Blues and Soul Music Magazine

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...

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...

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...

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.

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

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...

Mavis Staples: Union Chapel, London 9/7/18

It was fitting that the Union Chapel was the venue for soul and gospel legend Mavis Staples, during her set Staples proceeded to take the audience to church, quite literally...

Average White Band: Ronnie Scott’s, London 25/07/18

The anything but average, Average White Band delivered another finely crafted/well polished performance at premiere London venue, Ronnie Scott’s. The highly appreciative audience loved every minute...