Tag: Buddy Guy

Quinn Sullivan — All Around The World

Quinn Sullivan — All Around The World

by | Jan 23, 2021

Singer-songwriter and guitarist Quinn Sullivan first appeared on our radar in 2015 when he was opening for the legendary Buddy Guy at Eventim Apollo in Hammersmith, London, United Kingdom. The crowd was absolutely blown away with his immense guitar skills and his catchy songs including ‘Midnight Highway’. Buddy told the audience “Someone should give this kid a record deal!” and sure enough Provogue Records/Mascot Label Group did.

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Kenny Wayne Shepherd – On The Move

Kenny Wayne Shepherd – On The Move

by | Aug 4, 2019

Kenny has a brand new album out on Provogue/Mascot called The Traveler and it typically finds him and the band moving along with a sense of purpose, great variety and immense musical competence, never swamping pure feel. Pete caught up with
Shepherd to talk about the new record…

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Robert Randolph (Robert Randolph And The Family Band) – Steelin’ The Spotlight

Robert Randolph (Robert Randolph And The Family Band) – Steelin’ The Spotlight

by | Jun 5, 2019

It is some sixteen years now that steel guitar ace and singer Robert Randolph met up with Pete the afternoon before he and The Family Band played their London debut at Dingwalls in Camden. Now older and wiser, Randolph does not seem to have lost any of his zest for life – indeed with a brand new album Brighter Days coming out on Mascot, the musician appears ready to rock out once more…

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Robin Trower – In Real Time

Robin Trower – In Real Time

by | Apr 13, 2019

Robin and Pete discuss the new album Coming Closer To The Day, out on Mascot / Provogue as Trower prepares for US dates with his trio. Robin’s creative approach produces a fresh set of compositions, soaked and strewn with his distinctive guitar stylings. He surely remains music’s own Monet or Turner…

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Robin Trower – Coming Closer To The Day

Robin Trower – Coming Closer To The Day

by | Apr 5, 2019

So here is the latest in the series of albums where Robin multi-tasks on the instruments and the vocals as part of what I call his New Testament. And he digs deep, with his musical roots on display and his imagination scraping the sky. The lyrics can bite or prompt reflection and the guitar mastery reigns but with no pomp rock bluster.

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Green On Bluesfest 2018

Green On Bluesfest 2018

by | 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

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Mike Zito – First Class Life

Mike Zito – First Class Life

by | Apr 18, 2018

Zito doesn’t go for that racing around, foot on the monitor, extreme face-pulling style of guitar. He just plays out and keeps his cool, channelling soul through his fingertips. Better still he doesn’t shout or groan, he actually sings..and if these comments puzzle you, you should hear a lot of the stuff we receive to review.

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2017 In Review

2017 In Review

by | Dec 30, 2017

Maybe it is because we know about them, but yet again this year we seem to have lost so many creative and entertaining characters. And yet again we can be inspired to remember them and keep their music alive…

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Quinn Sullivan – Driving Forward

Quinn Sullivan – Driving Forward

by | Apr 1, 2017

Glenn and Quinn met at Buddy Guy’s London show last Summer – here they catch up and talk about the young guitar star’s forthcoming Mascot label album release Midnight Highway. The record covers a lot of styles and moods, enjoy his conversation about it…

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Quinn Sullivan – Midnight Highway

Quinn Sullivan – Midnight Highway

by | Apr 1, 2017

You want the best news about this label’s latest signing? – You’d hire him as a vocalist ! not to downplay his dextrous and very wide-ranging guitar skills but quite how he has attained such a rich and authoritative voice in his teens is pretty remarkable.

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Mike Zito – Make Blues Not War

Mike Zito – Make Blues Not War

by | Mar 31, 2017

A Tom Hambridge musical production is always worth a listen – just ask Buddy Guy or Quinn Sullivan ! – and with a talent such as Mike Zito you have virtual guarantee of quality singing and playing.

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2016 In Review – Part One

2016 In Review – Part One

by | Dec 20, 2016

Welcome readers to our personal roundup of good moments and events that happened during this year. Maybe one of your favourite acts or artists is mentioned? Read on to find out and bear in mind we are thinking sounds AND sights…..

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Colin James Announces Headline London Show for November 2016

Colin James Announces Headline London Show for November 2016

by | Nov 18, 2016

Juno Award Winning Singer-songwriter Colin James has released his 18th album, Blue Highways, which is out now via True North Records.
Blue Highways pays tribute to some of the singer/ guitarist’s longtime blues idols including Howlin’ Wolf, Jimmy Reed, Freddie King, Jr. Wells & Buddy Guy, Peter Green, Robert Johnson and William Bell to name a few.

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