Tag: Chicago
The Zombies On The Band And The Blues (Part Two)
Pete meets up with keyboard ace and composer Rod Argent for a general chat and the latter’s five Blues Choices to make up the group’s ten. Over tea and cakes, Rod’s love of music is ever more evident…
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The Zombies On The Blues (Part One)
The Zombies – veteran purveyors of scintillating and haunting music for over five decades, drawing on jazz, rock and blues influences at every turn but scoring durable chart hits all over the world, even gifting Carlos Santana with one of his biggest hits and spurring The Byrds to explore psychedelia…
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Doyle Bramhall II – Tea, Tones And Tunes
With a new album coming out on Mascot and titled Shades it seems a good time to catch up again with the artist as he flies in from sunny California to overcast Shoreditch for press sessions. Pete and fellow guitarist Colin Howell grab a beverage and join Doyle at his hotel this morning to talk about the new record:
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Jimi Hendrix -Both Sides Of The Sky
Nearly fifty years after the guitar adventurer’s passing, a new Jimi Hendrix record release is still – potentially – an exciting event for fans. The last one put out was the terrific Machine Gun live set with the Band Of Gypsys crew, sounding rich and powerful with a sparky set of tunes.
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Chicago – Chicago II
Now we’re talking!! Studio alumnus producer and musician Steve Wilson has remixed the second Chicago album and we can hear it in clearer, punchier form. The material is strong throughout, though I have always had my favourites.
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Russ ‘Hitman’ Alexander – 20 Questions
RUSS ‘Hitman’ Alexander – 20 Questions Russ leads the New York-based Hitman...
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