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Welcome to FabricationsHQ
Home to the musical articles, reviews and promotional features by
Ross Muir
Freelance Music Writer, Music Promotion & PR
"Putting the Words to the Music"
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Contributing writer & reviewer: Nelson McFarlane
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Welcome to FabricationsHQ
Home to the musical articles, reviews and promotional features by
Ross Muir
Freelance Music Writer, Music Promotion & PR
"Putting the Words to the Music"
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Contributing writer & reviewer: Nelson McFarlane
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Muirsical Thoughts, Muirsical News
Guitar-slinger, singer and songwriter Jim Kirkpatrick has announced the release of his latest solo album, Dead Man Walking, which will be available Friday 21st April.
Pre-order the album now at: https://www.jimkirkpatrick.com/shop
The ten-track album, which showcases Kirkpatrick’s rock and blues talents but expands upon them into pastures new, is preceded by lead-off single 'Union Train,' a southern slice of rock blues that tells the story of Union soldiers who seized a locomotive in Georgia, during the Civil War.
Pre-order the album now at: https://www.jimkirkpatrick.com/shop
The ten-track album, which showcases Kirkpatrick’s rock and blues talents but expands upon them into pastures new, is preceded by lead-off single 'Union Train,' a southern slice of rock blues that tells the story of Union soldiers who seized a locomotive in Georgia, during the Civil War.
Jim Kirkpatrick has built up over a quarter-century’s experience in blues and rock but is probably still best known as the lead guitarist of esteemed British melodic rock band FM, with whom he’s served since 2008.
As a solo artist however, he made an immediate impact with well-deserved acclaim for his 2020 album Ballad of a Prodigal Son (“The most important British Blues-Rock album of recent years” – Life Music Media)
Of the follow-up Dead Man Walking, Jim Kirkpatrick says: "The album is the culmination of the last couple of years’ hard work. I’ve been pretty much constantly on the road so this album took a little bit longer to finish than I’d hoped for but I’m really happy with the results.
I think some of my strongest tracks ever are on this album.
"I’ve incorporated some country, Americana and gospel influences in with the usual blend of rock and blues; this is new territory for me. The tracks ‘Dead Man Walking’ and ‘Union Train’ are southern-tinged whilst ‘Promised Land’ is almost like a work song.
There’s also some out-and-out rockers like ‘Life On The Run’ and Heaven Above,’ and some blues and soul with ‘Road of Bones’ and ‘The Journey Home.’
"There’s also one cover on the album, Rory Gallagher’s ‘I Fall Apart’. It’s very different from his original version, with an epic orchestral score on it.
There are some great collaborators too including Bernie Marsden, the rhythm section of Status Quo (John ‘Rhino’ Edwards & Leon Cave) and FM’s Jem Davis on keys."
Upcoming Jim Kirkpatrick Dates:
26th March - Eleven, Stoke-On Trent
(Album Launch Party)
4th May - Cavern, Raynes Park
5th May - Blue Funk, Poynton
7th May - Rockers Reunited Blues Festival, Market Bosworth
7th July - Blues At The Bay, Cleveland https://www.jimkirkpatrick.com/
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As a solo artist however, he made an immediate impact with well-deserved acclaim for his 2020 album Ballad of a Prodigal Son (“The most important British Blues-Rock album of recent years” – Life Music Media)
Of the follow-up Dead Man Walking, Jim Kirkpatrick says: "The album is the culmination of the last couple of years’ hard work. I’ve been pretty much constantly on the road so this album took a little bit longer to finish than I’d hoped for but I’m really happy with the results.
I think some of my strongest tracks ever are on this album.
"I’ve incorporated some country, Americana and gospel influences in with the usual blend of rock and blues; this is new territory for me. The tracks ‘Dead Man Walking’ and ‘Union Train’ are southern-tinged whilst ‘Promised Land’ is almost like a work song.
There’s also some out-and-out rockers like ‘Life On The Run’ and Heaven Above,’ and some blues and soul with ‘Road of Bones’ and ‘The Journey Home.’
"There’s also one cover on the album, Rory Gallagher’s ‘I Fall Apart’. It’s very different from his original version, with an epic orchestral score on it.
There are some great collaborators too including Bernie Marsden, the rhythm section of Status Quo (John ‘Rhino’ Edwards & Leon Cave) and FM’s Jem Davis on keys."
Upcoming Jim Kirkpatrick Dates:
26th March - Eleven, Stoke-On Trent
(Album Launch Party)
4th May - Cavern, Raynes Park
5th May - Blue Funk, Poynton
7th May - Rockers Reunited Blues Festival, Market Bosworth
7th July - Blues At The Bay, Cleveland https://www.jimkirkpatrick.com/
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Peter Frampton and Intervention Records have announced their Artist-Approved Frampton@50 Limited Edition Vinyl Box Set featuring Frampton, Frampton’s Camel and Wind Of Change.
The box set is numbered and Strictly Limited to only 2,500 Copies.
This exclusive bundle is available for pre-order now with shipping to purchasers scheduled for 28th July.
Click here for pre-order link.
There are also an extremely limited number of 250 Frampton@50 vinyl box sets available via Peter Frampton’s website, which include an autographed version of the Frampton's Camel promo poster.
Proceeds from these sales will benefit the Peter Frampton Myositis Research Fund.
Click here to pre-order the autographed charity version.
The Frampton@50 Limited Edition Vinyl Box Set is comprised of meticulously restored 180g reissues of all three albums; the box set also comes with an authentic reproduction of the Peter Frampton promo poster that was included only in the earliest original LP copies of Frampton’s Camel, plus a Certificate of Authenticity with a message from Peter Frampton.
The Frampton@50 premium vinyl reissues are 100% Analog Mastered by Chris Bellman at Bernie Grundman Mastering from the best-sounding Analog tape sources available. The flat, "heroically quiet"” 180g vinyl is pressed at boutique press Gotta Groove Records in Cleveland, Ohio.
The jackets for all three Frampton@50 LPs are Old Style "Tip Ons" by Stoughton Printing, with Wind of Change and Frampton’s Camel sporting "brown-in" blanks true to the UK original LP releases.
Frampton original LPs came with an inner sleeve with lyrics printed on both sides, which Intervention has expanded to comprise the interior panels of a single-LP gatefold.
All three LP jackets are printed on heavy stock, and film laminated for enhanced beauty and durability.
The box itself is a deluxe slipcase with a matte-textured finish, spot Gloss UV highlighting of the main image and foil numbering.
The Frampton@50 Series studio releases are also available for pre-order now on hybrid CD/SACDs which play on all CD and SACD players.
These CD/SACDs feature the same definitive remastered audio as the 180g LPs, mastered by Chris Bellman at Bernie Grundman Mastering Direct-to-DSD from Analog tapes.
The CD/SACDs will ship earlier, on 28th April.
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The box set is numbered and Strictly Limited to only 2,500 Copies.
This exclusive bundle is available for pre-order now with shipping to purchasers scheduled for 28th July.
Click here for pre-order link.
There are also an extremely limited number of 250 Frampton@50 vinyl box sets available via Peter Frampton’s website, which include an autographed version of the Frampton's Camel promo poster.
Proceeds from these sales will benefit the Peter Frampton Myositis Research Fund.
Click here to pre-order the autographed charity version.
The Frampton@50 Limited Edition Vinyl Box Set is comprised of meticulously restored 180g reissues of all three albums; the box set also comes with an authentic reproduction of the Peter Frampton promo poster that was included only in the earliest original LP copies of Frampton’s Camel, plus a Certificate of Authenticity with a message from Peter Frampton.
The Frampton@50 premium vinyl reissues are 100% Analog Mastered by Chris Bellman at Bernie Grundman Mastering from the best-sounding Analog tape sources available. The flat, "heroically quiet"” 180g vinyl is pressed at boutique press Gotta Groove Records in Cleveland, Ohio.
The jackets for all three Frampton@50 LPs are Old Style "Tip Ons" by Stoughton Printing, with Wind of Change and Frampton’s Camel sporting "brown-in" blanks true to the UK original LP releases.
Frampton original LPs came with an inner sleeve with lyrics printed on both sides, which Intervention has expanded to comprise the interior panels of a single-LP gatefold.
All three LP jackets are printed on heavy stock, and film laminated for enhanced beauty and durability.
The box itself is a deluxe slipcase with a matte-textured finish, spot Gloss UV highlighting of the main image and foil numbering.
The Frampton@50 Series studio releases are also available for pre-order now on hybrid CD/SACDs which play on all CD and SACD players.
These CD/SACDs feature the same definitive remastered audio as the 180g LPs, mastered by Chris Bellman at Bernie Grundman Mastering Direct-to-DSD from Analog tapes.
The CD/SACDs will ship earlier, on 28th April.
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Delta-blues inspired Scottish guitarist (and Resonator slide maestro) The Gator has followed up debut solo single 'Dunoon Boat Song' with a very personal take of Blind Lemon Jefferson’s 'See That My Grave Is Kept Clean,' featuring Candice Ivory.
Covered by a veritable who’s who of blues, roots and rock, from B.B. King and Lightnin’ Hopkins to Bob Dylan, Lou Reed and Canadian bluesman Colin James, The Gator’s stripped back, old-blues version features Candice Ivory on vocals and Mike Gordon on handclap percussion.
While Miss Ivory’s engaging Gospel-soul vocal leads the song, The Gator’s deftness of touch on Resonator guitar and ability to 'pick' out poignantly placed, tearful (but never morose) notes is as important to the song as the mournful lyrics.
Covered by a veritable who’s who of blues, roots and rock, from B.B. King and Lightnin’ Hopkins to Bob Dylan, Lou Reed and Canadian bluesman Colin James, The Gator’s stripped back, old-blues version features Candice Ivory on vocals and Mike Gordon on handclap percussion.
While Miss Ivory’s engaging Gospel-soul vocal leads the song, The Gator’s deftness of touch on Resonator guitar and ability to 'pick' out poignantly placed, tearful (but never morose) notes is as important to the song as the mournful lyrics.
'See That My Grave Is Kept Clean' was recorded in tribute to, and in memory of, The Gator’s mother, who passed in 2018 having never had the chance to hear her son perform live; making it all the more poignant (fair to say however she’d be mighty proud).
Available to purchase on The Gator's Bandcamp page, the song was officially released, rather appropriately, on Mothers’ Day Sunday 19th March.
The Gator’s previous single, a Celtic-blues inspired instrumental titled 'Dunoon Boat Song,' is equally poignant, telling the tale, through delicate and expressive guitar-lyricism, of a ferry trip to Dunoon to rekindle a loving relationship with mother and son.
The Gator is currently working on his Transatlantic blues album.
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Available to purchase on The Gator's Bandcamp page, the song was officially released, rather appropriately, on Mothers’ Day Sunday 19th March.
The Gator’s previous single, a Celtic-blues inspired instrumental titled 'Dunoon Boat Song,' is equally poignant, telling the tale, through delicate and expressive guitar-lyricism, of a ferry trip to Dunoon to rekindle a loving relationship with mother and son.
The Gator is currently working on his Transatlantic blues album.
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Elles Bailey, currently on her spring Headline tour of the UK and on the back of recently released single 'Spinning Stopped,' has now released 'Over The Hill,' an upbeat, roots 'n' roll cover of John Martyn’s 1973 classic about the travelling home and the values of homecoming.
Like 'Spinning Stopped' before it, the song was performed & recorded live to tape at Middle Farm Studios in Devon, with the accompanying video directed by Kris Barras.
The track was co-produced by Elles Bailey, Peter Miles and Elles' touring band: Joe Wilkins (guitar), Jonny Henderson (keys), Matthew Waer (bass) and Matthew Jones (drums), with Grace Lightman, Elio Evangelou and Kat Marsh on backing vocals.
'Over the Hill' is one of four newly recorded songs that feature on the Deluxe Edition of Elles Bailey’s critically acclaimed album Shining In The Half Light; the other three are the aforementioned 'Spinning Stopped,' 'Hole in My Pocket' and a cover of Creedence Clearwater Revival's 'Long As I See The Light,' written by John Fogerty.
Five SITHL songs, recorded live at The Pool, are also included.
