Tag: Royal Albert Hall

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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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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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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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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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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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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2017 In Review

2017 In Review

by | Dec 30, 2017

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…

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Wilko Johnson – As The Years Go Passing By

Wilko Johnson – As The Years Go Passing By

by | Aug 6, 2017

It’s an anniversary year for our guitar-toting livewire, still firing after a close brush with death. When Pete and the then seriously ailing Wilko last met to talk life and music at his, our man said he thought Johnson would somehow pull through and the two-part interview that we ran ended with Pete the more optimistic of the two. Operations proved successful, Johnson survived and here we are, catching up now for a celebratory Part Three…

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Joe Bonamassa – Back To The Wood

Joe Bonamassa – Back To The Wood

by | Aug 5, 2017

It’s acoustic album time once more for the American guitar man, as his Live At Carnegie Hall – An Acoustic Evening set is released. Pete and Joe discuss the material, personnel and everything else. But how long this time before the conversation descends into pure guitar nerdery? Read on to find out…

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Doyle Bramhall II – Rich Man

Doyle Bramhall II – Rich Man

by | Apr 14, 2017

So far, every one of Mr Bramhall’s album releases have been full of fine songs, spirited singing, lively arrangements and in their best moments, stuttering smokestack-belching howling and spitting chunks of guitar-playing.

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Mark Sullivan – Making His Mark

Mark Sullivan – Making His Mark

by | Mar 2, 2017

When we heard Mark’s latest single which blends musical skill with a warm message, we rather suspected that he had been influenced by some of music’s finest… one way to find out – we sounded him out with a set of questions. Enjoy his responses below and watch out for his live performances. Many thanks Mr Sullivan…

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Collabro – Home

Collabro – Home

by | Feb 27, 2017

An album from this singing group with a strong musical theatre background and brave enough to set up their own record label. Apparently they won Britain’s Got Talent, a show I cannot bring myself to watch. I know no musicians anywhere who would want to be ‘judged’ by that panel.

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2016 In Review – Part One

2016 In Review – Part One

by | Dec 20, 2016

Welcome readers to our personal roundup of good moments and events that happened during this year. Maybe one of your favourite acts or artists is mentioned? Read on to find out and bear in mind we are thinking sounds AND sights…..

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Billy Bragg & Joe Henry: Shine A Light, November 2016, G Live, Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom

Billy Bragg & Joe Henry: Shine A Light, November 2016, G Live, Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom

by | Nov 25, 2016

On a chilly November evening, I travelled by train! – to one of my favourite venues G Live which is situated in the heart of Guildford for an evening with musicians and songwriters Billy Bragg and Joe Henry. The show was in support of their new album ‘Shine A Light: Field Recordings From The Great American Railroad’ which they’ve already toured in the USA during the 2016 American election season.

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Beth Hart Announces April 2018 Royal Albert Hall Show

Beth Hart Announces April 2018 Royal Albert Hall Show

by | Nov 24, 2016

Following her SOLD-OUT and critically acclaimed November 2016 UK tour, and the overwhelming response to her latest studio album, Fire On The Floor, Grammy nominated singer-songwriter, Beth Hart and her band will embark on what is going to be her biggest UK concert of her career – London’s prestigious Royal Albert Hall

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David Crosby – Lighthouse

David Crosby – Lighthouse

by | Nov 15, 2016

Crosby’s art can take many musical forms. This release takes an overall mellow path but his history takes in a staggering range of moods and tempo’s. Take The Byrds’ Lady Friend – it bursts with raging drums, emphatic bass, ringing electric twelve string, an ominous staccato brass arrangement, a lyric of loss with no trace of self-pity

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