Blues and Soul Music Magazine

George Benson: Royal Albert Hall, London 27/6/18

Playing a second night at London's Albert Hall, it was little known to members of the crowd, George Benson had picked up a throat infection which would bring the show to an early close...

Jacob Banks: O2 Forum, Kentish Town, London 28/3/18

Jacob Banks took to London's O2 Forum and imminently showed why so many people are excited about him. His voice is stunning, and at points in the show the crowd was silent and in awe...

Smoove & Turrell + Izo Fitzroy: Archspace, London 24/05/18

The Jalapeño family were out in full force with Izo FitzRoy and Smoove & Turrell, two popular acts on their roster plying their wares to devastating effect on an unsuspecting Shoreditch hipster crowd...

The Soul Immigrants: Pizza Express, Dean Street, SOHO @bluesandsoul.com

The Soul Immigrants: Pizza Express Dean Street, SOHO, London 19/05/2018

Pizza Express seems to be thriving these days they put three gigs on this particular day and it ran as smooth as clockwork, kicking off with Esther Bennet and Duncan Lamont at lunchtime...

Seun Kuti: Electric Brixton, London 2/3/18

Fusing traditional Nigerian music with funk and jazz to tremendous effect, Seun Kuti - son of Fella - is such an accomplished musician it was no surprise to see him in front of a packed audience...

Freakpower + Weekend Sun: Borderline London 24/03/18

Their classic album and anthem of the 90's "Drive Thru Booty" was well represented including seminal tracks such as "Rush", the fab "Moonbeam Woman" and the downtempo Hendrix type vibe of 'Freakpower Is Beautiful...

Eric Benét: Electric Brixton, London 26/10/17

Appearances by neo-soul/R&B star Eric Benét are few and far between on these shores, so it was no surprise that Electric Brixton in south London was packed to the rafters...

Macy Gray + Jones: Shepherd's Bush Empire 4/7/17

She delivered a great show at Shepherd's Bush Empire two years ago, a venue which she returned to on Independence Day, this time supported by singer-songwriter Jones...

Danny & The Champions Of The World: Scala, London 20/9/17

This was a Loose Music double act to savour with William The Conqueror opening for explosive 18-track headliner, Danny & The Champions Of The World...