As regards the two covers chosen for the Deluxe Edition release, Elles Bailey comments that "they’re two of my favourite songs, by artists who have played significant roles in my musical inspiration. It’s interesting to note that the lyrical content of both is about travelling home: something I hadn’t noticed until I was listening back to the masters. I hope you enjoy our interpretation of each of them."
Like 'Spinning Stopped' before it, the song was performed & recorded live to tape at Middle Farm Studios in Devon, with the accompanying video directed by Kris Barras.
The track was co-produced by Elles Bailey, Peter Miles and Elles' touring band: Joe Wilkins (guitar), Jonny Henderson (keys), Matthew Waer (bass) and Matthew Jones (drums), with Grace Lightman, Elio Evangelou and Kat Marsh on backing vocals.
'Over the Hill' is one of four newly recorded songs that feature on the Deluxe Edition of Elles Bailey’s critically acclaimed album Shining In The Half Light; the other three are the aforementioned 'Spinning Stopped,' 'Hole in My Pocket' and a cover of Creedence Clearwater Revival's 'Long As I See The Light,' written by John Fogerty.
Five SITHL songs, recorded live at The Pool, are also included.
As regards the two covers chosen for the Deluxe Edition release, Elles Bailey comments that "they’re two of my favourite songs, by artists who have played significant roles in my musical inspiration. It’s interesting to note that the lyrical content of both is about travelling home: something I hadn’t noticed until I was listening back to the masters. I hope you enjoy our interpretation of each of them."
The finally realised/ post pandemic spring 2023 dates see Elles Bailey on the road to promote, and coincide, with, the release of Shining in the Half Light : Deluxe Edition.
Bailey and her band will also play exclusive co-headline shows with Chantel McGregor and a headline slot at Winter’s End Festival alongside the Kris Barras Band and the Von Hertzen Brothers.
She will also head to Germany to open for roots rockers Kitty, Daisy & Lewis in April.
The Summer will see Elles Bailey play slots alongside Bonnie Raitt at Black Deer Festival and the main stage of the brand-new Maid of Stone festival alongside Airborne, plus headlining festivals into Europe.
Shining In The Half Light : Deluxe Edition will be released on all digital platforms and on CD on 17th March.
Pre-order/ purchase from https://ellesbaileypreorder.com/collections/all
Bailey and her band will also play exclusive co-headline shows with Chantel McGregor and a headline slot at Winter’s End Festival alongside the Kris Barras Band and the Von Hertzen Brothers.
She will also head to Germany to open for roots rockers Kitty, Daisy & Lewis in April.
The Summer will see Elles Bailey play slots alongside Bonnie Raitt at Black Deer Festival and the main stage of the brand-new Maid of Stone festival alongside Airborne, plus headlining festivals into Europe.
Shining In The Half Light : Deluxe Edition will be released on all digital platforms and on CD on 17th March.
Pre-order/ purchase from https://ellesbaileypreorder.com/collections/all
Photo by Rob Blackham
Elles Bailey - Remaining spring UK Tour dates
March
15th - The Crescent Arts Centre, York
16th - The Caves, Edinburgh
17th - The Brudenell Social Club, Leeds
(co-headline with Chantel McGregor)
21st - Komedia, Brighton
22nd - Junction 2, Cambridge
23rd - 1865, Southampton
April
1st - Lafayette, London
14th - Arlington Arts, Newbury
15th - Trinity Centre, Bristol
Tickets via
ttps://www.planetrocktickets.co.uk https://www.ellesbailey.com/
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March
15th - The Crescent Arts Centre, York
16th - The Caves, Edinburgh
17th - The Brudenell Social Club, Leeds
(co-headline with Chantel McGregor)
21st - Komedia, Brighton
22nd - Junction 2, Cambridge
23rd - 1865, Southampton
April
1st - Lafayette, London
14th - Arlington Arts, Newbury
15th - Trinity Centre, Bristol
Tickets via
ttps://www.planetrocktickets.co.uk https://www.ellesbailey.com/
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YES, featuring Steve Howe, Geoff Downes, Jon Davison, Billy Sherwood & Jay Schellen, have announced the release of a new studio album, Mirror To The Sky.
The album, which comes within eighteen months of previous album The Quest, will be released on InsideOutMusic/Sony Music on the 19th May.
The first track to be previewed from the album, lead-off single 'Cut From The Stars,' is out now
The album, which comes within eighteen months of previous album The Quest, will be released on InsideOutMusic/Sony Music on the 19th May.
The first track to be previewed from the album, lead-off single 'Cut From The Stars,' is out now
Mirror To The Sky will be available on several formats, all featuring artwork by long-time Yes artist & collaborator Roger Dean:
Limited Edition Deluxe Electric Blue 2LP+2CD+Blu-ray Artbook with poster
Limited Edition Deluxe 2CD+Blu-ray Artbook
Limited Edition 2CD Digipak
Standard CD Jewel-case
Gatefold 2LP+LP Booklet
Digital
Blu-ray editions include Dolby Atmos 5.1 Surround Sound mixes, Instrumental versions & Hi-Res Stereo mix.
Pre-order the album from:
https://Yes-Band.lnk.to/MirrorToTheSky
As they were completing The Quest, the band found themselves with a number song sketches, structures and ideas that were demanding attention.
YES received support from InsideOut boss (and long-time-fan YES fan) Thomas Waber, who encouraged them to keep working in the studio, months before The Quest was released, without ever announcing work on a second album.
In a return to the long-form that defined YES in their classic era, the new album features one track over eight minutes long, two over nine minutes and a cinematic title track that sits at just under fourteen minutes.
In other YES news the Relayer Tour of the UK set for June has been postponed and rescheduled for 2024.
New 2024 dates will be confrmed shortly.
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Limited Edition Deluxe Electric Blue 2LP+2CD+Blu-ray Artbook with poster
Limited Edition Deluxe 2CD+Blu-ray Artbook
Limited Edition 2CD Digipak
Standard CD Jewel-case
Gatefold 2LP+LP Booklet
Digital
Blu-ray editions include Dolby Atmos 5.1 Surround Sound mixes, Instrumental versions & Hi-Res Stereo mix.
Pre-order the album from:
https://Yes-Band.lnk.to/MirrorToTheSky
As they were completing The Quest, the band found themselves with a number song sketches, structures and ideas that were demanding attention.
YES received support from InsideOut boss (and long-time-fan YES fan) Thomas Waber, who encouraged them to keep working in the studio, months before The Quest was released, without ever announcing work on a second album.
In a return to the long-form that defined YES in their classic era, the new album features one track over eight minutes long, two over nine minutes and a cinematic title track that sits at just under fourteen minutes.
In other YES news the Relayer Tour of the UK set for June has been postponed and rescheduled for 2024.
New 2024 dates will be confrmed shortly.
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Blues icon Walter Trout will make a welcome return to the UK in May for an eleven-date tour, with support from Alastair Greene (see tour dates poster further below).
Tickets for all shows are available from: thegigcartel.com/Artists-profiles/Walter-Trout.htm
In August of last year Walter Trout released his 30th solo album, Ride, to critical acclaim.
Tickets for all shows are available from: thegigcartel.com/Artists-profiles/Walter-Trout.htm
In August of last year Walter Trout released his 30th solo album, Ride, to critical acclaim.
Wlater Trout joined John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers in 1985 before embarking on an acclaimed solo career from 1989 onwards.
As many Trout fans know, however, before those mid-80s and onward successes came chaotic, self-destructive years as a jobbing lead guitarist, whether for blues pioneers like John Lee Hooker and Big Mama Thornton or an unhinged tenure in an 80s Canned Heat line-up controlled by the Hell’s Angels.
Trout’s well-documented excess in this era could be traced back to his troubled childhood in New Jersey where an unstable stepfather – himself the victim of shocking cruelty as a prisoner of war – was a terrifying presence.
As Ride took form, such memories couldn’t help but flavour the music. "That album is obviously what I was going through mentally and emotionally," Trout considers. "All I did was express it. I spent a lot of time crying, because I would dig down into my emotional core. I want my songs to have some sort of truth to them.”
Walter Trout is the beating heart of the modern blues rock scene; respected by the old guard, revered by the young guns and adored by the fans who shake his hand after the shows.
After five decades in the game, Walter Trout remains a talismanic figure, still on the Ride of his life.
As many Trout fans know, however, before those mid-80s and onward successes came chaotic, self-destructive years as a jobbing lead guitarist, whether for blues pioneers like John Lee Hooker and Big Mama Thornton or an unhinged tenure in an 80s Canned Heat line-up controlled by the Hell’s Angels.
Trout’s well-documented excess in this era could be traced back to his troubled childhood in New Jersey where an unstable stepfather – himself the victim of shocking cruelty as a prisoner of war – was a terrifying presence.
As Ride took form, such memories couldn’t help but flavour the music. "That album is obviously what I was going through mentally and emotionally," Trout considers. "All I did was express it. I spent a lot of time crying, because I would dig down into my emotional core. I want my songs to have some sort of truth to them.”
Walter Trout is the beating heart of the modern blues rock scene; respected by the old guard, revered by the young guns and adored by the fans who shake his hand after the shows.
After five decades in the game, Walter Trout remains a talismanic figure, still on the Ride of his life.
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Following their recent, highly successful February UK tour, Robert Jon & The Wreck will return to British shores for a 10-date tour in September (see tour date poster further below).
Tickets are on sale now at: www.robertjonandthewreck.com
The September UK tour announcement dovetails with the release of the band’s new 4-track digital EP One Of A Kind.
Released by Joe Bonamassa’s Journeyman Records (a partnership that affords the band the opportunity to work with top producers and release a steady stream of high-quality singles) the EP features a good time, rockin' title produced by eight-time Grammy winner Dave Cobb (Chris Stapleton, Brandi Carlile, Blackberry Smoke, Rival Sons).
"We had the absolute honour of working with Dave at the legendary RCA Studio A in Nashville, Tennessee" says the Wreck’s guitarist Henry James Schneekluth, who says of the EP’s title track: "The song started off with a riff from me and a riff from Robert and Dave just kinda took it and flew with it. We got to nerd out on a bunch of old guitars, amps, and fuzz boxes for this one and really get some fun sounds dialled in as well. Everything happened so quickly working with Dave that we didn’t really even have time to process what was going on, but we were all blown away listening to the end result!"
Tickets are on sale now at: www.robertjonandthewreck.com
The September UK tour announcement dovetails with the release of the band’s new 4-track digital EP One Of A Kind.
Released by Joe Bonamassa’s Journeyman Records (a partnership that affords the band the opportunity to work with top producers and release a steady stream of high-quality singles) the EP features a good time, rockin' title produced by eight-time Grammy winner Dave Cobb (Chris Stapleton, Brandi Carlile, Blackberry Smoke, Rival Sons).
"We had the absolute honour of working with Dave at the legendary RCA Studio A in Nashville, Tennessee" says the Wreck’s guitarist Henry James Schneekluth, who says of the EP’s title track: "The song started off with a riff from me and a riff from Robert and Dave just kinda took it and flew with it. We got to nerd out on a bunch of old guitars, amps, and fuzz boxes for this one and really get some fun sounds dialled in as well. Everything happened so quickly working with Dave that we didn’t really even have time to process what was going on, but we were all blown away listening to the end result!"
The One Of A Kind EP features another Dave Cobb produced song, the rootsy blues rocker 'Pain No More' (co-written by Charlie Starr of Blackberry Smoke), as well as two tracks produced by multi-Grammy winner Don Was (Bonnie Raitt, The Stones, John Mayer) – melodic Americana number 'Who Can You Love' and Southern infused rock and roller 'Come At Me' (Bonnie Raitt, The Stones, John Mayer).
Hailing from Southern California, Robert Jon & The Wreck (Robert Jon Burrison - lead vocals, guitars), Andrew Espantman (drums, backing vocals), Henry James Schneekluth (lead guitars, backing vocals), Warren Murrel (bass) and new recruit, keyboardist Jake Abernathie), take the Southern rock and roots sound and make it their own.
The band, who have made an impact on audiences across the world, have played runs of sold-out shows and toured with the likes of Joe Bonamassa, Buddy Guy, Eric Gales, Living Colour, Chris Robinson Brotherhood, Walter Trout, Rival Sons, The Cadillac Three, Black Stone Cherry, the Devon Allman Band, and many more.
