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Earl Slick In Conversation

by Pete Sargeant | Aug 10, 2019

High on our target list of musicians we would love to catch up with is American guitar sharpshooter Earl Slick, who we have seen perform with Glen Matlock and the New York Dolls. Of course his work with Lennon and Bowie is key to both these artists’ opera…Ear’s recall is exemplary. So this is two guitar nerds I conversation when Slick’s travels brought him to London…

Savoy Brown – Neon & Shadows

by Pete Sargeant | Aug 4, 2019

With a brand new album City Night out on Quarto Valley, Kim Simmonds brings the vibrant Savoy Brown trio to London for a special gig. Pete and Kim catch up backstage to discuss the new record and related matters…

Jon Paris – A Man For All Seasons

by Pete Sargeant | Jun 9, 2019

The Johnny Winter Band, Elephants Memory, Link Wray..if anyone could claim to be a true rock-blues journeyman, Jon Paris is that man. Here, Pete and Jon discuss matters past, present and future…

Joanne Shaw Taylor – Carrying Less, Delivering More

by Pete Sargeant | Mar 17, 2019

Joanne and Pete catch up in London to talk about her new album for Silvertone ‘Reckless Heart’ and matters related. The tabloid press has just nailed actor Liam Neeson whose unguarded comments in an interview look like spiking his career… but all we seek is Joanne’s thoughts about hew new tracks…

Smokie (Mick McConnell) – Smokie Step Up

by Pete Sargeant | Nov 4, 2018

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…

Ben Poole – Time To Talk

by Pete Sargeant | Oct 3, 2018

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…

Al Di Meola – Elegant Gypsy & More LIVE

by Pete Sargeant | Aug 27, 2018

I can vouch for this artist’s dexterity and execution as a live player, because back in the time when I was mainly listening to fusion I went to see the jazz supergroup Return To Forever.

Laurence Jones, January 2018, The Borderline, London, United Kingdom

by Pete Sargeant | Jan 28, 2018

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.

King King With Special Guest Rhino’s Revenge, January 2018, O2 Shepherds Bush Empire, London, United Kingdom

by Pete Sargeant | Jan 28, 2018

It’s been a rocky road for King King in recent times. Led by one of the recently unlucky Nimmo brothers, Alan, the last few months have seen a change of keyboard player from Bob Fridzema to Jonny Dyke but of more concern to us followers persistent throat /vocal problems that Alan has struggled to counter.

Black Country Communion, January 2018, Eventim Apollo, Hammersmith, London, United Kingdom

by Pete Sargeant | Jan 5, 2018

It’s a cold, wet evening in the metropolis, but what a cool way to start the New Year! The reassembled international rock quartet take to the stage in London to present a lot of the new BCC4 album plus other selections.

Jane Lee Hooker – Spiritus

by Pete Sargeant | Dec 26, 2017

A second album for the all-female quintet arrives and it seems the mission to rock the globe remains. Their strong points here are an NYC gang attitude, a move this time to more originals and – in their view – the cleansing credo of recording live, using no pedals and no overdubbing.

Jared James Nichols – Casting Spells

by Pete Sargeant | Jun 25, 2017

On his first visit the the UK, Jared gave us some great responses to a set of customised questions. To welcome him back, on tour and with his new Black Magic album pending we offered the guitar whirlwind a second set of questions – do enjoy his entertaining answers:

Joe Bonamassa, April 2017, Royal Albert Hall, Kensington, London, United Kingdom

by Glenn Sargeant | Apr 23, 2017

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.

Bluesfest London 2016, October 2016, O2 Arena, Greenwich, London, United Kingdom

by Pete Sargeant | Feb 16, 2017

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.

Aaron Keylock – Playing All The Right Moves

by Glenn Sargeant | Feb 7, 2017

With his long-awaited debut album ‘Cut Against The Grain’ out now on Mascot Label Group, our man catches up with Aaron to talk gear, touring and all things related. After a busy 2016 the teenage guitarslinger looks to be just as active in 2017….

Eric Johnson – EJ

by Pete Sargeant | Jan 2, 2017

Texas guitar slinger Eric Johnson can pump out blues-rock riffs and solo’s soaked with delay with the best of them BUT on this release the ambience is pastoral and reflective to show another side to his skills.