Keeping the tradition of releasing new music every three years alive, vocalist/guitarist/songwriter Myles Kennedy – known for his work with rockers Alter Bridge and Slash and the Conspirators – is back with his third solo album, The Art Of Letting Go. The album marks the return of Myles backed by his band comprised of Zia Uddin on drums and Tim Tournier on bass. The …
Read More »András Droppa Announces ‘Painted Ladies Tour’
Following the release of his self-titled debut album, András Droppa will be taking his unique brand of Hard Rock-Blues to no fewer than 49 venues across the UK and Ireland as part of his debut tour. Starting the Autumn leg at the famous rock venue Bannerman’s in Edinburgh on 11th …
Read More »Review: Station 18 Festival – Day 1
Hanger 18, Swansea May 2024Review and photos Rob WilkinsWhen I was a younger human, a long weekend at Download, in a muddy field, with 100,000 others, was the dream. Finding new bands, surrounding myself with music and like minded souls, enjoying a beer or two. Heaven! Now, age and common …
Read More »Bywater Call headline “Blues Power Live” at London Dingwalls on Friday 25th October
Planet Rock Radio, the UK’s number one Rock and Blues radio station brings you a new live event in conjunction with The Gig Cartel. The event is called ‘Blues Power LIVE’ aptly named after the radio station’s flagship Blues show and is hosted and curated by none other than the …
Read More »Review: Lucassen & Soeterboek’s Plan Nine – ‘The Long-Lost Songs’
Lucassen & Soeterboek’s Plan Nine – ‘The Long-Lost Songs’ is an adventure 30+ years in the making. The collaborative effort between Dutch musicians/artists Arjen Lucassen and Robert Soeterboek was originally planned for a release in the early 90s; but then Grunge hit and the hard rock/metal landscape changed dramatically. The …
Read More »Nightblade: New Single ‘A Song Coming On’
Popular UK rock crew NIGHTBLADE have lifted a hugely striking new single and video from their stunning new album, That’s The Way You Want It, which is out now. NIGHTBLADE are a band that just keeps on progressing and progressing. Their stunning reimagining of Gerry Rafferty mega hit, Baker Street …
Read More »DIO – The Complete Donington Collection Released July
On July 19, 2024, Niji Entertainment & BMG will release The Complete Donington Collection, a Limited Edition 5LP boxset housing Dio’s classic Donington ’83 and Donington ’87 performances at the Donington Festival in the UK, both on 2LP 180gr vinyl with an etching on Side D, as well as the …
Read More »Introducing: Grid
As GRID celebrates the 10th anniversary since Dave Cohn (bass/synths), Matt Habina (drums) and Brian Harrigan (guitars/vocals/synths) formed the band, the outfit are preparing to unveil the new album The World Before Us on July 27th 2024. Get the lowdown on GRID, below: What are the origins of Grid? Brian: …
Read More »KRIS BARRAS announces acoustic evening at Union Chapel
KRIS BARRAS has announced a unique evening of unplugged material in the grandiose acoustic of the famous Union Chapel in London on Friday 31st January, 2025. Union Chapel has hosted everyone from Opeth and Adele, to U2 and Ed Sheeran, and is the perfect setting for KRIS BARRAS BAND fans …
Read More »BST Hyde Park: Gary Clark Jr., Cannons + more announced for Kings of Leon headline show
American Express presents BST Hyde Park is very excited to welcome back Nashville’s finest Kings of Leon to London! The multi-award winning rock group will headline at BST Hyde Park on Sunday 30 June, with the full line-up revealed today including: Gary Clark Jr., Cannons, Somebody’s Child, Red Rum Club, …
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