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From what can only be described as white noise in the background, hissing and crackling, the stage is dark, on walks four figures, the band prepare themselves, Lead singer Jay Buchanan utters two words, “All right”, drummer Mikey Miley counts the band in using his sticks, and with a rip-roaring …

In Spanish, ‘El Dorado’ means ‘The Golden One’. Originally attributed to an ancient Colombian chieftain who covered himself in gold dust and then committed suicide, it has become much better known as the mythological city sought by the Spanish Conquistadores in the 15th and 16th centuries, which resulted in genocide …

The Burning Crows plough a rich vein of good-time, old-fashioned sleazy, snarling rock ‘n’f’n’ roll that traces its roots back to the likes of Mott The Hoople, Slade and Bad Company and, more especially, latterday reprobates such as Dogs d’Amour, The Quireboys and The Wildhearts. Indeed, mention of the quintessential …

I recently spoke to Scott Holiday from Rival Sons to talk about their new album.

Since the release of “Pressure and time”, Rival Sons have been making a big impact on the music scene.  Their 70s influenced blues rock sound has won them a lot of fans, both for the album and also for their live shows.  They’ve toured the UK late last year as …

After a whirlwind sold-out UK tour with Black Stone Cherry, Rival Sons are charging full-steam ahead into the spotlight, gaining many fans all over the globe. I recently requested an email interview with Robin, the band’s bassist, and he graciously accepted; and this is what we he had to say. Sammu – …

March 28th sees us at London’s Kentish Town Forum. The 2400 capacity venue is buzzing with excitement, as Rival Sons and Black Stone Cherry are set to give us a damn good night of rock.   Both support and main act are alike with their hard rock roots, but both …

Photos from the Rival Sons & Black Stone Cherry gig at the HMV Forum in London on 28th March 2012   Black Stone Cherry   %%wppa%% %%slide=248%%   Rival Sons   %%wppa%% %%slide=247%%  

Well what can I say? If you haven’t brought a ticket for Rival Sons first ever UK headline tour then you have missed out. Rival Sons appeared on stage at 9:15 and from the roars of the crowds you knew their presence had been acknowledge. The remarkable thing I noticed …

Rival Sons, play blues-infused rock, but added to the mix are touch’s of Motown, soul and a heap load of Californian swagger. This 2nd full length outing for the band, (The first being Before The Fire, was self-released last year to a very strong response, as was the Self-titled EP …