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John 5 Turns Manchester Club Academy Into a Guitar-Fuelled Circus of Virtuosity

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John 5 Live at Club Academy, Manchester – 18 October 2026 Guitar wizard John 5 brings jaw-dropping technique, theatrical showmanship and a whole lot of attitude to Manchester, proving that sometimes two musicians are all you need to deliver an unforgettable night. Review and photos by Paul McWillians | Jace Media Music [more…]

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Singles

Paradise Sins – Taking No Prisioners

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Single – Lash Back Release Date – 23rd Oct 26 Review by Linda McDermott Formed in 2022, Paradise Sins have wasted no time making their mark, touring across the UK, and headlining and selling out shows in their hometown of Birmingham. In 2025, Paradise Sins hit the UK festival circuit for the [more…]

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Live Reviews

Walter Trout at KK’s Steel Mill, 13 October: Blues, Brilliance and the Power of Survival

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Review & photos by Ali Burman There are guitarists who impress with their technical ability, and there are musicians who reach something deeper, connecting with an audience through the sheer honesty and emotion of their performance. Walter Trout has spent decades establishing himself as one of the finest exponents of blues-rock, and [more…]

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ARTIST – LITTLE ANGELS REVIEW

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EP – BIG BAD & BACK REVIEWER – GRAEME WRIGHT Little Angels are one of my all-time favourite bands but it’s been thirty two years since they released any new music. The band are out on tour in November, and the music world has been eagerly waiting for its first taste of [more…]

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Blues & Americana Live Reviews

Billy Walton Band at the Tuesday Night Music club ,Coulsdon.

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Review written by Nigel Foster Photos By Ken Jackson I knew when I booked my ticket for what was another ‘sold out’ gig at the club that everyone was in for a treat and a night of great music. Those new to Billy Walton and his band that were amongst the ‘usual [more…]

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Metal Live Reviews

Fear Factory – O2 Ritz Manchester 1 October 2026

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Live Review Words and Pictures: Phil Ingham The crowds gathered early at the O2 Ritz in Manchester for a packed and varied bill. We were to be treated to some dark melodic rock from The Nocturnal Affair, blackened death metal from HATE, metalcore from Crystal Lake and the main event by industrial [more…]

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Blues & Americana Live Reviews

Erja Lyytinen – Queen of Slide Guitar Rocks The Old Brewery Store!

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Review By Jess Bea Headlining at the fantastic Old Brewery Store in Faversham this evening, the phenomenal Erja Lyytinen brought her tour to a close in the wonderful setting accompanied by her fabulous duo. And what a way to round off a tour! The Finnish blues-rock sensation, who celebrates her 50th birthday [more…]

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Blues & Americana Live Reviews

Ross Harding at Faversham Old Brewery: A Dark, Soul-Stirring Blues Experience

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Review by Jess Bea South African dark blues preacher Ross Harding brought the spirit of the crossroads to Faversham Old Brewery for an evening of raw, brooding blues, hosted by Rockin’ Roots Events. This was no ordinary blues performance; it felt like stepping into a world where the music is darker, the [more…]

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Live Reviews

Hannah Wicklund – A Tour de Force

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Live at The Forum, Tunbridge Wells – Thursday 8 October 2026 Review & photos By Alastair and Kirsty Middlemist A small but enthusiastic crowd greeted Hannah Wicklund at The Forum in Tunbridge Wells on Thursday evening, and it was clear from the off that they genuinely wanted to be there. Some, we [more…]

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Live Reviews Blues & Americana

Robert Jon & The Wreck Deliver a Southern Rock Masterclass in Oxford

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O2 Academy Oxford | 8 October 2026 Review &photos By Ali Burman California’s Southern rock powerhouse delivers soaring guitars, soulful vocals and six-string fireworks. Bringing their UK tour to a close at Oxford’s O2 Academy on 8 October, California’s Robert Jon & The Wreck delivered a superb evening of blues-soaked Southern rock, [more…]

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Live Reviews

These Wicked Rivers Bring the Blues-Rock Fire to Oxford | Live Review

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O2 Academy Oxford | 8 October 2026Opening for Robert Jon & The Wreck Review & photos By Ali Burman Opening for an established American rock outfit like Robert Jon & The Wreck is no small undertaking, but Derbyshire’s These Wicked Rivers proved more than capable of rising to the occasion. Taking to [more…]

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Caitlin Krisko & The Broadcast and The Boneshakers Deliver a Blues-Rock Triumph

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Caitlin Krisko & The Broadcast live review Review written by Nigel Foster Photos by Ken Jackson This was a bonafide double header with both bands being given 90 minute sets and as a result those of lucky enough to have procured a ticket were thoroughly spoiled with 3 hours of magnificent magnetic [more…]