Interview – Dale Storr

May 15, 2012 | 2 Comments

Here’s a letter we received from keyboard player and singer Dale Storr, originally featured in Issue 120. After twenty years of playing New Orleans style music, he has gone through a period of transition, from bandleader to soloist and has now emerged in a duo with Kim Mayhew, the saxophonist, to whom he is engaged.

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Download – Jo Harman

May 4, 2012 | 13 Comments

Since leaving a lucrative production deal with a Grammy Winning producer, Jo Harman has made an immediate impact stepping out to make music she loves, under her own terms.

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What’s New in Issue 125

April 27, 2012 | 1 Comment

Who does Ian Siegal say should feature on commemorative British Blues Post Office stamps? Why does BBC Radio 4’s Count Arthur Strong say he’s ready to take over from Paul Jones? How did Southern songbird Lisa Mills first meet the blues in Alabama? What made Sugar Pie Desanto say her 1964 tour of the UK was ‘horrible’? [...]

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What’s New in Issue 124

March 27, 2012 | Leave a comment

What happened when Etta James interrupted Earl Thomas’ afternoon nap? How did the Matt Taylor and Motives end up marooned in the middle of a lake in Holland? Why did Ry Cooder scream when he shook Hans Theessink’s hand? Why are Hokie Joint definitely going by boat next time they play in Holland? –

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What’s New in Issue 123

February 25, 2012 | 12 Comments

After nearly fifteen years as Reviews Editor and Editor of Blues In Britain, Jon Taylor and I are stepping down and handing the magazine on to Michael Ford and his team at Brontë Blues Club, in West Yorkshire. I will still contribute the occasional article and live review and I am looking forward to getting [...]

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Eric Sardinas Interview

February 19, 2012 | Leave a comment

Eric Sardinas has UK dates at the end of March and beginning of April and is touring the ‘Sticks and Stones’ album. Interviewed for Blues in Britain by Moray Stuart; photo by Al Stuart.

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What’s New in Issue 122

January 30, 2012 | 1 Comment

For February, we have a major article by Scott Duncan, editor of our predecessor Blueprint magazine, who interviewed Jon Amor and Dave Doherty of the Jon Amor Blues Group. The band’s new album, Jon Amor Blues Group, is now out and there is a tour to promote it in March. In the meantime, the band [...]

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Download – The Coalminers

January 27, 2012 | 1 Comment

London soul and funk collective The Coalminers are building a fine reputation on the capital’s live music scene. Their six piece line up, oft augmented by brass and percussion, delivers an unparalleled swampy New Orleans funk groove.

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What’s New in Issue 121

December 29, 2011 | Leave a comment

We start the year with much to look forward to. The funky blues-rock band, Northsyde will have a new album out in the Spring, called The Storyteller’s Daughter. Moray Stuart interviewed singer Lorna Fothergill and her guitarist husband Jules Fothergill for Blues In Britain and Moray’s brother Al Stuart took the photos on the tracks [...]

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Watch – Alan Glen Interview

December 29, 2011 | Leave a comment

Blues in Britain editor Fran Leslie sits down with Issue 121 star Alan Glen for a video interview.

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