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06/03/2024

The Georgia Thunderbolts Ascend with New Single "Rise Above It All"

The Georgia Thunderbolts Ascend with New Single "Rise Above It All"               

 

A Prelude to Their Anticipated Upcoming Album Set for Release This Fall


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In an empowering return, The Georgia Thunderbolts have unveiled their latest single, "Rise Above It All," out now on all digital platforms. This new anthem, steeped in the band's signature blend of rock and roll, Southern rock, Americana, Rock Country, and raw, heartfelt energy, serves as an early taste of their eagerly awaited new studio album, due out this fall. "Alone we can do wonderful things. Together? We can reach immeasurable bounds,” comments vocalist TJ Lyle. “Be kind. Be courageous and even in the darkest of nights, always chase the light! There’s no limit to what we can achieve. Together we can and we will rise above it all."

This release follows the band's debut album, which has quietly become a sensation, amassing over 6 million streams worldwide. The Georgia Thunderbolts continue to forge their path in the music industry, blending timeless rock influences with their unique flair, as praised by critics and fans alike. Described as "timeless," "quintessential," and "the real deal" by esteemed publications such as Rolling Stone Country, Classic Rock, American Songwriter, Art Voice, and Music Matters Magazine, the band has solidified its place as the torchbearers of Southern rock. The release follows the band’s most recent single “Gonna Shine” and an accompanying music video directed by Jim Arbogast.

 

In support of their new material, The Georgia Thunderbolts are set to bring their electrifying live performances to venues across the country. Noteworthy tour dates include appearances at the Ellis Theater in Philadelphia, MS with The Kentucky Headhunters, the Coffee Butler Amphitheater in Key West, FL alongside the Marshall Tucker Band, and the iconic Beaver Dam Amphitheatre in Beaver Dam, KY, sharing the stage with legends like Ace Frehley and Foghat.

 

Hailing from Rome, Georgia, at the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, The Georgia Thunderbolts have blazed a trail for a new generation of classic and southern rock enthusiasts. Their sound, deeply rooted in soulful southern swagger, blistering blues, and raw rock, is reminiscent of the iconic rock 'n' roll legends that influenced their musical journey. Their eclectic inspirations span from southern gospel and Hank Williams to the grit of Black Sabbath, the southern rock charm of the Allman Brothers and Lynyrd Skynyrd and great Georgia singers like James Brown and Otis Redding.  It's not just their music that captures attention; their deep-rooted history in Rome, a town steeped in rich agricultural heritage, influences their lyrical narratives and showcases their authentic southern spirit.

 

From their early days, the band has shared memorable moments on stage with music titans such as Black Stone Cherry, Deep Purple, the Allman Betts Band and Blackberry Smoke. The band has also performed at notable festivals, including the Georgia Country Music Fest alongside headliner Koe Wetzel. Their debut album, as well as their new album, recorded at the iconic Barrick Recording Studio in Glasgow, KY, is a testament to their dedication, passion, and commitment to rock ‘n’ roll. With tracks that blend anthemic guitar riffs, wild harmonica, and pulse-pounding drums, The Georgia Thunderbolts have proven that they are here to rustle up a new era of rock 'n' roll. Their timeless sound, combined with their relentless work ethic and humility, positions them as torchbearers, ensuring the legacy of southern rock remains vibrant and relevant for generations to come.

 

The band's ascent is a testament to their dedication, passion, and the vibrant legacy of rock and roll. As they prepare to release their next album, The Georgia Thunderbolts invite fans old and new to join them in this exciting new chapter. Stay tuned for more updates on the upcoming album and catch The Georgia Thunderbolts live in a city near you. For tour dates and ticket information, visit georgiathunderbolts.com.

 

 

The Georgia Thunderbolts are:

Riley Couzzourt [guitar]

Zach Everett [bass, classical guitar, harmony vocals]

TJ Lyle [vocals, harmonica, keyboards]

Bristol Perry [drums]

Logan Tolbert [guitar]


22/02/2024

Mavis Staples HAVE A LITTLE FAITH Deluxe Reissue Set For Record Store Day, April 20.

MAVIS STAPLES' HAVE A LITTLE FAITH TO RECEIVE DELUXE 20TH ANNIVERSARY RECORD STORE DAY REISSUE

"Have A Little Faith was the beginning of my solo career. That’s why I’m here today...Every song on Have A Little Faith comes straight from my heart."
–Mavis Staples


Originally Released In 2004 On CD Only -- Have A Little Faith
Ignited Mavis' Solo Career 

Now Available For The First Time As A Remastered 2-LP Set Pressed On Silver Vinyl In Deluxe Gatefold Jacket With Expanded Artwork

Featuring A Newly Written Remembrance By Mavis Staples

"One of the finest albums of Mavis' career...blues-tinged gospel about making the most of troubled times, a message Staples has been delivering her entire life."
–The Chicago Tribune

"A glorious album...filled with the kind of gutsy, emotional performances that have defined Mavis Staples' stellar career."
–BillboardOn April 20, 2024, Record Store Day, Alligator Records will release the deluxe 20th Anniversary 2-LP vinyl reissue of soul and gospel legend Mavis Staples' landmark 2004 release, Have A Little Faith. The album, when first released, sparked Mavis' solo career and launched her into the musical mainstream.

Have A Little Faith is an exhilarating collection of timeless, uplifting songs deeply seated in Mavis’ faith and spirituality. It has now been remastered and will come in a deluxe gatefold jacket with expanded artwork. The set also features a spirited remembrance of how the record came to be by Mavis herself. The two 12-inch records, pressed on silver vinyl, will spin at 45 rpm, and will deliver the best possible sound.

Mavis possesses one of the most recognizable and treasured voices in contemporary music. From her early days sharing lead vocals with her groundbreaking family gospel group, The Staple Singers, to her storied solo recordings, Mavis Staples is an inspirational force in modern popular culture and music.

So it was surprising, upon the passing of Mavis' father -- family patriarch and Staple Singers leader Pops Staples -- in 2000, that Mavis' future was uncertain. She self-financed and recorded her own solo album, and after being turned down by major labels unable to see the commercial appeal of this legend’s fresh, genre-busting approach to spiritual music, it was embraced by Alligator Records. The label's unbridled enthusiasm in working the album to press, radio and the public helped Mavis fulfill her dream and ignite her solo career.

Upon release, Have A Little Faith brought Mavis' powerful music and message songs into the 21st century. From the positive and uplifting title track to the spiritual fervor of God Is Not Sleeping to the reinterpretations of Staple Singers classics Will The Circle Be Unbroken and A Dying Man's Plea (with Mavis singing lead on these two songs for the first time), the album re-introduced the world to Mavis Staples.

"I was a Staple Singer," Mavis remembers in the album's new liner notes. "I wasn’t no Mavis Staples, the solo artist. But, all of a sudden, I was so busy with interviews and television shows and radio stations and concerts. That was a shock to me, because I started asking myself, 'Now how long can this last?' Because they were playing that record everywhere, and the record sounded pretty good!"

Ever since the release of Have A Little Faith, Mavis has been embraced by new generations of fans through her collaborations with the likes of Jeff Tweedy, Run The Jewels, Neko Case, Ry Cooder, Justin Vernon and many others. On April 18 in Los Angeles, an all-star 85th Birthday Party concert celebration will take place at the YouTube Theatre, featuring some of today's biggest musical stars, including Chris Stapleton, Hozier, Jackson Browne, Norah Jones, Jeff Tweedy, Black Pumas, Grace Potter, Michael McDonald, Keb’ Mo’, Nathaniel Rateliff, Robert Randolph, Taj Mahal and others. This is a testament to the far-reaching, ongoing influence of Mavis Staples, and the lasting impact and beauty of Have A Little Faith.


Memphis Royal Brothers featuring Jim Lauderdale & Wendy Moten.

MEMPHIS ROYAL BROTHERS RELEASE "BRAND NEW HEART" FEATURING WENDY MOTEN & JIM LAUDERDALE

FIRST SINGLE OFF OF BOO MITCHELL PRODUCED ALBUM

 

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MEMPHIS, TN - The Memphis Royal Brothers are excited to share their debut single “Brand New Heart” off of the forthcoming self-titled release via Royal Records. The track features vocalists Jim Lauderdale and Wendy Moten and was premiered by Taste of Country  The song was co-written by Paul Williams and Wes Hamil. Williams is an Oscar, Grammy, and Johnny Mercer Songwriter Hall of Fame winner, and the current President of ASCAP. The song pushes the edge of Americana, combining blues, gospel, Austin rock, Nashville country and Memphis R&B, fusing the lyrical sound of Nashville with blistering Memphis soul, finding Lauderdale and Moten dueting about real love, found at last. Listen here. Pre-ssve here.

The project was overseen by Grammy Award-winning producer/engineer Boo Mitchell, son of the renowned producer Willie Mitchell (owner/operator of Hi Records, the label that launched Al Green, Ann Peebles, Syl Johnson, O.V. Wright, and some of the greatest names in the history of Memphis soul) and co-producer Richard Bolen, an astute marketing professional. ; The appropriately dubbed Memphis Royal Brothers boasts a line-up of living legends, six of them are Grammy Award winners, and several are nominees, along with an Academy Award-winning writer. 

Richard and Gary Bolen were originally inspired by the award-winning documentary, Take Me to the River; the brothers brought the idea of creating a namesake band around the studio's iconic environs while enlisting Boo to recruit the musicians and provide the facilities to bring the dream to fruition. Further, Gary Bolen, Richard Bolen's younger brother, composed much of the material in collaboration with Wes Hamil and played guitar in the band. 

"Richard and Gary have such great energy and really good hearts and spirits," Mitchell said. "They just felt like family from the first introduction. And when the energy is that good, it always makes me want to go the extra mile, pull out all the stops, and do everything I can to make the project successful." 

Boo's enthusiasm was evident from the outset. The musicians he enlisted are part of an extended family that worked closely with his father, and they still retain their ties to Boo and the Royal Recording Studio legacy. Between them, they've played on thousands of albums spawning rock n' roll, blues, soul, R&B, country, jazz, and Americana country, featuring some of the most extraordinary musical acts ever. 

What resulted from this incredible combination is an album for the ages. These songs share a timeless tradition, performed by masterful musicians, and produced in a place that reflects one of the essential bloodlines of roots, blues, and rock and roll: Clarksdale, Mississippi. The songs echo those strains of classic American music — Rock, Delta Blues, Memphis Soul, Gospel, and R&B. 

Mitchell agrees it is part of a remarkable legacy that spans sixty years of a great Memphis musical heritage that's coming together now to create new musical magic. "There's history here," Boo suggests. "But it's also a continuum. So, the legacy lives on as a testament to a timeless tradition.

MUSICIANS 

Jim Lauderdale & Wendy Moten: Lead Vocals

Drums: Steve Potts

Hammond B3: Rev.Charles Hodges

Piano: Lester Snell

Bass: Jackie Clark

Guitar: Gary Bolen, Michael Toles, Luther Dickinson

Background Vox: Sharisse Norman, Shontelle Norman, Candise Marshall


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Steelhouse Festival 2024 - the Final Four!

Steelhouse Festival 2024 - the Final Four!


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German metal titans, ACCEPT make their Steelhouse debut on Saturday the 27th of July, in what is a UK exclusive performance. Joining them is one of the most white-hot bands of the genre - Mexican metal sisters, THE WARNING. Talking of “buzz-worthy”, goth/shock-rockers, SOUTH OF SALEM will make their first trip up the Mountain. Finally, young Australian rocker, CASSIDY PARIS rounds off an announcement full of Steelhouse first-timers. 

