Tag: Mike Zito
2018 In Review
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.
Read MoreRockin’ The Blues 2019 London Show Announced
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Read MoreMike Zito – First Class Life
Zito doesn’t go for that racing around, foot on the monitor, extreme face-pulling style of guitar. He just plays out and keeps his cool, channelling soul through his fingertips. Better still he doesn’t shout or groan, he actually sings..and if these comments puzzle you, you should hear a lot of the stuff we receive to review.
Read MoreBernard Allison – It’s A Family Affair
Can it really be twenty years since the great Luther Allison passed? What a giant he was in the Blues field – a strong performer, great writer, a real showman. Now, in his own style son Bernard keeps the creative torch alight with his own recordings and live shows. Here, Pete and Bernard talk family, creativity and life on the road
Read MoreVanja Sky – Bad Penny
Ruf is a label has always had talented females on their roster. Vanja is from Zagreb in Croatia and started playing guitar five years ago. These recordings are the result of sessions in Stantonville and in Berlin with the renowned and experienced Mike Zito and Sky credits him with endless tips and help in getting these cuts down.
Read More2017 In Review
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…
Read MoreWalter Trout – We’re All In This Together
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.
Read MoreMike Zito – Make Blues Not War
A Tom Hambridge musical production is always worth a listen – just ask Buddy Guy or Quinn Sullivan ! – and with a talent such as Mike Zito you have virtual guarantee of quality singing and playing.
Read MoreSamantha Fish – 20 Questions
Samantha Fish- 20 Questions The Kansas guitarist/vocalist/songwriter undertakes one of...
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