Tag: The Borderline

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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Collateral, May 2019, The Borderline, London, United Kingdom

Collateral, May 2019, The Borderline, London, United Kingdom

by | May 22, 2019

This was a significant performance for Collateral in the capital because only days before their set it was officially confirmed that due to the increasing London rents and the re-gentrification of Soho and the surrounding area with Crossrail et al the world-famous Borderline would be closing its doors for good at the end of August 2019.

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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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Katie Melua – Ultimate Collection

Katie Melua – Ultimate Collection

by | Oct 7, 2018

This is a pretty comprehensive round-up of Melua gems plus a few new efforts on a double-album, with some cool monochrome imagery in a fold-out digipak format and a decent booklet. Melua’s DNA has traces of folk, blues, rock and of course her Georgian roots.

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Tony Joe White – Speaking Of The Source

Tony Joe White – Speaking Of The Source

by | Oct 5, 2018

The spark that originality lit Tony Joe White’s muse was The Blues and now he has made an elemental, stone blues album called Bad Mouthin’ to make that very point. His distinctive guitar playing and unique voice have made him a global legend of music. Pete caught up with Tony again for the lowdown….against the background of what sounds like macaws and an electrical storm.

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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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Black Stone Cherry – Black To Blues EP

Black Stone Cherry – Black To Blues EP

by | Oct 15, 2017

As anyone who has seen Black Stone Cherry perform will know, these Kentucky lads are never far from the Blues. The clues are the way they play off each other, the use of dynamics, the occasional slide guitar but moreover the raspy vocal stylings of Chris Robertson.

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Simo – Rise & Shine

Simo – Rise & Shine

by | Sep 3, 2017

‘Rise & Shine’ …a phrase I heard many a time from my late father, too early in the morning ! But his military background as a Sergeant Major never left him, we his hapless offspring his platoon…but the phrase also heralds the return of funky psych-rock trio from Nashville.

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Mollie Marriott – Back In Action

Mollie Marriott – Back In Action

by | May 31, 2017

As Mollie gears up for a return to live performances and delivering a fresh set of material, the singer-songwriter daughter of The Small Faces and Humble Pie star Steve speaks to us about events and the future. To say that Miss Marriott is down to earth would be a great understatement…indeed our last encounter was in a field in Oxfordshire! Seems a good conversation starter…..

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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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Sari Schorr – Back On Our Shores

Sari Schorr – Back On Our Shores

by | Mar 9, 2017

With the soul blues whirlwind returning to the UK for live dates with her excellent band, we were glad of the chance to supplement the original interview piece with some fresh questions. Enjoy Sari’s responses and check whether she is performing anywhere near your hometown:

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Mick Abrahams – Long Long Gone

Mick Abrahams – Long Long Gone

by | Jan 29, 2017

Earlier this year, some of us made sure we got to the tribute show for Mick Abrahams at The Borderline, with various Rhythm Kings, Nine Below’s, Mungo Jerry’s and Elliott Randall, Clive Bunker and more. Mick himself, post-stroke was able to perform a few numbers, to the delight of the audience.

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2016 In Review – Part Two

2016 In Review – Part Two

by | Dec 28, 2016

So much has happened in 2016 in the worlds of politics, entertainment, music, sport, film and more that it is incredibly difficult to try and coordinate and create theses rundowns and year in review type of articles because everything changes so quickly that the minute something is published it immediately is changed. However, here is our part two of our 2016 In Review articles and we hope you enjoy…

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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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