Once again it's a bill full of international flair, iconic and contemporary names.
Max and Mikey say, “Here we are, the final four for 2024. This announcement really does put the ‘steel’ in Steelhouse. ACCEPT is a band that helped define a genre, their influence cannot be overstated. ‘Metal Heart’, ‘Restless and Wild’, ‘Balls to the Walls’ - these are true metal anthems. To have them grace the Steelhouse stage is an honour'
 
“And as well as the legendary we are pleased to add another set of new names into the mix. The Warning are so exciting, their rise has been meteoric - we hope they'll bring some Monterrey sunshine too! The amount of UK rock fans listening, looking and talking about South Of Salem at the moment speaks for its self. And Cassidy Paris shows how classic rock is resonating with another new generation. You can't stop rock n roll! Come join us at Steelhouse for three days of it at the end of July!”
 
ACCEPT have also announced that Whitesnake/Trans Siberian Orchestra guitarist, Joel Hoekstra will appear with them at all 2024 European Festival dates including Steelhouse.
 
Last year was the biggest Steelhouse Festival ever, and the signs are that 2024 will be even better.

Over a decade has passed since the inaugural Steelhouse in 2011, and the Festival at the top of the mountain boasts not only the best views of any UK rock event but one of the most passionate, friendly and loyal followings. With a reputation for not only bringing in the biggest and best names from the international world of Rock, Steelhouse also understands the role it can play in throwing open its prestigious stage to the best of the new breed of bands. It all adds up to a compelling mix of classic and cutting edge Rock, old and new.

 
“So, once again let's get ready to Rocio y Mynydd / Rock the Mountain!”


About Steelhouse Festival:

Utterly unique and truly independent since its establishment in 2011 the Steelhouse Festival is a firm fixture on the UK music event circuit drawing rock bands from around the world. With its spectacular mountain top setting in the heart of the South Wales valleys, this family friendly and great value festival has built up a true following and a real heritage of its own. Previous performers at The Steelhouse Festival have included Thin Lizzy, Glenn Hughes, Myles Kennedy, Black Star Riders, The Wildhearts, Thunder, The Darkness, UFO, Uriah Heep, Europe, Rival Sons, Saxon, Anvil, Michael Schenker, Black Stone Cherry, Airbourne, and Skindred. The event now includes a larger stage, an official Friday night, more glamping and we are working once more with our media partner Planet Rock.


10/02/2024

Ivan Neville Unveils Music Video for "Greatest Place On Earth," Celebrating the Essence of New Orleans Ahead of Mardi Gras.

Ivan Neville Unveils Music Video for "Greatest Place On Earth," Celebrating the Essence of New Orleans Ahead of Mardi Gras

Watch the new video here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgCpLM-Qbp0 

Stream/purchase ‘Touch My Soul’ 
HERE

Order The Album Here


In an engaging tribute to the vibrant spirit of New Orleans, Ivan Neville has released the official music video for "Greatest Place On Earth," a standout track from his latest album, ‘Touch My Soul.’ Premiering just before the Mardi Gras festivities, the video is a heartfelt ode to the city's unparalleled energy during its most famous season, seamlessly intertwining authentic Mardi Gras scenes with compelling studio performances by Neville and his ensemble. Neville comments, "I’m proud to offer a glimpse into the unique & soulful city of New Orleans, my hometown, the greatest place on earth!" Watch the music video HERE.
 
Featuring Trombone Shorty, Ben Jaffe, and Charlie Gabriel, the song embodies the culture and joy of New Orleans, and serves as an anthem to the unique culture, resilience, and joy of the city. The accompanying music video amplifies this sentiment, taking viewers on a visual journey through the heart of Mardi Gras, with all its colorful parades and jubilant street dancing, while also showcasing the powerful connection between Neville and the city that has deeply influenced his music.

This latest offering comes on the heels of the release of ‘Touch My Soul,’ Neville's first solo endeavor in almost two decades. The album has been praised for its authentic storytelling and musical depth, firmly rooted in the rich tapestry of New Orleans' musical heritage.
 
With the release of the "Greatest Place On Earth" music video, Neville invites listeners to share in the celebration of his city's spirit and the communal joy of Mardi Gras. The video not only highlights the festive atmosphere of New Orleans but also underscores the profound sense of belonging and community that music and tradition can foster.
 
Neville is currently on the road with Dumpstaphunk, bringing their high energy and soul-stirring funk to stages across the country. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit 
https://dumpstaphunk.com/.
 

Dumpstaphunk Tour Dates

Sat, February 17th - Hard Rock - Atlantic City, NJ*
Feb. 25 - March 1st, 2024 - Jam Cruise - Port Of Miami, FL
Fri, March 15th - Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom with Dragon Smoke + more - Denver, CO
April 4 - 6, 2024 - Resonate Suwannee - Live Oak, FL
Fri, April 5th - Savannah Music Festival 2024 - Savannah, GA
Sat, April 27th - Austin Blues Festival 2024 - Austin, TX
Sat, April 27th - Joy Theatre - Ivan & Ian Neville - New Orleans, LA^
Thu, May 2nd - New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival - New Orleans, LA
Thu, May 2nd - “Rejuvenation 50: Celebration of The Meters” - Civic Nola - New Orleans, LA~
Sun, May 5th - Tipitina’s - New Orleans, LA
May. 24 - 26, 2024 - Cave Jam - Pelham, TN
June 20 - 23, 2024 - Electric Forest 2024 - Rothbury, MI
Aug. 9 - 11, 2024 - “Rejuvenation 50: Celebration of The Meters” - Telluride Jazz Festival - Telluride, CO~
Sep. 12 - 15, 2024 - Bender Jamboree 2024 - Ivan Neville & Friends - Las Vegas, NV
Oct. 26 - Nov. 2nd, 2024 - Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise - Fort Lauderdale, FL
 
* Tedeschi Trucks Band After Party
^ with Take Me To The River All-Stars
~ with George Porter Jr, Leo Nocentelli and Cyril Neville

Tracklisting:

1. Hey All Together (Ft. Aaron Neville, Bonnie Raitt, Michael McDonald, Trombone Shorty, Dave Shaw)
2. Greatest Place On Earth (Ft. Trombone Shorty, Ben Jaffe, Charlie Gabriel)
3. Might Last A Lifetime (Ft. Cyril Neville)
4. Dance Music Love (Ft. Doyle Bramall II)
5. Touch My Soul
6. Stand For Something 
7. Blessed
8. This Must Be The Place
9. Pass It All Around
10. Beautiful Tears (Thoughts & Prayers)


08/02/2024

For You Blue: Liverpool Philharmonic and the Bootleg Beatles - Celebrating The Beatles Greatest Hits 1967-1970.

On Friday 5 July the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and the nation’s premier Beatles group The Bootleg Beatles join forces again in a special concert celebrating the 50 th anniversary of the Beatles’ Blue Album.

Following on from their huge success with ‘And In The End’ in 2021 and ‘Sgt Pepper’ in 2017, the latest collaboration between The Bootleg Beatles and the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra is a 50th anniversary celebration of the release of The Beatles’ 1967-1970, affectionately known as The Blue Album. 

Encompassing the period from Sgt Pepper and Magical Mystery Tour through to Abbey Road and Let It Be, this is an extraordinary chance to witness ‘the concert that never was’, featuring all the classic late period Beatles hits, including ‘All You Need is Love’, ‘Hey Jude’, ‘A Day in the Life’ and ‘Here Comes the Sun’, complete with full-throttle symphonic sound.

This unique production will premiere at the M&S Bank Arena Liverpool on Friday 5 July 7.30pm, before touring to The Glasshouse International Centre for Music, Gateshead on Sunday 7 July and Usher Hall, Edinburgh on Monday 8 July. Tickets for Liverpool go on sale on Friday 2 February at 10am and Friday 16 February for Gateshead and Edinburgh.

The music has been specially arranged for the majesty of a full size orchestra and the (‘magically real’ NME) Bootleg Beatles. The orchestra will be conducted by Richard Balcombe.

Richard Haswell, Liverpool Philharmonic’s Head of Programme (Hall & Events) said: “We’re delighted to be once again reuniting with the Bootleg Beatles to present this phenomenal album in an exciting concert that we’re sure will transport the audience back to 50 years ago when the album was first released. To present this concert in Liverpool and in some of the UK’s most prestigious venues is a real privilege. It’s the perfect way to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Blue Album, highlighting the continued resonance and influence that four lads from Liverpool and their music continue to exert on the world today.”

Neil Harrison of The Bootleg Beatles said: “After the huge success of our previous concerts with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra we’re thrilled to be back together once again bringing the power of the Beatles and of a full live Orchestra to audiences”


 

Previous press coverage:

★★★★★ The Times, 2017
“the real band would have struggled to fake it as well as this…. it was as exhilarating as that remarkable album itself”

★★★★ The Telegraph, 2019
“less like a tribute than a reincarnation… the involvement of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra was the coup de grâce… a reminder of the sheer joy of music played live”

★★★★★ Liverpool Echo, 2018
“Glorious… I think I’ve still got goosebumps”

★★★★ Arts City Liverpool, 2018
“Ever imagine what it would have been like to see the Beatles backed by a 70-piece symphonyorchestra? Pretty damned special actually.”

 

LIVERPOOL
Friday 5 July 7.30pm
Venue: M&S Bank Arena Liverpool

https://www.mandsbankarena.com/whats-on/bootleg-beatles/


GATESHEAD
Sunday 7 July, 7:3
0pm
Venue: The Glasshouse International Centre for Music

https://theglasshouseicm.org/whats-on/rlpo-bootleg-beatles-2024/


EDINBURGH
Monday 8 July, 7:30pm
Venue: Usher Hall
usherhall.co.uk/whats-on


About Liverpool Philharmonic:


Liverpool Philharmonic enhances and transforms lives through music. At the heart of their programme is the critically acclaimed, and UK’s oldest full time professional symphony orchestra, the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra; work with young people through our Youth Company and In Harmony Liverpool; support for people experiencing mental ill health through work with the NHS; and presentation of around 400 diverse concerts and events each year at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, one of the UK’s leading concert halls.


Liverpool Philharmonic is central to Liverpool’s cultural offering, being the largest music organisation and one of the largest cultural organisations in the city. Their global reach through touring and recordings promotes the city and its culture. Over 350,000 people attend Liverpool Philharmonic concerts each year.
 Liverpool Philharmonic presents one of the most diverse programmes of any music organisation outside London across our venues, representing rock/pop, folk, jazz, music from diverse cultures, chamber music, orchestral and choral music, film, spoken word and comedy, and much more.
 
About The Bootleg Beatles:


Formed from the original cast of London’s West End multi-media stage show ‘Beatlemania’, The Bootleg Beatles have become 'an institution' with their note- perfect recreation of the hits from the world’s most famous songbook. Every tiny detail is meticulously covered from costumes to authentic period instruments; from their witty ‘Liverpudlian’ banter to their ‘inflection perfect’ vocal mimicry. But it’s not only their sound that is so authentic but also their uncanny resemblance to the originals. As one reviewer recently said...’it’s not John, Paul, George and Ringo ... but you simply won’t believe it’. Such is the band’s far reaching popularity they perform regular high-level concert tours of Australia, New Zealand, South America, Belgium, Holland and Scandinavia, as well as their annual UK tours and summer festivals - this year including Glastonbury and The Isle of Wight


07/02/2024

Walter Trout Reveals Video For "Broken" ft. Beth Hart + Announces October UK Tour.

Blues-Rock’s Resilient Icon Walter Trout Reveals stunning new single “Broken” featuring powerhouse singer, Beth Hart 

+ Announces October UK Tour Dates

You can watch the video for "Broken" here:

https://youtu.be/UKXxImxkJjE


October UK Tour Dates
Tickets are available from
 www.thegigcartel.com.

