Ben Hemming – Thorns: Single Review
Rocking blues or bluesy rock, who cares. This fabulous taster to a new album from Ben Hemming (to be released May 2025) leaves us in anticipation for more to come.
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Mark Morriss – St George’s Church, Tyldesley: Live Review
Courtesy of the Early Doors Club project St George’s Church, Tyldesley is full to hear an hours worth of uplifting solo acoustic music from Bluetones’ vocalist Mark Morriss.
Tom Mansi And The Icebreakers – Eyeball: Album Review
Recorded in only six days, Tom Mansi And The Icebreakers new release Eyeball has a surprise round every corner in their efforts to extend the boundaries of blues music.
Bywater Call – Shepherd: Album Review
With a handful of singles currently on release, Canada based Bywater Call give us their latest studio album, Shepherd.
Joe Bonamassa – Live At The Hollywood Bowl with Orchestra: Album Review
Recorded in 2023, with a set list of favourites, Joe Bonamassa and his music is given a different direction with the power of a 40 piece orchestra.
John Mayall – A Tribute: Opinion
At The Barrier pay tribute to one of the icons of British blues, the unique John Mayall, who inspired many a blues fan and musician.
Dust Radio – Tupelo: Single Review
Stockport based blues outfit Dust Radio release the single Tupelo which will surprise but satisfy their appreciative fans.
Chris Cain – Good Intentions Gone Bad: Album Review
A ‘must listen’ for anyone ruing the loss of our early Blues guitar heroes as Chris Cain picks up the mantle.
Bobbo Byrnes – Bobbo Byrnes: Album Review
Lend an ear to prolific and passionate song writer Bobbo Byrnes on his latest self titled release.
Airbag – The Century Of The Self: Album Review
Airbag come up trumps with another progressive flavoured and atmospheric classic.
Joanne Shaw Taylor – Heavy Soul: Album Review
Having had a taste of what’s to come in her performance at the RNCM in February, we now find the fruits of Joanne Shaw Taylor’s labours most satisfying.
Exploring Birdsong, Toria Wooff: The Deaf Institute, Manchester: Live Review
We catch Exploring Birdsong at Manchester’s Deaf Institute. There’s the bonus of support from Toria Wooff.
Michell, Pfeiffer and Kulesh – Flowers: Album Review
Multinational trio of enchanting singers combine their harmonies, musical roots and languages for this hugely entertaining album .
Craig Joiner / The Hayes Sisters – Live at Over Hulton Folk Club: Live Review
We’re at Over Hulton Folk Club for a double bill featuring Craig Joiner and The Hayes Sisters.
Reg Meuross / Cobalt Tales – Downham Fields of Green Folk Club: Live Review
We catch up with Reg Meuross and Cobalt Tales at a new venue for us – the Fields Of Green Folk Club in Downham.