The incredibly talented Joanne Shaw Taylor has released news of her forthcoming album, due out at the end of September. We've caught her a few times in concert and her music is always a blues/rock-ing joy to behold! Needless to say, we'll have a copy of the album in early to review so we can … Continue reading Joanne Shaw Taylor announces new album

That weekend finishing flag is in site... let the time a little more quickly by turning this collection up to eleven. Gruesome - "Dimensions Of Horror" Old school death and an old-school video from Gruesome. "Dimensions of Horror" is the band's first video and fits with their classic style of music particularly well. The EP … Continue reading Thursday Video Roundup (Gruesome, Joanne Shaw Taylor, Osiah, Nahko And Medicine For The People)

[avatar ="Ross" size="50" align="left" /]I’m not the biggest Wilko Johnson fan on the planet but he’s one of those guys you have to see at least once in your lifetime. And since he’s slain a dragon even the mighty Lemmy couldn’t beat, I’ve managed to witness his frantic rhythm and blues capers twice. Add in … Continue reading Wilko Johnson / Joanne Shaw Taylor – O2 ABC, Glasgow 14th April 2016

I got a copy of Joanne Shaw Taylor's latest CD, The Dirty Truth, a couple of weeks ago and I have listened to it almost every day since. I was therefore very much looking forward to hearing her live. Did she live up to my expectations? (Spoiler alert: yes, she did!) Before I go into more detail … Continue reading Joanne Shaw Taylor / Federal Charm – Òran Mór Glasgow, 29 September 2015

I wasn't going to transcribe the opening section of this interview because it was just the, "Hellos", however, when I heard it back, I thought it worth doing after all... [Phone rings and voice answers...] Joanne: Hello David: Hi there. It's David Muir here. I'm calling for Joanne Shaw Taylor. Hi David. This is Joanne how … Continue reading Interview: Joanne Shaw Taylor

The nice folk at Noble PR have given us some great interviews and the chance to review some of the best guitarists round recently. There are quite a few tours featuring some of these artists coming up, so cast your eyes down this list and consider getting a ticket or three. I can't see any … Continue reading Big name guitarists on tour!