Tag Archives: Wilko Johnson

Planet Rock’s Roctober announces 3 New Headliners – Reef, Wilko Johnson, and Sweet

Due to the ongoing uncertainty with international travel, Kenny Wayne Shepherd is, unfortunately, unable to make it to UK shores in October. Not to worry though, Planet Rock has recruited incredible new headline bands to headline the three Rocktober dates. Reef will headline Bristol O2 Academy on Saturday 15th October. Wilko Johnson will headline London O2 Shepherd’s …

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Wilko Johnson interview

Wilko Johnson celebrates his 70th birthday this year as well as 30 years of the Wilko Johnson band.  I spoke to him about the show and about his diagnosis a few years ago with terminal inoperable cancer – and his subsequent recovery. Where did the name wilko come from? It’s …

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Stone Free festival 2016 – Sunday

Today at Stone Free was all about Prog on the IndigO2 and arena stages.  Sadly travel problems meant I arrived late and missed the first bands on the entrance and IndigO2 stages (Broken Witt Rebels and Cats in space), and arrived in time to see Knifeworld who had been recommended …

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Bearded Theory festival 2016

Bearded Theory is a festival that covers a wide range of music – Rock, Punk, Ska, Reggae, Folk, Dance and almost anything else you can think of.  Held on the same site as Bloodstock festival it’s a great weekend, with a great layout, wonderful family friendly atmosphere and plenty of …

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