Quebec, Canada is known for Poutine; a rather peculiar but also delicious mix of French fries, thick beef gravy and cheese. Besides this rather special dish, the city in Canada’s French speaking part has also a vibrant music scene. One of the bands, having their homebase in Quebec is Tonnerre which explains the French moniker... Continue Reading →
Review RIVAL SONS ‘Lightbringer’
A few months after Rival Sons pushed a new album called 'Darkfighter' into the record stores, the successor is now released. If you reflect on the title, the new record is no longer that dark. 'Lightbringer' is the name of the new disc and offers six new songs. Before we go into the quality of... Continue Reading →
Review ERIC SARDINAS ‘Midnight Junktion’
‘Midnight Junction’, that is the title of the sixth album from Eric Sardinas which will hit the stores these days. The Florida-born guitarist moved to around in his homeland before landing in California in 1990. At this time of his career, Sardinas played on the street and in small pubs to make his living. Known... Continue Reading →
JOE BONAMASSA announce ‘Blues Deluxe Vol. 2’
Two decades after having released 'Blues Deluxe', guitar mastermind Joe Bonamassa announce 'Blues Deluxe Vol. 2'. The new album will feature ten songs of which 'Well, I Done Git Over It'. has been revealed as single already. Release date will be October 6th, 2023 and the album will come via J&R Records. Tracklist: Twenty-Four Hour... Continue Reading →
Live report THE ANSWER & BLACK MIRRORS, Logo, Hamburg – March 29th, 2023
Two bands that have recently released electric records are together on tour these days. The Answer return after a longer hiatus with their new longplayer ‘Sundowner’ and the guys invited with Black Mirrors and ambitious and young band to embark with them on a tour though Europe this spring. One stop on this road trip... Continue Reading →
Review LAURA COX ‘Head Above Water’
"Part French. Part English. 100% Rock'n'Roll", that's what it says on the album cover of Laura Cox's latest album. The guitarist is one of the rising stars in the world of guitar-based rock music, and has her latest album, 'Head Above Water', in the starting blocks as we speak. Cox is the child of English/French... Continue Reading →
LAURA COX will be touring Europe
Singer, guitarist and songwriter Laura Cox will embark on a tour through Europe in spring 2023 to promote the upcoming album 'Head Above Water' (release date January 20th, 2023) and here are the dates for Germany: 21.03.2023, Bensheim – Rex23.03.2023, Salzgitter – Kulturscheune24.03.2023, Bonn – Harmonie25.03.2023, Dortmund – Piano26.03.2023, Hamburg – Knust28.03.2023, Berlin – Frannz-Club14.07.2023, Schleswig... Continue Reading →
Live report AIRBOURNE & BLUES PILLS, Alsterdorfer Sporthalle, Hamburg – December 15th, 2022
These days are very much about Christmas markets, Glühwein and gingerbread. In addition, there is a football World Cup that is not really relevant and to escape all this, a fair dose of rock'n'roll power is just the right thing. For this reason a visit to the Alsterdorfer Sporthalle is worthwhile, since Australia's hard rock... Continue Reading →
Review KENNY WAYNE SHEPHERD BAND ‘Trouble is…25’
Born in Shreveport, Louisiana, guitarist Kenny Wayne Shepherd began playing the guitar at the age of seven and has been fascinated by the 6-stringed instrument ever since. Countless blues rock albums tell the musical story of the exceptional guitarist, who delivered a remarkable debut with 'Ledbetter Heights' in 1995. Two years later followed 'Troube is…'... Continue Reading →
Review VINNIE MOORE ‘Double Exposure’
Vinnie Moore belongs to the generation of shred guitarists who characterized the second half of the 80s. Tony McAlpine, Marty Friedman and Jason Becker, just to mention a few, impressed with virtuosic guitar playing which also was present on Moore's albums like 'Mind's Eye' and 'Time Odyssey'. These days Vinnie Moore releases his new album... Continue Reading →
AIRBOURNE will come to Germany for four shows
Airbourne make the long journey from Australia to Europe to bring the rock'n'roll feeling back to life before Christmas.On this trip they will play five shows in Germany: 07.12.22 München, Tonhalle 10.12.22 Berlin, Columbiahalle12.12.22 Stuttgart, Porsche Arena14.12.22 Köln, Palladium15.12.22 Hamburg, Sporthalle With Blues Pills, Airbourne have an exciting special guest with them on the road, which... Continue Reading →
Review ANTHONY GOMES ‘High Voltage Blues’
Canadian born singer and guitarist Anthony Gomes is well known to some blues enthusiasts. In general, Gomes has a fan base across North America. If you don't know the musician at all, you have the chance to catch up on lost ground on September 23rd. 'High Voltage Blues' is the new album by Gomes, which... Continue Reading →
Review THE GEORGIA THUNDERBOLTS ‘Can We Get a Witness’
The Georgia Thunderbolts embarked on their journey through the soundscapes of blues-soaked Southern rock not too long ago. The quintet, hailing from Rome, Georgia, unleashed a first EP one year ago and 12 months later the debut is ready to be shipped to the record stores. ‘Can We Get a Witness’ is the title of... Continue Reading →
CD review GILBY CLARKE ‘The Gospel Truth’
Gilby Clarke is known for his time with Guns’n’Roses during the first half of the ‘90s and there is much more too. Clarke released several solo albums, starting with ‘Pawnshop Guitars’ in 1994, He was part of bands like Candy, The MC5 and work with Slash in Slash’s Snakepit in 1995. With ‘The Gospel Truth’... Continue Reading →
KENNY WAYNE SHEPHERD live album in November
Kenny Wayne Shepherd has released his latest studio album so far in late May 2019 and to find a Kenny Wayne Shepherd live album, you need to go back much further in time. The first and only live album was released about ten years ago. To see the iconic guitarist live is a special and... Continue Reading →