Blues and Soul Music Magazine

Rorbert Cray: Birmingham Town Hall 7/5/17

Robert Cray: Town Hall Birmingham 7/5/17

Chaz Brooks checks out ultimate blues performer, Robert Cray, who's Birmingham Town Hall set is a mix of fresh, fun, funky and above all believable blues...

Jazz FM AWARDS 2017: Shoreditch Town Hall, London 25/04/2017

The wonderful grandeur of Shoreditch Town hall played host to the Jazz FM awards this year and what a sterling star studded night it turned out to be!

Robben Ford, Ronnie Scott's, London 28/3/17

One of the world’s premier blues guitarists at one of the world’s premier venues. You know you’re watching a blues masterclass when the barman at Ronnie’s is applauding...

JT4tet: Bull's Head's Head Barnes London 20/03/2017

Great to be back back at the Bull's Head Barnes an upmarket boozer that has survived take over bids and closure etc.Thanfully it's still putting on music seven nights a week...

Corinne Bailey Rae and Jodie Abacus: Shepherds Bush Empire 8/11/16

For fans of British soul, the pairing of one of the country's most established singers with one of the most exciting up-and-comers made an irresistible prospect...

William Bell & Tony Momrelle: The Barbican Centre, London 18/11/16

Five-and-a-half decades may have passed since William Bell released his first record, but his passion for music is there to be seen... Tony Momrelle delivered a great showcase for his impressive vocal range...

Van Morrison - Bluesfest: O2, London 30/10/16

Van Morrison and Jeff Beck, O2, London 30/10/16

Septuagenarian heavy hitters and truly masters of their craft, Jeff Beck and Van Morrison, closed this year's successful BluesFest with aplomb and rounded off a top blues blasting weekend in the capital...

Buddy Guy & Quinn Sullivan: Symphony Hall, Birmingham 1/7/16

When BB King left us just over a year ago at 89-years-old, he passed on the blues baton to sole survivor of the US blues originators; Mr Buddy Guy. Back in the UK for just three shows.

Ruf Records Blues Caravan Tour - Blues Sisters

The famed Ruf Records Blues Carvan tour hit UK shores for just two shows on this year's trek. Featuring Tasha Taylor; daughter of Stax R&B legend Johnnie Taylor, US blues rocker Laya Zoe and Finnish soul Queen Ina Forsman.