16 Oct – Opera House – Buxton, UK

17 Oct – Queens hall – Edinburgh, UK

18 Oct – The Glasshouse – Gateshead, UK

19 Oct – Picturedrome – Holmfirth, UK

22 Oct – Apex - Bury St Edmunds, UK

23 Oct – Cheese & Grain - Frome, UK           

24 Oct - Town Hall – Birmingham, UK

25 Oct - Islington Assembly Hall – London, UK


Walter’s New Studio Album ‘Broken’ Will Be Released 1st March Via Provogue / Mascot Label Group

Trouts’s incredibly creative and prolific streak continues with 'Broken,' featuring guest appearances from Beth Hart, Twisted Sister’s Dee Snider, and Harmonica Virtuoso Will Wilde.

Pre-order here: https://lnk.to/WalterTrout 

 

Also, watch the lyric video for "Bleed"


Blues-rock icon Walter Trout is exploding into 2024 with a new album, heavy touring and today he reveals the new video for Broken featuring powerhouse singer Beth Hart. You can watch the video HERE. The song is taken from new album, Broken, which will be released on 1 March via Provogue / Mascot Label Group and features appearances from Hart, Twisted Sister's Dee Snider and Harmonica virtuoso Will Wilde. You can order the album HERE.

 

Trout has also announced an eight-date UK tour, starting on 16 October at the Opera House in Buxton and calling through Edinburgh (Queens Hall), Gateshead (The Glasshouse), Holmfirth (The Picturedrome), Bury St. Edmunds (Apex), Frome (Cheese & Grain), Birmingham (Town Hall) and will finish at the Islington Assembly Hall, London on 25 October. Tickets are available from www.thegigcartel.com. Support will come from Laura Evans.

 

He has started the year in an incredible way by hitting the road, as harder than ever. Today he begins a seven date tour of Australia, before a run of ten dates in the USA in March. He then flies to Europe to continue the tour as it runs through Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Czechia, Germany, France, Switzerland, Austria, and The Netherlands through April and May and then to the UK in October. Talking about the tour he says, "Music is my escape from everything that's broken in our world. Come out and rock away your blues with my band and me." Tickets are available from www.waltertrout.com 

 

A few collaborators joined Trout for the first time. “I thought my friend Beth Hart could relate to the title track, Broken,” he says of the warrior princess whose fiery vocals coil with his own. “With that song, I was looking at the world – especially what’s going on in the United States – but also thinking about my recovery from the things that happened to me. I had the first verse – ‘Pieces of me seem to break away/I lose a little more every day’. But it was almost too much for me to go back into that shit. So my wife, Marie, was able to help me with the lyrics – and she nailed it. The guitar solo, that’s maybe my favourite on the record. I tracked it with the band, one take. I wanted to see if I could beat it – but they wouldn’t let me!”

 

All of us are broken. But no one is beyond repair. It's a philosophy that Walter Trout has lived by during seven volatile decades at the heart of America's society and blues-rock scene. Even now, with the world more fractured than ever – by politics, economics, social media and culture wars – the fabled US bluesman's latest album, Broken, chronicles the bitter schisms of modern life but refuses to succumb to them. He recently released the first taster from the album, Bleed, featuring Will Wilde.

 

"I've always tried to write positive songs, and this album is not quite that," considers the 72-year-old of an all-original tracklisting that rages and soothes. "But I always hold on to hope. I think that's why I wrote this album."

 

For the last half-century, however rocky his path, hope and resilience has always lit the way. The beat of Trout's unbelievable story are well-known: the traumatic childhood in Ocean City, New Jersey; the audacious move to the West Coast in '74; the auspicious but chaotic sideman shifts with John Lee Hooker and Big Mama Thornton; the raging addictions that somehow never stopped the boogie when he was with Canned Heat in the early-'80s.

 

Even now, some will point to Trout's mid-'80s guitar pyrotechnics in the lineup of John Mayall's legendary Bluesbreakers as his career high point. But for a far greater majority of fans, the blood, heart and soul of his solo career since 1989 is the main event, the bluesman's songcraft always reaching for some greater truth, forever surging forward, never shrinking back.

 

It's a peerless creative streak underlined by the guitarist's regular triumphs at ceremonies, including the Blues Music Awards, SENA European Guitar Awards, British Blues Awards and Blues Blast Music Awards. The iconic British DJ 'Whispering' Bob Harris spoke for millions when he declared Trout "the world's greatest rock guitarist" in his 2001 autobiography, The Whispering Years. 

 

The album was recorded at Kingsize Soundlabs in LA with producer Eric Corne. "This is our 15th album together," says the bluesman. "Eric and I just have a way of working, man. A friend who came into the studio and watched us and said, 'Man, you guys are like a machine'. It's unspoken."

 

With gallows humour, Trout notes that his new album opens with a track called Broken and ends with one called Falls Apart. He can't deny the link between the personal and the socio-political mood in the air, and as such, between those two bookends lie some of the most raw and bruised songs of his career. Still hope leads the way with the notion that music can help us overcome brokenness - one note at a time.

 

Pre-Order Here


1. Broken (feat. Beth Hart)
2. Turn And Walk Away
3. Courage In The Dark
4. Bleed (feat. Will Wilde on Harmonica)
5. Talkin' To Myself
6. No Magic ( in the street )
7. I've Had Enough (feat. Dee Snider)
8. Love Of My Life
9. Breathe - written by Richard Gerstein
10. Heaven Or Hell
11. I Wanna Stay
12. Falls Apart


Full tour dates:


24 Feb – Clearwater Sea-Blues Festival – Clearwater, FL, USA

01 Mar – Musical Instrument Museum – Phoenix, AZ, USA

03 Mar – Coach House Concert Hall – San Suan Cappistrana, CA, USA

06 Mar – Belly Up – Solana Beach, CA, USA

07 Mar – The Canyon-Agoura Hills – Agoura Halls, CA, USA

08 Mar – The Tower Theatre – Fresno, CA, USA

09 Mar – World Records – Bakersfield, CA, USA

10 Mar – The Siren – Morro Bay, CA, USA

12 Mar – Yoshi’s Oakland – Oakland, CA, USA

14 Mar – Crest Theatre – Sacramento, CA, USA

03 Apr – Kulturcenter Jammerbugt – Aabybro, DENMARK

04 Apr – Eksercerhuset – Fredericia, DENMARK

06 Apr – Amager Bio – Copenhagen, DENMARK

09 Apr – Biljardkompaniet – Kristianstad, SWEDEN

10 Apr – Kungsbacka Teater – Kungsbacka, SWEDEN

11 Apr – Röverstaden – Oslo, NORWAY

12 Apr – Ottos – Finnsnes, NORWAY

13 Apr – Kulturakademin – Motala, SWEDEN

15 Apr – Bryggarsalen – Odenplan, SWEDEN

17 Apr – Pakkahuoneenaukio – Tampere, FINLAND

18 Apr – House of Culture – Helsinki, FINLAND

20 Apr – Katalin – Uppsala, SWEDEN

23 Apr – Archa Theatre – Praha, Czechia

24 Apr – Der Anker – Leipzig, GERMANY

25 Apr – Kesselhaus in der Kulturbrauerei – Berlin, GERMANY

26 Apr – Markethalle – Hamburg, GERMANY

27 Apr – Bürgerhaus Stollwerck – Köln, GERMANY

28 Apr – Zeche Bochum – Bochum, GERMANY

30 Apr – Alhambra – Paris, FRANCE

01 May – Musiktheater REX – Bensheim, GERMANY

03 May – Konzertfabrik 27 & Mini Z7 – Pratteln, SWITZERLAND

04 May – Im Wizemann – Stuttgart, GERMANY

06 May – Rockhouse – Salzburg, AUSTRIA

07 May – Colos-Seal – Aschaffenburg, GERMANY

09 May – Paradiso – Amsterdam, NETHERLANDS

10 May – Luxor Live – Arnhem, NETHERLANDS

12 May – Poppodium 013 – Tilburg, NETHERLANDS

16 Oct – Opera House – Buxton, UK

17 Oct – Queens hall – Edinburgh, UK

18 Oct – The Glasshouse – Gateshead, UK

19 Oct – Picturedrome – Holmfirth, UK

22 Oct – Apex - Bury St Edmunds, UK

23 Oct – Cheese & Grain - Frome, UK           

24 Oct - Town Hall – Birmingham, UK

25 Oct - Islington Assembly Hall – London, UK



Troy Redfern announces "Invocation" June 2024 Headline UK Tour.

TROY REDFERN


 “INVOCATION”
JUNE 2024 HEADLINE UK TOUR 


TICKETS ON SALE NOW FROM WWW.TROYREDFERN.COM


 “Authentic and real, Redfern impresses with pure organic rock & roll.”
– 
Rock and Blues Muse

“Re
dfern has written excellent new songs that define his unique style as one of the most exciting blues artists in Britain.” – Raw Ramp

“Troy Redfern is dynamic, powerful and one of the best slide guitarists around today." – 
Music News


Critically acclaimed British slide guitarist and singer songwriter “Troy Redfern” will embark on “Troy Redfern “Invocation” Headline UK Tour” on June 17th. The 11-date UK tour will showcase tracks from Redfern’s forthcoming studio album Invocation, plus songs from his extensive back catalogue. Tickets are on sale now from www.troyredfern.com.

The highly anticipated concerts will showcase Redfern’s three-piece band comprising Troy Redfern (guitar, lead vocals), Keira Kenworthy (bass, backing vocals), and Nicky Waters (drums, percussion).

The headline tour follows the release of Troy Redfern’s latest recently singles “
The Strange” and “Getaway” which are both taken from Redfern’s highly anticipated new album Invocation. The album is available to pre-order from www.troyredfern.com/shop.


Redfern recently launched a successful Kickstarter campaign for the forthcoming album. In 2023, the enigmatic slide guitarist performed at numerous festivals including Steelhouse, Maid of Stone, Planet Rockstock, and Rawa Blues Festival in Poland where he performed a headline set to a crowd of 7,000.

In addition to being a popular attraction on the festival circuit, Redfern’s UK touring track record reflects a musician who is hardworking and relentless. Over the past two years he has toured the UK with Robert Jon & The Wreck, When Rivers Meet, The Sweet, The Quireboys, DARE, and Philip Sayce.

Following his November 2023 UK tour supporting guitar virtuoso Philip Sayce, Redfern’s forthcoming album Invocation follows hot on the heels of his critically acclaimed 2022 studio album The Wings of Salvation which received rave reviews. Blues Rock Review said, “Redfern balances big-league chops with mad songwriting skills to bring us an action-packed set of blues rock that will blow out your windows.”

No stranger to publicity, promotion and accolades, Troy’s current single “The Strange” recently won 
Classic Rock’s Tracks of the Week. Said Classic Rock of the song, “Rising blues rocker and slide-guitar star Troy Redfern comes over like a much heavier, filthier Marc Bolan – or a pirate raising hell in a really good rock boozer – all sleazy swagger and Jack Sparrow wardrobe.”

For Redfern’s forthcoming hotly tipped album, Invocation, he wanted to write and record songs that sounded bigger and ballsier than his previous works. “The new songs embrace more of the rockier elements of my writing and playing,” says Redfern. “I’ve also given myself the creative freedom to explore and feel out other styles or aspects of my writing that have not been heard on any of my other albums.”

Continues Redfern, “As an artist, I feel it’s important to keep pushing and striving to refine your art, while staying true to your vision. It is important to know who you are as an artist, and on my recent singles, The Strange and Getaway, and the upcoming album, I think I have finally perfected my own signature sound."


