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"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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 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 →
In a world of high-tech and digital gimmicks an album like ‘White Dog’ sound refreshing. ‘White Dog’ is not only the title of this release, it’s also the band name. The quintet calls Austin, Texas their home and their musical imprint is back deeply in the sounds of the ‘70s. White Dog play an exciting... Continue Reading →
While with Blues Pills a next generation of musicians picks up the Blues it’s guys like Walter Trout who belongs to the veterans of the genre with the melancholically singing guitar. Life of the 69 years old guitarist hasn’t always be a straight and paved highway. Celebrating big successes is one part of his vita,... Continue Reading →
The start of Swedish Blues Pills was right away a successful one. Founded 2011 in Örebro, Sweden, the quartet delivered their self-titled debut in 2014, an album that went right into the charts with e.g. scoring #4 in the German charts. Blues Pills didn’t release a lot of studio album so far and with ‘Holy... Continue Reading →
The Georgia Thunderbolts, that’s five young talents, hailing from Rome, GA. The quintet is rather new and what units them is their passion for Southern- and Vintage Rock. A self-titled EP is the first shot of the five-piece band and what ended up on this first release impresses. In total five very soulful and timeless... Continue Reading →
Soundwise Buffalo Summer is rooted in Hard Rock of the '70s/'80s with bands Like Led Zeppelin, Free and Whitesnake being a strong source of inspiration. The quartet uses these influences and connect them with a modern sound, leading to grooving and dynamic songs like 'Hit the Ground Running' and 'Deep Water'.
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