This is a classic rendition of funk blues delivered with flair and joie de vivre and is a true demonstration of what this band can produce; the album has the feeling of a live performance with its freedom of spirit.…
Ruf Records have done it again with a thunderous CD from Samantha Fish, Black Wind Howlin’ From the fist rocking along guitar chord you know that Samantha and her guitar are going to take you on a bluesy rockin’ journey…
There is a rawness about this album, not the raw feel when a band is new on the scene but an emotional gruffness that strips back all emotions to the basics. Having listened to the superb “Raw Blues” album several…
Ruf Records has released this monster of a CD September 2013– it is a banquet of southern blues delights. From the very first track “Magic Honey” enthralled me as I was drawn deeper and deeper into the luscious swamp of…
Very dramatic entry, opened the set of an extroverted showman, from the off we were being entertained by a band of three top-notch professional musicians then to complete the quartet Steve Vai the talented mega-guitarist. Steve Vai is all about…
The Lily by Layla Zoe – Cable Cars records released 30th August 2013 From the very first note sung by Layla Zoe I was enthralled, drawn into the music, making the hairs on the back-of my neck stand up from…
Celebrating the fantastic Bentworth Blues Festival and Bluesdoodles 100th posting… This year prior to the festival, there were giant hurdles of bureaucracy that Matt Williams landlord of The Star Inn had to jump over to bring the delightful palette of…