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Presented by Dusty Pop, Shock City, Surprise You’re Dead, NX Live and Friends
by Arrangement with On Point Touring


TROY REDFERN


“INVOCATION”
JUNE 2024 HEADLINE UK TOUR

TICKETS ON SALE NOW FROM 
WWW.TROYREDFERN.COM

JUNE 2024

Monday
17 June – The Treehouse, Frome
Tuesday 18 June – Retro, Manchester
Wednesday 19 June – Hard Rock Cafe, Glasgow
Thursday 20 June, Bannerman’s Edinburgh
Friday 21 June, The Live Roooms, Chester
Saturday 22 June – Asylum 2, Birmingham
Sunday 23 June – Boiler Room, Guildford
Monday 24 June – The Junction, Cambridge
Sunday 25 June, The Joiners, Southampton
Monday 26 June – New Cross Inn, London
Tuesday 27 June – The Forum, Tunbridge Wells


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Tour poster illustration by Troy Redfern

Colour live photo by Haluk Gurer



STREETS TO OURSELVES SET TO RELEASE NEW SINGLE “CRASH”, PRODUCED BY SAM GUAIANA ON FRIDAY FEBRUARY 23RD.

The first single “Crash” from Streets To Ourselves sophomore album “The Truth Between Us” will be released on February 23rd, 2024. The single was produced by Sam Guaiana (Silverstein, Bearings, Intervals, Between You & Me) and mastered by Mike Kalajian (All Time Low, Neck Deep, Hot Mulligan, New Found Glory).


Singer and Guitarist Daniel Peachy has this to say about the song, “Crash is about how crazy life can be, how fast circumstances can change, and how quickly it can all get out of hand. I was also writing about my feelings of nostalgia and the longing I was experiencing for simpler times, both in my personal life and in the world in general.”



The music video for “Crash” was directed and edited by Daniel Peachy, and filmed by long-time Streets To Ourselves collaborator Josh Tiller of CT Media. The single will be available on all major streaming services.



25/01/2024

THE VELDT share 'Shallow By Shallow' with video by SIMON RAYMONDE.

THE VELDT shares 'Shallow By Shallow' single with live video footage by SIMON RAYMONDE from 1989 NYC concert 


The Veldt's ROBIN GUTHRIE-produced 'Illuminated 1989' album is out now


FOR FANS OF: Cocteau Twins, A.R.Kane, Massive Attack, Dif Juz, Jesus & Mary Chain, Lush
FOCUS TRACKS: The Everlasting Gobstopper, Aurora Borealis, CCCP, Shallow by Shallow, Angel Heart, Willow Tree, It's Over, Daisy Chain


FOR SHARING
'Shallow by Shallow' video https://youtu.be/ellayx7D8jg
'Illuminated 1989' album https://theveldtmusic.bandcamp.com/album/illuminated-1989
Vinyl order https://littlecloudrecords.com/collections/frontpage/products/the-veldt-illuminated-1989-pre-order
Spotify  https://open.spotify.com/album/5Tf9MrkDsfKi5leleBZt7n
'Angel Heart'  https://youtu.be/gC9VKNTarE4
'The Everlasting Gobstopper'  https://youtu.be/oW7WI6DjM0Y
'Aurora Borealis' https://youtu.be/yt0a3lM-Sk8
'Aurora Borealis' single + The Veldt remix B-side https://theveldtmusic.bandcamp.com/album/aurora-borealis

 
"This album is not only a historical sonic document, but it's a shimmering, charming, sensual and cinematic body of remarkable psychedelic rock that resembles nothing currently in the music sphere" ~ The Spill Magazine 


US trailblazing shoegazers The Veldt present 'Shallow by Shallow', a highlight track from their new 'Illuminated 1989' album, recently released on vinyl via Portland-based Little Cloud Records and North Carolina’s 5BC Records

One of the most notable first-wave shoegaze bands, formed in North Carolina in the 1980s, The Veldt revolves around identical twins Daniel Chavis (vocals, guitar) and Danny Chavis (guitar). 

'Illuminated 1989' is the original 1989 full-length record produced by Cocteau Twins' Robin Guthrie, who also remastered this album especially for vinyl. While originally intended to be the band's first album, their label Capitol Records shelved the recording and sent them back into the studio with producer Lincoln Fong (Moose, Piroshka), resulting in their first album released with the title 'Marigolds'.

"Shallow by Shallow is one of the first songs that we recorded at Cocteau Twins' studio 'September Sound' in Twickenham. It was also the opening song on our first Cocteau Twins opening slot in 1989, which was filmed live in NYC at the RITZ by Simon Raymonde of Cocteau Twins. Lincon Fong, who would go on to record our ' Marigolds' album in 1993, also joined us there on stage for the closing song 'Get Up'. We would inevitably go on to play and record with Robin Guthrie throughout the years, including for the album that is now titled 'Illuminated 1989', which we are finally able to release," says Danny Chavis.

"This is a stream of consciousness... It’s the search for the soul and the energy of the earth, out-of-body experiences, and explores how to communicate with the universe... This song also ask the universal question what is hamburger but chopped steak".

The Veldt earlier previewed the singles 'Angel Heart''The Everlasting Gobstopper', and 'Aurora Borealis' (featuring Elizabeth Fraser cameo on backing vocals and a B-side remix by The Veldt). The Veldt has also just wrapped up their U.S. tour, culminating in a performance at Seattle's KEXP.

The Veldt's unique sound was influenced by Cocteau Twins as readily as Marvin Gaye and free-jazz warriors Sun Ra and Pharaoh Sanders. Referencing European post-punk while embracing modern hip-hop, these trailblazers work with transient dreamscapes as fluidly as solid song structures.
 
Pitchfork included The Veldt's album
 'Afrodisiac', produced by the legendary Ray Shulman (The Sundays, Bjork, The Sugarcubes) and released via Mercury Records, in the top 50 shoegaze albums ever released, while Stereogum included ‘Until You’re Forever’ in the top 31 shoegaze tracks. Their sound also inspired future generations of alternative artists, including TV On the Radio.

The Veldt's journey is fascinating. Performing since they were children, the Chavis brothers’ musical roots lead back to the church and southern juke-joints, and listening to music that included gospel, Motown and Pink Floyd. The Veldt formed in the late 80’s in Raleigh amongst the legendary North Carolina music scene of the time, initially signing with Mammoth Records - leading to a chain of major-label relationships that took the group across Europe and the U.S. playing shows with the likes of Throwing Muses, Pixies, Cocteau Twins and Jesus & Mary Chain.


After moving from Raleigh to New York, they briefly performed as Apollo Heights before returning to their original name The Veldt. Joined by Japanese bassist-programmer Hayato Nakao, they together forging music that is a heady and sensual blend of shoegaze and progressive soul, dreamy soundscapes and infectious grooves. Some of the band's recent notable releases include 'The Shocking Fuzz Of Your Electric Fur' EP (2017) and the album 'Entropy is the Mainline to God' (2022).
 
Over the years, The Veldt has collaborated with TV On The Radio, Mos Def, Lady Miss Kier (Deee-Lite), A.R.Kane and toured or played with Brian Jonestown Massacre, The Pixies, Throwing Muses, Echo & The Bunnymen, Cocteau Twins, Manic Street Preachers, Phantogram, Modern English, The Jesus and Mary Chain, Oasis, Chuck D, Living Colour and Schooly D.


The 'Illuminated 1989' album is out now on limited edition translucent pink or clear vinyl with a gatefold sleeve. It is also available from fine digital platforms, including Apple MusicSpotify and Bandcamp

CREDITS
‘Illuminated 1989’ released via Little Cloud Records and 5BC Records
Danny Chavis - guitar
Daniel Chavis - vocals, guitar, lyrics
Marvin Levi - drums
Joseph Hue Boyle - bass
Elizabeth Fraser - additional vocals
Robin Guthrie - programming, additional guitars
Lincoln Fong - programming
Written by Danny and Daniel Chavis
Recorded and produced at September Sound by Robin Guthrie
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR 

ALBUM TRACK LIST
01. Aurora Borealis
02. C.C.C.P
03. It's Over
04. Shallow By Shallow
05. Pleasure Toy
06. Angel Heart
07. Willow Tree
08. Git Up
09. Heather
10. Daisy Chain
11. The Everlasting Gobstopper


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Steelhouse: The Almighty Sunday headliners Exclusive, Living Colour return.

Steelhouse Festival 

The Almighty added as Sunday headliners in UK Festival Exclusive, plus Living Colour return, Phil Campbell & The Bastard Sons and Dan Byrne also confirmed.


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Steelhouse Festival is ecstatic to announce The Almighty as Sunday headliners, in what is a UK festival exclusive. This will be the first show from The Almighty in Wales since their reconvening, and will in fact be their only date in Wales this year
 
Also, Living Colour are now confirmed to return to the Mountain to make their second Steelhouse appearance. Plus, Phil Campbell & The Bastard Sons will appear on Saturday July 27
th alongside their Welsh comrades, Skindred. One of the UK’s most exciting new prospects, Dan Byrne will play on Sunday afternoon. As well as all of these additions to the bill, there are still more announcements to come!
 
The Almighty frontman, Ricky Warwick says, “Hey people of Wales and beyond... Sunday July 28
th sees The Almighty headlining and closing out Steelhouse Festival. I’ve had the honour of playing here with Black Star Riders and Thin Lizzy, but this is going to be a wee bit special... This will be our only UK festival of 2024... It’s going to be amazing and we can't wait to see you... The all loud, the wild, The Al-f******-Mighty!”
 
Max and Mikey said, “We’re really, really pleased with this one. When The Almighty announced they were getting back together for select shows, we knew we had to get them to Wales and headline Steelhouse. This is it, their only Welsh show, their only UK festival appearance, what a celebration it will be - maximum rock n roll, the absolute real deal”. 

Last year was the biggest Steelhouse Festival ever, and the signs are that 2024 will be even better.

Over a decade has passed since the inaugural Steelhouse in 2011, and the Festival at the top of the mountain boasts not only the best views of any UK rock event but one of the most passionate, friendly and loyal followings. With a reputation for not only bringing in the biggest and best names from the international world of Rock, Steelhouse also understands the role it can play in throwing open its prestigious stage to the best of the new breed of bands. It all adds up to a compelling mix of classic and cutting edge Rock, old and new.
 

“So, once again let's get ready to Rocio y Mynydd / Rock the Mountain!”


About Steelhouse Festival:

Utterly unique and truly independent since its establishment in 2011 the Steelhouse Festival is a firm fixture on the UK music event circuit drawing rock bands from around the world. With its spectacular mountain top setting in the heart of the South Wales valleys, this family friendly and great value festival has built up a true following and a real heritage of its own. Previous performers at The Steelhouse Festival have included Thin Lizzy, Glenn Hughes, Myles Kennedy, Black Star Riders, The Wildhearts, Thunder, The Darkness, UFO, Uriah Heep, Europe, Rival Sons, Saxon, Anvil, Michael Schenker, Black Stone Cherry, Airbourne, and Skindred. The event now includes a larger stage, an official Friday night, more glamping and we are working once more with our media partner Planet Rock.


22/01/2024

Big Wolf Band release "Empire And A Prayer" single from forthcoming album "Rebel's Journey".

BIG WOLF BAND


NEW ALBUM - "REBEL'S JOURNEY"
RELEASED FRIDAY 19 APRIL 2024

PRE-ORDER CD & DIGITAL ALBUM


NEW SINGLE – "EMPIRE AND A PRAYER"
RELEASED FRIDAY 19 JANUARY

STREAM SINGLE | WATCH MUSIC VIDEO 


Big Wolf Band are delighted to announce their new album "Rebel’s Journey" due for release on Friday 19 April 2024. This is their biggest and boldest release to date, and the second instalment of the Rebel’s trilogy of albums. Joining forces once more with esteemed producer Mark Stuart and studio engineer maestro Sheena Sear at M2 Studios for their 3rd studio album.

Pre-order the album on CD and pre-save digitally from 
www.bigwolfband.com/shop.

New single, Empire and a Prayer, released Friday 19 January, is available to stream 
HERE.
Watch the official video for Empire and a Prayer 
HERE


The new album is about the growth of the band and frontman’s Jonathan Earp’s personal journey. Big Wolf Band have built a reputation as being one of the best live bands on the circuit, delivering dynamic shows with an expansive range of self-penned songs that cover all flavours of blues rock that truly makes them unique. "Rebel’s Journey" reinforces this bands creativity, musicianship, and delivery. Each song having its own identity but still that unmistakable Big Wolf sound. The band’s ability to drift between genres while keeping their own sound is a big selling point amongst followers of the band.

