Author: David Scott
The new blues Americana album from Rosedale Junction is out now!
“This is a reaction against this idea of perfection that society has us believe is the goal, when actually it’s a shortcut to death.”
The prestigious Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival has brought renowned international musical talent to Scotland’s capital for over 40 years whilst also showcasing the best homegrown blues artists. However, superstars Curtis Tigers and Jools Holland must have forgotten the old adage “Never work with children, animals or Jawbone Walk,” because Edinburgh’s latest band featuring Nicole Smit as special guest steals the show, if not the entire festival, with a scintillating display of lovingly crafted authentic songs from the genre’s golden era. Away from the glitz of the Festival Theatre’s headliners, a more intimate city venue hosts this aptly titled Legends…
Liz is with another original and eclectic song, “Bounty,” which crosses a range of roots-based genres, and a dream of “hosting free music forever more.”
Blues in its broadest sense encompasses so many emotions from the darkest moods to the lightest of hues. ‘The World Of Ben Vaughn’ is at the latter end of the spectrum. A nostalgic slice of vinyl worthy of a place in your pile.
The audience is noisy and excitable, fans joining in the choruses when encouraged to and watching closely the stunning musicianship in front of them, appreciating the very special nature of the occasion.
Sarah’s voice and guitar merge together in perfect harmony to create a timeless vibe respectful of Bert’s legacy.
It is hard to believe that the end of this year marks the 60th anniversary of The Animals, one of the UK’s most famous R&B, blues and rock bands of all time and part of the 1960s British music invasion of the USA. Bruce Springsteen recently revealed that it was The Animals and not The Beatles or The Rolling Stones who were his favorite British band. “Their first records were the first full-blown class-consciousness I’d ever heard. After playing a short burst of “We Gotta Get Out of This Place,” Springsteen confessed, “That’s every song I’ve ever written, ‘Born To…
This stunning release from award winning UK singer and songwriter Ruth Lyon is timely given her imminent American debut at the prestigious South by South West (SXSW) Festival in Austin, Texas March 11th-19th whose alumni include Norah Jones and The White Stripes.
“’On The Ride’ is a letter to friends asking them to let us know when they’re in need. It’s a song for tough times.” – Liz Jones