Tag: Eric Clapton
Quinn Sullivan — All Around The World
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.
Read MoreArielle Announces August 2019 London Show
An accomplished singer-songwriter and guitarist from Austin, Texas by the name of Arielle is...
Read MoreMark Butcher Announces New Album And July 2019 London Album Release Show
A second album is due from the guitarist and singer…we’ll spare you the...
Read MoreThe Music Of Cream Announce 50th Anniversary October 2019 UK Tour
Family- and related personnel appear in this power trio which celebrates the short lived but...
Read MoreRobert Randolph (Robert Randolph And The Family Band) – Steelin’ The Spotlight
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…
Read MoreJoe Bonamassa, April 2019, Royal Albert Hall, London, United Kingdom
On a mild April evening after the Easter weekend Joe Bonamassa and his first-class band rolled into the world-famous Royal Albert Hall for the first show in his three-night residency in the capital.
Read MoreUMC Releases New Rory Gallagher Compilation In May 2019
Fabulous news for fans of the Irish blues rocker as many unreleased tracks are readied for...
Read MoreEric Paslay
We at Just Listen To This are always drawn to original songwriters, whatever the musical genre.
Read MoreRonnie Lane Boxset Announced
It is hard to recall the bouncy rocker without smiling, such was his surefire touch with...
Read MoreJavier Vargas – Blues Latino
Pete meets the renowned Spanish guitar stylist in North London to discuss recent recordings and much more, taking in Carlos Santana and Canned Heat…
Read MoreTeenage Cancer Trust At The Royal Albert Hall 2019 Announce More Artists
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Read MoreOne-Off ‘Drum Legends’ April 2019 Brighton Concert Announced
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Read MoreJon Allen – My Blues Top Ten
Is there such a thing as dark honey? It’s surely to be found in the affecting vocals of Jon Allen but his songwriting talent is the sustaining factor in his career.
Read More2018 In Review
As usual, we take a look at the year’s happenings – or at least some of them – and bearing in mind that again we have lost many great people, not least dear friends during 2018.
Read MoreDoyle 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:
Read MoreNine Below Zero Announce 40th Anniversary October – December 2019 UK Tour
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Read MoreFerris & Sylvester Announce February 2019 UK/Ireland Headline Tour
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Read MoreAlbert Lee & Peter Asher
One half of Peter & Gordon and a world-renowned record producer teams up with everyone’s country rock guitar ace for some duo shows. With no real preparation except years of fandom, Just Listen To This get a chance to chat with the star pair, backstage at the Cornbury Festival…Thanks gents!
Read MoreDoyle Bramhall II – Shades
It is evident that for any releases under his own name, Bramhall has his own sound, arrangements, compositional direction and execution
Read MorePaul Carrack
Paul Carrack has added value to every ensemble he has played with. His series of solo albums are rich with tuneful and relatable songs that seem to stand outside time and trends and like Randy Newman or George Jones you will still enjoy them for years to come. This time around with the release of These Days, the songcraft and top-notch players have created a genuine classic album. Carrack gives direct and informative answers, so do please enjoy this relaxed conversation…
Read MoreSmokie (Mick McConnell) – Smokie Step Up
The veteran pop purveyors bring their melodic rock songs to the mix of great artists set to appear in this major music collection at renowned venues in 2019. It so happens that Smokie lead guitarist Mick McConnell is a friend of JLTT and he kindly agreed to the following Q&A session. Many thanks to him…
Read MoreSlim Chance Announce New Album And 2018/9 UK Live Dates
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Read MoreDoyle Bramhall II Releases New Music Video
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Read MoreAustin Gold – Our Blues Top Ten
Pete Sargeant asked English blues-rockers Austin Gold to tell JLTT which recordings really turned them on, so here are their picks. Pete is a champion of democracy, so it’s two from each group member. Thanks, lads!
Read MoreDoyle Bramhall II Shares New Song
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Read MoreJawbone Announce Debut Album And September 2018 UK Tour
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Read MoreEric Clapton Announces New Christmas Album
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Read MoreSari Schorr Announces New Album And September 2018 UK Tour
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Read MoreDoyle Bramhall II Announces New Album
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Read MoreEric Paslay Announces October/November 2018 UK Shows
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Read MorePaul Carrack Announces New Album And 2019 UK Tour
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Read MoreMarcella Detroit Announces July 2018 London Residency
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Read MoreThe Music Of Cream 50th Anniversary November 2018 UK Tour
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Read MoreJoe Bonamassa – British Blues Explosion Live
So it’s a balmy Summer evening out at Greenwich, with Joe bringing a quality band onstage to play a set that took in the various works of and numbers made famous by Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page.
