The Baker's Dozen #32 John Fiddler (Medicine Head)

September 22, 2021 by David Vousden in Classic Rock, Interview, Blues

John Fiddler co-founded Medicine Head back in 1968 and signed to John Peel’s Dandelion label. So that’s a place in rock history right there, but they also had the likes of John Lennon, Pete Townshend and Eric Clapton singing their praises (not a bad list). I could also mention their 1972 album was entitled ‘Dark Side Of The Moon’ a year before Waters, Gilmour and co. It’s been a decade since John released an album, but with ‘Warriors of Love’ set for release on September 24th 2021, RGM thought the time was right to catch up with John to find out a little more about what influences the “labour of love” that is Medicine Head, the state of the music business, Bob Dylan and guitars.

The Baker's Dozen #31 Al Ross

September 07, 2021 by David Vousden in Interview, Classic Rock, Blues, Country, Soul, The Bakers Dozen

The latest edition of the Baker’s Dozen finds Al Ross chatting to RGM about his earliest musical memories, the demands, frustrations and opportunities that came to light recording the ‘Blue Crystal’ album during the pandemic and his love of vinyl and classic film. Al Ross & The Planets can be a little tough to categorize with blues, classic rock and country influences delivered with a dash of soul that makes for a thoroughly enjoyable listening experience. You can check out their second album, ‘Blue Crystal’ on September 10th 2021, via Wienerworld on CD and download.

The Baker's Dozen #29 Emily Wolfe

June 25, 2021 by David Vousden in Americana, Blues, Interview, Singer-Songwriter, The Bakers Dozen, Pop

With a brand new album ‘Outlier’ out today (June 25th, 2021) Emily Wolfe has plenty going on. The Crows Feet Records release marks a departure for the Austin, Texas singer-songwriter and guitarist whose fretboard talents recently netted her a signature model Epiphone guitar deal. For the new record, those blues-rock roots are given a genre-defying makeover with a host of other musical influences rising to the surface. RGM caught up with Emily for a quick chat about those influences, how a fiddle-playing uncle planted a musical seed and that buying a LeAnn Rimes tape really can lead to Queens Of The Stone Age.

The Baker's Dozen #23 A.J. Croce

February 02, 2021 by David Vousden in Americana, Blues, Folk, Interview, Singer-Songwriter, Soul, The Bakers Dozen

Welcome to the first Baker’s Dozen of 2021 here at RGM. We’re very pleased to welcome A.J. Croce who checked in with RGM from his East Nashville home to chat about his influences (which ties in nicely with his new album ‘By Request’ due February 5th), a love of spy thrillers and how, by taking a look back at how musicians have adapted to change in the past, we might all be able to move forward post-pandemic. It’s a really good read and thanks again to A.J. for his time.

The Baker's Dozen #18 Jack Broadbent

January 01, 2020 by David Vousden in Blues, Folk, Singer-Songwriter, The Bakers Dozen

For the latest in the Baker’s Dozen series RGM caught up with blues singer/guitarist Jack Broadbent. Jack has been opening for the legendary Ronnie Wood on his recent dates. A plumb support slot for sure, but luckily Jack still found the time for a quick chat where he opened up about which Bob Dylan track moves him every time and an unexpected love for Trailer Park Boys.

The Baker's Dozen #14 JD Simo

March 08, 2019 by David Vousden in Blues, Interview, Singer-Songwriter, The Bakers Dozen, Rock

Nashville based guitarist/singer JD Simo is in the UK (March 2019) playing a run of shows with fellow guitarist Tommy Emmanuel CGP. JD recently released ‘Off At 11’ an album that finds him blending straight ahead blues with much more expansive material than incorporates a range of jazz/blues and jam band influences. The album is a fine introduction to JD Simo and well worth tracking down. We caught up with JD for the RGM Baker’s Dozen feature where he explains how guitar great Steve Cropper proved influential in his early days and a more recent love for Bojack Horseman.

The Baker's Dozen #12 Benjamin Folke Thomas

November 15, 2018 by David Vousden in Singer-Songwriter, The Bakers Dozen, Country, Blues, Folk

Fresh from the release of his latest ‘Modern Man’ album via Aveline Records (which is an excellent release and well worth checking out) Benjamin Folke Thomas took the time to complete a Baker’s Dozen for RGM that revealed an obsession with pool and a slightly worrying love of reality TV. Benjamin Folke Thomas will be touring the UK to promote ‘Modern Man’ this month with an album launch show at The Lexington, London on November 25th.

The Baker's Dozen #2 - The Goat Roper Rodeo Band

March 05, 2018 by David Vousden in Interview, The Bakers Dozen, Country, Blues

For the second in our Baker's Dozen feature we are pleased to welcome all three members of The Goat Roper Rodeo Band who kindly gave up their time for a chat about all manner of things. So if you ever wondered how Scandinavian flat pack furniture might have played a part in the band's story then The Baker's Dozen is essential reading.