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 …
Read More »Wilko Johnson celebrates 30th anniversary & 70th birthday at Royal Albert Hall
Wilko Johnson will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Wilko Johnson Band and his 70th birthday with a concert at the Royal Albert Hall on Tuesday 26th September. The death-defying Wilko is leading his own party with partners in crime Norman Watt-Roy (bass), Dylan Howe (drums), family and friends and …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Wilko Johnson plays the Royal Albert Hall on 26 September 2017
2017 is certainly a special year for Wilko Johnson. Not only does it mark the 30th anniversary of the Wilko Johnson Band, but this year sees the guitarist celebrating his 70th birthday, which he celebrates with a concert at the Royal Albert Hall on Tuesday 26th September 2017. Given the …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Stone Free Festival Announce Full Schedule and Further Additions to the Bill
TWO WEEKS TO GO FULL SCHEDULE ANNOUNCEDMORE ARTISTS ADDED TO THE BILL Including WILKO JOHNSON FURTHER ACTS ADDED TO THE SPEAK EASY LOUNGE Including performances from Robin Ince / Danielle Ward / Michael Legge / Glenn Wool Festivities kick off at midday each day With two weeks to go until …
Read More »AARON KEYLOCK announced support tours with THE ANSWER, WILKO JOHNSON & JOANNE SHAW TAYLOR
Teenage guitar sensation Aaron Keylock has announced upcoming main support tours with THE ANSWER or their Rise 10th Anniversary shows, blues rocker Joanne Shaw Taylor andWilko Johnson. Talking about heading out for the shows Aaron says; “I can’t wait to start this UK tour with Joanne Shaw Taylor! I got …
Read More »Wilko Johnson Farewell Tour-Glasgow- 09/03/13
A cold Saturday night sees me standing outside the sold out O2 ABC venue in Glasgow to witness what was originally the last date on Wilko Johnson’s Farewell tour, but due to demand to see the Canvey Island bluesman one final time
Read More »Wilko Johnson Farewell Tour Pictures
Here are some pictures from the recent Wilko Johnson farewell show from the O2 ABC in Glasgow Scotland.
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