2020’s Last Light On The Highway album garnered worldwide acclaim for the Wreck while the 2021 follow-up Shine A Light On Me Brother continued their upward trajectory.
Hailing from Southern California, Robert Jon & The Wreck (Robert Jon Burrison - lead vocals, guitars), Andrew Espantman (drums, backing vocals), Henry James Schneekluth (lead guitars, backing vocals), Warren Murrel (bass) and new recruit, keyboardist Jake Abernathie), take the Southern rock and roots sound and make it their own.
The band, who have made an impact on audiences across the world, have played runs of sold-out shows and toured with the likes of Joe Bonamassa, Buddy Guy, Eric Gales, Living Colour, Chris Robinson Brotherhood, Walter Trout, Rival Sons, The Cadillac Three, Black Stone Cherry, the Devon Allman Band, and many more.
2020’s Last Light On The Highway album garnered worldwide acclaim for the Wreck while the 2021 follow-up Shine A Light On Me Brother continued their upward trajectory.
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The Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band will return to the UK in April as part of the Trouble Is... 25 World Tour.
The band will be playing their iconic platinum selling Trouble Is... album in full along with live favourites.
The UK dates are
18th Apr – Parr Hall, Warrington
19th Apr – Queens Hall, Edinburgh
20th Apr – Tyne Theatre, Newcastle
21st Apr – Picturedrome, Holmfirth
22nd Apr – De La War Pavilion, Bexhill-on-Sea
23rd Apr – Shepherd’s Bush Empire, London
Tickets are available here
Kenny Wayne Shepherd’s landmark 1997 release Trouble Is… both reignited modern blues and, with its mature songwriting, allowed Shepherd to shake off the "teenage sensation" tag that had followed him since before 1995’s debut album Ledbetter Heights.
'Blue On Black,' the album’s rootsy fan favourite, hit #1 on the Mainstream Rock chart (setting a new record for its 104-week tenure) and still blares from Stateside radios today.
The Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band revisited the song as part of Trouble Is… 25, a top-to-bottom reinterpretation of Shepherd’s seminal second album, released in December 2022 via Provogue/ Mascot Label Group.
The band will be playing their iconic platinum selling Trouble Is... album in full along with live favourites.
The UK dates are
18th Apr – Parr Hall, Warrington
19th Apr – Queens Hall, Edinburgh
20th Apr – Tyne Theatre, Newcastle
21st Apr – Picturedrome, Holmfirth
22nd Apr – De La War Pavilion, Bexhill-on-Sea
23rd Apr – Shepherd’s Bush Empire, London
Tickets are available here
Kenny Wayne Shepherd’s landmark 1997 release Trouble Is… both reignited modern blues and, with its mature songwriting, allowed Shepherd to shake off the "teenage sensation" tag that had followed him since before 1995’s debut album Ledbetter Heights.
'Blue On Black,' the album’s rootsy fan favourite, hit #1 on the Mainstream Rock chart (setting a new record for its 104-week tenure) and still blares from Stateside radios today.
The Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band revisited the song as part of Trouble Is… 25, a top-to-bottom reinterpretation of Shepherd’s seminal second album, released in December 2022 via Provogue/ Mascot Label Group.
Trouble Is… 25 includes a bonus track (an unreleased version of 'Ballad of a Thin Man') and a live DVD filmed at The Strand Theatre in Kenny Wayne Shepherd’s hometown of Shreveport, Louisiana, shot at the launch of the year-long celebration of the 25th anniversary of the album.
"One of the coolest things about re-recording Trouble Is… has been finding out, or verifying, how timeless this album really is. I’m so proud of what we accomplished and I’m still so proud of these songs – also, the fact I was just 18 years old when I did it. I mean, I had an experience with this album that most musicians can only dream about. Trouble Is… sold millions of copies. There’s validation in all of that for me."
- Kenny Wayne Shepherd
The huge hits from Trouble Is…, 'Blue on Black' and 'True Lies,' have had 70m+ Spotify streams between them; in 2020 'Blue on Black' was covered by Five Finger Death Punch, featuring Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Brantley Gilbert & Brian May. The video can be seen here.
"One of the coolest things about re-recording Trouble Is… has been finding out, or verifying, how timeless this album really is. I’m so proud of what we accomplished and I’m still so proud of these songs – also, the fact I was just 18 years old when I did it. I mean, I had an experience with this album that most musicians can only dream about. Trouble Is… sold millions of copies. There’s validation in all of that for me."
- Kenny Wayne Shepherd
The huge hits from Trouble Is…, 'Blue on Black' and 'True Lies,' have had 70m+ Spotify streams between them; in 2020 'Blue on Black' was covered by Five Finger Death Punch, featuring Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Brantley Gilbert & Brian May. The video can be seen here.
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Montreal rock and roll psyche revivalists The Damn Truth have added a ninth date to their summer tour of England & Wales. The band will now play the Waterloo in Blackpool, on Sunday July 23rd.
Tickets for all shows (tour poster & dates below) are now available from www.thegigcartel.com and here for Steelhouse Festival.
In 2021 the band - Lee-La Baum (vocals, guitar), Tom Shemer (guitar), PY Letellier (bass) and Dave Traina (drums), released the critically acclaimed Now or Nowhere, with six tracks produced by the legendary and Grammy Award winning Bob Rock (who will also be producing the band’s next album).
The singles spawned from the album experienced considerable radio play success in the UK, including ten weeks of rotation for 'This Is Who We Are Now' on Planet Rock and a spot play on the BBC Radio 2 Rock Show with Johnnie Walker.
The band have also been championed by the British music press including magazine coverage in the likes of Classic Rock, Blues Matters, Guitarist, Powerplay, Record Collector, Fireworks and Blues in Britain.
The Damn Truth have extensively toured Europe and North America and opened tours for Z.Z. Top, the Sheepdogs, Styx and Rival Sons; they were also special guests on Joe Bonamassa’s worldwide 2021 Keeping The Blues Alive Stream-A-Thon.
"It’s an honour to open for rock and roll royalty but the magic of The Damn Truth is best experienced uncut, in our full set. Our connection with our audiences is the most important thing so don’t miss us in these intimate headline settings!" - Lee-La Baum
"The Damn Truth are a fresh revivalism of the psyche music scene from the mid 60’s; critics and fans alike praise their regeneration of the hard rock sound and values." - Jeff Laufer, editor, Rock Bands of LA website.
Tickets for all shows (tour poster & dates below) are now available from www.thegigcartel.com and here for Steelhouse Festival.
In 2021 the band - Lee-La Baum (vocals, guitar), Tom Shemer (guitar), PY Letellier (bass) and Dave Traina (drums), released the critically acclaimed Now or Nowhere, with six tracks produced by the legendary and Grammy Award winning Bob Rock (who will also be producing the band’s next album).
The singles spawned from the album experienced considerable radio play success in the UK, including ten weeks of rotation for 'This Is Who We Are Now' on Planet Rock and a spot play on the BBC Radio 2 Rock Show with Johnnie Walker.
The band have also been championed by the British music press including magazine coverage in the likes of Classic Rock, Blues Matters, Guitarist, Powerplay, Record Collector, Fireworks and Blues in Britain.
The Damn Truth have extensively toured Europe and North America and opened tours for Z.Z. Top, the Sheepdogs, Styx and Rival Sons; they were also special guests on Joe Bonamassa’s worldwide 2021 Keeping The Blues Alive Stream-A-Thon.
"It’s an honour to open for rock and roll royalty but the magic of The Damn Truth is best experienced uncut, in our full set. Our connection with our audiences is the most important thing so don’t miss us in these intimate headline settings!" - Lee-La Baum
"The Damn Truth are a fresh revivalism of the psyche music scene from the mid 60’s; critics and fans alike praise their regeneration of the hard rock sound and values." - Jeff Laufer, editor, Rock Bands of LA website.
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London based Nu-Blues singer-songwriter-guitarist Ben Hemming will release his latest single 'Holy For A Day' on 10th March.
The song will feature on his forthcoming Resurrection EP, scheduled for a summer 2023 release.
Of the single, which musically mixes blues grit with a distorted electric riff, Hemming says: "I wanted to weave a story that was in keeping with the tracks vibe and style; a tail of rising up from the gutter and facing up to what it means to be alive in today’s consumer led society."
'Holy For A Day' follows on from 'Baptise Me,' an angsty alt rocker that just poured out of Ben Hemmings, as the IBBA Top 20 Artist explains:
"Yes, I wrote it really quickly, a few hours really. It uses the topic of religion as its base, but it speaks in a wider form. It’s rooted in issues I had growing up and coming to terms with what it is to be a man.
Lyrically the song deals with gender issues facing modern men living in a world full of contradictions and hypocrisy."
The song will feature on his forthcoming Resurrection EP, scheduled for a summer 2023 release.
Of the single, which musically mixes blues grit with a distorted electric riff, Hemming says: "I wanted to weave a story that was in keeping with the tracks vibe and style; a tail of rising up from the gutter and facing up to what it means to be alive in today’s consumer led society."
'Holy For A Day' follows on from 'Baptise Me,' an angsty alt rocker that just poured out of Ben Hemmings, as the IBBA Top 20 Artist explains:
"Yes, I wrote it really quickly, a few hours really. It uses the topic of religion as its base, but it speaks in a wider form. It’s rooted in issues I had growing up and coming to terms with what it is to be a man.
Lyrically the song deals with gender issues facing modern men living in a world full of contradictions and hypocrisy."
'Baptise Me' was preceded by 'The End,' a song that emphasises the highly individualistic alt-rock-blues side of the Ben Hemming sound.
"The End is a song about how, at one hand, the world seems against you, and the next everything seems to be going your way" continues Hemmimg. "Things really can change that quickly with the right attitude I believe."
Ben Hemming’s self-released solo album Broken Man met with critical acclaim; follow-up City of Streets led to two tours around Europe before the musician immersed himself once again in the process of songwriting, leading to Broken Road and Marked Man.
That brace were breakthrough moments, as noted in no small measure by the music press ("visceral and gut wrenching musical experience" - Blues Matters. "Bleak, brooding, huge..." - RnR Magazine).
As can be gleaned from the recent singles, forthcoming EP Resurrection (recorded at Masterlink Productions with producer James Welsh) comes from a more alt-rock direction than previous albums; it still follows Ben Hemming’s dark and cathartic songwriting but with a new level of musical maturity that still holds true to his blues roots.
Praise for Ben Hemming:
"A unique musical entity" - The Blues Magazine
"Songs of bleak beauty" - Blues Blast Magazine
"This is a new blues" - Americana UK
www.benhemming.co.uk
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"The End is a song about how, at one hand, the world seems against you, and the next everything seems to be going your way" continues Hemmimg. "Things really can change that quickly with the right attitude I believe."
Ben Hemming’s self-released solo album Broken Man met with critical acclaim; follow-up City of Streets led to two tours around Europe before the musician immersed himself once again in the process of songwriting, leading to Broken Road and Marked Man.
That brace were breakthrough moments, as noted in no small measure by the music press ("visceral and gut wrenching musical experience" - Blues Matters. "Bleak, brooding, huge..." - RnR Magazine).
As can be gleaned from the recent singles, forthcoming EP Resurrection (recorded at Masterlink Productions with producer James Welsh) comes from a more alt-rock direction than previous albums; it still follows Ben Hemming’s dark and cathartic songwriting but with a new level of musical maturity that still holds true to his blues roots.
Praise for Ben Hemming:
"A unique musical entity" - The Blues Magazine
"Songs of bleak beauty" - Blues Blast Magazine
"This is a new blues" - Americana UK
www.benhemming.co.uk
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Connor Selby, one of the brightest talents on the UK blues scene, recently released a Deluxe Edition of his self-titled 2021 album Via Provogue/Mascot Label Group; its release coincided with Beth Hart’s UK & Ireland tour, where Selby was special guest.
Additionally, Connor Selby has released an official video for 'Love Letter to the Blues,' one of four new tracks that feature on the Deluxe Edition album.
Of the new song, Selby Connor says: "As the title suggests, it was written as a love letter to the blues music that I love and that I grew up listening to. The blues for me has always been the rock that I’ve built my entire life upon; it’s what I’ve always used to define myself.
