‘Outtakes’is een volwassen en gevarieerd bluesalbum dat laat zien dat zelfs de onbedoelde opnames van Micke Björklöf & Blue Strip van uitzonderlijk hoog niveau zijn. Het bewijst de kracht van een band die al jaren trouw blijft aan zijn stijl, maar tegelijkertijd blijft evolueren.
Laurence Jones – Live In The Netherlands 2025
Laurence Jones – Live In The Netherlands 2025 – Support Merel van de Keer.
Julian Sas In Dutch Blues Hall Of Fame
Bluesrock-gitarist Julian Sas is op 22 mei 2025 opgenomen in de prestigieuze Dutch Blues Hall of Fame.
New Release: Paul Weller – Find El Dorado
‘Find El Dorado’ sees Weller revisit songs that have long lived in the back of his mind – with fresh meaning and a sense of reverence.
Review: Giant – Stand And Deliver
Overall, ‘Stand And Deliver’ is an excellent powerhouse rock album and a “worthy” addition to the catalogue of Giant. Play it LOUD and enjoy!
New Release: The Doobie Brothers – Walk This Road
Legendary hitmakers The Doobie Brothers’ new 10-track album ‘Walk This Road.’
Concertverslag: Kai Strauss
Eindelijk weer een goed gevulde concertzaal van de ABC Music Club in Doetinchem.
Single I Robbert Duijf – Those Days
“Those Days” is de nieuwe single uit het ‘Silver Spoon’ album.
New Release: Dave Specter – Live At Space
This is 21st century Chicago blues, anchored in tradition and open to the future.
Arrow Classic Rock Bluestown Radio # 233 (21 Mei 2025)
2 Uur lang non-stop Blues- en Bluesrock op Arrow Classic Rock!
Review: Bernie Marsden – Icons
Overall, I would say that Icons is a great guitar album which shows Bernie Marsden at his humble best, playing the blues like you are supposed to play the blues.
New Release: Jethro Tull – Live From Baloise Session
Blending classical, folk, jazz, and hard rock in groundbreaking ways, Jethro Tull have become one of the most distinctive, successful and enduring bands in progressive rock music.
Review: Glass Hammer – Rogue
Net iets meer dan een uur prettige, symfonisch getinte popmuziek.
New Release: Flavium – Plays Peter Green’s Fleetwood Mac
Tijdens de tour speelt Flavium de nummers van Peter Green met eerbied en het respect dat ze verdienen.
New Release: TajMo – Room On The Porch
Taj Mahal and Keb’ Mo’, two generations of American blues masters, reunite to release their second album together, ‘Room On The Porch.’
New Release: Brad “Guitar” Wilson – The Californian
He is always writing music that appeals to an international guitar audience. His songs are like wonderfully crafted paintings to be enjoyed for years to come.
Review: Pink Floyd At Pompeii – MCMLXXII
Steven Wilson remixed ‘Pink Floyd At Pompeii’ and he did an excellent job.
New Release: The Black Keys – No Rain, No Flowers
‘No Rain, No Flowers’ is a testament to the band’s deep commitment to their craft and their enduring creativity.
Single I Larry McCray – Bright Side
Larry McCray unleashes new uplifting single “Bright Side”, paying homage to musical hero Bobby “Blue” Bland.
New Release: Gina Coleman – Unequivocally Blue
Gina Coleman has decided to release her first solo album which highlights the unique timbre of her voice which evokes the visceral emotions of her lyrics.
Review: GA-20 – Volume 2
Short album, short review. But keep on rocking GA-20, because you still sound exciting!
Review: Johan Nauta – Een Plek Bij Het Podium
Er staan naast leuke herinneringen vooral veel mooie foto’s in Johans boek. Ik kan je vooral aanraden het boek aan te schaffen, dat Johan in eigen beheer heeft uitgebracht en zéér de moeite waard is.
New Release: Orianthi – Some Kind of Feeling
Critically acclaimed guitarist and singer Orianthi will release her new studio album ‘Some Kind Of Feeling’
New Release: Boogie Beasts – Live At Het Depot
Op Record Store Day 2025 verscheen ‘Live At Het Depot’, een EP met vier zinderende tracks die de gekende rauwe, aanstekelijke energie van The Beasts perfect weergeven.
Review: Joan Osborne – Dylanology (Live)
Ze heeft een fijne eigen manier om acht songs van Dylan te brengen, samen met haar prima band en de drie gastvocalisten.
New Release: Voodoo Ramble – In The Heart Of The City
Croatian blues/rock band Voodoo Ramble release their 4th album ‘In the Heart Of The City.’
Amy Helm & Band – European Tour June 2025
Amy Helm has quietly become one of the most treasured multi-generational live musicians and best kept secrets as a singer, songwriter and performer.
New Release: Ruzz Guitar’s Blues Revue – Between Two Worlds
‘Between Two Worlds’ lives up to its name, moving fluidly between soulful blues, hard-hitting rockabilly, and razor-sharp roots rock.
Blue Heart Blues: Een Muzikaal Cadeautje Voor Liefhebbers Van De Blues
Op vrijdagavond 23 mei staat Zwolle in het teken van de blues met bands uit binnen- en buitenland.
Arrow Classic Rock Bluestown Radio # 232 (14 Mei 2025)
2 Uur lang non-stop Blues- en Bluesrock op Arrow Classic Rock!
Single I Wayward Saints – Flags Of Red
Wayward Saints, the electrifying Rock n Roll quintet, is thrilled to release their new single “Flags Of Red”off their new EP ‘Survivor’.
Review: The Davidson Trio – Cougar
The eight songs on this album are packed with angular riffs, ferocious guitar solos, awesome vocals and lots of musical diversity, making ‘Cougar’ a powerhouse rock blues album which you have to enjoy at maximum volume!!