When you’re talking blues guitarists Stevie Ray Vaughan is the crème de la crème - one of the most incredibly expressive and dynamic players of all time. When it comes to electric blues there’s no shortage of axe men who can tear up a fret board with scintillating riffs executed with dexterity and technique, but so very few can do it with such feel. As Jimi Hendrix said: “The … [Read more...]
Moreland & Arbuckle
Gritty Blues and Roots Rock from the Heartland. Moreland & Arbuckle have been playing the blues and paying their dues for well over a decade. And while they may never become household names, a new deal with one of America’s pedigree blues labels and a swag of impressive reviews for their latest album Promised Land Or Bust could easily win them a legion of appreciative new … [Read more...]
Show Some Emotion – Joan Armatrading
There’s something about the sound of the early Joan Armatrading albums that made music in the 70’s so good, particularly her self titled album from 1976 and Show Some Emotion which was released the following year. Before moving into a more pop oriented style these Armatrading albums from the mid 70’s were very much a product of the singer/songwriter era with considerable jazz … [Read more...]
Forget what you know about the blues, Son Little is redefining the genre for a 21st century audience.
Aaron Livingstone was born to a preacher and a teacher in the U.S. with a restless childhood that saw him drop in and out of schools. He found his feet musically as a young man playing with acts like The Roots and RJD2 before embarking on a solo career as Son Little. His music is primarily steeped in the blues, but no genre is off limits from hip hop to electronica as he … [Read more...]
Henry Wagons – A Wild And Twisted Ride Into Cabaret Country
As the leader of Australia’s raucous country rockers Wagons, Henry Wagons has carved a formidable reputation as both a songwriter and performer. His performances can be hilariously confronting but the theatricality never overshadows the heart of the music. Earlier this year Henry abandoned the band in favour of recording his first solo record After What I Did Last Night, an … [Read more...]