by Pete Sargeant | Sep 25, 2018 | Reviews
Callaghan Callaghan (Absolute/Universal) We have followed and indeed featured this songstress and performer for some time now, as she criss-crosses the Atlantic to write, rehearse, record and collaborate on her music. Which is best described as...
by Pete Sargeant | Sep 24, 2018 | Reviews
Glen Matlock Good To Go (Peppermint/Yellow Brick Music) This album rocks like a bitch, but allows for some more tender music. Some of my favourite albums – from The Doors’ Strange Days onwards – pretty much fit that description and this collection is...
by Pete Sargeant | Sep 22, 2018 | Reviews
Jamie Cullum The Man (Song From The King Of Thieves Film Soundtrack) It is a little surprising that the music of the agile pianist and driven singer Jamie Cullum has not been used more often in films. His memorable sonic contributions to the haunting Clint...
by Pete Sargeant | Sep 22, 2018 | Reviews
Billy F. Gibbons Big Bad Blues (Snakefarm Records) When recently having the pleasure of reviewing a box set of the second five Z Z Top albums, I was reminded of their organic assimilation of the finest elements of The Blues. The band is able to approach rock and blues...
by Pete Sargeant | Sep 22, 2018 | Reviews
Blair Jollands 7 Blood (Glowb Records) Here is brand new album from Blair Jollands. He is a pleasant fellow to meet and seems to centre his sound around classic romantic vocal styles. 7 Blood the lead track has an insistent conga-fuelled core with emphatic ensemble...
by Pete Sargeant | Sep 19, 2018 | Reviews
Sari Schorr Never Say Never (Manhaton Records) One of the first things that strikes the listener when playing this new album is the quality of and deft playing of the band members – keys ace Bob Fridzema, guitarist Ash Wilson, bass man Mat Beable and drummer Roy...