Status Quo 2CD/3CD Deluxe Editions due May 26th 2017

April 06, 2017 by David Vousden in Classic Rock, Hard Rock, News, Deluxe Reissue

May 26th 2017 is the date for a set of deluxe reissues from UK rock legends Status Quo. The trio of albums getting the expanded treatment are 'Blue For You', 'Just Supposin' and 'Never Too Late'. The three releases all feature a host of demo, b-side and live material over two discs while 'Never Too Late' is expanded to a 3CD set with the further addition of a previously unreleased live show from 1981. More about the albums including complete track listings follows:

The Magpie Salute announce debut album for June 9th

April 04, 2017 by David Vousden in Blues, Classic Rock, Country Rock, News, Tour Dates, Video

The Magpie Salute recently announced the release of their self-titled debut album for June 9th via Eagle Rock Entertainment. The Magpie Salute features Rich Robinson, Marc Ford and Sven Pipien who will need no introductions to fans of The Black Crowes. The band will be in residence at Under The Bridge in London for a run of shows from April 12th - 15th to showcase the new record. More about The Magpie Salute and the album follows:

A Thousand Horses & The Cadillac Three embrace Record Store Day 2017

March 22, 2017 by David Vousden in Americana, Classic Rock, Country, Country Rock, New Single, News, Southern Rock, Vinyl

Two artists that we have featured previously at Red Guitar Music have lined up releases for Record Store Day 2017 on April 22nd. A Thousand Horses 'Live from London {Metropolis Studios)' and The Cadillac Three 'Live At Abbey Road' are both limited edition vinyl only pressings. These are the sort of items that will have fans up early on April 22nd and heading down to their local Indie record store. More about both acts and the track listings follow:

The highly anticipated final album from Chuck Berry due June 16th via Dualtone/Decca

March 22, 2017 by David Vousden in Classic Rock, News, Rock

Time marches on and the passing of Chuck Berry on March 18th really did feel like the end of an era. Others will take up the baton and run with it but, with so few of those early pioneers still recording, the original feel and spirit of Rock 'N' Roll may well have left the building. Thankfully, plans were already in place for the release of the final album that Chuck Berry and his family had been working on for many years. 'Chuck' will be released June 16th via Dualtone / Decca. The full press release, track listing and 'Big Boys' the first music released from the album follows:

Procol Harum celebrate 50 years with new album 'Novum' and UK tour

January 31, 2017 by David Vousden in Classic Rock, Hard Rock, Prog, Tour Dates

To mark their 50th anniversary seminal rock act Procol Harum with founder member Gary Brooker at the helm will return with a new studio album 'Novum' on April 21st via Eagle Records. The album is their first in fourteen years and a European tour with a set of UK dates has also been announced. Much more on the new album and the latest Procol Harum news including the tour dates follows:

Status Quo - The Vinyl Singles Collection (1972-1979) Ltd Ed due March 10th

January 26, 2017 by David Vousden in Box Set, Classic Rock, Hard Rock, Vinyl

Status Quo will release the first of five limited edition vinyl box sets on March 10th. The first in the series includes all of their classic 70's singles including such gems as 'Caroline' and 'Down Down' The box also includes a download code if you prefer your Quo on the go. This release follows on from the recent album collection 1981-1996 and should be a must for both Quo and vinyl fans. More about the box including a track list follows:

Kansas find 'Rhythm In The Spirit' and announce European dates

January 12, 2017 by David Vousden in Classic Rock, Hard Rock, Melodic Rock, Tour Dates, Video, Prog

Legendary rock act Kansas recently put together a video for 'Rhythm In The Spirit' one of many stand out tracks on their recent 'The Prelude Implicit' album. The video is a tantalizing taster for a run of European shows set for later this year. The video and those all important European dates, which include a UK show at the Rambling Man Fair, follows:

Jethro Tull - The String Quartets + Pass The Bottle Christmas Single

December 06, 2016 by David Vousden in Christmas, Classic Rock, Folk, Video, Classical

Jethro Tull frontman Ian Anderson and keyboard player John O'Hara have teamed up with The Cardussi Quartet for an album of Jethro Tull music painted in a strikingly new light. The album will be released on 24th March 2017 but a single from the album 'Pass The Bottle (A Christmas Song)' is avaialble to stream now via Spotify etc and is also an instant grat track for download with pre-orders of the album. Much more about the album, pre-order links and info about all those involved follows:

Rainbow to headline Stone Free Festival 2017

December 06, 2016 by David Vousden in Classic Rock, Hard Rock, Melodic Rock, Metal, Tour Dates

Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow will be the headline act for the second Stone Free Festival at the O2 in London on Saturday 17th June 2017 with tickets on sale from Thursday December 8th. More artists will be announced soon but in the meantime more about Rainbow and Stone Free Festival follows:

