British singer and guitarist Joanne Shaw Taylor has today announced that her next album, ‘Reckless Heart’, will be released through Silvertone / Sony on 8 February 2019. Penning all the songs on the album herself (with the exception of one track co-written with James House), and produced by the highly …
Read More »Stone Free Festival 2018 – Sunday
In contrast to the first rock n roll day of Stone Free, the second day was a more prog oriented affair of bands. Along with a wide set of bands playing again in the Indigo, The Orange Amps Stage and All Bar One in the O2, with almost 12 hours …
Read More »Stone Free Festival 2018 – brand new acts announced
Stone Free Festival 2018 – brand new acts announced Stone Free Festival 2018 – Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th June Brand New Acts Announced – Buckcherry / Anathema / Orange Goblin / Richie Kotzen / Stone Broken / Tyketto Ginger Wildheart & many, many more Joining Headliners & Special Guests Scorpions / Yes Featuring …
Read More »Aaron Keylock – Cut Against the Grain
Maturity is what’s stamped all over Aaron Keylock’s much anticipated debut album, Cut Against The Grain. The rip roaring, yet labyrinthine opener All The Right Moves sets the scene beautifully for that which is to follow and never at any stage does the album disappoint. A riff driven behemoth that …
Read More »Danny Core, Broken Witt Rebels – November 2016 – Interview
2016 has been a pretty big year for Birmingham based Blues Rock band Broken Witt Rebels. The release of their second EP Georgia Pine has received some pretty amazing critical feedback. Their live status has been enhanced by becoming an award winning live act and the band have supported some …
Read More »Aaron Keylock – Interview, October 2016
There is an awful lot of buzz around Aaron Keylock. Kerrang! declared him the “New Solo Superstar” in the 2015 Fresh Blood List, whereas Metal Hammer wrote in 2014: “It’s ludicrous that someone as talented as Aaron Keylock is a mere 16 years old but if anyone can shred like Gary Moore, …
Read More »Joanne Shaw Taylor – Chester Live Rooms, 21st October 2016
Anticipation ahead of seeing Joanne Shaw Taylor was understandably high. Having seen her in the support slot for Joe Bonamassa earlier in the year and, also, on Later … With Jools Holland recently, Shaw Taylor certainly has established herself as an artist of sublime skills. Then add to the mix …
Read More »Joanne Shaw Taylor Interview
It’s been a busy old year for Birmingham blues queen Joanne Shaw Taylor. A string of gigs supporting blues legend Joe Bonamassa on his British Blues Explosion concerts to Beck, Clapton and Page. Then there was a support slot with Glenn Hughes across the USA. Next up were festival appearances …
Read More »Joanne Shaw Taylor – ‘Wild’
“It’s a little bit different,” says Joanne Shaw Taylor of her fifth studio album in a recent interview and she sure isn’t wrong either. Wild is a ride filled with pure emotion that’s been sprinkled with a touch of spice and seasoned with more than a dab of zest. From …
Read More »Joe Bonamassa: A Salute to the British Blues Explosion Preston Guild Hall July 2nd, 2016
Joanne Shaw Taylor: Special Guest of Joe Bonamassa, The Preston Guild Hall. July 2nd, 2016 She may be quite diminutive in stature, but what Joanne Shaw Taylor lacks in physique she certainly makes up for in musical and vocal strength, tearing The Preston Guild Hall apart with her sultry smooth …
Read More »Joanne Shaw Taylor to support Joe Bonamassa at British Blues Explosion concerts
Joe Bonamassa pays homage to the music of Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page, with Special Guest JOANNE SHAW TAYLOR. JOANNE SHAW TAYLOR OPENS FOR JOE BONAMASSA AT HOGTON TOWER, LONDON GREENWICH MUSIC TIME FESTIVAL AND NEWARK CASTLE Joe Bonamassa’s love of the British Blues is at the heart of his musical inspiration; …
Read More »Joanne Shaw Taylor – The Stables, Milton Keynes – 19th October 2015
Tonight’s show was completely sold out, and if you’ve seen Joanne Shaw Taylor perform then you’ll know why. Unlike most shows I attend in London where it gets a lot busier in time for the headline act, audiences at the Stables are very good at turning up early to watch …
Read More »Federal Charm – Across the Divide
@planetmosh reviews Across the Divide by .@FederalCharm Federal Charm are a four piece blues rock band from Manchester, who released their self titled debut album back in 2013. Their new album Across the Divide will be released on October 2nd, and the band is currently promoting it on tour across the …
Read More »Ramblin Man Fair 2015 – Sunday
After the lovely hot weather of Saturday at Ramblin’ Man, Sunday was not so nice – rain for most of the day with it being heavy for much of the afternoon. An effect of this was clear on the main stage – instead of bands playing at the front of …
Read More »Joanne Shaw Taylor added to Planet Rockstock 2015 line-up
Celebrated British blues rock guitarist and singer-songwriter Joanne Shaw Taylor has just been added to this year’s Planet Rockstock Festival line-up alongside The Darkness, DanPatlansky, Danko Jones. Crobot, Heaven’s Basement, Scorpion Child, and many more. Rockstock takes place from December 4-6 in Trecco Bay, Wales. For more information, visit: www.planetrock.com/rockstock. …
Read More »Joanne Shaw Taylor announces Autumn UK tour
Celebrated British blues rock guitarist and singer-songwriter, Joanne Shaw Taylor, embarks on a nationwide UK tour presented by Planet Rock this Autumn. Joanne will perform songs from her critically acclaimed album The Dirty Truth. A 48-hour ticket presale goes live on Planet Rock Wednesday 15 April from this link: http://bit.ly/1IFuEGH. Tickets …
Read More »Robin Trower – Shepherds Bush Empire, London – 11th April 2015
First tonight was Joanne Shaw Taylor, a performer who has headlined this venue herself just a few months ago, but tonight is supporting the legendary Robin Trower. As a result she has a shorter set than usual and so the set contains less from her new album than normal and …
Read More »Ramblin’ Man Fair announce more acts – Outlaw Country Stage and Blues Stage
Ramblin’ Man Fair is delighted to announce further acts to join the already impressive bill. The Rock Collective and TeamRock presents… event will bring the best of Classic Rock, Progressive Rock, Country and Blues to Mote Park in Maidstone, Kent over the weekend of 25th and 26th July 2015. Saturday 25th will see …
Read More »Joanne Shaw Taylor – Shepherds Bush Empire, London – 19th November 2014
Tonight’s support act was former Whitesnake guitarist, Bernie Marsden. He plays a mainly acoustic set alongside one other musician, Jim Kirkpatrick (also on guitar). He kicks off with “Linin’ track” and”Wedding day”, both from his new album, Shine, but it’s not long before he’s onto some Whitesnake material, which understandably …
Read More »Smoking hot guitarist Joanne Shaw Taylor causes fire evacuation in Manchester
FIRE WARNING – smoking hot blues guitarist Joanne Shaw Taylor performed a sold out concert last night at the Manchester Royal College of Music that was so hot, it caused a fire evacuation. When Joanne took to the stage last to perform songs from her new album “The Dirty Truth”, …
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