Critically acclaimed British Blues phenom guitarist Joanne Shaw Taylor is pleased to announce five UK concerts in September 2025. Planet Rock will start a 48-hour ticket pre-sale at 10am GMT on Wednesday June 4th via Planetrock.com. Tickets go on general sale at 10am on Friday June 6th from Gigantic.com, Planetrocktickets.co.uk, and joanneshawtaylor.com. The general on-sale coincides with Joanne’s new studio album Black & Gold released by Journeyman Records on Friday June 6th. The album is available on …
Read More »Joe Bonamassa Announces New Studio Album ‘Breakthrough’
In a career defined by evolution, Joe Bonamassa is ready to turn the page once again. The blues-rock virtuoso has just announced Breakthrough, his most adventurous and genre-blending studio album to date, out July 18th via his own J&R Adventures. At the heart of the announcement is the release of the album’s powerful title track—”Breakthrough“—a soulful, …
Read More »The Late Great Gary Moore “Walkin’ By Myself – Live, From Baloise Session”
Provogue is proud to spotlight a blistering new cut from the upcoming Gary Moore Live – From Baloise Session, due out 23 May. Taken from his unforgettable 2008 performance in Basel, Switzerland, Moore’s explosive take on the Jimmy Rogers classic “Walkin’ By Myself” is now available on all platforms. Listen to the blistering performance here. …
Read More »Review: Joe Bonamassa – Glasgow SEC Armadillo
With the new Kevin Shirley-produced studio album not set to land until later this year, opening night on Joe Bonamassa’s 13-date UK & EU tour is a bit of a step into the unknown for his legions of fans. Then again, a typical Joe Bonamassa setlist rarely features more than …
Read More »Review: Will Wilde – ‘Blues Is Still Alive’
While admittedly not as much of a potential minefield as jazz music, the blues genre is still capable of tripping someone up and bringing the wrath of the dreaded gatekeepers down upon them. The kind of gatekeeper who for some inexplicable reason decides to shout “Play some blues” at the …
Read More »Sari Schorr To Premiere New Studio Album In Full During UK Headline Tour This Spring
US chart-topping American singer-songwriter Sari Schorr is returning to UK stages to perform fourteen headline shows in April and May – and today she announces she will premiere her new album in full at each of her UK dates. At a time when streaming dominates the consumption of music albums …
Read More »Review: Beth Hart – ‘You Still Got Me’
The use of AI in music is a hot topic showing no signs of abating. When asked his thoughts on an AI-generated set of lyrics created ‘in the style of Nick Cave’, Cave responded “This song is bullshit, a grotesque mockery of what it is to be human,” (read the …
Read More »Review: Samantha Fish – Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh
It makes sense that Samantha Fish is performing in a venue called Queen’s Hall. When the Queen of the Blues is in town, there is only one place to perform: a regal venue fit for royalty. Tonight, everyone stands (or, sits, depending on the joints) in the presence of Samantha …
Read More »Joe Bonamassa plays Rory Gallagher – Due to popular demand, third show added
Presented by Aiken Promotions in association with Donal & Daniel Gallagher, critically acclaimed and globally celebrated blues guitarist Joe Bonamassa and band will play a third night Live at the Marquee Cork as a special celebration of the legendary Rory Gallagher. The first two dates, 1st & 2nd July 2025 …
Read More »Samantha Fish releases new live version of “Better Be Lonely” ahead of concert tours
Samantha Fish is gearing up to release new live performance recordings on Rounder Records, starting with a powerful rendition of “Better Be Lonely” on August 23rd. The single is available on all streaming platforms HERE. Originally featured on her 2021 chart-topping album Faster, the alternative version of “Better Be Lonely” captures the raw energy …
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