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Warren Haynes (Gov’t Mule) – Taking To The Stage
As Govt Mule release a live CD and DVD on Provogue/Mascot – Bring On The Music – Live At The Capitol Theatre – Pete and Warren catch up to talk playing live, song selection and much more…
Read MoreSantana – In Search Of Mona Lisa EP
I really like Carlos’ Santana’s occasional sorties into tangential projects. This release was triggered by his viewing of the famous Mona Lisa painting in The Louvre in Paris.
Read MoreRory 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…
Read MorePat 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 !
Read MoreKenney Jones (Part One)
If there is a rock music autobiography you MUST read, it’s drummer Kenney Jones’ tome LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL. It’s informative, colourful and authentic as the life of this family man unrolls.
Kenney and I met over tea to talk about his story and the characters he learned from and worked with…
Read MoreTony 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.
Read MoreRod Stewart – Blood Red Roses
A new album from The RodFather – as daughter Ruby calls him – and we are not trawling through The Great American Songbook…it’s his 30th studio album. Ten of the cuts are Stewart originals, Kevin Savigar co-produces. Rod’s general philosophy is that he makes records for ‘a few friends’ and it’s a bonus if others like them. A bit different from Stock Aitkin Waterman eh? It means that Stewart can create more personal songs, avoiding sloganeering, automatic beats and Vocoders.
Read MoreMaggie Bell
It was a pleasure to chat in detail with Scottish vocal stylist Maggie Bell at an eaterie in downtown Fulham…she is lively, friendly and full of great stories. Having shared the stage a few times with Maggie and guitar ace Dave Kelly, I can vouch for her musical fluency and sense of fun..and man, that voice…
Read MoreRod Stewart Announces New Album
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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 MoreJoe Bonamassa Announces ‘British Blues Explosion Live’ Release
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Read MoreBeth Hart & Joe Bonamassa – Black Coffee
The ace guitarist and ensemble reconvene to create another album with blues and soul singer Beth Hart..and maybe it’s their best yet ….
Read MoreBluesfest London 2017 Announces Full Lineup
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Read MoreCars 3 (Soundtrack Album)
The soundtrack to the latest motoring animation family film arrives and like the previous related albums for Cars and Cars 2, you can expect upbeat tunes by various artists that sound fine….er, especially in the car.
Read MoreBad Touch Announce November 2017 UK Tour
Bad Touch Announces November 2017. The band will tour the UK with special guest Mollie Marriott....
Read MoreImelda May – Life Love Flesh Blood (Deluxe Edition)
There was a time when quite a few ace chanteuses were on the Decca label. It seems appropriate for Ms May to be releasing this set on the iconic label at this time in her personal life and artistic journey.
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 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 MoreBluesfest London 2016 Announces Final Full Lineup
Bluesfest London returns for its second year at its new home of the O2 Arena, Greenwich, London, United Kingdom from Friday 28th October 2016 – Sunday 30th October 2016. Making use of the O2 Arena, Indigo @ O2, Brooklyn Bowl and other stages, Bluesfest London is presented by Live Nation UK and assembles talent from the United Kingdom, the United States of America and other parts of the world for a packed weekend of live blues, soul and roots music.
Read MoreRobin Trower – Sonic Voyager
Robin’s new album ‘Where You Are Going To’ is stacked with effective songs, inventive and soulful guitar playing and some very personal lyrics as the artist continues his travels around the world. Pete tempted him temporarily out of the studio to talk about the new record and its inspirations.
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 MoreThe Beatles – Live At Hollywood Bowl
The Beatles Live At The Hollywood Bowl (Apple Records) The trouble with previous versions of these...
Read MoreZZ Top – Live Around The World
ZZ Top Live Around The World (Suretone Records/Warners) I expect that if you’re a follower of the...
Read MoreZZ Top – Global Warming
Capturing a series of red-hot shows by ZZ Top all over the world, the Texas trio prepare to release a new live album. Pete catches up with blues-rock wizard Billy Gibbons to talk songs, stages and everything else
Read MoreEdward Rogers
Edward Rogers Born in England but now based in the US, Rogers seems to combine the best qualities...
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 MoreBluesfest London 2016 Announces Lineup
Bluesfest London 2016 Announces Lineup. A dazzling array of international stars from...
Read MoreJoe Bonamassa – Blues of Desperation
Joe Bonamassa Blues of Desperation (Provogue/Mascot Label Group) So the dark-glassed dynamo plus...
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 MoreDanny Bryant – Blood Money
Danny Bryant Blood Money (Jazzhaus Records) Even though Bryant’s songwriting skills develop and...
Read MoreSantana & McLaughlin ‘Invitation To Illumination’ Live at Montreux 2011
Santana & McLaughlin Invitation To Illumination Live at Montreux 2011 (Eagle Rock/Universal)...
Read MoreLeslie West – Soundcheck
Leslie West Soundcheck (Provogue Records/Mascot Label Group) Another welcome release from the...
Read MoreGlenn Hughes
Glenn Hughes Back on Tour – 2015 Glenn Hughes was clearly early in the musical queue when...
Read MoreJoe Satriani – Shockwave Supernova
Joe Satriani Shockwave Supernova (Legacy Recordings/Sony Music Entertainment) Now I had heard of...
Read MoreSteve Lukather- Part One
Steve Lukather Toto Recall – Part One The US guitar ace remembers his blues / rock influences, in...
Read MoreBlack State Highway
Black State Highway Interview with Olie Trethewey BM: Good morning. Ollie: Good morning mate....
Read MoreJoe Bonamassa ‘Different Shades of Blue’ -Three Best Buy (USA) Tracks
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Read MoreERJA LYTTINEN
Erja Lyytinen Interview Tuesday 17th June 2014 ERJA LYTTINEN Give Me Elmore ! The Finnish guitar...
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