

Bad Touch Announces November 2017. The band will tour the UK with special guest Mollie Marriott....

Mollie Marriott – Back In Action

by Pete Sargeant | May 31, 2017

As Mollie gears up for a return to live performances and delivering a fresh set of material, the singer-songwriter daughter of The Small Faces and Humble Pie star Steve speaks to us about events and the future. To say that Miss Marriott is down to earth would be a great understatement…indeed our last encounter was in a field in Oxfordshire! Seems a good conversation starter…..

Bluesfest London 2016, October 2016, O2 Arena, Greenwich, London, United Kingdom

by Pete Sargeant | Feb 16, 2017

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.

Bluesfest London 2016 Announces Final Full Lineup

by Glenn Sargeant | Oct 23, 2016

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.