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Savoy Brown – Neon & Shadows

Savoy Brown – Neon & Shadows

by | 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…

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Richard Marx

Richard Marx

by | Jul 8, 2019

One of the singer songwriters our site holds in high esteem along with Steve Stills, Chris Rea and Leo Sayer is the US writer and performer Richard Marx. As he was part of the first Sunday British Summer Time show in London’s Hyde Park, we sought a brief chat on an afternoon which was pretty busy for him. Nonetheless we were graciously received by his manager and Mr & Mrs Marx, so we covered what time allowed…and some gig news:

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Rory Gallagher – Blues Treasure Trove

Rory Gallagher – Blues Treasure Trove

by | Jun 6, 2019

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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Robert Randolph (Robert Randolph And The Family Band) – Steelin’ The Spotlight

Robert Randolph (Robert Randolph And The Family Band) – Steelin’ The Spotlight

by | Jun 5, 2019

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…

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Collateral, May 2019, The Borderline, London, United Kingdom

Collateral, May 2019, The Borderline, London, United Kingdom

by | May 22, 2019

This was a significant performance for Collateral in the capital because only days before their set it was officially confirmed that due to the increasing London rents and the re-gentrification of Soho and the surrounding area with Crossrail et al the world-famous Borderline would be closing its doors for good at the end of August 2019.

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Pat Mastelotto of King Crimson on his approach and influences

Pat Mastelotto of King Crimson on his approach and influences

by | May 13, 2019

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 !

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Kenney Jones (Part One)

Kenney Jones (Part One)

by | Mar 10, 2019

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…

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The Osmonds -True Rockers At Heart

The Osmonds -True Rockers At Heart

by | Feb 10, 2019

Well, you might wonder – how on Earth will English guitar man and satirist Pete get on with the clean-living Osmonds?? But a session was agreed as the Utah legends and their rock band prepared for a show at Guildford’s G Live venue. Pete leads with a confession, as he meets Merrill and Jay backstage…

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Mud Morganfield – Fathers And Sons

Mud Morganfield – Fathers And Sons

by | Jan 13, 2019

One of the earliest blues shows your scribe took in, many decades ago was by Muddy Waters, with Otis Spann on piano and Paul Oscher on the harp, in Tolworth at The Toby Jug. My mis-spent youth eh? Now, some fifty years later, here I am talking with one of Muddy’s sons, Mud Morganfield, also known as Muddy Waters Jnr!

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The Zombies On The Blues (Part One)

The Zombies On The Blues (Part One)

by | Dec 29, 2018

The Zombies – veteran purveyors of scintillating and haunting music for over five decades, drawing on jazz, rock and blues influences at every turn but scoring durable chart hits all over the world, even gifting Carlos Santana with one of his biggest hits and spurring The Byrds to explore psychedelia…

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2018 In Review

2018 In Review

by | Dec 26, 2018

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.

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Doyle Bramhall II – Tea, Tones And Tunes

Doyle Bramhall II – Tea, Tones And Tunes

by | Dec 25, 2018

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:

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Collateral – ‘4 Shots!’ EP

Collateral – ‘4 Shots!’ EP

by | Dec 22, 2018

Visually, this rock four-piece seem to observe all traditions – lively images posing, lairy clothes, showy hair…so what matters is the quality of their material and the impact of their performances.

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Mari Wilson

Mari Wilson

by | Dec 7, 2018

A singer’s singer, knowledgeable and melodic BUT with that jazzy feel that enables her to bring a freshness to her material. Just Listen To This had the chance to speak with Mari at her Cornbury Festival appearance. Her answers to our questions give a clue as to how she has sustained a career, thank you Ms Wilson…

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Blair Jollands

Blair Jollands

by | Dec 2, 2018

Just Listen To This had the chance to speak with the NZ songsmith, up at the Cornbury Festival. He’s a bit different. But so are we. Here’s our conversation…

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Pete Murray

Pete Murray

by | Dec 2, 2018

The Australian songsmith is playing at Bush Hall and we have an invite to see him perform. Opportunists that we are, we offer to arrive early and chat with Murray before the show…thanks Pete for the meet and these informative responses…

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Geraint Watkins – Keys To The Highway

Geraint Watkins – Keys To The Highway

by | Nov 27, 2018

Whether on acoustic piano, electric piano or Hammond, you could not pick a more adept keyboard colleague than Geraint. Here, Pete Sargeant pitches some questions to Watkins as two of his solo albums are at last rereleased…

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Phil Brown – The Mechanics Of Song Creation

Phil Brown – The Mechanics Of Song Creation

by | Nov 25, 2018

It’s time we caught up with mercurial musician, arranger, songsmith and singer Phil Brown. Currently based in Nashville, Brown’s skyborne sonic works eschew the city’s traditional patterns and tone palates for something more linear and soulful… This conversation takes in his influences and many other thoughts…

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Dan Tyminski

Dan Tyminski

by | Nov 23, 2018

The American singer-songwriter is in London for the promo on his dark artefact of a new album. We meet Dan to get the lowdown on the project and he answers all queries in this conversation hinging on how songs communicate. Thanks, Mr T…

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Green On Bluesfest 2018

Green On Bluesfest 2018

by | Oct 7, 2018

We had been fishing for a while for a quick chat with BluesFest director and musician Leo Green and as the 2018 event approached, it has happened. If we centered on the Eternal ‘act choices – what IS Blues?’ aspects this piece would never end, so we concentrate largely on the nuts and bolts of the festival

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Tony Joe White – Speaking Of The Source

Tony Joe White – Speaking Of The Source

by | Oct 5, 2018

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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Afterhere – Real Time

Afterhere – Real Time

by | Oct 3, 2018

When you write about music, you are always looking out for a release that makes you want to play it to everyone you know…everyone who might appreciate the magic that you have picked up on. Even after many years of journalism, it is still a thrill when this happens.