"Growing up and to this day, I never felt that I was really the same as my peers but despite the ups and downs in my life, the blues has always been a constant source of comfort and a way for me to express myself.
As the song describes, "one day I’m going to wake up and I’m going to be old and grey and maybe by then things will start to go my way, but I know what I was put on this earth to do. That’s why I’m going to keep on singing the blues."
Additionally, Connor Selby has released an official video for 'Love Letter to the Blues,' one of four new tracks that feature on the Deluxe Edition album.
Of the new song, Selby Connor says: "As the title suggests, it was written as a love letter to the blues music that I love and that I grew up listening to. The blues for me has always been the rock that I’ve built my entire life upon; it’s what I’ve always used to define myself.
"Growing up and to this day, I never felt that I was really the same as my peers but despite the ups and downs in my life, the blues has always been a constant source of comfort and a way for me to express myself.
As the song describes, "one day I’m going to wake up and I’m going to be old and grey and maybe by then things will start to go my way, but I know what I was put on this earth to do. That’s why I’m going to keep on singing the blues."
Photo by Rob Blackham
Raised in an Essex village, Connor Selby’s youth was split between Essex, Connecticut and Dubai but the young musician has always had a passion for US roots music.
"I got interested in not just the music itself but the history and everything around it. I wanted to learn and listen as much as I could. I think it's important for someone who isn't from that cultural background to treat it with the respect it deserves; you can't separate the music from its historical context. I’ve also always been attracted to the authoritative quality of the music. As a kid and teenager, I was quite shy and not very self-assured, so I think it was a place for me to find a sense of power."
Notable appearances thus far fro Connor Selby include support to The Who at Wembley Stadium in 2019 and playing BST Hyde Park last summer.
Over the past few months he has played shows with Joanne Shaw Taylor, P.P. Arnold and an appearance at Planet Rock’s Winters End Festival, along the way releasing new songs 'I Shouldn't Care,' 'The Deep End' and the Ray Charles cover of 'My Baby Don’t Dig Me' – all of which appear on Connor Selby Deluxe Edition.
At the 2023 UK Blues Awards (which take place in London on 13th April) Connor Selby has been nominated for Acoustic Act of the Year, Instrumentalist of the Year, Blues Vocalist of the Year and Blues Artist of the Year (he has already been voted Young Artist of the Year at the Awards for the last three, consecutive years).
Upcoming Headline & Festival Shows:
25 Mar – Coolham Live Music Club, Coolham
11 Apr – Temperance, Leamington Spa
20 Apr – The Eel Pie Club, Twickenham
27 Apr – Jazz Arena, Cheltenham Jazz Festival
06 May - Borough Blues Club, Cwmbran
12 May – The Musician, Leicester
13 May – Stockton Rhythm & Rock Festival, Stockton-on-Tees
14 May – Gullivers, Manchester
16 May – Amazing Grace, London
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"I got interested in not just the music itself but the history and everything around it. I wanted to learn and listen as much as I could. I think it's important for someone who isn't from that cultural background to treat it with the respect it deserves; you can't separate the music from its historical context. I’ve also always been attracted to the authoritative quality of the music. As a kid and teenager, I was quite shy and not very self-assured, so I think it was a place for me to find a sense of power."
Notable appearances thus far fro Connor Selby include support to The Who at Wembley Stadium in 2019 and playing BST Hyde Park last summer.
Over the past few months he has played shows with Joanne Shaw Taylor, P.P. Arnold and an appearance at Planet Rock’s Winters End Festival, along the way releasing new songs 'I Shouldn't Care,' 'The Deep End' and the Ray Charles cover of 'My Baby Don’t Dig Me' – all of which appear on Connor Selby Deluxe Edition.
At the 2023 UK Blues Awards (which take place in London on 13th April) Connor Selby has been nominated for Acoustic Act of the Year, Instrumentalist of the Year, Blues Vocalist of the Year and Blues Artist of the Year (he has already been voted Young Artist of the Year at the Awards for the last three, consecutive years).
Upcoming Headline & Festival Shows:
25 Mar – Coolham Live Music Club, Coolham
11 Apr – Temperance, Leamington Spa
20 Apr – The Eel Pie Club, Twickenham
27 Apr – Jazz Arena, Cheltenham Jazz Festival
06 May - Borough Blues Club, Cwmbran
12 May – The Musician, Leicester
13 May – Stockton Rhythm & Rock Festival, Stockton-on-Tees
14 May – Gullivers, Manchester
16 May – Amazing Grace, London
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Multi-disciplined, bi-lingual Scots-Gaelic singer Joy Dunlop will release her new solo album Caoir on the 24th of March.
Four years in the making and first solo offering in ten years (with two collaborative albums between times – Fiere with Twelfth Day and more recently Dithis (Duo) with her classical pianist brother Andrew Dunlop), Caoir (pronounced koor) will, in physical/ CD form, come with an extensive booklet that includes lyrics & translations of all songs.
Of the album, and its long gestation period, Joy Dunlop says:
"We originally started working on material back in late 2019 / early 2020 but when the pandemic hit, the project was stopped dead in its tracks. Once it was safe to reunite, we juggled schedules and freed up time to work on new material and create the album. Logistically very tricky, but so worth it!"
And as regards the title?
"Caoir means a blaze of fire, flames or flashes – imagery which hopefully comes across in the album’s vibrant and warming sound. I’ve always loved music that pushes the boundaries of what's considered ‘trad’, without losing the heart of the songs. I try to make my music accessible to those who don’t speak Gaelic and with this album, I wanted to capture the sentiment of the songs; whether the listener understands Gaelic or not, whilst adding new engaging elements to the music."
You can pre-order a physical copy or digital download of Caoir from wwww.joydunlop.com/shop/
or Bandcamp: https://joydunlop.bandcamp.com/album/caoir
Pre-save on Spotify, iTunes and Deezer here: https://snd.click/tg8i
There will also be an official Caoir launch party at Cottier's Theatre in Glasgow on Thursday 30th March.
The album, with full band line-up, will be performed in its entirety
Tickets can be purchased from: https://cottiers.com/event/joy-dunlop-caoir-album-launch/
While ten years is a long time to wait for a third solo album, there’s an argument that it’s remarkable Joy Dunlop found the time at all – not only is Dunlop a weather presenter for BBC Scotland, Radio Scotland and BBC Alba and part of the Speak Gaelic team (YouTube episodes and Speak Gaelic Extra podcasts), she also co-presents A-nunn 's anall, a Scottish Gàidhlig and Irish language podcast.
Additionally, as Director, she helped co-ordinate the second Seachdain na Gàidhlig (World Gaelic Week), which aims to raise the profile of Gaelic through community initiatives, projects and various events).
The evaluation process for the 2024 Seachdain na Gàidhlig has just started, with provisional dates of 19th-25th February.
The in-demand advocate for all things Gaelic was also involved in January’s Celtic Connections through workshops and a Showcase Scotland feature that allowed Dunlop and harpist Rachel Hair to promote their forthcoming albums.
Joy Dunlop also presented the BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year 2023 and hosted Sabhal Mòr Ostaig @ 50, a special televised event celebrating fifty years of the National Centre for Gaelic Language and Culture.
Joy is also involved in the Covid Choral Workshops, which have continued beyond lockdowns, meeting online every two weeks to sing through the common Gaelic choral repertoire.
She was also honoured by being featured in the Hands Up for Trad’s Women in Music and Culture list 2023.
Four years in the making and first solo offering in ten years (with two collaborative albums between times – Fiere with Twelfth Day and more recently Dithis (Duo) with her classical pianist brother Andrew Dunlop), Caoir (pronounced koor) will, in physical/ CD form, come with an extensive booklet that includes lyrics & translations of all songs.
Of the album, and its long gestation period, Joy Dunlop says:
"We originally started working on material back in late 2019 / early 2020 but when the pandemic hit, the project was stopped dead in its tracks. Once it was safe to reunite, we juggled schedules and freed up time to work on new material and create the album. Logistically very tricky, but so worth it!"
And as regards the title?
"Caoir means a blaze of fire, flames or flashes – imagery which hopefully comes across in the album’s vibrant and warming sound. I’ve always loved music that pushes the boundaries of what's considered ‘trad’, without losing the heart of the songs. I try to make my music accessible to those who don’t speak Gaelic and with this album, I wanted to capture the sentiment of the songs; whether the listener understands Gaelic or not, whilst adding new engaging elements to the music."
You can pre-order a physical copy or digital download of Caoir from wwww.joydunlop.com/shop/
or Bandcamp: https://joydunlop.bandcamp.com/album/caoir
Pre-save on Spotify, iTunes and Deezer here: https://snd.click/tg8i
There will also be an official Caoir launch party at Cottier's Theatre in Glasgow on Thursday 30th March.
The album, with full band line-up, will be performed in its entirety
Tickets can be purchased from: https://cottiers.com/event/joy-dunlop-caoir-album-launch/
While ten years is a long time to wait for a third solo album, there’s an argument that it’s remarkable Joy Dunlop found the time at all – not only is Dunlop a weather presenter for BBC Scotland, Radio Scotland and BBC Alba and part of the Speak Gaelic team (YouTube episodes and Speak Gaelic Extra podcasts), she also co-presents A-nunn 's anall, a Scottish Gàidhlig and Irish language podcast.
Additionally, as Director, she helped co-ordinate the second Seachdain na Gàidhlig (World Gaelic Week), which aims to raise the profile of Gaelic through community initiatives, projects and various events).
The evaluation process for the 2024 Seachdain na Gàidhlig has just started, with provisional dates of 19th-25th February.
The in-demand advocate for all things Gaelic was also involved in January’s Celtic Connections through workshops and a Showcase Scotland feature that allowed Dunlop and harpist Rachel Hair to promote their forthcoming albums.
Joy Dunlop also presented the BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year 2023 and hosted Sabhal Mòr Ostaig @ 50, a special televised event celebrating fifty years of the National Centre for Gaelic Language and Culture.
Joy is also involved in the Covid Choral Workshops, which have continued beyond lockdowns, meeting online every two weeks to sing through the common Gaelic choral repertoire.
She was also honoured by being featured in the Hands Up for Trad’s Women in Music and Culture list 2023.
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Welsh singer-songwriter-guitarist Bedwyr Morgan (and front man of Welsh melodic rock band MOjO) recently released his ‘cover’ of 'Heading Home to Belfast.'
Written by Keith Donald and Graham Henderson (of Irish Celtic rock band Moving Hearts), the song is actually previously unreleased, so it was quite the honour for Morgan to be asked if he would be interested in recording a version of the track, especially given he had never recorded someone else’s song before.
The delicately arranged number with a lyric of longing and hometown return, was recorded at Tyn Rhos Recording Studio and produced by Rhys Jones (who also engineered) & Bedwyr Morgan.
The song features Bedwyr Morgan (vocals/ guitar), Rhys Jones (guitar/slide), Tony Parisella (bass), Peter Elias Jones (drums), Dave Molloy (12 string Rickenbacker) and Graham Henderson (piano).
Written by Keith Donald and Graham Henderson (of Irish Celtic rock band Moving Hearts), the song is actually previously unreleased, so it was quite the honour for Morgan to be asked if he would be interested in recording a version of the track, especially given he had never recorded someone else’s song before.
The delicately arranged number with a lyric of longing and hometown return, was recorded at Tyn Rhos Recording Studio and produced by Rhys Jones (who also engineered) & Bedwyr Morgan.
The song features Bedwyr Morgan (vocals/ guitar), Rhys Jones (guitar/slide), Tony Parisella (bass), Peter Elias Jones (drums), Dave Molloy (12 string Rickenbacker) and Graham Henderson (piano).
In 2021 Bedwyr Morgan released his debut solo album Drychwn Ymlaen (Looking Ahead).
The album follows the dual language format of Bedwyr Morgan’s 2016 EP, where each song is featured twice, first in Welsh and then again in English.
"Bedwyr Morgan, dual language singer and dual threat musician – Celtic charm and melodically engaging."
- FabricationsHQ
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The album follows the dual language format of Bedwyr Morgan’s 2016 EP, where each song is featured twice, first in Welsh and then again in English.
"Bedwyr Morgan, dual language singer and dual threat musician – Celtic charm and melodically engaging."
