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Album Review: Scandinavian blues/roots heavyweights, Thorbjørn Risager & The Black Tornado release 9th studio album, House of Sticks

For the uninitiated, Thorbjørn Risager & The Black Tornado are an 8-piece blues/roots band hailing from Denmark. With a traditional set up of vocals, guitars, bass and drums, they are…

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Premiere: Frank Viele ponders ‘The Trouble With Desire’ and shares ‘Lo-Fi Goodbye’

New Englander Frank Viele has a new album coming – that shouldn’t be a surprise considering his tireless work ethic. It’s not available widely until early next year (a staggering…

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Live Review + Galleries: Bluesfest Byron Bay – Day 5, Monday 01.04.2024

So it came to pass that we finally made our way to the final day. There is a sense of relief, coupled with the same sense of excitement that you…

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Gallery: The Waterboys / David Kitt – Iveagh Gardens, Dublin 13.07.2023

The fantastic raggle taggle gypsy that make up The Waterboys graced the stage of Iveagh Gardens to be the third act to play this years Live at The Iveagh Gardens…

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Gallery: Kaleo / Dea Matrona – Iveagh Gardens, Dublin 09.07.2023

The third night of The Iveagh Garden series of summer shows in Dublin (The First two being Damien Dempsey one of which has already been covered and publish on here, stay…

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Live Gallery: Larkin Poe at the Metro, Sydney 9.04.2023

Larkin Poe dazzle Sydney audience with their unique blend of traditional blues and folk music with modern rock.

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News: Larkin Poe Announce Another Bluesfest Side Show

Larkin Poe add another side show.

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Gallery: Spike (The Quireboys) / Paul Sherry – Upstairs Whelan’s, Dublin 10.03.2023

Last night saw Spike bring his Rock and Roll Storyteller (acoustic songs and stories) show to upstairs at Dublin’s Whelan’s, playing with Spike on these shows is special guest Chris…

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Gallery & Set-list: The Brian Jonestown Massacre / Magic Mod – The Academy, Dublin 09.02.2023

The Brian Jonestown Massacre played a sold-out show at Dublin’s The Academy, in support and first for me was Magic Mod a magician. First time I’ve seen a magician opening…

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Interview: We sat down for a chat with Italian multi-instrumentalist Lili Refrain.

Words Letty Sharpe / Photos Ian Mc Donnell. Lili Refrain is an Italian multi-instrumentalist based in Rome. She hasbeen making for this solo project since 2007. Lili combines blues, rock,folk,…

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