Tag: Fender
Rory Gallagher – Blues Treasure Trove
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…
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Keith Richards ‘Talk Is Cheap’ 30th Anniversary Reissue Announced
Keith Richards ‘Talk Is Cheap’ 30th Anniversary Reissue Announced Sante D...
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Michael Armstrong – Looking For The World (Single)
A new single from the Surrey songsmith and taken from a second album long in gestation but out in a few weeks. Armstrong writes on guitar and keyboards and is in the tradition of Billy Joel, Gilbert O’Sullivan, Don Fagen, Leo Sayer and Tiny Tim…just kidding with the last one, Mike!
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Tony Joe White – Speaking Of The Source
The spark that originality lit Tony Joe White’s muse was The Blues and now he has made an elemental, stone blues album called Bad Mouthin’ to make that very point. His distinctive guitar playing and unique voice have made him a global legend of music. Pete caught up with Tony again for the lowdown….against the background of what sounds like macaws and an electrical storm.
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Ben Poole – Time To Talk
The guitar star and vocalist has a new album Anytime You Need Me ready for release, so he and Pete discuss the new material and relevant matters…
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Hatful Of Rain – Songs Of The Lost & Found
I love the name of this group – it conjures up a street busker keeping on performing in inclement weather. So here is a new album, the sonic ingredients including vocals, the expected roots instrumentation plus lyrics that hinge on a lot of current concerns – I WILL not use the word ‘issues’! – make up the brew captured here.
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Band Of Friends – Taking Rory Gallagher’s Music Back To The US
Ted McKenna, Davy Knowles and Gerry McAvoy are soon touring the US flying the Rory Gallagher legacy flag – and who better to do it ? Pete asked McAvoy for his thoughts around…well, everything related:
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The Koch Marshall Trio – Toby Arrives
Under the label’s The Players Club imprint, this collection immediately rolls into earshot with a Medeski-meets-Jimmy Smith groove in the shape of Toby Arrives. I’d be very surprised if Milwaukee guitarist wasn’t a fan of Harvey Mandel.
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Danny Core (Broken Witt Rebels)
Broken Witt Rebels are a four-piece band from Birmingham, United Kingdom who are building up their fanbase with catchy songs, savvy media campaigns and high-profile support slots alongside festivals. With the recording of their debut album nearing completion and an extensive headline Autumn UK Tour looming, we sat down for an exclusive and detailed chat with frontman Danny Core. So sit back, get a drink and read on…
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Joe Bonamassa – Back To The Wood
It’s acoustic album time once more for the American guitar man, as his Live At Carnegie Hall – An Acoustic Evening set is released. Pete and Joe discuss the material, personnel and everything else. But how long this time before the conversation descends into pure guitar nerdery? Read on to find out…
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David Bowie – No Plan EP (The Final Studio Recordings)
The sad sub-title is quite a proclamation. Chronologically these may well be the last recordings of The Thin White Duke. But there surely will be further unreleased studio material to be put out, in time.
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2016 In Review – Part One
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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Dan Patlansky – Dear Silence Thieves
Dan Patlansky Dear Silence Thieves Independent Label This is the seventh album release from South...
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