Editorial STUFF
Our cover star needs no introduction to B&S readers, multi-Brit-award winner Rory Graham aka Rag ’N’ Bone Man has been firmly on our radar since 2014 - showing the quality he is now widely known for, we announced him as a ‘one to watch’ for 2015! We are over the moon that he is now getting the recognition he deservers… But, it did take being #1 in 20 odd counties before a major label would take a punt! Lol. If they had only read B&S first… Other interviews this issue; China Moses, José James, Tanika Charles, Izo Fitzroy, Boddhi Satva, MF Robots, Errol Henry and Stone Foundation. Live reviews include: Sumptuous R&B from Joe and Ashanti from the Hammersmith Apollo in London. We go ringside as Yasiin Bey, formerly Moss Def, performed his last show in the UK/Europe before he retires from the music scene…hey, you never know right?! B&S’ Frank Elson check’s out a cracking Northern night at The Beechwood Club in Blackburn. And B&S Editor, Lee Tyler, visits the Butlins Ibiza Legends Weekender at Butlins in Bogor Regis... Our must-read All Time B&S Top 500 chart rundown continues from 221-184 and there’s just time to mention our esteemed columnists, who will be sharing the latest news within the genres they represent…talking of which, I’d like to wish a very warm welcome to B&S’ newest recruit/columnist/Blues guru, Jon Harrington. Till next time - may the music be with you always! Lee TylerB&S
Win tickets to Love Supreme
B&S announces an official media partnership with the Love Supreme Festival and to celebrate that fact, one lucky winner will win a pair of tickets to this star-studded event…
Win Love Supreme Festival Tickets
B&S announces an official media partnership with the Love Supreme Festival and to celebrate that fact, one lucky winner will win a pair of tickets to this star-studded event…
Hook & Sling announce 2017 lineup
The first ever ’Hook & Sling’ hosts a series of 30 live acts and DJs takes place across two rooms at 229 Venue on Great Portland Street between 21st-23rd July...
read moreIncognito announce Jazz Cafe fundraiser for Kenny Thomas' daughter, Christina
Incognito's Bluey hope is to raise as much money as possible and add it towards the overall target of £80,000, which is figure needed to provide vital treatment for Kenny Thomas' daughter...
Rag'N'Bone Man: Human Nature
Currently taking the world by storm with his single and album "Human", baritone blues & soul hero, Rag'N'Bone Man, sits down for a chat with Blues & Soul Editor Lee Tyler...
José James: Dizzy Heights
B&S' Karen Lawler talks to one Blue Note's finest, José James, about new album “Love In A Time Of Madness”, his influences, album process, family life, jazz/hip-hop genres and J. Dilla Beats...
Lindsey Webster: Ronnie Scott’s, London 22/3/17
Ronnie’s is rammed for Lindsey Webster’s much-awaited series of UK dates. The room is filled with friends and industry supporters (MC duties from Jazz FM’s Chris Philips) and the anticipation is palpable...
Tory Lanez and Yoko Gold: Kentish Town 6/4/17
You're unlikely to see a more energetic performer than Tory Lanez...I've watched plenty of gigs at Kentish Town Forum over the years, but never anything like this...
Craig David: O2, London 26/3/17
The show would last nearly two hours, and was a lively showcase for a musician who's been down on his luck but has come back from it...
The Wailers: Indigo at the O2, London 24/3/17
Nearly 36 years may have passed since his passing, but Marley is still big business and fitting The Wailers' extensive back catalogue into two hours is an incredibly difficult task...
Jedi Mind Tricks: Academy Islington, London 11/4/17
With nine albums under their belt, they're not lacking in material to use live in their shows...It was a raucous night, and fittingly so - most of the crowd looked utterly drained by the time the stage was vacated...
Anderson .Paak: Kentish Town Forum, London 16/4/17
There is so much excitement around .Paak right now, the Kentish Town Forum was a complete sell-out, as crowds packed in early to watch the 31-year-old perform...
ephemerals + Izo Fitzroy: Rich Mix, London 11/04/17
Jalapeno records hosted what turned out to be an imposing and uplifting night in London's East End, highlighting their cult heroes of the moment, ephemerals and blues & soulstress Izo Fitzroy...
