Tag: Provogue

George Benson — Weekend In London

George Benson — Weekend In London

by | Nov 13, 2020

In the music world you have certain artists and musicians who through years of releasing albums, extensive global touring and overall hard work are able to reach a moment of their career where they are fortunate enough to be able to perform live at a venue of any size anywhere in the world whether it be The Sydney Opera House in Australia, Madison Square Gardens in New York City or in the case of Mr George Benson’s latest live offering the 250-capacity Ronnie Scotts Jazz Club in London, United Kingdom.

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Kenny Wayne Shepherd – On The Move

Kenny Wayne Shepherd – On The Move

by | Aug 4, 2019

Kenny has a brand new album out on Provogue/Mascot called The Traveler and it typically finds him and the band moving along with a sense of purpose, great variety and immense musical competence, never swamping pure feel. Pete caught up with
Shepherd to talk about the new record…

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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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Robin Trower – In Real Time

Robin Trower – In Real Time

by | Apr 13, 2019

Robin and Pete discuss the new album Coming Closer To The Day, out on Mascot / Provogue as Trower prepares for US dates with his trio. Robin’s creative approach produces a fresh set of compositions, soaked and strewn with his distinctive guitar stylings. He surely remains music’s own Monet or Turner…

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Reese Wynans – Let Loose

Reese Wynans – Let Loose

by | Apr 8, 2019

With his very own Sweet Release album being released on Provogue/Mascot Label Group, produced by Joe Bonamassa no less, it seems a good time to meet up with the veteran keyboard ace. It’s a bitterly cold morning in London, so I stop off to buy Reese a woolly hat for his stay and over tea we talk about his record…

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Robin Trower – Coming Closer To The Day

Robin Trower – Coming Closer To The Day

by | Apr 5, 2019

So here is the latest in the series of albums where Robin multi-tasks on the instruments and the vocals as part of what I call his New Testament. And he digs deep, with his musical roots on display and his imagination scraping the sky. The lyrics can bite or prompt reflection and the guitar mastery reigns but with no pomp rock bluster.

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Eric Gales – The Bookends

Eric Gales – The Bookends

by | Feb 6, 2019

A release from the loose cannon Eric Gales always turns out to be intriguing. I reckon this is because he will listen to Holst, Howlin’ Wolf, Herbie Hancock..to Blues, bluegrass, Brahms and Billie Holiday – and that could be one of my record shelves.

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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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The Magpie Salute – High Water I

The Magpie Salute – High Water I

by | Aug 12, 2018

In conversation, Rich Robinson is a thoughtful, considered and focussed character. If he decides to make a project work out, it probably will. Not because he strikes one as egocentric, rather he seems to believe in the potency of an aggregation that is well-chosen to create and excite.

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Kris Barras – A Player And A Fighter

Kris Barras – A Player And A Fighter

by | Mar 27, 2018

The Kris Barras Band are back with a brand new studio album entitled ‘Divine And Dirty’ on the Provogue/Mascot Label Group’s imprint and a lot of live gigs ahead that will keep them busy in 2018. To coincide with the release, we sat down with Kris for an exclusive customised chat. Enjoy…

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Lance Lopez – Owning Up

Lance Lopez – Owning Up

by | Mar 4, 2018

What’s the inspiration behind the songs on Lance’s new album? What’s The Lopez Road Diet? What does he think of Eric Gales’ axe style? It’s all here in this cool exchange with us on ‘Tell The Truth’ – Thank you, Lance and keep rockin’ out…

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Michael Landau – Rock Bottom

Michael Landau – Rock Bottom

by | Jan 10, 2018

Ace guitar man has played on a ton of albums, for all sorts of people. For this effort he has decided to put together a four-piece with him on guitar and vocal, drummer Alan Hertz, son Teddy Landau on bass and singer David Frazee. Great players, so as ever it’s down to the strength of the material to assess the record’s desirability.

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Eric Johnson – EJ

Eric Johnson – EJ

by | 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.

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