- FabricationsHQ
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Joe Bonamassa, who has released more official live albums than studio albums, edges slightly further ahead in those live numbers with Tales Of Time, which will be released April 14th.
The album (distributed by Provogue/ Mascot Label Group in the UK & Europe and by J&R Adventures in North America) will be available on CD/DVD, CD/Blu-Ray, 3LP Vinyl and Digital.
Pre-order from https://lnk.to/joebonamassa
Recorded & filmed at the iconic and visually stunning Red Rocks amphitheatre in Colorado in August 2022, the album/ live set is built predominately around material from Bonamassa's latest studio album, Time Clocks. Eight songs from the album feature, including the soulful rock-blues of love gone wrong number 'Known Unknowns,' co-written with American singer-songwriter Alyssa Bonagoura.
The album (distributed by Provogue/ Mascot Label Group in the UK & Europe and by J&R Adventures in North America) will be available on CD/DVD, CD/Blu-Ray, 3LP Vinyl and Digital.
Pre-order from https://lnk.to/joebonamassa
Recorded & filmed at the iconic and visually stunning Red Rocks amphitheatre in Colorado in August 2022, the album/ live set is built predominately around material from Bonamassa's latest studio album, Time Clocks. Eight songs from the album feature, including the soulful rock-blues of love gone wrong number 'Known Unknowns,' co-written with American singer-songwriter Alyssa Bonagoura.
The Red Rocks concert undertaking was produced by Joe Bonamassa’s long-time collaborator and producer, Kevin Shirley
"This live show represents our most progressive and largest production to date focusing on my most ambitious studio album to date" states Bonamassa, continuing: "Kevin Shirley once again has produced both wonderful music and a wonderful visual. My band was a force of nature on this show and it truly was a special night."
The announcement of Tales Of Time dovetails with Joe Bonamassa’s currently ongoing US Spring Tour, which concludes with Bonamassa’s sold out Keeping The Blues Alive at Sea VIII cruise, set for March 13-17 (featuring, among others, Little Feat, Dion, Bobby Rush and Joanne Shaw Taylor).
Joe Bonamassa will also play shows in Europe through April & May, five dates in England in May (see English dates below) and additional US dates later in the year.
Tickets for all shows can be ordered from: https://jbonamassa.com/TOUR-DATES/
Joe Bonamassa and long-time manager Roy Weisman also recently announced the launch of Journeyman LLC, a full-service artist management, record label, concert promotion, and marketing company that builds awareness for independent artists worldwide.
Journeyman provides the infrastructure needed to jumpstart the careers of exceptional independent artists, who are too often overlooked by the major labels or concert promoters.
Joe Bonamassa – England, May 2023
May 9 Bournemouth International Centre
May 10 Blackpool Opera House
May 12 Leeds First Direct Arena
May 13 Newcastle, Utilita Arena
May 14 Birmingham, Utilita Arena
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"This live show represents our most progressive and largest production to date focusing on my most ambitious studio album to date" states Bonamassa, continuing: "Kevin Shirley once again has produced both wonderful music and a wonderful visual. My band was a force of nature on this show and it truly was a special night."
The announcement of Tales Of Time dovetails with Joe Bonamassa’s currently ongoing US Spring Tour, which concludes with Bonamassa’s sold out Keeping The Blues Alive at Sea VIII cruise, set for March 13-17 (featuring, among others, Little Feat, Dion, Bobby Rush and Joanne Shaw Taylor).
Joe Bonamassa will also play shows in Europe through April & May, five dates in England in May (see English dates below) and additional US dates later in the year.
Tickets for all shows can be ordered from: https://jbonamassa.com/TOUR-DATES/
Joe Bonamassa and long-time manager Roy Weisman also recently announced the launch of Journeyman LLC, a full-service artist management, record label, concert promotion, and marketing company that builds awareness for independent artists worldwide.
Journeyman provides the infrastructure needed to jumpstart the careers of exceptional independent artists, who are too often overlooked by the major labels or concert promoters.
Joe Bonamassa – England, May 2023
May 9 Bournemouth International Centre
May 10 Blackpool Opera House
May 12 Leeds First Direct Arena
May 13 Newcastle, Utilita Arena
May 14 Birmingham, Utilita Arena
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Belfast musician Dom Martin, likened by many to fellow Irish guitarist, the legendary Rory Gallagher, will bring his intimate acoustic solo shows to his fast-growing UK fanbase next month and April; a full electric band tour will follow in the autumn.
The talented and critically noted Martin has also been nominated for three awards at this year’s UK Blues Awards - Blues Vocalist of the Year, Blues Artist of the Year, Blues Instrumentalist of the Year.
Brought up in the community driven streets of Northern Ireland, Dom Martin makes no secret of his early struggles with drugs and alcohol, frequently referencing such times during his personal and intimate solo shows.
"I can’t wait to see my UK fans again with my solo show, I can never quite believe how quiet they are when I'm playing, it really helps me get right into the moment, it’s an awesome feeling for both me and the audience."
- Dom Martin
The talented and critically noted Martin has also been nominated for three awards at this year’s UK Blues Awards - Blues Vocalist of the Year, Blues Artist of the Year, Blues Instrumentalist of the Year.
Brought up in the community driven streets of Northern Ireland, Dom Martin makes no secret of his early struggles with drugs and alcohol, frequently referencing such times during his personal and intimate solo shows.
"I can’t wait to see my UK fans again with my solo show, I can never quite believe how quiet they are when I'm playing, it really helps me get right into the moment, it’s an awesome feeling for both me and the audience."
- Dom Martin
In the autumn, Dom Martin will kick off his Buried In The Hail UK tour on October 8th at the Carlisle Blues Festival. The full band tour will then take him the length and breadth of the UK and Ireland until mid-November.
The tour is in support of Martin’s upcoming new studio album, the roots, Americana & blues steeped Buried In The Hail, which is due for release in September.
With 5 European and UK Blues Awards already under his belt, Dom Martin has attracted attention from Joe Bonamassa, featuring regularly on Bonamassa’s Spotify playlists and gaining an invitation to play on this year’s Keeping the Blues Alive Mediterranean Cruise.
"Absolutely wonderful stuff." – Cerys Matthews, The Blues Show, BBC Radio 2
"Dom Martin is the next rising star in the global roots scene" – Rock and Blues Muse
The tour is in support of Martin’s upcoming new studio album, the roots, Americana & blues steeped Buried In The Hail, which is due for release in September.
With 5 European and UK Blues Awards already under his belt, Dom Martin has attracted attention from Joe Bonamassa, featuring regularly on Bonamassa’s Spotify playlists and gaining an invitation to play on this year’s Keeping the Blues Alive Mediterranean Cruise.
"Absolutely wonderful stuff." – Cerys Matthews, The Blues Show, BBC Radio 2
"Dom Martin is the next rising star in the global roots scene" – Rock and Blues Muse
Click here for tickets for all upcoming Dom Martin shows
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Jethro Tull have announced the upcoming release of their 23rd studio album, RökFlöte, which will be available from the 21st April via InsideOutMusic.
Following last year’s The Zealot Gene (the band's first Top 10 in the UK Album Chart since 1972) Ian Anderson and his Tull bandmates David Goodier (bass), John O’Hara (keys), Scott Hammond (drums) and Joe Parrish-James (guitars, mandolin) return with an album based on the characters and roles of some of the principle gods of the old Norse paganism, while at the same time exploring the RökFlöte (rock flute), which Jethro Tull & Ian Anderson have made iconic.
Following lead-off single 'Ginnungagap' comes second taster from the album 'The Navigators'.
Appearing as a special single edit version (mixed by Bruce Soord of The Pineapple Thief), the song, with lyrics that explore the Norse god Njord (the god of wealth, fertility, the sea and seafaring), is accompanied by an official video created by Christian Rios/ Ray Of Light Films.
Following last year’s The Zealot Gene (the band's first Top 10 in the UK Album Chart since 1972) Ian Anderson and his Tull bandmates David Goodier (bass), John O’Hara (keys), Scott Hammond (drums) and Joe Parrish-James (guitars, mandolin) return with an album based on the characters and roles of some of the principle gods of the old Norse paganism, while at the same time exploring the RökFlöte (rock flute), which Jethro Tull & Ian Anderson have made iconic.
Following lead-off single 'Ginnungagap' comes second taster from the album 'The Navigators'.
Appearing as a special single edit version (mixed by Bruce Soord of The Pineapple Thief), the song, with lyrics that explore the Norse god Njord (the god of wealth, fertility, the sea and seafaring), is accompanied by an official video created by Christian Rios/ Ray Of Light Films.
Of the album and its background Ian Anderson explains:
"The title of this offering went through a little change or two along the way. I started with the idea of a predominantly instrumental album for rock flute - as in rock music.
When the subject material of the album presented itself, I was drawn to the term Ragnarök from Norse mythology, their version of apocalyptic end times or Biblical Armageddon - the 'final showdown' scenario is ubiquitous and inherent in Hinduism, Christianity and Islam, for example.
I just can't miss the glorious opportunity for a good and legitimate umlaut!!
RökFlöte will be available on several different formats including two limited deluxe versions, each of which will feature bonus demo material, extensive liner notes and Blu-ray featuring Dolby Atmos, 5.1 surround sound, alternative stereo mixes by Bruce Soord, a bonus track and an interview with Ian Anderson.
The album will also be available digitally in the spatial audio formats Dolby Atmos & Sony 360 RA.
The full list of formats are:
Ltd Deluxe Dark Red 2LP+2CD+Blu-ray, with Art book (incl. 2 x art-prints)
Ltd Deluxe 2CD+Blu-ray, with Art book
Special Edition CD Digipak
Gatefold 180g LP+LP-booklet
Digital Album
Pre-order now at: https://jethrotullband.lnk.to/RokFlote
RökFlöte track listing:
1. Voluspo; 2. Ginnungagap; 3. Allfather; 4. The Feathered Consort; 5. Hammer On Hammer
6. Wolf Unchained; 7. The Perfect One; 8. Trickster (And The Mistletoe); 9. Cornucopia; 10. The Navigators
11. Guardian’s Watch; 12. Ithavoll
The band:
Ian Anderson - Vocals, concert and alto flutes, flute d'amour, Irish whistle.
David Goodier - Bass guitar; John O'Hara - Piano, keyboards, Hammond Organ; Scott Hammond - Drums
Joe Parrish-James - Electric and acoustic guitars, mandolin
Jethro Tull have confirmed a number of live dates across mainland Europe for 2023, as well as a newly announced headline date at the Shepherds Bush Empire in London on 23rd May, to celebrate the new album release.
They will also return to North America later this year; the first show in Wolf Trap has been confirmed and more will be announced in the coming weeks.
Find the full list of shows here at: https://jethrotull.com/tour-dates/
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"The title of this offering went through a little change or two along the way. I started with the idea of a predominantly instrumental album for rock flute - as in rock music.
When the subject material of the album presented itself, I was drawn to the term Ragnarök from Norse mythology, their version of apocalyptic end times or Biblical Armageddon - the 'final showdown' scenario is ubiquitous and inherent in Hinduism, Christianity and Islam, for example.
I just can't miss the glorious opportunity for a good and legitimate umlaut!!
RökFlöte will be available on several different formats including two limited deluxe versions, each of which will feature bonus demo material, extensive liner notes and Blu-ray featuring Dolby Atmos, 5.1 surround sound, alternative stereo mixes by Bruce Soord, a bonus track and an interview with Ian Anderson.
The album will also be available digitally in the spatial audio formats Dolby Atmos & Sony 360 RA.
The full list of formats are:
Ltd Deluxe Dark Red 2LP+2CD+Blu-ray, with Art book (incl. 2 x art-prints)
Ltd Deluxe 2CD+Blu-ray, with Art book
Special Edition CD Digipak
Gatefold 180g LP+LP-booklet
Digital Album
Pre-order now at: https://jethrotullband.lnk.to/RokFlote
RökFlöte track listing:
1. Voluspo; 2. Ginnungagap; 3. Allfather; 4. The Feathered Consort; 5. Hammer On Hammer
6. Wolf Unchained; 7. The Perfect One; 8. Trickster (And The Mistletoe); 9. Cornucopia; 10. The Navigators
11. Guardian’s Watch; 12. Ithavoll
The band:
Ian Anderson - Vocals, concert and alto flutes, flute d'amour, Irish whistle.