The first single off the album and racing out of the blocks is Empire and a Prayer. This is a high energy, pedal to metal riff-based guitar track. It hits you with flavours of southern rock, Americana and hints of the blues, laced with catchy vocal hooks, driving piano and powerful drums. 


The song is about escapism, getting away from it all and in this case taking a drive in your favourite car to forget your daily worries. The track is also a little nod to a friend who has provided help to the band in the past. The backing vocals on this track and on the rest of the album is the wonderful Zoe Green. This song demonstrates the band’s ability to move through the gears with ease and ultimately demonstrates a more rocking sound. This track was co-written by Jonathan Earp and Justin Johnson.

“Rebel’s Journey highlights my own personal battle with my mental and physical health,” says vocalist and guitarist Jonathan Earp. “I have a connective tissue disorder called Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (HEDS) which affects everything. I had surgery in mid-2019 during our “Be Free” tour to repair damage to my right shoulder, dislocations, and nerve pain. Unfortunately, the operation caused more pain and numbness and for nearly 2 years I struggled to play; some days to even hold a plectrum."

"Songs like Standing in the Rain, Black Dog Blues and Living on Borrowed Time are about the battles I had during those dark days. My condition will always be a challenge but one I live with and continue to prove doubters wrong.”


Continues Jonathan, “the album isn’t all doom and gloom, despite being in the blues genre. “Empire and a Prayer, my first co-written song with Justin Johnson, as well as Got Me Reeling and Living on Borrowed Time. We have had many a joke with my dark writing style, Justin brings the light and love. Rise Together is one of the songs on the album I am proud of and is all about the power of love, rising together and that anything is possible.”

Mick, Justin, Robin, and Tim played out of their skin. Mark and Sheena as always bringing it all together. Big Shout out to Zoe Green for adding some amazing backing vocals. We even managed a first in the studio's history by getting Sheena to add some gang vocals along with my wife on Rise Together.” As the title of the album suggests, it has been one hell of a journey”. “The most challenging song on the album was Standing in the Rain. It’s a big old ballad of a song, lots of moving parts, orchestral parts, stops, starts and even a thunderstorm. Everyone delivered big time on this album.

2024 also sees Big Wolf Band hit a big milestone reaching their 10th year together as a band. From humble beginning as a 3-piece to the big sound they deliver now as a 5-piece. “Rebel’s Journey” is a fitting name for the album and their 10th year together. The band undertake their biggest headline tour to date adding dates in Germany and the Czech Republic. 


Rebel's Journey - Track Listing

1. Empire and a Prayer (3:57)
2. Valley of the Fallen Kings (5:58)
3. Lay it on the Line (3:48)
4. Rise Together (4:06)
5. Six Strings Loaded (4:19)
6. Black Dog Blues (6:07)
7. Standing in the Rain (7:24)
8. Living on Borrowed Time (3:46)
9. Got Me Reeling (4:32)
10. Crazy Love (3:32)
11. Darker Side of You (4:40)
12. Just a Little Bit   (5:26)
13. Too Many Times (4:20)

Production Credits

All songs written by Jonathan Earp except Empire and a Prayer, Got Me Reeling and Living on Borrowed Time Written by Jonathan Earp and Justin Johnson.
Lead guitar and vocals – Jonathan Earp
Bass – Mick Jeynes
Drums – Tim Jones
Rhythm Guitar and backing vocals – Justin Johnson
Piano and Hammond organ – Robin Fox
Backing vocals – Zoe Green
Addition Vocals on Rise Together – Tracey Earp and Sheena Sear
Shaker, Tambourine, and kitchen sink – Mark Stuart
Produced by Mark Stuart and Jonathan Earp
Mixed by Mark Stuart and Sheena Sear
Mastered by Sheena Sear
Chief Studio Entertainment – Ralf and Susie (M2 Studio dogs)
Recorded and mastered at M2 Studios
Album artwork – Daniel Lloyd
Single Artwork – Jonathan Earp and Daniel Lloyd


Album Track By Track

Empire and a Prayer - This track is the first collaboration between me and Justin,” says Jonathan. “I had all the music and Justin added the lyrics. The song is all about getting in car and going for a drive to clear your head, certainly helps if it’s a nice car! The title is a nod to a friend Mark who helped us out by driving us to a lot of gigs.”

Valley of the Fallen Kings - “This track has it all and gives a different twist to the story of the crossroads and making a deal with the devil,” says Jonathan. “The production on this has a bit of everything on it, 12 and 6 string acoustic guitars and Mark and Sheena really deliver on putting it all together. It is a big old song and one that is fun to play live.”

Lay it on the Line - “This track has the traditional Big Wolf feel, if that’s a thing” says Jonathan. “A blues drenched number with a variation on the typical blues turn arounds. The track has some lovely dynamics in it, drop down section that builds nicely into a solid blues solo. I really dig into some simplistic but powerful bluesy guitar vibes. My guitar influences seeping through my playing. Robin adding a funky style piano, Zoe with those stunning backing vocals really added to the whole vibe.

Rise Together - As in previous albums, the band isn’t afraid to flex its songwriting muscles and produce an anthem style song in “Rise Together”, this song has southern, country and roots vibes to it with some amazing vocals and harmonies. Jonathan says “This song was the most I have ever been pushed vocally by Mark. Lots of praise to Mark for his input on this track. A very subtle change in the melody and the song came alive. I love the vocal arrangements on this track, Mark and Sheena are such an essential part to the Big Wolf sound. Zoe shines on this track with her harmonies, a massive team effort overall. I wrote this song about my amazing son and my brilliant soon to be daughter -in-law and, how they have grown in their relationship, love has such power. If you stand together anything is possible.”

Six Strings Loaded - A throwback bluesy rock filled adventure. Lyrically this song is about making a deal with the devil to get his soul back. This song has an old school rock feel about it while keeping a blues feel. Zoe’s gospel style backing vocals adds another flavour and Mick Jeynes bass line is killer on this track. Mick adds “Jon had a swampy Andy Fraser type bass line already prepared for this track and so it was a pleasure to try and work on his ideas. Jon gave me free reign to experiment a bit in the bridge and so it was great to throw in the odd minor pentatonic fill in for that part.”

Black Dog Blues - Classic Big Wolf Band vibes all over this track, powerful, dynamic, and moody. Jonathan says, “It’s about battling those dark thoughts, depression creeping in and how sometimes no matter how hard you try it still gets you. From a song point of view this was great song to record, and the backbone of the track is provided by that solid unit of Mick and Tim. Robin adds some stunning Hammond runs on this song as well that really gives it that feel.”

Standing in the Rain - “This is probably the biggest sounding song we have ever recorded,” says Jonathan. “This track was a mammoth undertaking and at the early stages of song selection nearly didn’t make the cut. I had the guitar line and some other bits but was struggling pulling it all together. After a bit of perseverance, it came together. I am not afraid to say I have my struggles with mental health and this song is about being lost in a deep depression, seeing how much you are loved but feeling totally detached from it. I am super proud of this song and everyone’s contribution on it.”

Living on Borrowed Time - This track has real rocking feel to it but again the Big Wolf Band manages to keep the links to the blues to create their own unique sound, fours to the floor. Powerful lyrics depicting a hidden battle. Jonathan describes “Another song about battling depression and how sometimes you feel like you are living on borrowed time. I have felt in the past that I am looking over my shoulder, what happens if the next episode is the last and the black dog finally gets me. This really does tell that battle I have with those negative thoughts.”

Got Me Reeling - Catchy blues drenched feel to this. Mick and Tim really at the forefront on this song, providing an amazing groove for the rest of the band to bounce off. Catchy vocal melodies, hook lines and solo that build nicely. The third song co-written by Jonathan and Justin.

Crazy Love - Funky up-tempo bluesy groove on this song. High energy, dynamic and catchy. Jonathan adds “This one if from the locker. I think I originally wrote this way back in 2012 but kept it on ice. Sometimes you just wait for the right time to bring a song into existence, Justin was very eager to get this one on the album. This was a lot of fun to record and remember.”

Darker Side of You - This is a dark and moody number about when love falls apart. This song has a catchy guitar hook and some soulful backing vocals provided by Zoe. Again, this has that Big Wolf sound, the production on this is perfectly simplistic. Jonathan adds “I sometimes like to write about a subject matter or a scenario rather than my own life. This song tells the story about one person coming to terms that they are in a bad relationship, trying to hold it all together but it is a toxic relationship. Robin adds some nice piano on this track. Simplistically beautiful”

Just a Little Bit - Groovy number with some nice flavours of the blues, fun, energetic song with some nice backing vocals and a dirty bassline. Jon says “This is an upbeat little number that just grooves along nicely. Telling a story of holding in there and having that one person that makes it all ok.”

Too Many Times - This is song is dynamic, powerful, subtle with a strong message given the times we live in. It is a fitting way to finish the album with some sobering thoughts. Jonathan adds his thoughts “We really have learned nothing, we still crave war, civilization hasn’t evolved yet has it? The powers that be are always seeking out the next war for profit and greed, leaving a world divided by hatred. I hope one day we find a way to live together in peace, after all we are living a tiny planet hurtling through the galaxy.”


Rebel's Journey 2024 Tour Dates


Tickets: 
www.bigwolfband.com/tour-dates

19 January – Eleven Club, Stoke with Chris Bevington
7 February –
The Jam House, Birmingham
10th February The Station, Cannock
13 February – Tuesday Night Music Club, Coulsdon
23 February – Blues at the Bay, Stockton on Tees
25 February – Half Moon Putney plus support from Thomas Heppell
1 March – Wirral Blues Club, Wirral
2 March – Borough Blues Club, Wales
12 March – REICHENBACH, DE
13 March - KOLÍN, CZ
14 March – Banská Štiavnica, SK
15 March - BUDIŠOV NAD BUDIŠOVKOU, CZ
16 March - ZNOJMO, CZ
17 March - VALAŠSKÉ MEZIŘÍČÍ, CZ
22 March – Leeds Blues Club
29 March - The Bear, Luton
31 March – Nantwich Jazz and Blues
5 April – Temperance, Leamington
12 April - Arlington Arts Centre, Newbury
14 April – Bromley Blues Club
20 April – Blues at the Barleylands, Billericay
21 April - Hope Tavern, Market Rasen
26 April – Bosworth Blues Festival
11 May – Macclesfield Beer Festival
24 May – Saltburn Blues Club, Redcar
25 May – Booze and Blues Festival, Leicester
7 June – Lamp Tavern, Dudley
13 June – Red Arrow Music Club, Ramsgate
16 June - Blues Weekend at the Toorak Hotel, Torquay
5 July – Alfold Rock and Blues Festival
9 August – Darlington R&B Club
17 August - Old Bush Blues Festival
24 - August – Rory Gallagher Festival, Nantwich
25 August - Congleton Jazz and Blues (venue tbc)
6 September – Nene Valley Festival
15 September – Red Lion, Stevenage
20 September – Joe Joe Jim’s, Birmingham
4 October – Backstage at the Green, Kinross
12 October – Legends Blues Club, Tamworth
1 November – Colne Delta Blues and Americana Club
23 November – Giffard Arms, Wolverhampton
13 December - Emsworth Music Club


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Taylor McCall releases new single 'Tide Of Love' & announces March dates with Robert Plant.

