Blues and Soul Music Magazine

Ron Artis II: Blue Note Club, New York City 16/2/20

Hawaiian soul and blues artist Ron Artis II played the late show at Manhattan’s Blue Note Club, three days before appearing with Buddy Guy and Derek Trucks at a star-studded concert in tribute to BB King...

Bobby Harden & Stew Cutler: Arthur's Tavern, New York City 16/02/20

Arthur's Tavern in Greenwich Village is a Manhattan musical institution. With music seven nights a week until late this is a happening place and a well-kept secret but now anymore...

Boisdale : Speakeasy Blues Opening 25/02/2020

Curator for the evening,Radio presenter and Blues musician Paul Jones led proceedings and played mean harmonica too with the house band

DR FEELGOOD: 100 CLUB, LONDON: 17/01/20

The band is driven by the rhythm section of Kevin Morris and solid as a rock bassist Phil Mitchell. The guitar mantle of Wilko has fallen to Steve Walwyn for the last thirty years.

Keb’ Mo’: Union Chapel, London 2/7/19

In typically relaxed heartfelt/tender style, four-time Grammy winning blues star Keb’ Mo’ made a rare UK appearance, entertaining enthralled fans solo style at Islington’s ever impressive Union Chapel...

Eli 'Paperboy' Reed: Dingwalls, London 11/6/19

Authentic rhythm & blues showman Eli 'Paperboy' Reed delivered his own brand of sumptuous blues and soul, punctuated by plenty of James Brown style soul screams. Good god! What a show...

Eric Gales Band: Nell's Jazz & Blues Club, London 5/6/19

If stardom was based on rave reviews from his contemporaries rather than record sales, Eric Gales would no doubt be a stratospheric megastar...

Sugaray Rayford + Jo Harman: 100 Club, London 17/1/2019

Also whetted was my desire for some stonking, funking, soulful blues and who better to deliver it than a 6ft 5, ex Marine weighing in at 300lb, ladies and gentleman remember this name SUGARAY RAYFORD!

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...

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...