David Goodier - Bass guitar; John O'Hara - Piano, keyboards, Hammond Organ; Scott Hammond - Drums
Joe Parrish-James - Electric and acoustic guitars, mandolin
Jethro Tull have confirmed a number of live dates across mainland Europe for 2023, as well as a newly announced headline date at the Shepherds Bush Empire in London on 23rd May, to celebrate the new album release.
They will also return to North America later this year; the first show in Wolf Trap has been confirmed and more will be announced in the coming weeks.
Find the full list of shows here at: https://jethrotull.com/tour-dates/
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Sari Schorr, on tour in the UK this April, will join blues rock forces with Matt Pearce & The Mutiny later this year for a Double Headliner tour, backed by their full bands.
Sari Schorr (currently nominated for International Artist of the Year by the UK Blues Federation) and Matt Pearce are two leading blues rock artists currently among the genre's top new international touring acts.
"I’m so super-excited to announce the first Mutiny tour since before lockdown! And to be doing 10 dates around the UK in a double header with the force of nature that is Sari Schorr... that is just too cool! I’ve been waiting for the perfect chance to get out and promote last year’s #1 album ‘The Soul Food Store’, so this couldn’t be more perfect!" - Matt Pearce.
"I'm very excited to play with the outstanding guitarist Matt Pearce on this Planet Rock/Gig Cartel tour.
Matt Pearce & The Mutiny are one hell of a band. I'm sure that together we will give audiences an unforgettable show! Much to look forward to this fall, including my own new album release!" - Sari Schorr.
The ten tour dates through October and November are as follows:
Wednesday 25th Oct - York, The Crescent Community Venue
Thursday 26th Oct - Glasgow, Òran Mór
Friday 27th Oct - Carlisle, Old Fire Station
Saturday 28th Oct - Birdwell, Birdwell Venue
Sunday 29th Oct - Leek, Foxlowe Arts Centre
Tuesday 31st Oct - Newbury Arlington Arts Centre
Wednesday 01st Nov - London, The Garage
Thursday 02nd Nov - Gloucester, Gloucester Guildhall
Friday, 03 Nov - Birmingham, The Castle & Falcon
Saturday, 04 Nov - Grimsby, Docks Academy
Tickets available from: https://www.thegigcartel.com/Artists-profiles/Sari-Schorr-and-Matt-Pearce.htm
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Sari Schorr (currently nominated for International Artist of the Year by the UK Blues Federation) and Matt Pearce are two leading blues rock artists currently among the genre's top new international touring acts.
"I’m so super-excited to announce the first Mutiny tour since before lockdown! And to be doing 10 dates around the UK in a double header with the force of nature that is Sari Schorr... that is just too cool! I’ve been waiting for the perfect chance to get out and promote last year’s #1 album ‘The Soul Food Store’, so this couldn’t be more perfect!" - Matt Pearce.
"I'm very excited to play with the outstanding guitarist Matt Pearce on this Planet Rock/Gig Cartel tour.
Matt Pearce & The Mutiny are one hell of a band. I'm sure that together we will give audiences an unforgettable show! Much to look forward to this fall, including my own new album release!" - Sari Schorr.
The ten tour dates through October and November are as follows:
Wednesday 25th Oct - York, The Crescent Community Venue
Thursday 26th Oct - Glasgow, Òran Mór
Friday 27th Oct - Carlisle, Old Fire Station
Saturday 28th Oct - Birdwell, Birdwell Venue
Sunday 29th Oct - Leek, Foxlowe Arts Centre
Tuesday 31st Oct - Newbury Arlington Arts Centre
Wednesday 01st Nov - London, The Garage
Thursday 02nd Nov - Gloucester, Gloucester Guildhall
Friday, 03 Nov - Birmingham, The Castle & Falcon
Saturday, 04 Nov - Grimsby, Docks Academy
Tickets available from: https://www.thegigcartel.com/Artists-profiles/Sari-Schorr-and-Matt-Pearce.htm
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Dutch progressive luminaries Focus will be back in the UK in April (with later dates in June & July) for a number of rescheduled Focus 50 UK Tour dates.
The original dates were delayed by the pandemic and other, later rescheduling issues.
In 2020, following the band’s 2019 studio album Focus 11 (their first all-new release in six years, leading to tours of South America and Japan and everywhere in between in support of the album) came the 50th anniversary of the formation of Focus.
Unfortunately, celebrations had to be put on hold due to the global pandemic.
2021 however brought the 50th anniversary of classic album Focus II/ Moving Waves, as well as the deluxe boxset Focus50 featuring Blu-ray and CD of the Live In Rio concert and studio re-records of many classic Focus numbers.
2022 saw a return to touring with additional/ rescheduled dates now confirmed for 2023.
The band, co-founder and ever-present Thijs van Leer (Hammond organ, flute, vocals) and classic-era member Pierre van der Linden (drums) are joined by the talents of Menno Gootjes (guitar), who first played with the band in 1997, and Udo Pannekeet (bass) who joined in 2016.
The latter pairing, who are among the cream of Dutch musicians, grew up listening to the genius of Focus.
The original dates were delayed by the pandemic and other, later rescheduling issues.
In 2020, following the band’s 2019 studio album Focus 11 (their first all-new release in six years, leading to tours of South America and Japan and everywhere in between in support of the album) came the 50th anniversary of the formation of Focus.
Unfortunately, celebrations had to be put on hold due to the global pandemic.
2021 however brought the 50th anniversary of classic album Focus II/ Moving Waves, as well as the deluxe boxset Focus50 featuring Blu-ray and CD of the Live In Rio concert and studio re-records of many classic Focus numbers.
2022 saw a return to touring with additional/ rescheduled dates now confirmed for 2023.
The band, co-founder and ever-present Thijs van Leer (Hammond organ, flute, vocals) and classic-era member Pierre van der Linden (drums) are joined by the talents of Menno Gootjes (guitar), who first played with the band in 1997, and Udo Pannekeet (bass) who joined in 2016.
The latter pairing, who are among the cream of Dutch musicians, grew up listening to the genius of Focus.
Focus UK Tour Dates 2023
April 12th - The Met, Bury
April 13th - The Ferry, Glasgow
April 14th - The Sage, Gateshead
April 15th - Haslemere Hall, Haslemere
April 16th - The Booking Hall, Dover
April 18th - The Stables, Milton Keynes
April 19th - Earl Haig Club, Cardiff
April 20th - Bush Hall, London
April 21st - The Guildhall, Gloucester
April 23rd - The Assembly Rooms, Chichester
April 24th – Beaverwood, Chislehurst
June 28th - The Floral Pavilion, New Brighton
June 29th - The Brudenell Centre, Leeds
June 30th - The Tavistock Wharf, Tavistock
July 1st - Alford Rock & Blues Festival, Surrey
Tickets: https://bnds.us/oz2hux
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April 12th - The Met, Bury
April 13th - The Ferry, Glasgow
April 14th - The Sage, Gateshead
April 15th - Haslemere Hall, Haslemere
April 16th - The Booking Hall, Dover
April 18th - The Stables, Milton Keynes
April 19th - Earl Haig Club, Cardiff
April 20th - Bush Hall, London
April 21st - The Guildhall, Gloucester
April 23rd - The Assembly Rooms, Chichester
April 24th – Beaverwood, Chislehurst
June 28th - The Floral Pavilion, New Brighton
June 29th - The Brudenell Centre, Leeds
June 30th - The Tavistock Wharf, Tavistock
July 1st - Alford Rock & Blues Festival, Surrey
Tickets: https://bnds.us/oz2hux
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Multi-hued musician Mike Ross (blues, rock, roots/Americana, psychedelic and instrumental improvisation are all part of the skill-set) has released a single from forthcoming new album Third Eye Open, which is due 28th April.
Full of raw rock energy and swagger, 'The Preacher' hits the listener hard, right from the word go.
As Mike Ross puts it, "The Preacher is a three-and-a-half minute rockers’ revival meeting that comes fully loaded with big choruses, handclaps, foot-stomps and a face-melter of a guitar solo!"
"With soaring vocals and fuzzy guitar he lays it all on the listener with a cautionary tale of learned lessons and new roads to walk – a three minute slab of southern infused rock!" comments hard blues rocker Jack J Hutchinson, who provides additional/ guest chorus vocals on the song.
Full of raw rock energy and swagger, 'The Preacher' hits the listener hard, right from the word go.
As Mike Ross puts it, "The Preacher is a three-and-a-half minute rockers’ revival meeting that comes fully loaded with big choruses, handclaps, foot-stomps and a face-melter of a guitar solo!"
"With soaring vocals and fuzzy guitar he lays it all on the listener with a cautionary tale of learned lessons and new roads to walk – a three minute slab of southern infused rock!" comments hard blues rocker Jack J Hutchinson, who provides additional/ guest chorus vocals on the song.
"Third Eye Open is a real bone-shaker of a record. There’s definitely been a feeling of coming ‘full circle’ this this time around, bringing all of my influences and material bang up to date; the final twelve track behemoth of a record is hands down the biggest, fattest, nastiest, chunkiest thing I've ever done!" - Mike Ross
Website: www.mikerossmusic.co.uk
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Website: www.mikerossmusic.co.uk
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British blues & southern styled rockers Sons of Liberty will undertake a co-headline tour with American band Preacher Stone next month.
A transatlantic line-up of two of the hardest Southern Rockers on the current music scene, the tour consists of nine dates, including a return hometown show for The ‘Sons at The Thekla in Bristol.
Tickets: https://www.sonsoflibertyband.com/shows
A transatlantic line-up of two of the hardest Southern Rockers on the current music scene, the tour consists of nine dates, including a return hometown show for The ‘Sons at The Thekla in Bristol.
Tickets: https://www.sonsoflibertyband.com/shows
Sons of Liberty are well-travelled, having played venues all over the UK and festivals including Planet Rock Winter’s End, Winterstorm, HRH, Loverocks and most recently Raismes Fest (France), all of which were extremely well received.
They released their second album Aces & Eights in 2021 to huge acclaim from critics and fans alike, with rave reviews across the board. The band were playlisted on Planet Rock, featured in Classic Rock Magazine's Tracks of The Week and recently toured as Special Guest support to both FM and Grand Slam.
"We’re super excited for this tour with our brothers from across the pond. Preacher Stone were one of our favourite bands way before we dreamt of sharing a stage with them… the Sons even played a few covers of theirs when we first got together, so this is a full circle moment for us!” - Fred Hale, guitarist, Sons Of Liberty
Preacher Stone are a turbo-charged, high-octane, 200 proof, rock ‘n’ roll band out of North Carolina.
The band’s guitar-driven songs about the common man and the swagger of their live performances have earned them a legion of faithful fans known as “The Congregation”. Their song 'Not Today' was featured on two seasons of the hit Fox TV series Sons of Anarchy.
The band has toured the US and parts of Europe including Scandinavia; they have shared the stage with acts such as Lynyrd Skynyrd, ZZ Top and Deep Purple.
This will be the first time Preacher Stone have reached UK shores; fans of heavy southern rock should not miss the opportunity.
"We are excited to tour the UK for the first time with Sons of Liberty! It's a wonderful opportunity for us to spread the gospel of Preacher Stone, win over new audiences, as well as finally get to meet our UK fans in person. We can't wait!" - Ronnie Riddle, vocalist, Preacher Stone
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They released their second album Aces & Eights in 2021 to huge acclaim from critics and fans alike, with rave reviews across the board. The band were playlisted on Planet Rock, featured in Classic Rock Magazine's Tracks of The Week and recently toured as Special Guest support to both FM and Grand Slam.
"We’re super excited for this tour with our brothers from across the pond. Preacher Stone were one of our favourite bands way before we dreamt of sharing a stage with them… the Sons even played a few covers of theirs when we first got together, so this is a full circle moment for us!” - Fred Hale, guitarist, Sons Of Liberty
Preacher Stone are a turbo-charged, high-octane, 200 proof, rock ‘n’ roll band out of North Carolina.
The band’s guitar-driven songs about the common man and the swagger of their live performances have earned them a legion of faithful fans known as “The Congregation”. Their song 'Not Today' was featured on two seasons of the hit Fox TV series Sons of Anarchy.