LISTEN HERE
WATCH VIDEO HERE

ANNOUNCED FOR MARCH DATES AS SPECIAL GUEST TO ROBERT PLANT PRESENTS SAVING GRACE FEAT. SUZI DIAN
INCLUDING LONDON PALLADIUM


NEW ALBUM, MELLOW WAR OUT FEBRUARY 2ND VIA BLACK POWDER SOUL RECORDS/THIRTY TIGERS

PRE-ORDER HERE

South Carolina’s Taylor McCall has released the new single ‘Tide of Love’, which is taken from his new album, Mellow War, and arrives February 2 via Black Powder Soul Records/Thirty Tigers. Pre-orders/pre-saves are available now HERE. McCall also created and directed the accompanying visualiser for the track.
 

Listen to ‘Tide of Love’ HERE
Watch ‘Tide of Love’ HERE

 
After his triumphant UK debut supporting Robert Plant presents Saving Grace in November, McCall has again been confirmed as a special guest on the forthcoming run of dates in March, which will see McCall play at London’s Palladium on March 17
th.. Tickets for Robert Plant presents Saving Grace 2024 go on sale Friday 19thJanuary at 10am and will be available here.
 
The new track also follows the release of ‘
Rest On Easy’, which is a tender tribute to those we’ve lost, and the title track ‘Mellow War’, which was the original work that set the tone for the new album and perfectly demonstrates McCall’s spellbinding and unique mix of blues-fuelled Americana. Watch the video McCall directed for it here.
 
“Mellow War pays homage to my late grandpa. My grandpa went to Vietnam. The album cover is him in Vietnam. The video for this song is from the war in Vietnam. These are songs that are sort of letters to home that I imagined he might have sent. My grandpa was a life inspiration for me; it was bigger than just music. The songs are a tribute to everything he stood for and everything he taught me. It’s a way for me to share with him even when he’s in another dimension. This isn’t just about me or myself.” – Taylor McCall
 
Mellow War is McCall’s second album following his highly acclaimed debut Black Powder Soul in 2021. The album is produced by McCall and Sean McConnell (Michael Franti and Wade Bowen). The album cover below features a real picture of Taylor’s grandfather as a young man. Mellow War Will also be released as a deluxe CD plus extra early material CD and on vinyl 
here with additional items at the official store here

McCall has built a strong fanbase since discovering his voice in his late teens and at age 17, the songs that he put together for his debut EPs were testament to his talent as both musician and songwriter: with ‘
Jericho Rose’, ‘Quartermaster’, ‘Waccamaw Drive’, ‘The Devil Wants To Dance Again’, being captivating tracks garnering his 26 million plays to date.
 
In the years since, the South Carolina native and avid outdoorsman and fisherman has crafted a sound that effortless matches his unique musicianship with his powerful and resonating voice. Mellow War serves a testament to this, and that McCall possess a depth of character that transcends his age and a soul beyond his years.
 
ROBERT PLANT PRESENTS SAVING GRACE FEATURING SUZI DIAN UK TOUR
Wed 13 Mar 2024       Bristol Beacon
Thu 14 Mar 2024         Ipswich Regent
Sun 17 Mar 2024         London Palladium
Mon 18 Mar 2024       Tunbridge Wells Assembly Halls
Wed 20 Mar 2024       Peterborough New Theatre
Thu 21 Mar 2024         Nottingham Royal Concert Hall
Sat 23 Mar 2024          Hastings White Rock Theatre
Tue 26 Mar 2024         Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
Wed 27 Mar 2024       Sheffield City Hall
Fri 29 Mar 2024           Blackburn King Georges



21/01/2024

Sam Morrow Announces New Album & Releases Single.

SAM MORROW SHARES NEW SINGLE "BY YOUR SIDE"
SHOWCASING GROOVE DRIVEN COUNTRY-FRIED FUNKY-TONK SOUND


LISTEN HERE 
PRE-ORDER HERE


NEW ALBUM 'ON THE RIDE HERE' SET FOR MARCH 22, 2024
FRESH OFF THE ROAD WITH RED STRAY CLAYS, WHITEY MORGAN & MORE 


LOS ANGELES, CA – American roots rocker SAM MORROW is pleased to announce the release of his latest single, "By Your Side," off his forthcoming album, On The Ride Here, which will be released on March 22, 2024, via the newly formed label Copaco Records, in partnership with Blue Élan Records. On The Ride Here traces the evolution of Morrow's sound across five lauded albums, showcasing his distinctive, signature blend of blues-infused, country funk-driven guitar-centric American rock that has become his trademark. The secret to the Houston artist's success has been his endless touring. He's toured with Red Clay Strays, The Record Company, North Mississippi Allstars, Whitey Morgan, with 2024 tour dates soon to be announced.

On The Ride Here was produced in Southern California by longtime collaborator and new Copaco label chief, Grammy nominated producer Eric Corne. Participating was an all-star roster of West Coast musicians — including guitarists Eli Wulfmeier and Eamon Ryland, bassists Ted Russell Kamp and Adam Arcos, keyboardist Sasha Smith with drummers Matt Tecu and Butch Norton — adding primal punch and roughhewn polish to the 11 songs. The result is a forward-thinking record that captures his sound, serving as the final piece of a musical trilogy that began with the country-inspired Concrete & Mud and the rock-influenced Gettin' By On Gettin' Down.
 
New single, “By Your Side,” intertwines a swaggering groove with a genuinely relatable lyric, infectious chorus and a killer guitar solo that’s equal parts Page and Harrison. Seriously. Having recently returned to his hometown of Houston, Morrow spoke about the track, "This was one of those songs that wrote itself. It was the morning before we went into the studio; I sat down with my guitar over some breakfast and just started humming a melody that was in my head. The guitar rhythm was one I'd been wanting to use, and it all just came together." He explains, "I knew the hook would be those lyrics "By Your Side" because there was a lot of love encompassing me around that time. I like to believe this song is a meat and potatoes groove with some love seasoned on top."
 
Sam has had quite a storied career; in November 2023, he made his Grand Ole Opry debut. A critics darling, Sam has been lauded by Rolling Stone as "A sinewy, head-nodding listen…demands to be played loud at parties", Concrete and Mud was also a Rolling Stone Editors Choice. American Songwriter effused, "Gutsy, tight, sinewy rhythms that burst out of the speakers." NPR's World Café declared, "Sam continues to expand his country rock sound with a heavy emphasis on the groove. The songs are filled with personality and showcase Morrow as an authentic soul in a city that is sometimes known for being skin deep." Nashville tastemaker WMOT concurred; “Morrow is a master tailor, sowing together chunks of genre sounds and styles."
 
Sam's album Concrete and Mud was Top 10 on the Americana Radio Chart and the song "Quick Fix" has been streamed over 1.8 million times. The track was also featured in Showtime's popular series Billions, and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson featured Sam's song in an Instagram post receiving over 10 million 'likes'.

TRACK LISTING



  1. By Your Side
  2. Medicine Man
  3. Searching for Paradise
  4. Straight and Narrow
  5. More
  6. Thunderbird Motel
  7. Tighter
  8. On My Way
  9. High Class Woman
  10. Hired Gun
  11. St. Peter



19/01/2024

The Wandering Hearts - New album ‘Mother’ out 22nd March - Hear new single ‘River To Cry’ - UK And Ireland Tour.

THE WANDERING HEARTS

 

NEW ALBUM ‘MOTHER’ ON 22 MARCH

 

NEW SINGLE ‘RIVER TO CRY’ OUT TODAY - WATCH VIDEO HERE

 

UK AND IRELAND TOUR MARCH & APRIL

 

LIVE AT THE ELECTRIC BRIXTON ON 12 APRIL

 

PRE-ORDER NEW ALBUM ‘MOTHER’


British trio The Wandering Hearts will release their new album ‘Mother’ on 22nd March. Produced by Steve Milbourne, their Chrysalis Records debut is a handcrafted patchwork of folk-style storytelling, pop hooks and rock energy threaded together by their luminous signature harmonies. You could think of it as a long-lost seventies album originally made in Laurel Canyon and dusted off in some vintage London record store 50 years later. The Wandering Hearts, who recently completed an extensive North American tour and are currently performing at major radio stations across the US, have announced a UK and Ireland tour in March and April. Available now for pre-order, ‘Mother’ will be released digitally, on CD and LP, including exclusive, signed coloured vinyl and a limited number of test pressings. Taken from the new album, single ‘River To Cry’ is available now.

 

 

WATCH VIDEO TO NEW SINGLE ‘RIVER TO CRY’

 

LISTEN TO NEW SINGLE ‘RIVER TO CRY’

 

 

Motherhood changes everything. Little moments assume a much greater significance, and every memory holds the potential to last forever. Responsibilities expand, yet joy does as well. The Wandering Hearts intimately explore this maternal transformation on their aptly titled third full-length offering ‘Mother’. The band, Tara Wilcox [vocals], A.J. Dean [vocals, acoustic guitar] and Francesca ‘Chess’ Whiffin [vocals, mandolin], chronicle this season of growth and change across eleven tracks. 

 

“I was pregnant when we started making the record, and Tara was pregnant when we finished it,” notes Chess. “During the process, we really found ourselves as a band. Motherhood has helped us grow and find meaning. It brought our writing and performing to a different level.”

 

The group worked out of Chess’s home studio in Darlington, drawing on everything from folk to rock. Surrounded by guitars, a vintage piano and classic equipment, the music gestated in a room affectionately dubbed, “The Music Womb.” A.J. goes on, “This album started as a folk EP and grew into something entirely different.  It has elements of folk, rock, blues, pop and more with our voices tying it all together. We were really just making an album for us. We think the result is the best music we've ever made.”

 

PRE-ORDER NEW ALBUM ‘MOTHER’

 

Earlier releases had brandished a bit of a subtle pop sheen. With ’Mother’, The Wandering Hearts peeled back this layer, sanded it down and stripped the sound to its bare essentials—captivating lyrics, organic instrumentation, and, as always, starkly powerful harmonies. In doing so, they realised their vision at its purest and most powerful. On ‘About America’, bright acoustic guitar and tambourine offset the heavy weight of an intense story given life by breathy harmonies. Echoes of a soft vocal line ripple over a steady beat on ‘Still Waters’, piano bookending the vulnerable refrain, “My body’s made up, but my mind is a mess, so hard to focus when I feel like this.”

   

Crystalline harmonies transmit a tender message uplifted even higher by organ on ‘Letter To Myself’. As electric guitar wails, ‘Hold Your Tongue’ pierces passive-aggressive “compliments” with sharp lyrics and angular vocal melodies. Album highlight ‘Not Misunderstood,’ broods and builds, warning of a looming emotional storm. ‘What Fools Believe’ concludes on a breezy chant laced with whistling and lithe strumming. “It’s an anthem to everyone to keep on going—even if life is hard,” A.J. notes. In the end, motherhood has ultimately enabled The Wandering Hearts to be themselves. “The album has all of the elements of who we are, but we’ve landed in a place that feels like us,” reflects Chess. 

 

'MOTHER' TRACK LISTING

 

1. About America                                         

2. Still Waters                                               

3. Tired                                                         

4. Letter To Myself                                         

5. Hold Your Tongue                                     

6. Waiting

7. Dance Again

8. Not Misunderstood

9. River To Cry

10. Will You Love Me

11. What Fools Believe

 

TOUR DATES

 

March

Tues 26 - Edinburgh, The Queen’s Hall

Weds 27 - Belfast, The Deer’s Head

Thurs 28 - Dublin, The Workman’s Cellar

Sun 31 - Birmingham, The Mill

 

April

Tues 2 - Manchester, Gorilla

Weds 3 - Leeds, Brudenell Social Club

Thurs 4 - Nottingham, Rescue Rooms

Fri 5 - Sheffield, Leadmill

Sun 7 - Bristol, The Fleece

Mon 8 - Brighton, Komedia

Tues 9 - Oxford, O2 Academy

Thurs 11 - Norwich, Arts Centre

Fri 12 - London, Electric Brixton

Sat 13 - Cardiff, Tramshed

 

Ticket link here: https://tix.to/TWHPR

 

 

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Iconic Scottish songsmith JOHN DOUGLAS shares 'Lost (Live Session)' and TRASHCAN SINATRAS' bliss.

