You can probably see the details from the flyer, but if you can't, Hip City! returns to London on Saturday 21st May. It takes place at Balls Brothers, 158 Bishopsgate, London, EC2M 4LN, running from 8pm – 2am, entry being £6. Pay that and you'll hear 60s soul, R&B, blues, […]
Tag: blues
Rare Mod Volume 3 reviewed
It's out to buy this week on CD, with the vinyl copies of the Rare Mod Volume 3 album available from next week. So the perfect time to review the Rare Mod volume 3 album on Acid Jazz, which we have. The latest 'Nuggets' of the 60s mod scene offers […]
Jazzman launches Popcorn label
Yes, as the headline suggests, the Jazzman record label has launched an offshoot popcorn label – called Popcorn. The first 45 of the 'love' or 'hate' vintage genre is a split single, Dolly Lyons' 'slinky mover' Palm Of Your Hand, along with 'super-sleazy crime-jazz instrumental' Barricuda by the Page Boys, […]
Chris Farlowe & The Excellos 45
Another vintage-style 45 you might have missed. In fact I missed it too – just as well Doug has flagged up this Chris Farlowe & The Excellos 45 – Tell Me Mama / I'm Going Upstairs. Yes, that Chris Farlowe, doing some R&B, rockin' blues, call it what you like […]
Chess Records documentary on BBC4
If you follow us on Facebook, you'll know we flagged up an article in the weekend's Guardian about Chess Records. Well, if you liked that, you'll certainly love the Chess Records documentary on BBC4 this coming Friday. Going by the name of Roll Over Beethoven – The Chess Records Saga, […]
Land Of 1000 Dances – Edinburgh
News of a new soul and R&B night (throwing in a bit of blues and jazz) for Edinburgh – Land Of 1000 Dances. Confirmed dates are Saturdays 11th September and 9th October at Studio 24, Carlton Road, Edinburgh, with the playlist apparently suited to those 'who like a little Elmore […]
Blues CD with Mojo magazine
Ahhhh…Mojo magazine. It's back again this month, once again with a member of Led Zeppelin on the front cover. So no change. But it does have a decent 'free' CD. Good Times Bad Times is a CD of blues tunes that are said to have influenced generations of bands later. […]
Complete Introduction to Chess box
With very little fanfare, A Complete Introduction To Chess has ghosted out as a 4-CD boxset from today. In fact, we know very little about it aside from the fact that is is available, it is over those 4 CDs and it features 100 tracks from the Chess back catalogue, […]
