by Pete Sargeant | Apr 7, 2017 | Reviews
Michelle Branch Hopeless Romantic (Verve Records) Whilst her recent London promo gig for this release at The Lexington was gremlin-ridden and overall underwhelming, Branch remains a shapely and engaging performer, long hair and voice pretty much intact. A key...
by Pete Sargeant | Apr 7, 2017 | Reviews
Mollyanna Louder (Single) (Independent) Mollyanna are a Sheffield outfit and Louder is their new single, to be supported by live appearances. They already sound really focussed and disciplined, to this scribe. A moody intro creates a solemn ambience, underlined by...
by Pete Sargeant | Apr 1, 2017 | Reviews
Mick McConnell Under My Skin (Stuff Music) Mick plays guitar in the current lineup of pop-rock band Smokie but steps out here on his own project featuring his guitar playing and singing. He comes across as a story-teller. Holdin’ On has a moody slide intro then...
by Pete Sargeant | Apr 1, 2017 | Reviews
Zoot Money The Book Of Life… I’ve Read It (Treasure Island Music) Still bashing the keys in the Barnes area and elsewhere, veteran blues rocker Zoot Money is a real survivor with the skills and character to capture and keep the attention of any audience....
by Pete Sargeant | Apr 1, 2017 | Reviews
Quinn Sullivan Midnight Highway (Provogue Records/Mascot Label Group) You want the best news about this label’s latest signing? – You’d hire him as a vocalist ! not to downplay his dextrous and very wide-ranging guitar skills but quite how he has attained such a rich...
by Pete Sargeant | Mar 31, 2017 | Reviews
Gary Clark Jr. Live North America 2016 (Warner Bros. Records) Well if you are a fan of the fuzz-drenched band sound and earnest vocals of Mr Gary Clark Jnr then this live set gives you just what you want. He features some popular tracks and two unfamiliars and they...
