Blues and Soul Music Magazine

Ciyo Brown Quartet : Streatham Hideaway 27/12/2019

As a guitarist, Brown is a master, his vivacious, nimble style (often paired with dual scat singing ) rumbles with slinky verve.

Kokomo: St. Johns, Farncombe 14/12/2018

Reformed and reinvigorated soul/funk titans, Kokomo, showcased their past material along with some fine cover selections. St.John's proved the perfect venue as the band literally took their audience to church...

The Boom Yeh : Elgar Rooms RAH/ EFG Festival 20/11/18

The group’s intricate balance of individual musicianship and sense of fluid dynamism combined with taut ensemble work was evident tonight

João Caetano : Kansas Smitty's/EFG Jazz Festival 21/11/2018

My second EFG London excursion saw me entering the portals of Kansas Smitty's a place I'd heard about but never visited, a band name and a live venue,rolled into one-this is such a unique concept.However,tonight percussionist and singer Jo&a

Horace Andy : Boisdale Of Canary Wharf 12/11/2018

It's ironic back in the early 90's the then reasonably unknown Massive Attack approached Horace Andy, one of Jamaica's finest reggae singers to join them on their debut album

Robert Cray: G Live, Guildford 29/10/18

Blues legend Robert Cray delivered an inspired set full of cool, smooth blues and funky interludes - highlights were in plentiful supply and included a first-class tribute to late Tony Joe White...

The Zapp Band: Under The Bridge, London 3/11/2018

Highlights were many at this masterclass of performance and showmanship. The funk was ever present and the crowd loved every second as Zapp delivered standout tunes by the bucket load...

Jamie Safir & Friends: Hampstead Jazz Club 1/11/2018

Hampstead has a brand new jazz club in the vaults of an 18th Century pub where Constable and Keats might have enjoyed a pint!

Big Boy Bloater: Black Heart, Camden, London 19/9/18

Performing at the Black Heart in Camden, London, UK blues' finest, Big Boy Bloater, gave a highly appreciative audience a night to remember, delivering a magnificent set of good time rhythm & blues...

Jorja Smith: Somerset House, London 13/7/18

There is a huge buzz around Jorja Smith at the moment. And her performance in one of London's most iconic venues shows that she lives up to the hype...