Tag: Robert Johnson

John Akapo – Paradise Blues

John Akapo – Paradise Blues

by | Dec 2, 2018

‘Big John’ Akapo comes from Hawaii and reportedly has delta blues and American Samoan in his DNA. Here he performs originals in with a few versions that show where he is coming from. Like many of us, John’s parents did not care for his music.

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Imarhan – Temet

Imarhan – Temet

by | Jun 10, 2018

This edgy Algerian Tuareg desert rock five-piece came together in 2006, down in Tamanrasset. To this listener, the group – like Tinariwen – weave a magical sound that seems to combine the reflective with pure propulsion and enough refinement to lift the music to heights one might not anticipate.

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Jonny Lang – Signs

Jonny Lang – Signs

by | Aug 12, 2017

Well dear reader, I have to start this review by being completely honest and say that I have been patiently waiting four years for a new Jonny Lang album.

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George Thorogood – Party Of One

George Thorogood – Party Of One

by | Jul 25, 2017

My abiding memory of this is entertaining artist is being backstage at the Shepherds Bush Empire trying to interview the opening act Big Head Todd & The Monsters, with a gruff voice coming through the cracked door intoning “ We owe it all to George Thorogood ! He is The Man !”…

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Danny Bryant BIG – Live In Europe

Danny Bryant BIG – Live In Europe

by | Apr 17, 2017

Our old friend Danny is realising a long-held ambition here, to present some of his tough blues music with an expanded musical lineup. The Bryant voice and guitar can take it, many years of road work have given him the presence and live reputation to pull the project off.

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Popa Chubby – The Catfish

Popa Chubby – The Catfish

by | Jan 2, 2017

The big man is back with his kerosene guitar licks and powerful voice and for those who love his urban, edgy style it’s great news. For me, he’s like Eric Gales in that he is consistently punchy as a player and deliverer of songs but really hits home on the higher-quality material.

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Colin James Announces Headline London Show for November 2016

Colin James Announces Headline London Show for November 2016

by | Nov 18, 2016

Juno Award Winning Singer-songwriter Colin James has released his 18th album, Blue Highways, which is out now via True North Records.
Blue Highways pays tribute to some of the singer/ guitarist’s longtime blues idols including Howlin’ Wolf, Jimmy Reed, Freddie King, Jr. Wells & Buddy Guy, Peter Green, Robert Johnson and William Bell to name a few.

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