FOR FANS OF: Trashcan Sinatras, Withered Hand, Billy Bragg, Prefab Sprout, Wrest, Beerjacket, Red House Painters, Mark Kozelek
FOCUS TRACKS I Just Want To Go Home, Lost, Weightlifting, Oranges & Apples, Leave Me Alone, We Let The Stars Go (Prefab Sprout), I'm Not The Fella For You


FOR SHARING
'Lost (Live Session)' 
https://youtu.be/veTlfuHc1m4
'I'm Not the Fella' 
https://youtu.be/qBZFbBa0alg
'John Douglas' album order 
https://revealrecords.lnk.to/JohnDouglas
Bandcamp 
https://johndouglas.bandcamp.com
Spotify 
https://open.spotify.com/album/08oykWwqbE7yvlHbUmG7gr
'Always' live in Glasgow 
https://youtu.be/yWjdcv5weIE
'Lost' with the Eddi Reader Band 
https://youtu.be/GZxCIbWlw1k
'Lost' 
https://youtu.be/6ozacfOh_PE
'Leave Me Alone' live in Glasgow 
https://youtu.be/8b9g1rAaifU
'Oranges & Apples' live in Glasgow 
https://youtu.be/m-FLFdOgjjw
'Weightlifting' live in Glasgow 
https://youtu.be/b8EwmYEdtME


One of Scotland’s finest songwriters - 
John Douglas of Trashcan Sinatras fame - presents a live version of 'Lost', originally filmed for The Scotsman Sessions. This is the opening track of his eponymous debut album, released via Scotland's Reveal Records, presenting an intimate snapshot of the talent, charisma and depth of this celebrated Scottish indie songsmith. 

This is the start of a new chapter in Douglas' creative life as he looks back at a lifetime of musical adventures and accolades while moving forwards. Recorded live at Kyoti Studio in Glasgow (with no overdubs), Douglas worked with producer 
Mark Freegard (New Model Army, Lush, The Breeders, Del Amitri, Marillion), who also mixed and mastered it.

This record features original material, along with new recordings of some of John's favourite Trashcan Sinatras' material and his own rendition of the Prefab Sprout classic 
‘We Let The Stars Go’. Apart from the album version of 'Lost', Douglas also recently shared live videos for 'I'm Not The Fella' and 'Always', plus Trashcan Sinatras' classics 'Oranges & Apples''Leave Me Alone' and 'Weightlifting'.

John Douglas is a founding member of Trashcan Sinatras, who recently re-released their debut record 
'Cake' via Last Night From Glasgow, finally seeing UK Top-40 success 33 years later since its original release (it only reached 74 in the charts back in the day).

‘I’m really enjoying having my record out in the world. It seems to have found a place in people’s hearts. Maybe it’s the simplicity of approach -there’s not much of that around these days. I don’t know really. I try not to dwell on it. I’m happy to show up and sing the songs with my guitar as partner, keep it intimate and let the songs come to life," says John Douglas.

"The recent interest in the Trashcans' records has been a wonderful coincidence…it’s long overdue and well deserved.. for it to arrive as I put my own record out feels mysterious and miraculous.. whoever’s organising this runs a pretty slick operation."

As of late, John has been playing gigs across the UK and Ireland, both as a solo artist and as part of his partner 
Eddi Reader’s band. He has also put on shows with musical friends, such as Norman Blake (Teenage Fanclub), Jill Jackson, Withered Hand and James Grant (Love & Money). John was also invited to perform with Martin McAloon (Prefab Sprout), the two having first met in 1990 when the Trashcan Sinatras' were touring with Prefab Sprout for ‘Jordan - The Comeback' LP.

The 'John Douglas' album is out now and 
available from fine online platforms  and also on Bandcamp - both on CD and digitally.

CREDITS
Written by John Douglas (1, 2, 4, 6, 11), Trashcan Sinatras (3, 5, 7, 8), Trashcan Sinatras / Dine (9) and Paddy McAloon (10)
All songs published by MCPS/PPL, except Track 10 (published by Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC)
Recorded, mixed & mastered in Glasgow by Mark Freegard
Photographs taken on the Old Largs Road by Susie Lowe
Cover photo by Janette Ayachi at The Strand Club, Glasgow
Design by Martin Rowsell Simply Marvellous: Music
Publicity by 
Shameless Promotion PR

TRACK LIST
01. Lost 04:07
02. I Just Want To Go Home 03:22
03. Weightlifting 04:33
04. Orange Crayons 04:31
05. Leave Me Alone 03:39
06. Maid O' The Loch 04:09
07. The Sleeping Policeman 03:23
08. I'm Not The Fella 02:50
09. Oranges & Apples 03:35
10. We Let The Stars Go (Prefab Sprout) 03:46
11. Always 02:36


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INDIE ROCKER LEE WILDER SHARES VIDEO - TO RELEASE ALBUM FEB 9TH.

PHOENIX, AZ - Lee Wilder is pleased to announce the upcoming release of his debut album, Sound Emporium, via Blind Owl Records on February 9, 2024. The video for “Fever,” the first single from the new record, has been premiered by Glide Magazine. Pre-save the track here

Sound Emporium is true to its title, channeling myriad music genres and influences from film, literature, and life. Its ten songs of passionate, gospel-flecked Americana are infused with danceable, sometimes bombastic grunge and pop sensibilities. 

“I call it a bipolar gospel journey,” mulled Wilder from his northern Arizona home. “Just me struggling to be present, in the moment. I have found that the real source of creativity is in consciousness.” 

Inspired by parents who played together in the popular California band Country Music Machine, Wilder began playing guitar and songwriting obsessively after watching La Bamba at age 9. His early love of oldies radio was soon shaped by the edgier side of 90s Alternative – The Pixies, The Melvins, The Breeders – after he and a friend attended a Nirvana show as young teens. 

Having made a name for himself and his band in San Diego, by 2018, Wilder found himself spiraling into self-destruction. “After ruining a marriage and pretty much-losing everything of any emotional value in my life, I decided I needed to live a more sober and purposeful life,” he recalled. “During that process, I was in the studio with producers Dan Cervantes and Jordan Andreen. The result is Sound Emporium.” 

Recording to tape at San Diego’s Audio Design Recording, Wilder and an array of accomplished players crafted an achingly authentic, entirely analog record embroidered with boldly imaginative arrangements. Often co-writing with his producers and players, Wilder shunned genre templates to indulge a rich, eclectic palette of influences freely. 

Many of Sound Emporium’s lyrics were in-the-moment cascades captured first or second take, an approach that further energizes the record’s wild-eyed romp through styles and subject matter. Recurring themes include love, loss, and tales heard along the way. “When people tell me their story, I just absorb it,” Wilder explained. “And when I step up to a microphone or sit down with my guitar, everything just comes out.” 

Today Was Yesterday and Music Theories Recordings / Mascot Label Group have released a second reveal from the duo’s self-titled debut studio album coming February 23.

 Lead vocalist, primary songwriter, bassist, guitarist, pianist and programmer Angelo Barbera and drummer, percussionist and programmer Ty Dennis together areTODAY WAS YESTERDAY. On this collection of recordings, Rush’s Alex Lifeson contributes performances on six songs, while The Doors’ Robby Krieger played on one. The new recording presented today features Lifeson and can be previewed here: You can listen to “A Louder Silence” featuring Alex Lifeson 
HERE.
 
 Ty Dennis shares, "’A Louder Silence’ is my favorite track off the record. For me, this song is a great representation of our sound as a band. Like all great songs, this track has an impact that has the listener taking the journey with us through delicate intros, through melodic verses and powerful choruses, and it's rounded out by an incredible, out of this world guitar performance from Alex Lifeson." Angelo Barbera offers, “’A Louder Silence’ deals in today’s mindsets of opinion narratives over facts in politics, medical, romance, or any topic via social media. The shaping of minds to be fooled by opinion narratives and not facts; your basically saying words without saying anything that’s factual.
” 
 They have previously revealed the lead single,“Grace.” You can watch the video 
HERE. The song features guitarist Alex Lifeson, and it is a moody and imaginatively-arranged rocker that evokes 1970s prog-rock and Physical Graffiti-era Led Zeppelin. Lyrically, the song is about the fentanyl epidemic, and features some of Angelo’s most emotionally direct lyrics, including: “Swallowed addictions paid in souls/Timeless Crimes That Go Raging By.”

 

Pre-order the album here: https://lnk.to/todaywasyesterday
 
The duo is on a mission to create timeless music that transcends genres and generations. The debut is an imaginative, 10-song collection of prime modern classic rock. “We come from the days when pop musicians weren’t afraid to be good players,” says LA-based Ty Dennis. “Ty and I’ve played together as sidemen for 25 years, and we’ve always wanted to work together on original music. Today Was Yesterday is a dream come true for us,” shares Chicago-based Angelo Barbera.
 
Today Was Yesterday writes adventurous and smart pop-rock spiritually aligned with NIN, Japan and David Sylvian, Genesis and Peter Gabriel, Tears For Fears, Led Zeppelin, Steely Dan, and Rush. Its first album features intricate but catchy compositions replete with thrilling virtuosic musical passages, art-rock soundscapes, and meticulous production. Lyrically and conceptually, Today Was Yesterday specialize in the type of metaphorical and poetic lyrics favored by artists such as Genesis, Peter Gabriel, and Rush.


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Philip Sayce releases new single "Backstabber" from forthcoming album "The Wolves Are Coming".

PHILIP SAYCE UNVEILS NEW SONG “BACKSTABBER”

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 | YOUTUBE AUDIO

T
AKEN FROM THE FORTHCOMING ALBUM 'THE WOLVES ARE COMING'
RELEASED FEBRUARY 23, 2024

PRE-ORDER ALBUM 
HERE 

Rock and blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter Philip Sayce is excited to announce the release of his new single, "Backstabber" . This track is the third single off his highly anticipated new album, The Wolves are Coming (Atomic Gemini / Forty Below Records), which will be released on Friday, February 23, 2024.

Stream "Backstabber" 
HERE or stream it on YouTube HERE. Pre-order The Wolves Are Coming album HERE.


Philip gets to the point about 'Backstabber,' "This is a song about fake friends and a ruthless music business. I think the lyrics speak loud and clear, and the weight of the track conveys the intensity of my feelings. It is a jungle out there; watch your back. This song also speaks to my life-long journey with OCD — named one of the ten most disabling disorders by the World Health Organization — and this burden that myself, and many others live with every day."

There has been no shortage of praise; Guitar World declared, "Philip Sayce stands on the edge of hard rock and psychedelia, slinging guitar riffs past your ears at warped speed." Billboard Magazine has raved about Philip’s “outstanding songwriting” and “stylish rock guitar”, and Rock & Blues Muse effused, "With powerful vocals close to the edge, Sayce uses his classic Strat sound and overdriven amps to unwind a powerful tale. His guitar riffs are fastballs", and Music News stated, "This is an all-out blast from the opening notes, massive riffs and pounding drums with Sayce's vocals getting the full treatment." 


Produced by Philip at Station House Studio in Los Angeles, and engineered by GRAMMY award winner Mark Rains (Rival Sons, Shooter Jennings, Tanya Tucker), mixed by Brian Moncarz (Fantastic Negrito, Alice Cooper, Ian Moore), and mastered by Brian Lucey (Lizzo, The Black Keys, Michael Bublé), “Backstabber” features Michael Leasure on drums (Walter Trout, Edgar Winter), Fred Mandel (Queen, Supertramp, Elton John) on keyboards, and was written by Sayce, who also provided the guitars, bass, piano, and vocals.

