Vangelis to release deluxe remastered 13 CD box set 'Delectus'

November 17, 2016 by David Vousden in Box Set, Pop, prog, Soundtrack

Vangelis has announced a deluxe 13 CD box set which is due for release on February 3rd 2017. The set has been remastered under the composer's supervision and includes all of the albums he recorded on Vertigo and Polydor including a personal favourite 'Antarctica' and the seminal soundtrack to 'Chariots Of Fire' plus the albums he recorded with Yes frontman Jon Anderson all housed in a lavish box with 64 page book. The full press release follows:

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:

Miranda Lambert announces Highway Vagabond UK Tour Dates

November 15, 2016 by David Vousden in Country, Tour Dates

To coincide with the release of her new double album 'The Weight Of These Wings' on Friday November 18th Miranda Lambert has announced that she will bring her Vagabond Highway tour to the UK for a run of dates in August 2017. Full dates and ticket 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:

Swedish Death Candy announce headline London show for November 24th

November 08, 2016 by David Vousden in psych, Garage Rock, Video, Tour Dates

Garage rock / psych act Swedish Death Candy (great name) will play their highly anticipated debut album in full at Sebright Arms in London on November 24th. The London based combo recently signed to Hassle records and have been getting great reviews. More about the band, their latest video and additional tour info follows:

Cambridge Folk Festival expands city-wide with City Roots February 2017

November 03, 2016 by David Vousden in Acoustic, Folk, Tour Dates, World Music, Roots

In February of 2017 the Cambridge Folk Festival will expand throughout the city with a new initiative that will see 'City Roots' bring folk and roots artists to a range of venues in the city. As is usual with Cambridge Folk Festival the artists listed to appear are an ecletic bunch that includes Salif Keita and Transatlantic Sessions featuring Aly Bain and Jerry Douglas and a host of impressive players. More details about 'City Roots' and the artists booked to appear follows:

Alejandra Ribera @ Green Note November 4th 2016

November 01, 2016 by David Vousden in Acoustic, Folk, singer-songwriter, Tour Dates

Alejandra Ribera has announced a headline show at the acclaimed Green Note venue in London for this Friday November 4th. An ideal opportunity to catch a seductive and evocative performer in a lovely intimate venue.

The Crooked Brothers play Green Note, London November 3rd 2016

October 31, 2016 by David Vousden in Americana, Blues, Country, Folk, Tour Dates

As part of their European tour Canadian act The Crooked Brothers will play a run of UK shows that include a date at the award winning Green Note in London on November 3rd. The full tour details and more about The Crooked Brothers 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.

Evanescence Ultimate Collection Vinyl Box Set due 9th December 2016

October 24, 2016 by David Vousden in Alternative Rock, Box Set, Vinyl

An interesting and very welcome development for fans of Evanescence is the upcoming 6 LP box set due via Universal / Concord on December 9th. Alongside their three studio albums the set includes the 'Origin' demo album plus 'Lost Whispers' a collection of hard to find b-sides and 'Even In Death' a new 2016 recording. Track listing etc follows.

Colin James adds November UK Tour Dates in support of 'Blue Highways'

October 21, 2016 by David Vousden in Blues, Tour Dates, singer-songwriter

Canadian singer-songwriter and acclaimed blues guitarist Colin James will issue his new album 'Blue Highways' in the UK on November 25th via True North Records. To support the album Colin James will be touring the UK as special guest to Beth Hart and will play an additional headline show at Under The Bridge in London. Loads more about Colin James, the new album and the tour dates follows.

A Thousand Horses are smokin' in new 'Travelin' Man' video

October 18, 2016 by David Vousden in Southern Rock, Country, Tour Dates, Video, Country Rock

Southern rockers A Thousand Horses continue to build on their momentum in the UK with a new video 'Travelin Man' which captures everything we like about the band who will be back in the UK for shows in Nov/Dec. Loads more about the band, those tour dates and the video for 'Travelin' Man' follows.

Johnossi remind us 'Air Is Free' and announce UK show

October 11, 2016 by David Vousden in Pop, Rock, Tour Dates

If you're looking for something that incorporates big riffs and an infectious, even bigger, chorus then how about Swedish duo Johnossi and 'Air Is Free' they'll even throw in some horns. The result is pretty cool. The Swedish duo are platinum sellers in Sweden and will be playing a show on November 8th at London's Hoxton Square Bar & Kitchen to mark the release of their 'Air Is Free' EP

Paul Cauthen to release 'My Gospel' November 4th

October 11, 2016 by David Vousden in Country, Folk, singer-songwriter, Soul, Video, Rock, Gospel, Americana, Blues

Paul Cauthen will release his highly anticipated debut solo album in the UK on November 4th via the Lightning Rod Records label. Paul Cauthen blends elements of gospel, folk, country, rock and soul and delivers them in a striking baritone. It may have taken three years for 'My Gospel' to come to fruition but the time has been very well spent. Please read on for an extensive in-depth look at Paul Cauthen and songs from 'My Gospel'.

Ani DiFranco the new single 'Play God' out now

October 11, 2016 by David Vousden in Folk, singer-songwriter, Video

The new single from Ani DiFranco 'Play God' is out now and is her first new music since 'Allergic To Water' in 2014. Ani DiFranco has always woven strong political and feminist views into her music and with 'Play God' she continues to do so. The European release of the single is a joint venture between the newly launched Aveline label and Righteous Babe. Please read on to check out the video and Ani DiFranco's thoughts on this issue. Reproductive Rights = Civil Rights.

Amanda Richards finds 'Tough Ones To Love' November 4th

October 08, 2016 by David Vousden in Americana, Country, singer-songwriter

Grammy award nominated singer-songwriter Amanda Richards and her band The Long Good Whiles will release their latest album 'Tough Ones To Love' on November 4th 2016. To find out a little more about Amanda Richards and to hear the impressive 'Fresh Kill' which has been released as a taster for the upcoming album please read on.

Dan Owen announces live shows to promote EP release

October 08, 2016 by David Vousden in singer-songwriter, Tour Dates

Red Guitar Music recently featured singer-songwriter Dan Owen and the first single / video 'Made To Love You' from his upcoming EP 'Open Hands and Enemies' which is now due for release on October 26th. To support the release Dan Owen will be everywhere over the next couple of months with headline shows and dates supporting Birdy and then another run of shows with Kaleo.

Underhill Rose release 'One Time A Year' before November 2016 Tour

October 06, 2016 by David Vousden in Acoustic, Americana, Folk, Tour Dates, Video

North Carolina folk-Americana trio Underhill Rose have released a non-album single to coincide with their return to our shores for an upcoming run of November 2016 tour dates in the UK and Ireland. The band are also promoting their album 'The Great Tomorrow' which received excellent reviews earlier this year. Please read on to check out a live video of 'One Time A Year' and those tour dates.

Gitta De Ridder announces new album and London album launch show

September 14, 2016 by David Vousden in Acoustic, Folk, singer-songwriter, Tour Dates, Video

Born in the Netherlands and now based in London singer-songwriter Gitta De Ridder has announced the release of her new album 'Feathers' on September 21st. To promote the release there will be a London album launch show at Servant Jazz Quarters in Dalston on October 10th. For a taste of the album please check out the really nice, fun video for the latest single 'Even If' in which Gitta looks to be having a great time playing dress-up.

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.