Tag: Captain Beefheart

Peter Frampton Band – All Blues

Frampton faces a loss of dexterity in his hands, so has been in the studio with his bandmates recording material for future release.This particular set finds the group performing blues standards BUT with their own stamp.

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Pat Mastelotto of King Crimson on his approach and influences

The renowned drummer has been on tour and will soon be teaming up again with the other members of the mighty King Crimson for new dates, including London’s Royal Albert Hall. Pat made time to respond to one of our customised Q & A’s and much light is shed upon his approach and influences. Thanks Pat and see you too !

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Billy F. Gibbons – Big Bad Blues

When recently having the pleasure of reviewing a box set of the second five ZZ Top albums, I was reminded of their organic assimilation of the finest elements of The Blues. The band is able to approach rock and blues music from any direction and pull it off, such is their musical skill and ability to invent but stay melodic.

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Ringo Starr – Give More Love

Can’t let this year finish without catching up with this record – the latest from Ringo whose albums more and more reflect the fun and creativity he draws from working with the globe’s finest. Of course it’s an honour to work with the cat who played drums on Rain and Old Brown Shoe and our friend Steve Lukather was genuinely thrilled to be in on the sessions.

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Simo – Rise & Shine

‘Rise & Shine’ …a phrase I heard many a time from my late father, too early in the morning ! But his military background as a Sergeant Major never left him, we his hapless offspring his platoon…but the phrase also heralds the return of funky psych-rock trio from Nashville.

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