ABOUT PHILIP SAYCE


Born in Wales and raised in Toronto, Canada, Philip's love of the guitar started early. As a teen, Philip was plucked from the Toronto blues scene by the legendary Jeff Healey, who took the young guitarist under his wing and showed him the ropes, touring the world and recording as a member of Healey's band. From 2004 to 2009, Philip toured internationally and recorded with Melissa Etheridge, including performances at The Oscars and The Grammys. He then kick-started his solo career, establishing a rabid fan base in Europe and beyond. During this period, Sayce recorded his first solo album, Peace Machine. Buoyed by guitar fans' response to the album, Philip returned his attention to his full-time solo artist career, and subsequent releases garnered high praise in both the blues, rock, and guitar worlds. He has since released six studio albums and the Live EP, Scorched Earth: Volume 1.


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Sons Of Liberty: Comic Book Lyric Video ahead of Feb album and March Tour.

Sons Of Liberty 

Amazing new Comic Book Lyric Video and single out now, ahead of Feb album release and March UK Tour Dates

The UK’s own Southern Rockers, Sons Of Liberty have released their new single ‘Light The Fuse’ , accompanied by a stunning comic book lyric video; produced by Andy Pilkington (Very Metal Art), who has also been commissioned to produce all of the album and single artwork. ‘The Detail Is In The Devil’ album will be self-released Friday 23rd February 2024. The album is available to pre-order now from www.sonsofliberty.bigcartel.com. The album has been produced / mixed by Josiah J Manning [Kris Barras Band], and recorded at Momentum Studios.

The band will also play 10 live dates in March 2024; including one support slot for Reef, on ‘The Detail Is In The Devil’ Album Launch Tour [all dates on image below]. Support on all headline dates will come from The Mike Ross Band. Tickets for the shows available here: 
www.sonsoflibertyband.com/shows

The band said of the new single, “‘Light The Fuse’ is a straight up belter of a rock song with huge catchy choruses, that has already earned it a place in the new live set. It’s about going beyond that limit, the little guy in all of us, who you really don’t want to push over the edge. We’ve all had to bite our lips and suck it up at some point, and we’ve probably all said ‘enough is enough! I’ve had enough of being pushed around’ and the sparks will fly!”.

This is the first album to feature Russ Grimmett fronting the band. He has been welcomed with open arms by fans on the live circuit – the band have a freshness and drive that will see them lifted to the next level. Sons of Liberty are Russ Grimmett, Fred Hale and Andy Muse (Guitars), Mark Thomas (Bass) and Steve Byrne (Drums). Their first album ‘Animism’ dropped in 2020, and the follow up ‘Aces & Eights’ landed the following year. The band have already performed with acts like Preacher Stone, FM, Grand Slam and Molly Hatchet, Sons Of Liberty can hold their own on any stage.
 
Emerging Rock Bands said of the album, “From a raucous opening right the way through to an overly satisfying ending, Sons of Liberty are back with a belter made up of eleven tracks of pure rock delight... It is an album to make you feel invincible”. Sons of Liberty themselves describe ‘The Detail Is In The Devil’ as “forever music”, and it’s hard to disagree.


Robin Trower Announces First UK Shows In Six Years.

Planet Rock & The Gig Cartel present Robin Trower


Announces first live shows in the UK in 6 Years
 
Tickets available from 
www.thegigcartel.com 

New album ‘Joyful Sky’ ft. Sari Schorr is out now via Provogue / Mascot Label Group
You can order the album 
HERE
 
You can stream it via Spotify 
HERE

Also, check out the videos For “Burn” | “I’ll Be Moving On” | “The Distance”

It has been six years since the iconic guitarist Robin Trower has graced the UK stage. He will return in May for three special shows; Tuesday 28 May at the Islington Assembly, London, then Thursday 30 May at the Glasshouse in Gateshead and Friday 31 May at the Picturedrome in Holmfirth. He will be playing songs from across his formidable back catalogue; from Bridge of Sighs all the way up to Joyful Sky. Tickets are available HERE.
 
Trower released his latest album, the US #1 Billboard Blues album, Joyful Sky, featuring powerhouse New York singer Sari Schorr, in October last year on Provogue / Mascot Label Group. From the album they released the smouldering single 
“Burn”, the propulsive and Bond-like “I’ll Be Moving On” and the upbeat groove-rocker “The Distance”. You can order and stream the album HERE.
 
For six decades, Robin Trower’s career has been an act of quiet rebellion. Rewind the reels of the British guitarist’s backstory and you’ll find an artist who has always rolled the dice rather than take the path of least resistance. In the early-’70s, Trower announced his fearless streak by leaving the security of Procol Harum for a gold-selling solo career whose ever-present Bridge Of Sighs - album filled the stadiums of North America. Since then, he’s flowed from his own projects to collaborations with everyone from Jack Bruce to the United State Of Mind supergroup alongside Maxi Priest and Livingstone Brown. Fast-forward to 2024 and Trower’s new studio album, Joyful Sky, represents vindication for his latest flash of artistic instinct.
 
A literal lifetime since he first stepped onto the British blues circuit as a cub gunslinger, that fabled Trower power shows no sign of burning out. In fact, the iconic guitarist’s late-period acceleration is something to behold, sweeping up new fans alongside the hardcore who have followed his every move. “I think this record is more accessible than the stuff I’ve done over the last few years and I’ve got a feeling it’ll reach more people,” says Trower of Joyful Sky. “At my age, to still be doing it, and still turning out good stuff – you really appreciate what a blessing that is.”
 
UK Tour Dates
 
Tue 28 May - Islington Assembly, London -
 TICKETS
Thu 30 Ma
y - Glasshouse, Gateshead - TICKETS
Fri 31 May - Picturedrome, Holmfirth - 
TICKETS

 



Robert Jon & The Wreck release new track "Ballad Of A Broken Hearted Man".

Robert Jon & The Wreck’s New Track "Ballad Of A Broken Hearted Man" Brings a Fresh Perspective to High Octane Southern Rock

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Worldwide Tour Starts Next Month As New Music Fuels 

An Exciting New Year 

 

Southern rock trailblazers Robert Jon & The Wreck have once again captivated the music scene with their latest single, "Ballad of a Broken Hearted Man," now available on all digital platforms. The song features exhilarating slide guitar, powerful whiskey-soaked vocals and captivating lyrics painting a vivid picture of heartache and resilience, resonating deeply with the listener. This latest offering of The Wreck’s unique blend of roots and Southern Rock embodies the hard-hitting country rock vibe of Chris Stapleton, Whiskey Myers, and Blackberry Smoke.

Stream the new single at 
https://bit.ly/StreamBBHM. Watch the official music video HERE.

"With an intro that places you on the set of a classic western and a mesmerizing guitar riff that takes you right into the action, ‘Ballad of a Broken Hearted Man’ is a story of just that," the band describes. "Two people down on their luck trying to figure it out together, but for some reason, they never do." Produced by Kevin Shirley, (Aerosmith, Black Crowes, Iron Maiden) the track showcases Robert Jon & The Wreck's musical expertise, taking listeners on a journey through a captivating narrative.

Following the success of their previous singles "
Help Yourself," "Hold On," and the high-energy rock anthem "Stone Cold Killer," "Ballad of a Broken Hearted Man" is the latest single of their highly anticipated new studio album set to release in 2024. Alongside these hits, the band also recently released their studio album Ride Into The Light and the concert film Live At The Ancienne Belgique, showcasing their live prowess and ability to capture audiences with their performances.


As we enter 2024, Robert Jon & The Wreck are preparing for an expansive Winter tour across the US, promising to bring their dynamic live shows and new music to a wide range of audiences. The tour is set to feature performances in cities from Phoenix to Nashville, continuing the band's tradition of electrifying live performances and musical storytelling. Already gaining thousands of new fans from supporting sold out Blackberry Smoke and Maverick shows, the band continues to grow a loyal die-hard fan base.

Prolific songwriters with a wealth of new material who refuse to be constrained by traditional release strategies, the band’s new partnership with Joe Bonamassa’s Journeyman Records affords them the opportunity to work with the world’s top producers and release a steady stream of high-quality singles on an ongoing basis, cutting through the industry chaos and ensuring new music is accessible to fans as intended.

Reigning from Southern California, Robert Jon & The Wreck take the Southern rock sound from the east coast and make it their own. Since their inception in 2011, these native Californians; Robert Jon Burrison (lead vocals, guitar), Andrew Espantman (drums, background vocals), Henry James Schneekluth (lead guitar, background vocals), and Warren Murrel (bass) have been electrifying audiences all over the world with their soaring guitar leads, rich vocal harmonies, and memorable tunes. Recently, keyboardist Jake Abernathie joined the band as an official member as they continue to tour and record in the studio. Simply put, it is difficult to ignore when these talented musicians take the stage.

US TOUR 2024
2/7/2024 - Phoenix, AZ - Rhythm Room
2/8/2024 - Santa Fe, NM - Tumbleroot Brewery & Distillery
2/9/2024 - Denver, CO - Marquis
2/10/2024 - Winter Park, CO - Devil's Craft
2/13/2024 - Fort Worth, TX - Tulips
2/14/2024 - Austin, TX - Antone's
2/15/2024 - San Antonio, TX - Sam's Burger Joint
2/16/2024 - McKinney, TX - The Guitar Sanctuary
2/17/2024 - Houston, TX - The Continental Club
2/18/2024 - New Orleans, LA - Chickie Wah Wah
2/20/2024 - Tallahassee, FL - House of Music Tallahassee
2/22-26/2024 -Miami, FL - Rock Legends Cruise XI - Miami, FL to Puerta Plata, DR
2/28/2024 - Atlanta, GA - Smith's Olde Bar
2/29/2024 - Asheville, NC - Salvage Station
3/1/2024 - Chattanooga, TN - Songbirds
3/2/2024 - Maryville, TN - The Shed
3/3/2024 - Nashville, TN - City Winery
3/18-22/2024 - Keeping the Blues Alive at Sea IX - Miami, FL to Cozumel, Mexico
3/22/2024 - Boca Raton, FL - The Funky Biscuit
4/9/2024 - Jacksonville, FL - Springing The Blues Music Festival

SUMMER EUROPEAN TOUR 2024
6/21 2024 - Penmarch, FR - God Save The Kouign Festival
6/23/2024 - Le Thor, FR - Le Sonograf
6/26/2024 - Barcelona, ES - Sala Wolf
6/27/2024 - Zaragoza, ES - Las Armas
6/28/2024 - Madrid, ES - Nazca
6/29/2024 - Sevilla, ES - Sala Fanatic
6/30/2024 - Málaga, ES - La Trinchera       
7/3/2024 - Valencia, ES - Loco Club
7/4/2024 - Santander, ES - Enscenario Santander
7/5/2024 - Cognac, FR - Cognac Blues Folies Festival
7/6/2024 - Helsinki, FI - Puistoblues Festival             
7/8/2024 - Verviers, BE - Spirit of 66
7/9/2024 - Aschaffenburg, DE - Colos-Saal
7/10/2024 - Köln, DE - Die Kantine             
7/12/2024 - Weert, NL - Bospop
10/30/2024 – Utrech, NL – Tivoli
10/31/2024 – Antwerp, BE – Roma

About Journeyman Records
Journeyman, the newest endeavour between Joe Bonamassa and his long-time manager Roy Weisman, is a vertically integrated music management, concert promotion and marketing company that builds awareness for great live artists worldwide. After years of perfecting strategies while building Joe Bonamassa’s career, the company will utilize the same savvy tactics which allowed them to overcome industry barriers that typically held back artists from achieving success. Journeyman provides the infrastructure to take an artist from its infancy, to record music and tour without having to deal with the typical resistance of “gatekeepers” who don’t believe or support emerging acts. Bonamassa has been keen on using his experience to pay it forward to help other artists navigate the murky industry waters. Consequently, Journeyman sets itself apart in this way as being the true market maker for their artists.

 

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