Blues and Soul Music Magazine

Robin Nolan Trio : Pizza Express Soho 18th May 2019

The open chord lushness of 'Something' is breathtakingly beautiful a lovely way to honour his friend George Harrison and so too is 'And I Love Her'.The Beatles are never far from his heart

Gza: Shepherd's Bush Empire, London 19/4/19

Released back in 1995, GZA's "Liquid Swords" remains a masterpiece. Such is the strength of the album that in 2019, the Staten Island rapper can still do a tour off the back of it...

Roy Ayers: Union Chapel, Islington, London 12/4/19

The Godfather of Neo-Soul may be 78 now, but he's showing no sign of slowing down. His performance at the Union Chapel was the first of two nights at the stunning gothic church in Islington...

Alborosie: O2 Kentish Town Forum, London 22/3/19

Alborosie is at the pinnacle of his career, he has built up an impressive catalogue of work since moving to Jamaica in 2001 and his rise to prominence is nothing short of extraordinary...

Joel Culpepper: EartH, Hackney, London 20/3/19

Unsurprisingly there was a buzz around Earth in Hackney ahead of the 34-year-old soul singer's performance, with a large crowd packing the upstairs theatre in the impressive venue...

Entropi + Sloth Racket Kings Place London 13/3/19

The Trumpet of Andre Canniere is the perfect foil to Byrne's urgent outpourings and out-leaning tendencies - his sound soothes the listener and adds another riveting dynamic

Atmosfear : 100 Club, London 8/3/19

Hands up who remembers Brit Funk? Well just to refresh your memory it was a halcyon period ( late 70's to early 80's) featuring such bands as Hi Tension,Light Of The World,Central Line,Imagination

Chic Ft. Nile Rodgers: O2, London 19/12/18

Chic Ft. Nile Rodgers: O2 Arena, London 19/12/18

Nile Rodgers is a songwriting colossus who was at the forefront of the disco era, and his Daft Punk inspired revival has ensured he's still relevant to crowds who have never pulled on a pair of flares in their lives...

Cypress Hill: O2 Academy, Brixton 5/12/18

27 years after their self-titled debut album propelled rap heavyweights Cypress Hill to worldwide acclaim, the Californian rap giants are back with new album and stunning sellout show at London's Brixton Academy...

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!