Read MoreTommy Emmanuel
The Australian guitar stylist is back in the UK for some shows. Ahead of these, we were able to run some questions past the prince of the Fretboard…
Read MoreHampton Court Palace Festival 2018 Full Lineup Announced
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Read MoreKarsu Plays Atlantic Records Announces May 2018 London Show
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Read MoreBernard Allison – It’s A Family Affair
Can it really be twenty years since the great Luther Allison passed? What a giant he was in the Blues field – a strong performer, great writer, a real showman. Now, in his own style son Bernard keeps the creative torch alight with his own recordings and live shows. Here, Pete and Bernard talk family, creativity and life on the road
Read MoreThe Kris Barras Band – The Divine And Dirty
This outfit comprises Kris Barras on guitar and vocals, Josiah J Manning on keys, Elliott Blackler on bass plus drummer Will Beavis and production here is by Manning.
Read MoreJoe Bonamassa Announces ‘British Blues Explosion Live’ Release
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Read MoreSheryl Crow Announces June 2018 UK Tour
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Read MoreLaurence Jones, January 2018, The Borderline, London, United Kingdom
Album launch time! I had met up with Laurence again for a chat at The Heights in town a few days before this show and it was clear that he could hardly wait to get the promotional tour for the new album The Truth under way.
Read MoreBlack Country Communion – One Four All
Black Country Communion – One Four All “Watch this space..” whispered BCC singer and bassist...
Read MoreMick Fleetwood – A Mac Book – at last!
Working with boutique publishers Genesis, a book project has now been completed, delivering a truly delicious and brilliantly-illustrated tome on the early days of Fleetwood Mac and named Love That Burns.
Read MoreStevie King – Young Man’s Blues
He’s 21, he loves his music, he is aiming at the top. Here, Just Listen To This pitches a hatful of questions to this young artist. Although we cannot share Stevie’s love of Bono, we can share his responses, to create a picture of what makes this player tick. Thank you Stevie!
Read MoreThe Rolling Stones – Back To Blues Roots
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
Read MoreDoyle Bramhall II with special guest Jon Allen, May 2017, Under The Bridge, Stamford Bridge, London, United Kingdom
This was a very special one-off UK headline performance by guitarist Doyle Bramhall II at the comfortable Under The Bridge club and music venue which is nestled under Stamford Bridge (Chelsea Football Stadium).
Read MoreDoyle Bramhall II – A Wealth of Experience
Bramhall is a Texas-born guitar player, singer, producer, songwriter, bandleader perhaps best known for his contributions to tours by the likes of Roger Waters and Eric Clapton.
Read MoreJoe Bonamassa, April 2017, Royal Albert Hall, Kensington, London, United Kingdom
As I approached the beautiful building The Royal Albert Hall in the heart of Kensington, it became clear that I wasn’t at one of the Proms as large groups of people wearing Joe Bonamassa t-shirts from previous tours descended on this hallowed ground.
Read MoreDoyle Bramhall II – Rich Man
So far, every one of Mr Bramhall’s album releases have been full of fine songs, spirited singing, lively arrangements and in their best moments, stuttering smokestack-belching howling and spitting chunks of guitar-playing.
Read MoreRonnie Baker Brooks – Times Have Changed
This artist’s father is the great Lonnie Brooks of warm voice and fluid guitar fame and his albums were essential purchases in earlier decades. Big shoes to fill. But R&B seems to come naturally to Ronnie Baker Brooks.
Read MoreBluesfest London 2016, October 2016, O2 Arena, Greenwich, London, United Kingdom
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.
Read MoreBradley Walsh – Chasing Dreams
This performer is a remarkable bloke. Stand-up comedian, serious actor, comedy actor, top-drawer gameshow host, singer and easily one of the best pantomime leads I have ever laughed at from the carpet next to my seat!
Read MoreQuinn Sullivan Announces Record Deal With Mascot Label Group
Mascot announce singing of 17 year-old guitar prodigy Quinn Sullivan. Chuck Lanza...
Read MoreJoe Bonamassa Announces April 2017 UK Tour
Joe Bonamassa Announces April 2017 UK Tour. The tour kicks off at Usher Hall in Edinburgh,...
Read MoreEric Clapton: Live In San Diego with Special Guest JJ Cale
Eric Clapton Live In San Diego with Special Guest JJ Cale (Reprise/Bushbranch Records – Warners)...
