Tag Archives: Blues Rock

‘Invisible’ is the final Bernie Marsden single released from his final studio album Working Man, released on December 8th, 2023, via Conquest Music written before he sadly passed away on August 24th, 2023. ‘Invisible’ is accompanied by a video that also features Jamie Kyle, the only track on the album …

It’s been a few years since I’ve seen The Milk Men, a gig at The Nantwich Jazz Festival I think, so it’s a very nice surprise to hear their new single ‘One Man Band’, taken from Holy Cow!, a brand new studio album, their fifth, released on May 3rd, 2024. …

It’s only just over two weeks since my hearing has recovered from Troy Redfern shaking the foundations of the Civic Hall in Nantwich, for his first sold out headline gig there, so it’s time to strap on my headphones to review his latest single ‘The Calling’, the fourth one taken …

Welcome back London based Jack J Hutchinson, starting 2024 immensely with the release of his brand new studio album Battles, via Earache Digital Distribution on February 9th. Ten triumphant songs are on the musical menu, kicking off the album with ‘Constellations’, a hairy headbanger to open up with neck aching …

Plymouth, Devon born, British blues guitarist and vocalist, Bex Marshall releases new single “5am”,on all streaming platforms, ahead of a forthcoming ten track studio album Fortuna, via Dixie Frog Records on March 1st 2024. To my ears, it’s the smoothest, silkiest four minutes I’ve had the pleasure of reviewing for …

Welcome back Troy Redfern, the cowboy lonesome on the trail, point proven by his latest single,‘The Strange’, taken from forthcoming studio album Invocation, the third single lifted from the eleven track album and bodes well, judging by its in your face ferocity! It’s definitely one of his heaviest songs, musically, …

A most welcome return from Bristol based chanteuse Elles Bailey, sees her release ‘Lean On My Love’, second single taken from her, ‘The Night Owl And The Lark’ EP, due out on February 23rd, 2024. This single is a gospel drenched heartbreaker that still manages to raise a smile, such …

2024 looks like it’ll be off to a great start, as Joanne Shaw Taylor releases a new single, ‘Wild Love’, taken from a forthcoming studio, released by Joe Bonamassa’s Journeyman Records. She states, “I love this track, I wanted it to be dark and sexy. I think with the boy’s …

There is a Deathwish happening at the Ritz in Manchester, Charles Bronson isn’t here so something Fish-y must be going down..

If you like your guitars raw and raging then look no further than Philip Sayce as he releases his first new music for three years, a single called “Oh That Witches Brew”, taken from a forthcoming studio album The Wolves Are Coming on his own record label Atomic Gemini on …

As if the first two albums We Fly Free and Saving Grace both hit the ground running, the husband and wife duo of Grace and Aaron Bond in When Rivers Meet have just released their third stunning new studio album Aces Are High on September 15th 2023 , with the …

A very welcome return sees guitar slinger Joe Bonamassa release ‘Hope You Realize It’ (Goodbye Again), a brand new original song written by Joe and Tom Hambridge, the fourth single taken from his upcoming studio album Blues Deluxe Vol. 2, due for release on October 6th 2023. Joe proclaims “Part …

Welcome back Brighton based blues rock raconteur Mike Ross as he releases ‘Face By Your Window’, a video single taken from his currently available Third Eye Open album to coincide for six solo UK dates throughout September. He proclaims that “It’s a song about a jealous lover.” He captures this …

Rowdy rocker Jack J Hutchinson returns with new single ‘Constellations’, first track taken from an upcoming studio album Battles, due to be released by Earache Digital Distribution on February 9th 2024. Consisting of ten tracks it looks like being a must buy due to the strength of ‘Constellations’. It’s three …

The golden tones of Elles Bailey return with her recently released single ‘Devil Claims His Prize’. It was written with indie-rocker Brandy Zdan in Arkansas 2019 but has now been recorded at Middle Farm studio live to tape. It follows her recent 18 date headline tour, perfectly timed to open …

When Rivers Meet turn in a sizzling performance at Bradford's Nightrain

Troy Redfern Having mutually decided early on that Troy Redfern would open tonight’s show, Troy takes to the stage,  booted and suited in faux leather pants, a see-through leopard shirt, and of course his cowboy hat. Redfern is joined by his touring band members Finn McAuley on drums and Kiera Kenworthy …

On a warm late spring evening a blues rock explosion hits Manchester!

Recently released via US One/Proper Distribution, Dead Man Walking is the sophomore studio album from Jim Kirkpatrick that follows Ballad Of A Prodigal Son, released in 2020. Normally known for his guitar duties in FM, he’s once again been let off the leash! It’s slightly more melodic than his debut …

Set all your calendars, mobile phones etc to March 17th 2023 as the self proclaimed “Elles Bailey, the smokey voiced, human dynamo” releases her Shining In The Half Light Deluxe Edition, to coincide with a full headlining tour to promote it. Basically it’s the original album released in February 2022 …