Tag: Paul McCartney

Mark Butcher – Now Playing

Mark Butcher – Now Playing

by | Jul 10, 2019

A long-awaited second album from the singer and guitarist, who often appears in the all-star Boom Band (featuring our pals Matt Taylor and Jon Amor) live performances. Here, Mark is in the company of Smiley Barnard, drums and Andy Lewis bass plus Alex Richards keys and Pete Twyman on guitar and keys.

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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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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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Marc Cohn

Marc Cohn

by | Dec 7, 2018

The chance to meet up with renowned US songsmith Cohn was one Just Listen To This was not going to miss. Ahead of his Cornbury Festival performance Marc fields our questions with directness and warmth..maybe he realised what a fan Pete is. We put this upfront!

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Ringo Starr – Give More Love

Ringo Starr – Give More Love

by | Dec 26, 2017

Can’t let this year finish without catching up with this record – the latest from Ringo whose albums more and more reflect the fun and creativity he draws from working with the globe’s finest. Of course it’s an honour to work with the cat who played drums on Rain and Old Brown Shoe and our friend Steve Lukather was genuinely thrilled to be in on the sessions.

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Tom Chaplin – Twelve Tales Of Christmas

Tom Chaplin – Twelve Tales Of Christmas

by | Dec 20, 2017

After a very successful solo album, Chaplin must feel it is the right time to make his mark on the seasonal release scene and why not? This record has some strange choices amongst pretty original fare and must be counted as an achievement. It will probably have some appeal to listeners not Keane fanatics, too.

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Talk-Show – Permanent Honeymoon

Talk-Show – Permanent Honeymoon

by | Dec 10, 2017

Is Boo Hewerdine of The Bible fame likely to be involved as Executive Producer on a duff project? Is a recording also produced and mixed by Chris Pepper likely to be more than listenable? The answers are definitely No and Yes, respectively….hence Lawrence O’Shea has chosen well as regards cohorts for this album. Originally a one-man project, this is now a band itching to perform, I understand.

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Alice Cooper – Paranormal

Alice Cooper – Paranormal

by | Sep 17, 2017

A treat from Vincent! A new studio album AND a live performance on a second disc with a show out in Columbus. Produced by old sparring partner Bob Ezrin, too. What can go wrong? Turns out, not much at all….in passing, Alice was surprised that guest drummer Larry Mullen from U2 insisted on seeing the song lyrics before working on the drum parts..unprecedented, says Cooper.

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Jared James Nichols – Casting Spells

Jared James Nichols – Casting Spells

by | 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:

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Hank Marvin – Without A Word

Hank Marvin – Without A Word

by | Jun 8, 2017

The master of the twanging electric guitar returns. We were all set to meet the man and talk guitars, this record and everything else, but his trip over from Australia for promo was cancelled, as we understand it for family reasons.

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Naturally 7 – Both Sides Now

Naturally 7 – Both Sides Now

by | May 15, 2017

The accomplished American singing group return with a new album. It’s good to hear their voices again, blending mellow and enthralling, smooth and rousing. This time around they have some guest artists aboard.

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Quinn Sullivan – Driving Forward

Quinn Sullivan – Driving Forward

by | Apr 1, 2017

Glenn and Quinn met at Buddy Guy’s London show last Summer – here they catch up and talk about the young guitar star’s forthcoming Mascot label album release Midnight Highway. The record covers a lot of styles and moods, enjoy his conversation about it…

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Rhys Williams – We Are Climbing Angel Mountain

Rhys Williams – We Are Climbing Angel Mountain

by | Feb 12, 2017

When you meet this artist, the enthusiasm for music, arranging, playing recording and above all communicating just bursts out of him. It appears to be where he is channeling so much of his energy and creativity. This set is co-produced by Mark Ferguson with input from Richard Woodcraft.

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