Cream give 'Fresh Cream' the deluxe treatment January 2017

November 30, 2016 by David Vousden in Blues, Classic Rock, DVD / Blu-ray, Rock

Legendary trio Cream will see their debut album 'Fresh Cream' get the deluxe treatment on January 27th 2017. 'Fresh Cream' will be released as a 4 disc set (3 CDs + 1 Blu-ray Audio) with a 6 LP version (to follow in April 2017) for the folks who love their vinyl. The deluxe set will feature stereo and mono versions of the album and a host of early versions, outtakes and alternate mixes including BBC sessions. The set is housed in a gatefold sleeve with slipcase and hardback book. Please read on for a complete tracklist and additional info on the release:

A Thousand Horses announce 'Live Cut To Vinyl' event

November 22, 2016 by David Vousden in Classic Rock, Country, Country Rock, Southern Rock, Tour Dates, Vinyl

Southern rockers A Thousand Horses have announced a very special event to be held at Metropolis Studios on December 3rd. Additional tour details have also been announced with a change to a larger venue in Manchester due to phenomenal demand for tickets. UK act Purson have taken on the coverted support slot for the UK dates. Please read on for more details about this special event and all things A Thousand Horses:

Deep Purple to release newly restored 'California Jam' on Blu-ray December 2nd

November 17, 2016 by David Vousden in Classic Rock, Hard Rock, DVD / Blu-ray

For the first time the legendary performance by Deep Purple at the California Jam 1974 is set for a Blu-ray release via earMUSIC on December 2nd 2016. The gig features the Mark III Purple line-up that included new boys David Coverdale and Glenn Hughes. The newly restored edit comes with new artwork and liner notes. More details follow:

HMV Bromley unveils exclusive Bowie Booth + HMV stores Snapchat news

November 11, 2016 by David Vousden in Classic Rock, singer-songwriter

This weekend HMV in the UK is the place to be for all David Bowie fans. To coincide with the new 'Legacy' compilation HMV Bromley has an exclusive Bowie Booth from today Friday 11th to Sunday 13th. If you can't make it to Bromley then keep an eye on the David Bowie official social media channels to find out which other HMV stores have been assigned exclusive Snapchat filters. Full details follows:

Gillan - The Vinyl Collection unboxed by Ian Gillan

October 24, 2016 by David Vousden in Box Set, Classic Rock, Hard Rock, Metal, Video, Vinyl

There are a million unboxing videos on Youtube but you don't often get the chance to see the artist doing the unboxing. Check out the following video as Ian Gillan reminisces about the albums he made with Gillan The Band.

The Beach Boys celebrate 50 years of Good Vibrations

September 05, 2016 by David Vousden in Classic Rock, Pop, Vinyl

The Beach Boys will celebrate the 50th anniversary of 'Good Vibrations' with a very nice looking sunburst 12" vinyl EP on October 7th that i'm sure will be on the want lists of Beach Boys and vinyl fans in general. The 6 track EP features 5 versions of the classic song + 'Let's Go Away For Awhile' the original B side.

FM to release new album Indiscreet 30

August 26, 2016 by David Vousden in AOR, Classic Rock, Hard Rock, Melodic Rock

Thirty years on from the original release UK melodic rockers FM are set to release a re-recorded version of their classic debut on October 28th with 7 bonus tracks. The band will also be playing the complete album live on their Oct/Nov tour to coincide with the album release. Please read on for a sneak peak at the new album and those tour dates etc.

Kansas to release The Prelude Implicit September 23rd 2016

August 16, 2016 by David Vousden in AOR, Classic Rock, Hard Rock, Melodic Rock, prog

Legendary US act Kansas will release their first new studio album in 16 years on September 23rd via Inside Out Music. They may have been away from the studio for many years but longtime fans are in for a treat. The full press release and 'With This Heart' follows.

Bruce Springsteen - 'Chapter And Verse' due September 23rd

July 29, 2016 by David Vousden in Classic Rock, singer-songwriter, Video, Vinyl, Autobiography

As a companion to his forthcoming, seven years in the writing, autobiography 'Born To Run' Bruce Springsteen will release a compilation album on September 23rd that includes 5 previously unreleased tracks including The Castiles and Steel Mill recordings. Please read on for the full track listing and a preview trailer.

Ray Wilson - Makes Me Think Of Home due October 7th

July 23, 2016 by David Vousden in singer-songwriter, Classic Rock

Never one to let the grass grow under his feet Ray Wilson will release his second album of 2016 on October 7th. The new album follows the acoustic set 'Song For A Friend' which garnered some of the very best reviews of his career on release. Stiltskin and Genesis may have bought Ray to the attention of the public but a relentless touring schedule and his abilities as a singer-songwriter are now reaping their rewards some 15 years into his solo career.

Ian Hunter has his 'Fingers Crossed' for September 16th

July 21, 2016 by David Vousden in Classic Rock, singer-songwriter

British rock legend Ian Hunter will release his latest album 'Fingers Crossed' on September 16th via Proper Records. The first track released from the record is 'Dandy' a very fitting homage to David Bowie which is quintessential Hunter. The album release will be followed by a UK tour in November.