Blues and Soul Music Magazine

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!

The Soul Immigrants : Pizza Express Holborn 10/1/2019

If tonight's gig is anything to go by then 2019 is going to be a corker of a year for this long standing band.This impressively versatile and cohesive outfit strode through tough funky rhythms with assuredness and heaps of energy.

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...