Friday, March 27, 2026

Blues rock

Blues, Rock, and Soul: Samantha Fish and Jesse Dayton’s Birmingham Night of Musical Fusion. Gig review.

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As the night unfurled, an electrifying sense of anticipation filled the air. Samantha, Jesse, and their exceptionally talented band took center stage, making an unspoken promise to the eager crowd that they were in for a musical treat of epic proportions. They were about to embark on a journey through their entire album, sprinkled with a selection of tracks from last year’s Stardust Sessions EP, soulful solo performances, and unexpected cover renditions, Kicking off with a cover of MC5’s “Kick out the Jams “. What followed was nothing short of magical, a mesmerizing blend of blues, rock, country, and boogie – a true Southern-style sonic extravaganza.

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Robert Jon & The Wreck Drop New Single “Hold On,” A Soulful Ode To The Touring Life

New MusicPlanet RockRobert Jon & The WreckRock Tours Gig Guide

From the heart of Southern California, Robert Jon & The Wreck continue to redefine classic rock, solidifying their position as powerhouses in the Southern Rock realm. Their latest offering, “Hold On,” available now on all digital platforms via Joe Bonamassa’s Journeyman Records, is a riff-based rock classic produced by the legendary Kevin Shirley. Delving into the poignant challenges of life on the road, the track captures the sentiment of every working entertainer with its hard, rocking melodies and soulful lyrics. Capturing the essence of endurance and yearning, the lyrics paint a picture of the relentless passage of time and the eternal tug of home.

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When Rivers Meet Experience Midweek Chart Success As “Aces Are High” UK Tour Is Announced 

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Hot off the release of their critically acclaimed third studio album “Aces Are High”, award-winning rock duo When Rivers Meet, comprised of husband-and-wife Aaron and Grace Bond, are pleased to announce their “Aces Are High” Spring 2024 UK Tour.

Planet Rock will run a 48-hour ticket pre-sale from 10am BST on Wednesday October 18th.

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Elles Bailey and co. Music Minds Matter. Lafayette London. Gig review.

Elles BaileyGig reviewsHenry GraceJamie Lawson

We do like the Lafayette in London’s Kings Cross, and it was the perfect setting for this musical evening in aid of Music Minds Matter from Help Musicians.

The fact that the 10th October was also World Mental Health Day made the evening even more poignant, as crowds of fans poured into the Lafayette for what was to be a night of fantastic music and awareness.

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Joanne Shaw Taylor Returns With Enchanting New Single “Black Magic” From Upcoming Album

Joanne Shaw TaylorNew Music

Just in time for the season and with a nod to Friday the 13th’s mystical charm, British blues-rock prodigy Joanne Shaw Taylor unveils her spellbinding new single “Black Magic,” a blues gem perfect for whimsical nights. Crafted alongside Kevin Shirley, the iconic producer, at the legendary RCA Studio A in Nashville, this new track is the fruit of a collaboration with stellar artists such as Rob McNelly, Doug Lancio, Alison Prestwood, Jimmy Wallace, and Anton Fig.

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