Bman's Blues Report

I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Wild , from Joanne Shaw Taylor and it's a cool guitar fused blues release. Opening with Dyin' To Know , Taylor leads with a driving rhythm and crisp but understated lead guitar behind her solid vocals and backed by Greg Morrow on drums, Rob McNelly on guitar, Michael Rhodes on bass and Steve Nathan on keys. Ready To Roll has real swagger and Taylor's voice really shines. Backing vocals by Mahalia Barnes, Juanita Tippins and Jade MacRae give the track fullness leading up to so real nice guitar slashes by Taylor. Very cool. Get You Back is a solid country rocker in the style of the Outlaws with nicely blended backing vocals and tight guitar riffs. I really like the bent guitar chords on the opening of ballad, Wild Is The Wind . Rhodes' bass line gives the track a richer contrast to Taylor's already enticing chords and strong vocals. Very nice. Rocker, Wanna Be My Lover has the drive of the Allman...

MARCH/APRIL 2015 UK TOUR With very special guest JOANNE SHAW TAYLOR DOVETAILS WITH NEW STUDIO ALBUM RELEASED 9th MARCH 2015 “Robin Trower’s the British Hendrix.” – Classic Rock Presents ‘The Blues Magazine’ “One of the most influential guitarists ever, and respected the world over.” – Firebrand Magazine “Trower’s guitar playing rips it up to awesome effect.” – Classic Rock Presents ‘The Blues Magazine’ British rock guitarist and vocalist Robin Trower returns to UK with a brand new studio album and a nationwide UK tour in March 2015, which follows 2013’s critically acclaimed Roots And Branches album. Trower’s special guest is guitarist and singer/songwriter Joanne Shaw Taylor . Photo Credit: © Kevin Nixon Tickets can be booked online from www.thegigcartel.com or by calling the 24 hour box office on 0844 478 0898 . All tickets are priced £22.50 , except London o2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire ( £25 ). Joa...

NOVEMBER 2014 UK TOUR WITH SPECIAL GUEST BERNIE MARSDEN PLANET ROCK 48-HOUR TICKET PRE-SALE WEDNESDAY 4th JUNE TICKETS ON SALE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AT 9am ON FRIDAY 6th JUNE NEW STUDIO ALBUM "THE DIRTY TRUTH" RELEASED 22nd SEPTEMBER British blues rock guitarist Joanne Shaw Taylor returns to UK shores with a Nationwide UK Tour in November 2014 , which follows hot on the heels of her fourth new studio album, "The Dirty Truth" , which is currently being recorded in Memphis. Tickets for Joanne’s UK tour goes on sale as an exclusive 48-hour ticket pre-sale on Planet Rock radio from Wednesday 4th June .  Fans will be able to pre-order tickets 48 hours before they go on sale to the general public at 9am on Friday 6th June. Go to www.planetrock.com for further ticket pre-sale information. All tickets are priced £17.50 , except London o2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire ( £20 ).  VIP tickets are £50 a...

** FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ** A REUNION PARTY WEEKEND 35 YEARS IN THE MAKING! KANSAS CITY (April 24, 2014) – The hottest ticket in the Blues, The Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise , which sails on the high seas twice a year, is hosting their Annual Cruiser Reunion shows for 3 nights this year. Based in Kansas City, the LRBC is the brainchild of Roger Naber , (former co-owner of the Grand Emporium live music venue) who is also celebrating 35 years as a music promoter in tandem with the music on stage. With the next two sold-out upcoming LRBC's, Kansas City music fans will have an opportunity to see six varied internationally famous acts at the well known and respected Knuckleheads honkey-tonk venue. Performing over the 3 day Memorial Day weekend soiree, May 23, 24 & 25, will be Blues Hall of Famer, Otis Clay and his 10 piece band, Royal Southern Brotherhood , an all-star band which includes music royalty names such as Cyril Neville and Devon Allman , Al...

“Where Blues Crosses Over” (Pronounced “Roof”) RUF RECORDS HITS THE BLUES CHARTS WITH TWO CDs NEXT WEEK New Records From SAVOY BROWN, ROYAL SOUTHERN BROTHERHOOD & JOANNE SHAW TAYLOR Out Now Label’s “Songs From The Road” CD/DVD Sets Chart With Joanne ...