Wilko Johnson/Norman Watt-Roy/Dylan Howe with John Otway The Apex, Bury St Edmunds, was the setting for this, one of the first nights of an extensive tour Wilko Johnson and his band is undertaking – the return to normality after Covid tour. It was the first concert for over two years I had been where masks …
Live Review: Rhodes MK8 Launch, Ronnie Scott’s
Rhodes MK8 launch – Ronnie Scott’s. My old friend Liam Narrie was the one that sent me a message about this event, and when I heard Dan Goldman was hosting it… I had to be there. Dan is a killer keyboard player, more specifically Rhodes, and it was just a joy to hear him play. …
Album Review: “Bloor Street” – Kiefer Sutherland
I must say that I was surprised to hear that Kiefer Sutherland was a singer to add to his many talents. I mean… most people my age will remember him being in 80s classic Lost Boys, 24 and more. But to hear him sing, this is something else. So, I’m putting on my earphones and …
Single Review: “Satisfy You” – The Heavy North
The Heavy North – Satisfy You Straight out of the box, this track comes out swinging, with growling guitars full of attitude, Hammond organ glissando into the intro… I like it! The drums power through leading the band into a blues laden track, Kenny Stuart bringing vocals that really bring it together. He leads the …
Single Review: “Smoke And Mud” – The Kintners
Smoke And Mud – The Kintners This song is so dark. What do I mean? Well, firstly the chord progressions give it that really bluesy feel. This isn’t a bad thing. I love this song, it’s been on my radar for sometime as it’s been on bandcamp and it was sent to me as a …
Blog interview: Blue Lab Beats
Congratulations on the release of “Motherland Journey” how does it feel? Honestly it feels like a dream come true to have the legendary Fela Kuti featuring on this track! We would’ve never expected to ever have the chance to use his acappella but his publishers and Nigerian and European teams made it happen. …
Single Review: “No Good” – The Heavy North
The Heavy North – No Good Introducing the band… Kenny Stuart – Singer, Frontman, Guitarist Jose Ibanez – Guitarist, Producer, Backing Vocals Andrew Horrocks – Bass, Backing Vocals Ste Penn – Keyboard & Organ Mark Rice – Drums & Percussion This is a sumptuous bit of blues rock and soul from Liverpool quintet The Heavy …
Blog interview: Sam Martin
Hello Sam, how are you? Hey Del! i’m doing well thank you! have just been getting everything ready for the new single drop next week which is exciting, really grateful to be chatting to you guys! You are a musician, singer, songwriter how did it all begin for you? It all started from a super …