Read MoreJoe Bonamassa Announces April 2017 London Shows
Joe Bonamassa Announces April 2017 London Shows. Joe will play two special shows at one of his...
Read MoreJoe Bonamassa: A Salute To The Great British Blues Explosion, Greenwich Music Time, Greenwich, London, United Kingdom
Joe Bonamassa: A Salute To The Great British Blues Explosion, Greenwich Music Time, Greenwich,...
Read MoreJoe Bonamassa “Hoghton Tower’ Concert Moved to Preston Guildhall
JOE BONAMASSA “HOGHTON TOWER” CONCERT MOVED TO PRESTON GUILD HALL DUE TO TORRENTIAL RAIN FORECAST...
Read MoreSari Schorr & The Engine Room Announces Debut Album and 2016 Tour
Sari Schorr & The Engine Room Announces Debut Album and 2016 Tour. Manhaton Records is...
Read MoreSandi Thom – Onward Journey
Sandi Thom Onward Journey October 2015 With a new album about to be released and a busy UK tour...
Read MorePaul Nelson – Heading For Victory
Paul Nelson Heading For Victory The Paul Nelson Band has a brand new album Badass Generation out...
Read MoreKelvin Jones – An Epic Music Journey
Kelvin Jones – An Epic Music Journey Kelvin Jones began playing the guitar four years ago...
Read MoreLeslie West – A Rainbow of BluesRock
Leslie West A Rainbow of BluesRock One of our favourite artists Leslie West has a new album ‘...
Read MoreJoe Bonamassa Announces ‘A Salute To The British Blues Explosion’ Shows
Joe Bonamassa Announces ‘A Salute To The British Blues Explosion’ UK Shows for July...
Read MoreGiorgio Gomelsky (1934 – 2016)
Giorgio Gomelsky (1934 – 2016) Gomelsky played a major role in the career of the mighty...
Read MoreJoe Louis Walker
Joe Louis Walker Saying His Piece The amiable US blues performer is set to release his latest...
Read MoreErja Lyytinen – 20 Questions
Erja Lyytinen – 20 Questions Our favourite Finn is back in the UK to tour and she very...
Read MoreRobert Cray
Robert Cray Night Work The Robert Cray Band celebrates forty years’ stage and studio efforts with...
Read MoreWalter Trout New Album and November 2015 UK Tour Announcement
Walter Trout New Album and November 2015 UK Tour Announcement Joyful, energized guitar-and-vocal...
Read MoreTim Brinkman (Venue Director of G Live in Guildford, Surrey, UK) – 20 Questions
Tim Brinkman (Venue Director of G Live in Guildford, Surrey, UK) – 20 Questions In our neck...
Read MoreKing King – 20 Questions
King King – 20 Questions Following their incredibly successful tour opening for the mighty...
Read MoreBrett Marvin and The Thunderbolts
Brett Marvin & The Thunderbolts As the London-based Country Blues and Roots crew return with a...
Read MoreRobert Cray
Robert Cray With a new album ‘In My Soul’ out and a UK tour in the Autumn, it’s a good time for...
Read MoreJared James Nichols plus Buck and Evans & Dave Hanson Band, June 2015, The Black Heart, London
Jared James Nichols plus special guests Buck and Evans and Dave Hanson Band Tuesday 23rd June 2015...
Read MoreMick Martin – 20 Questions
Mick Martin – 20 Questions We asked the US blues stalwart whose distinctive harp and vocal...
Read MoreKing King with special guests Hatfitz and Cara, May 2015, Jazz Cafe, London, United Kingdom
King King with special guests Hatfitz and Cara Wednesday 6th May 2015 The Jazz Café, Camden,...
Read MoreDavid Aldo – Blues Top Ten
David Aldo- Blues Top Ten David Aldo is probably most well known for his stint as lead vocalist in...
Read MoreSteve Lukather- Part One
Steve Lukather Toto Recall – Part One The US guitar ace remembers his blues / rock influences, in...
Read MoreLaurence Jones
Laurence Jones JLTT catches up with the young guitar hotshot before he tours with Red Butler and...
Read MoreJJ Grey and The Mofro
J J Grey & Mofro Flying the flag for The Blues With a brand new album ‘ Ol Glory’ due out on...
Read MoreThe Voodoo Sheiks – 20 Questions
With a brand new album just released – “ Voodification “ – the English rock/blues band continue...
Read MoreJoe Bonamassa ‘Different Shades of Blue’ -Three Best Buy (USA) Tracks
Joe Bonamassa ‘Different Shades of Blue’ album -Three Best Buy (USA) Tracks Review (J&R...
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