by Pete Sargeant | May 16, 2017 | Reviews
Kat Eaton When You’re Not Around EP (Reason & Rhyme Records) One of the best things about Ms Eaton is that she seems so pleased to be singing, performing, entertaining. To describe her musical style, it’s almost best to tell you what she isn’t. Kat is not a...
by Pete Sargeant | May 16, 2017 | Reviews
Paul Weller A Kind Revolution (Deluxe Edition) (Parlophone) I liked a lot of Weller’s last release Saturn’s Pattern and its playful sonic energy and range. Weller seemed to be getting best out of his players and his own playing had the boldness that fans cherish. I...
by Pete Sargeant | May 15, 2017 | Reviews
The Fabulous Thunderbirds Strong Like That (MRI Entertainment) Kim Wilson has become over time an almost John Mayall figure within US music – sticking to the music that brought him initial fame and always changing his backing musicians. I read a piece a while ago...
by Pete Sargeant | May 15, 2017 | Reviews
Naturally 7 Both Sides Now (BMG/Universal) The accomplished American singing group return with a new album. It’s good to hear their voices again, blending mellow and enthralling, smooth and rousing. This time around they have some guest artists aboard. My only problem...
by Pete Sargeant | May 14, 2017 | Reviews
Lauren Hoffman & The Secret Storm Family Ghost (Amrit Music) Produced by Lauren Hoffman and John Morand, this is an act new to me but the recordings seem to have been completed in Richmond, Virginia. The song titles point to an emotional trip, don’t they? At which...
by Pete Sargeant | May 13, 2017 | Reviews
Devon Allman Ride Or Die (Ruf Records) As any rational human being should really be, Devon Allman cares about the Earth and his fellow Earthlings, but does not let his fears and concerns taint his music with the negative. The search for complete freedom led Devon to...
