Chess Records Archives – Just Listen To This

As the Foghat spin-off band Earl & The Agitators release their first album, Pete catches up with drummer Roger Earl for the lowdown plus quite a lot of history…

Rory Gallagher – Blues Treasure Trove

by Pete Sargeant | Jun 6, 2019

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…

Mud Morganfield – Fathers And Sons

by Pete Sargeant | Jan 13, 2019

One of the earliest blues shows your scribe took in, many decades ago was by Muddy Waters, with Otis Spann on piano and Paul Oscher on the harp, in Tolworth at The Toby Jug. My mis-spent youth eh? Now, some fifty years later, here I am talking with one of Muddy’s sons, Mud Morganfield, also known as Muddy Waters Jnr!

Kenny Blues Boss Wayne – Inspired By The Blues

by Pete Sargeant | Dec 2, 2018

With his piano-pounding international reputation and guests like Duke Robillard on guitar. Harpist Billy Branch and BB’s bass man Russell Jackson, the listener can expect much from this release. And there’ll be no disappointment.

Elise LeGrow – Playing Chess

by Pete Sargeant | Mar 8, 2018

Intriguing, sharply-honed, impactful…and so is her record. Having met this Canadian songstress in London to talk this release, listening to it makes more and more sense. For this chanteuse has her own twist on personality, looks and music.

Jon Allen Announces New Album

by Pete Sargeant | Jan 27, 2018

Jon Allen Announces New Album. This is his fourth studio album release.  Supplied By PR...

360 Band – Three Sixty

by Pete Sargeant | Aug 26, 2017

Well when star players of THIS calibre get together, it really is just a question of how good the material will be.

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

Wilko Johnson – Keep It To Myself (The Best of Wilko Johnson)

by Pete Sargeant | May 29, 2017

I have recently spoken to the guitar man in black we know as Wilko Johnson for a third installment in our series of chats about him, his life, his music – watch this site for the publication of that.

Aaron Keylock – Playing All The Right Moves

by Glenn Sargeant | Feb 7, 2017

With his long-awaited debut album ‘Cut Against The Grain’ out now on Mascot Label Group, our man catches up with Aaron to talk gear, touring and all things related. After a busy 2016 the teenage guitarslinger looks to be just as active in 2017….