John Mayall Archives – Just Listen To This

John Mayall Announces ’85th Anniversary’ November 2019 UK Tour

by Pete Sargeant | May 22, 2019

The Godfather of British Blues returns to the boards in a four-piece lineup now embracing...

Walter Trout – Survivor Blues

by Pete Sargeant | Feb 6, 2019

Using an album title suggested by Marie Trout, wife of Walter through some grim times and now this more pastoral and pleasingly creative period, this release gives fans something different.

Jon Allen – My Blues Top Ten

by Pete Sargeant | Dec 29, 2018

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.

Rockin’ The Blues 2019 London Show Announced

by Pete Sargeant | Nov 3, 2018

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Sari Schorr Announces New Album And September 2018 UK Tour

by Pete Sargeant | Aug 19, 2018

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John Mayall – Three For The Road

by Pete Sargeant | Apr 2, 2018

This release finds veteran Mayall leading a trio-format crew on various stages for this live album. Something of a departure as John usually has a hotshot lead guitarist on board, but this decision does mean that the three musicians have to adapt to the configuration and play out and it does bring something fresh out of the songs included.

Joe Bonamassa Announces ‘British Blues Explosion Live’ Release

by Pete Sargeant | Mar 7, 2018

Joe Bonamassa Announces ‘British Blues Explosion Live’ Release  Christie...

Dantalian’s Chariot – Chariot Rising

by Pete Sargeant | Jan 2, 2018

Now here’s a new edition of a British psych outing of some portent. Over the years I have seen Zoot Money the keyboard ace and singer here and there but have made his personal acquaintance only in recent weeks.

2017 In Review

by Pete Sargeant | Dec 30, 2017

Maybe it is because we know about them, but yet again this year we seem to have lost so many creative and entertaining characters. And yet again we can be inspired to remember them and keep their music alive…

Mick Fleetwood – A Mac Book – at last!

by Pete Sargeant | Oct 23, 2017

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.

Walter Trout – We’re All In This Together

by Pete Sargeant | Jul 26, 2017

Dear Walter, the great survivor, has helped a ton of artists in his time. I think from talking to him a couple of times – around the time when we were both dodging The Reaper – that to give is the best thing a human can do.

John Mayall – Talking About That

by Pete Sargeant | Jul 16, 2017

One of the Godfathers of the British Blues scene has been back out on the road promoting his current Talk About That album on Forty Below but the UK tour schedule had no available time in London for a meet, so Pete called him later in California to talk about everything new and old in – for John – an early morning call….

The Fabulous Thunderbirds – Strong Like That

by Pete Sargeant | May 15, 2017

Kim Wilson has become over time an almost John Mayall figure within US music – sticking to the music that brought him initial fame and always changing his backing musicians. I read a piece a while ago wherein Wilson opined that touring with younger players was refreshing as the old-timers did little but say how good things were Back Then….

John Mayall Announces Extensive UK Autumn 2017 Tour

by Glenn Sargeant | Apr 14, 2017

John Mayall Announces Extensive Autumn 2017 UK Tour. The tour kicks off at The Hawth, Crawley,...

Mick McConnell – Music In The Veins

by Pete Sargeant | Apr 9, 2017

Whilst holding the guitar slot in international touring pop-rock band Smokie, Mick McConnell has a neat line in roots music styling and original songs and a solo album Under My Skin coming out to showcase this side of his work. He meets our man in London to explain all over lunch…

John Mayall – Talk About That

by Pete Sargeant | Jan 29, 2017

The fruitful partnership between veteran player, singer and bandleader Mayall and producer Eric Corne continues. The current run of studio albums have captured the colour and still-there daring of John and his sharp and versatile group, still comprising on this set Rocky Athas on guitar, Greg Rzab on bass and Jay Davenport drums.

Bradley Walsh – Chasing Dreams

by Pete Sargeant | Jan 2, 2017

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!