The band has toured the US and parts of Europe including Scandinavia; they have shared the stage with acts such as Lynyrd Skynyrd, ZZ Top and Deep Purple.
This will be the first time Preacher Stone have reached UK shores; fans of heavy southern rock should not miss the opportunity.
"We are excited to tour the UK for the first time with Sons of Liberty! It's a wonderful opportunity for us to spread the gospel of Preacher Stone, win over new audiences, as well as finally get to meet our UK fans in person. We can't wait!" - Ronnie Riddle, vocalist, Preacher Stone
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The seemingly ageless Hawkwind, fronted by the 81-years-young Dave Brock, have announced the release of a brand new studio album The Future Never Waits, which will be available from 28th April.
The album, which will be issued on both CD and Double Vinyl, follows on from critically acclaimed 2021 studio album Somnia and 2022 double live album We Are Looking In On You.
The band’s 35th studio album is another excellent addition to their varied and celebrated catalogue and now 54 years and still going strong career.
The opening title track is a ten-minute instrumental led space-age march, which progresses into the guitar-driven 'The End,' featuring Dave Brock’s trademark vocals and chugging machine gun riffs.
Innovative additions to the Hawkwind canon such as 'Aldous Huxley' and 'They Are So Easily Distracted' then introduce a gradual, almost lounge-like quality, with deliberate piano, audio samples and saxophones lamenting over a futuristic backdrop and roaming guitar solos.
Other tracks like 'Rama (The Prophecy)' and 'I’m Learning To Live Today' sit tightly in the Hawkwind groove, providing old and new fans alike with the intense and concentrated fusion of musical styles that only Hawkwind can deliver.
The band – Dave Brock, Richard Chadwick, Magnus Martin, Doug MacKinnon, Tim "Thighpaulsandra" Lewis – will be back out on the road for live shows in the spring and summer.
Dates confirmed so far:
Friday 28th April – Manchester Academy
Saturday 29th April – Rock City, Nottingham
Sunday 30th April – Northern Kin Festival, Durham
Friday 16th June – Hall for Cornwall, Truro
Monday 28th August – Castell Roc, Chepstow Castle
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The album, which will be issued on both CD and Double Vinyl, follows on from critically acclaimed 2021 studio album Somnia and 2022 double live album We Are Looking In On You.
The band’s 35th studio album is another excellent addition to their varied and celebrated catalogue and now 54 years and still going strong career.
The opening title track is a ten-minute instrumental led space-age march, which progresses into the guitar-driven 'The End,' featuring Dave Brock’s trademark vocals and chugging machine gun riffs.
Innovative additions to the Hawkwind canon such as 'Aldous Huxley' and 'They Are So Easily Distracted' then introduce a gradual, almost lounge-like quality, with deliberate piano, audio samples and saxophones lamenting over a futuristic backdrop and roaming guitar solos.
Other tracks like 'Rama (The Prophecy)' and 'I’m Learning To Live Today' sit tightly in the Hawkwind groove, providing old and new fans alike with the intense and concentrated fusion of musical styles that only Hawkwind can deliver.
The band – Dave Brock, Richard Chadwick, Magnus Martin, Doug MacKinnon, Tim "Thighpaulsandra" Lewis – will be back out on the road for live shows in the spring and summer.
Dates confirmed so far:
Friday 28th April – Manchester Academy
Saturday 29th April – Rock City, Nottingham
Sunday 30th April – Northern Kin Festival, Durham
Friday 16th June – Hall for Cornwall, Truro
Monday 28th August – Castell Roc, Chepstow Castle
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Following ion form the recently announced double-headline UK tour with The Commoners in April, (see News Item further below), British blues rock singer and slide maestro Troy Redfern has released a new single, 'The Fever.'
The song will appear on Redfern’s forthcoming album, due for release later in the year.
In December, after the success of two storming sets at Planet Rock’s Rockstock Festival, and on the back of critically acclaimed 2022 album The Wings Of Salvation, Troy Redfern headed back into the studio with the same 'Wings team - 'The Fever' was produced by Dave Marks (who also plays bass), features Paul Stewart on drums and was mixed by Jo Webb.
"The plan for The Fever was to make something bigger and ballsier than what has come before; I wanted to expand the musical landscape with new colours and sonic horizons says Redfern, who says of the lyrics:
"It’s about pushing back and breaking through all the obstacles when you're feeling held down; it’s about feeling as if it’s you against the world."”
The song will appear on Redfern’s forthcoming album, due for release later in the year.
In December, after the success of two storming sets at Planet Rock’s Rockstock Festival, and on the back of critically acclaimed 2022 album The Wings Of Salvation, Troy Redfern headed back into the studio with the same 'Wings team - 'The Fever' was produced by Dave Marks (who also plays bass), features Paul Stewart on drums and was mixed by Jo Webb.
"The plan for The Fever was to make something bigger and ballsier than what has come before; I wanted to expand the musical landscape with new colours and sonic horizons says Redfern, who says of the lyrics:
"It’s about pushing back and breaking through all the obstacles when you're feeling held down; it’s about feeling as if it’s you against the world."”
Stream & download The Fever from https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/troyredfern/the-fever
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This worrying but absolutely spot-on video from Rick Beato video doesn’t need any introductory or conclusion words from me (AI generated or otherwise)…
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Toronto based roots/blues rockers The Commoners, who released the critically acclaimed Find a Better Way last year, will embark on a co-headlining 15-date UK tour in April with blues rocking slide maestro Troy Redfern, who released his own excellent album, The Wings Of Salvation, in 2022.
Tickets are available via:
www.alttickets.com, www.gigantic.com, www.thecommoners.ca, www.troyredfern.com
Tickets are available via:
www.alttickets.com, www.gigantic.com, www.thecommoners.ca, www.troyredfern.com
The Commoners – Chris Medhurst (lead vocals), Ross Hays Citrullo (guitars), Ben Spiller (bass), Adam Cannon (drums) and Miles Evans (keys) – released Find A Better Way in 2022; the album featured the singles 'Fill My Cup,' 'Too Much' and the title track, which was mixed by award-winning producer Kevin Shirley.
Praise for Fill My Cup:
"The Commoners have delivered a real beauty dripping in quality, rich in its roots/rock heritage."
- Rock N Load
"The Commoners are well-named in terms of their everyman (and woman) outlook and perspective – musically however, they are uncommonly good. " - FabricationsHQ
On the back of recent singles 'Come On,' 'Gasoline,' 'Sweet Carolina' and 'Mercy,' The Wings of Salvation by Troy Redfern (winner of Hard Rock Hell’s Blues Artist of the Year award) has fast become his best-selling album to date.
After releasing an unprecedented six albums in just under two years, The Wings of Salvation has also been hailed as the singer-guitarist's most compelling work to date.
Over the past fifteen months, Troy Redfern has toured the UK with Robert Jon & The Wreck, The Quireboys, The Sweet, DARE, and When Rivers Meet, picking up new fans along the way.
Redfern also recently played Planet Rock’s Rockstock Festival and will play Planet Rock’s Winter’s End Festival on February 5th.
Praise for The Wings Of Salvation:
"Troy Redfern really comes over as a breath of fresh air in the blues rock world today." - Music News.com
"Troy Redfern has the best record of his career on his hands with The Wings of Salvation." - Rock Blues Muse
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Praise for Fill My Cup:
"The Commoners have delivered a real beauty dripping in quality, rich in its roots/rock heritage."
- Rock N Load
"The Commoners are well-named in terms of their everyman (and woman) outlook and perspective – musically however, they are uncommonly good. " - FabricationsHQ
On the back of recent singles 'Come On,' 'Gasoline,' 'Sweet Carolina' and 'Mercy,' The Wings of Salvation by Troy Redfern (winner of Hard Rock Hell’s Blues Artist of the Year award) has fast become his best-selling album to date.
After releasing an unprecedented six albums in just under two years, The Wings of Salvation has also been hailed as the singer-guitarist's most compelling work to date.
Over the past fifteen months, Troy Redfern has toured the UK with Robert Jon & The Wreck, The Quireboys, The Sweet, DARE, and When Rivers Meet, picking up new fans along the way.
Redfern also recently played Planet Rock’s Rockstock Festival and will play Planet Rock’s Winter’s End Festival on February 5th.
Praise for The Wings Of Salvation:
"Troy Redfern really comes over as a breath of fresh air in the blues rock world today." - Music News.com
"Troy Redfern has the best record of his career on his hands with The Wings of Salvation." - Rock Blues Muse
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Chris Daughtry of American Idol fame and Lzzy Hale of Halestorm have joined forces for a metalised, end-of-relationship cover of the Journey classic 'Separate Ways (Worlds Apart).'
The cover was released exactly 40 years after Journey released the song as a single; it would also feature as the lead-off track on Journey’s Frontiers album, which was released in February 1983.
Of the cover and duet, Lzzy Hale commented that "Chris Daughtry and I have been threatening to unleash a duet for years. What better way to do that than by paying tribute to one of our mutual influences... Journey! This song is not only part of the Stranger Things soundtrack, but has been my go-to for karaoke for as long as I can remember!"
The cover was released exactly 40 years after Journey released the song as a single; it would also feature as the lead-off track on Journey’s Frontiers album, which was released in February 1983.
Of the cover and duet, Lzzy Hale commented that "Chris Daughtry and I have been threatening to unleash a duet for years. What better way to do that than by paying tribute to one of our mutual influences... Journey! This song is not only part of the Stranger Things soundtrack, but has been my go-to for karaoke for as long as I can remember!"
The single marks the first new music from Chris Daughtry since 2021’s Dearly Beloved.
Halestorm released a new album, Back from the Dead, in May 2022.
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Halestorm released a new album, Back from the Dead, in May 2022.
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Rootsy blues songstress Samantha Fish and Outlaw Country artist Jesse Dayton have released a 3-track EP entitled The Stardust Sessions.
The EP is available digitally via https://found.ee/SFJDStardust
In what started out as a co-writing session between the two musicians, where blues was married with alt-rock, the last day in the studio saw the pair jamming together in the company of bassist Austin Clements (Omari Neville) and drummer Mike Dillon (Rickie Lee Jones, Les Claypool Garage Jazz Band) and the tape rolling.
The results were The Stardust Sessions, featuring 'Feelin' Good' by Magic Sam, 'I'll Be Here in The Morning' by Townes Van Zandt and a punkabilly take of 'Brand New Cadillac' (made famous by The Clash but written in the late 1950s by Vince Taylor).
The EP is available digitally via https://found.ee/SFJDStardust
In what started out as a co-writing session between the two musicians, where blues was married with alt-rock, the last day in the studio saw the pair jamming together in the company of bassist Austin Clements (Omari Neville) and drummer Mike Dillon (Rickie Lee Jones, Les Claypool Garage Jazz Band) and the tape rolling.
The results were The Stardust Sessions, featuring 'Feelin' Good' by Magic Sam, 'I'll Be Here in The Morning' by Townes Van Zandt and a punkabilly take of 'Brand New Cadillac' (made famous by The Clash but written in the late 1950s by Vince Taylor).
The Stardust Sessions precedes a full-length album entitled Death Wish Blues.
The album, a collection of ten new original songs written by the pair and produced by Jon Spencer, will be released in late spring of 2023 via Rounder Records.
In early December the pair embarked on the first of a number of dates together including a live-stream show at LA's famous Whiskey-A-Go Go.
Award-winning singer, songwriter and guitarist Samantha Fish has released six albums over the course of her acclaimed career, with 2019's Faster and 2021's Kill or Be Kind both appearing on Rounder Records.
"It's not pure rock and roll, it's not pure blues, it's not pure soul, it's not pure pop — it's a mixture of everything," she says of her genre-bending sound, which has taken Fish around the world, performing 200 shows yearly, domestically and abroad.
Jesse Dayton has been bringing his unique mashup of East Texas/Louisiana Blues, old-school country and punk rock to the world since he released his debut album in 1995.
Thirteen records later he remains a staple on SiriusXM’s Outlaw Country and the Americana Radio charts, where his debut LP Raising Cain reached Number 1.
He has recorded with legends such as Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash, Glen Campbell, and Willie Nelson and recorded three soundtracks for filmmaker Rob Zombie.
You can read about Jesse Dayton in his 2022 memoir, Beaumonster.