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Gregg Allman – The Road Home

Gregg Allman – The Road Home

by | Oct 2, 2018

The man who knows more than anybody outside Gregg Allman’s family about his final years is his manager and close friend Michael Lehman. Pete met him in London to talk about the great musician’s final years…

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Rod Stewart – Blood Red Roses

Rod Stewart – Blood Red Roses

by | Sep 30, 2018

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.

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Callaghan – Callaghan

Callaghan – Callaghan

by | Sep 25, 2018

We have followed and indeed featured this songstress and performer for some time now, as she criss-crosses the Atlantic to write, rehearse, record and collaborate on her music. Which is best described as country-inflected songs and balladry that..well, travels.

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Brian McFadden – West Memphis Life

Brian McFadden – West Memphis Life

by | Sep 15, 2018

From a solid and lengthy musical stint with Westlife, the tall Irishman ventures into the world of soul music. Does he have the enthusiasm to make this work for him? Read our conversation with him at the Boisdale Soul Music Awards Evening in London’s Docklands, to find out…

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Afterhere – Addict

Afterhere – Addict

by | Aug 24, 2018

This act is a creative outlet for Glenn Gregory of Heaven 17 renown and more and keyboard queen and singer Berenice Scott, who as well as doing studio work has not only played with Heaven 17 but also on the Holy Holy project which involves various Bowie acolytes including Gregory.

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Archie Faulks

Archie Faulks

by | Aug 12, 2018

Having previously created music and toured the name Tenterhook, Archie Faulks has returned to the world of music under his own name and sound. We sat down for a chat with him following the release of his new single…

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John Oates and The Good Road Band – Arkansas

John Oates and The Good Road Band – Arkansas

by | Aug 5, 2018

When you are one-half of a multi-million selling American pop duo it would be very easy to just tour the world year after year performing the radio hits that people across the world know and love. To be fair Hall and Oates have done this by embarking on huge dates in arenas in North America, London, and Dublin in recent years.

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Paul Rodgers – Free Spirit

Paul Rodgers – Free Spirit

by | Aug 4, 2018

So here is the original Free vocalist leading a band celebrating the music created by Free. Whilst the band are not Free, Rodgers leads them through these much-loved selections with..well, spirit is the word I guess.

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Glen Matlock – Never Mind The Trivia

Glen Matlock – Never Mind The Trivia

by | Jul 30, 2018

I never wanted to interview Malcolm McLaren, the shapeshifting one-time Sex Pistols manager, because as a would-be and sometimes successful manipulator of the media of his day (wouldn’t he have loved Twitter, SnapChat et al?

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Cornbury Music Festival 2018, July 2018, Great Tew Park, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

Cornbury Music Festival 2018, July 2018, Great Tew Park, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

by | Jul 16, 2018

A phoenix-style return to love for 2018 – and beyond – found us Cornbury fans trekking back to the middle of nowhere (aka the Tews) for more music and entertainment . And some winceworthy ‘comedy’..It’s quite Ok driving around this area in the day and we found the signposting somewhat better this year. At night, driving around is hideous, for a stranger to the area. Whatever the expenditure on facilities in this neck of the woods, it sure ain’t going on lighting!

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Zucchero – World Traveller

Zucchero – World Traveller

by | Jul 2, 2018

I thought when heading to London this day that I would be included in a link conversation with the superstar songwriter over in Italy. However the great man was there in person, so for a fan like me this was a fabulous chance to ask about his career, influences and collaborations.

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Desert Mountain Tribe – Om Parvat Mystery

Desert Mountain Tribe – Om Parvat Mystery

by | Jun 10, 2018

This outfit came together in 2012, grouping Jonty Balls on guitar/vocal, Philipp Jann on bass and Frank Van Der Ploeg on drums. Roadwork has honed their act and songs and this new album reflects the sound of a working band. These cuts were recorded in London and on The Faroe Islands.

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Fishbach

Fishbach

by | May 24, 2018

She’s young, she’s French, she’s fresh, she’s kinda stubborn maybe? And here she very kindly responds to various questions we put to her, ahead of her London show at The Lexington 25th June. Thank you, Fishbach!

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Errol Linton – A Case In Point

Errol Linton – A Case In Point

by | May 12, 2018

Our man Pete is scooting around London today but happily a window has been agreed to meet up with singer and harmonica stylist Errol Linton, to talk about his brand new and mainly self-penned album Packing My Bags. Helpfully we are joined at the chosen hostelry by band keys player Pete Zivkovic and a relaxed chat ensues…

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