SAMANTHA FISH UK TOUR DATES OCTOBER 2023
Oct 19 Sunderland - The Fire Station
Oct 20 Glasgow - Barrowlands
Oct 21 Manchester - Ritz
Oct 22 Bristol - SWX
Oct 24 York - Barbican
Oct 25 Cambridge - Junction
Oct 26 Bournemouth - O2 Academy
Oct 27 Bexhill De La Warr - Pavilion
Oct 28 Birmingham - O2 Institute
Tickets:
www.alttickets.com/samantha-fish-tickets
www.gigantic.com/samantha-fish-tickets
www.samanthafish.com/tour
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The album, a collection of ten new original songs written by the pair and produced by Jon Spencer, will be released in late spring of 2023 via Rounder Records.
In early December the pair embarked on the first of a number of dates together including a live-stream show at LA's famous Whiskey-A-Go Go.
Award-winning singer, songwriter and guitarist Samantha Fish has released six albums over the course of her acclaimed career, with 2019's Faster and 2021's Kill or Be Kind both appearing on Rounder Records.
"It's not pure rock and roll, it's not pure blues, it's not pure soul, it's not pure pop — it's a mixture of everything," she says of her genre-bending sound, which has taken Fish around the world, performing 200 shows yearly, domestically and abroad.
Jesse Dayton has been bringing his unique mashup of East Texas/Louisiana Blues, old-school country and punk rock to the world since he released his debut album in 1995.
Thirteen records later he remains a staple on SiriusXM’s Outlaw Country and the Americana Radio charts, where his debut LP Raising Cain reached Number 1.
He has recorded with legends such as Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash, Glen Campbell, and Willie Nelson and recorded three soundtracks for filmmaker Rob Zombie.
You can read about Jesse Dayton in his 2022 memoir, Beaumonster.
SAMANTHA FISH UK TOUR DATES OCTOBER 2023
Oct 19 Sunderland - The Fire Station
Oct 20 Glasgow - Barrowlands
Oct 21 Manchester - Ritz
Oct 22 Bristol - SWX
Oct 24 York - Barbican
Oct 25 Cambridge - Junction
Oct 26 Bournemouth - O2 Academy
Oct 27 Bexhill De La Warr - Pavilion
Oct 28 Birmingham - O2 Institute
Tickets:
www.alttickets.com/samantha-fish-tickets
www.gigantic.com/samantha-fish-tickets
www.samanthafish.com/tour
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Alt rock quartet Skinny Knowledge have released a new single entitled 'Class A Dummy.'
The fast paced, punk infused rock song is available now on all digital platforms: https://lnk.to/ClassADummy
"Class A Dummy does exactly what it says on the tin! It’s a tongue n’ cheek song about partying, getting wasted, and having a good time, featuring a catchy singalong, big riffs, guitar solo and a whole heap of energy… everything you’d expect from a Skinny Knowledge song!" says front man/ guitarist Andy L Smooth with a grin.
Accompanying the track is a fun and engaging video directed by Joe Hoey (Blackwater Country).
"What you see is what you get with us. This is 100% what to expect at our shows, you’re going to have a good time and possibly a hangover the next day!" continues Andy L Smooth.
The fast paced, punk infused rock song is available now on all digital platforms: https://lnk.to/ClassADummy
"Class A Dummy does exactly what it says on the tin! It’s a tongue n’ cheek song about partying, getting wasted, and having a good time, featuring a catchy singalong, big riffs, guitar solo and a whole heap of energy… everything you’d expect from a Skinny Knowledge song!" says front man/ guitarist Andy L Smooth with a grin.
Accompanying the track is a fun and engaging video directed by Joe Hoey (Blackwater Country).
"What you see is what you get with us. This is 100% what to expect at our shows, you’re going to have a good time and possibly a hangover the next day!" continues Andy L Smooth.
'Class A Dummy' was written by the band and co-produced/ mixed by Andy L Smooth and Tom Auton (Chanel Yates); additional engineering was by Joe Burgess at The Ranch Production House in Southampton and mastering by Grant Berry of Fader Mastering.
Hailing from the south coast of England and formed in 2020 by Andy L Smooth, the Skinny Knowledge sound captures the vibrancy of the raw and raucous, early 90's grunge and pop-punk scenes.
The band has had praise and airplay from a number of high-profile music platforms, including Kerrang!, Classic Rock Magazine (the single 'I Wonder' was voted Classic Rock Magazine's 'Track of the Week'), Planet Rock, BBC Introducing, Amazing Radio, Emerging Rock Bands and many more.
Since the release of their well-received debut album Don't Turn Out the Lights in 2021 the band have gone on to release a number of singles, undertaken tours and played at various festivals.
They are currently in the process of writing and recording a second album for release later in 2023.
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Hailing from the south coast of England and formed in 2020 by Andy L Smooth, the Skinny Knowledge sound captures the vibrancy of the raw and raucous, early 90's grunge and pop-punk scenes.
The band has had praise and airplay from a number of high-profile music platforms, including Kerrang!, Classic Rock Magazine (the single 'I Wonder' was voted Classic Rock Magazine's 'Track of the Week'), Planet Rock, BBC Introducing, Amazing Radio, Emerging Rock Bands and many more.
Since the release of their well-received debut album Don't Turn Out the Lights in 2021 the band have gone on to release a number of singles, undertaken tours and played at various festivals.
They are currently in the process of writing and recording a second album for release later in 2023.
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For those who still miss the alto-tenor tones of YES co-founder Jon Anderson singing the band’s classics, it’s a case of YES please! when Anderson tours with the highly successful YouTube/ Podcast tribute ensemble the Band Geeks in the Spring of 2023.
Jon Anderson and the Band Geeks will be performing a number of classic YES tracks including 'And You
And I,' 'Starship Trooper' and 'Heart of the Sunrise' along with truly epic prog works such as 'Close To The Edge,' 'The Gates of Delirium' and 'Awaken.'
Says Jon Anderson, now 15 years removed from YES:
"It’s true, I never left YES in my heart and soul…ever! Too many amazingly powerful memories and, of course, the music never left me.
So here I am, 77 years old, still wanting to sing the songs again, and bring my true feelings to the lyrics.
Melody and lyrics has always been my passion; I sing them now with an older and I hope wiser state of mind… I’ve been wanting to have that feeling again…of performing the songs I lived for, and the music I helped to create and design, with the sound of the band of old around me once more.
The first time I heard the Band Geeks I truly freaked out – they sound just like the classic YES of the seventies, the YES that I know and love – that’s what I’m wanting to bring to you on this tour…
YES Music is forever!!" – Jon Anderson
Jon Anderson and the Band Geeks will be performing a number of classic YES tracks including 'And You
And I,' 'Starship Trooper' and 'Heart of the Sunrise' along with truly epic prog works such as 'Close To The Edge,' 'The Gates of Delirium' and 'Awaken.'
Says Jon Anderson, now 15 years removed from YES:
"It’s true, I never left YES in my heart and soul…ever! Too many amazingly powerful memories and, of course, the music never left me.
So here I am, 77 years old, still wanting to sing the songs again, and bring my true feelings to the lyrics.
Melody and lyrics has always been my passion; I sing them now with an older and I hope wiser state of mind… I’ve been wanting to have that feeling again…of performing the songs I lived for, and the music I helped to create and design, with the sound of the band of old around me once more.
The first time I heard the Band Geeks I truly freaked out – they sound just like the classic YES of the seventies, the YES that I know and love – that’s what I’m wanting to bring to you on this tour…
YES Music is forever!!" – Jon Anderson
Jon Anderson, one of the most recognizable voices in music, was, other than the band’s Drama period of 1980-1981, the lead vocalist of YES from their 1968 inception to 2008.
Anderson was the author and a major creative influence behind the ground-breaking album Fragile as well as many of the band’s most complex and revered pieces such as 'Awaken,' 'Gates of Delirium' and 'Close to the Edge.'
Anderson also co-authored many of the group’s biggest hits, including 'I’ve Seen All Good People,' 'Roundabout' and 'Owner of a Lonely Heart.'
Across 50 years of success, Anderson has worked with many variations of YES, as well as collaborations with Vangelis, Kitaro, Roine Stolt and Jean-Luc Ponty. He has released several critically acclaimed solo albums including Olias of Sunhillow, Song of Seven, Animation, Toltec, Survival And Other Stories and, most recently, 1000 Hands.
The Band Geeks began as the house band for the Band Geek podcast, an internet show created by Richie Castellano of Blue Öyster Cult. The band gained popularity on YouTube with their incredibly detailed recreations of music by artists such as Genesis, Boston and YES, earning the ensemble cast over 30 million views.
The current Band Geeks line-up includes: Richie Castellano (Blue Öyster Cult) - bass, guitar; Chris Clark (Brand X, John Entwistle) - keys; Andy Ascolese (Kasim Sulton’s Utopia, Celebrating Meat Loaf) - drums; Robert Kipp (Kashmir) - keys, guitar; Andy Graziano - guitar, bass.
Jon Anderson and The Band Geeks
US Tour Dates Spring 2023
(more shows TBA):
Friday, April 14, 2023 Westbury, NY
Sunday, April 16, 2023 Newark, NJ
Friday, April 21, 2023 NYC
Sunday, April 23, 2023 Reading, PA
Friday, April 28, 2023 Collingswood, NJ
Saturday, April 29, 2023 Collingswood, NJ
Wednesday, May 03, 2023 Tysons Corner, VA
Saturday, May 06, 2023 Baltimore, MD
Tuesday, May 09, 2023 St. Charles, MO
Friday, May 12, 2023 St. Charles, IL
Saturday, May 13, 2023 Des Plaines, IL
Tuesday, May 16, 2023 North Tonawanda, NY
For more information:
The Band Geeks official website: https://richiecastellano.com/bandgeek/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonandersonyesepicsandclassics/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIvSkw_3SAs1Yy2Ro68GzLw
Anderson was the author and a major creative influence behind the ground-breaking album Fragile as well as many of the band’s most complex and revered pieces such as 'Awaken,' 'Gates of Delirium' and 'Close to the Edge.'
Anderson also co-authored many of the group’s biggest hits, including 'I’ve Seen All Good People,' 'Roundabout' and 'Owner of a Lonely Heart.'
Across 50 years of success, Anderson has worked with many variations of YES, as well as collaborations with Vangelis, Kitaro, Roine Stolt and Jean-Luc Ponty. He has released several critically acclaimed solo albums including Olias of Sunhillow, Song of Seven, Animation, Toltec, Survival And Other Stories and, most recently, 1000 Hands.
The Band Geeks began as the house band for the Band Geek podcast, an internet show created by Richie Castellano of Blue Öyster Cult. The band gained popularity on YouTube with their incredibly detailed recreations of music by artists such as Genesis, Boston and YES, earning the ensemble cast over 30 million views.
The current Band Geeks line-up includes: Richie Castellano (Blue Öyster Cult) - bass, guitar; Chris Clark (Brand X, John Entwistle) - keys; Andy Ascolese (Kasim Sulton’s Utopia, Celebrating Meat Loaf) - drums; Robert Kipp (Kashmir) - keys, guitar; Andy Graziano - guitar, bass.
Jon Anderson and The Band Geeks
US Tour Dates Spring 2023
(more shows TBA):
Friday, April 14, 2023 Westbury, NY
Sunday, April 16, 2023 Newark, NJ
Friday, April 21, 2023 NYC
Sunday, April 23, 2023 Reading, PA
Friday, April 28, 2023 Collingswood, NJ
Saturday, April 29, 2023 Collingswood, NJ
Wednesday, May 03, 2023 Tysons Corner, VA
Saturday, May 06, 2023 Baltimore, MD
Tuesday, May 09, 2023 St. Charles, MO
Friday, May 12, 2023 St. Charles, IL
Saturday, May 13, 2023 Des Plaines, IL
Tuesday, May 16, 2023 North Tonawanda, NY
For more information:
The Band Geeks official website: https://richiecastellano.com/bandgeek/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonandersonyesepicsandclassics/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIvSkw_3SAs1Yy2Ro68GzLw
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"A language works best when we have something interesting to say. Many music teachers never find out what their students have to say; we only tell them what they are supposed to say."
Victor Wooten
Victor Wooten