It is a rare and precious occasion when a rock artist of calibre and conviction offers not just his time, but his candour, depth, and vulnerability for an in-depth conversation. Interviewing Rob Wheeler was precisely that – a privilege and an honour. Few musicians today are willing to go beyond surface-level PR and truly open up about their influences, struggles, and creative philosophies. Rob…
On a strangely hot spring evening in Soho, the atmosphere inside the intimate, candle-lit Pizza Express Jazz Club was one of warmth, anticipation, and musical reverence. Guitarist and composer Billy Marrows brought his 12-piece ensemble, Grande Família, to the stage for the London leg of their album launch –The Penelope Album Live. What followed was a masterclass in heartfelt…
Last night, (23 April 2025), The Half Moon in Putney hosted Bootleg Blondie, the UK’s premier Blondie tribute band, for a memorable evening that paid homage to rock legends and local icons.The band, led by the dynamic Debbie Harris, delivered a nearly three-hour performance that captivated the audience from start to finish.?
A Tribute to Blondie and Beyond
Bootleg Blondie is renowned…
Last night, as the drizzle gently fell on the West End pavements, I walked out of the Adelphi Theatre feeling spellbound, uplifted, and wrapped in a soft haze of theatrical magic. Speakeasy, the new dance production by Strictly Come Dancing stars Karen Hauer and Gorka Márquez, is more than a dance show – it’s an intoxicating time-travelling journey through the rhythms, moves, and moods of…
There are some gigs that simplysparklewith a kind of stardust – and last night’s Westway Sessions concert with Cassidy Janson at the Vaudeville Theatre was one of them. If you’ve ever wondered what it might feel like to be serenaded by the British Barbra Streisand – only cheekier, warmer, and arguably more lovable – then this was it. And yes…
Some bands play music. Others create an experience. Wille and the Bandits fall firmly into the latter category. Their ability to fuse blues, rock, reggae, folk, and even Latin influences into a single, seamless performance is nothing short of mesmerising. Their latest live show was a sonic journey that took the audience through waves of emotion, technical brilliance, and raw, unfiltered…
Wille and the Bandits have built a reputation as one of the most dynamic and electrifying live acts on the rock scene today. From sharing the stage with legends like Joe Bonamassa, Deep Purple, and Status Quo to accidentally parking their van in a notorious Northern dogging hotspot, their journey has been anything but ordinary.
In this exclusive interview, frontman Wille Edwards of Wille and the…
Some conversations feel like picking up a thread right where it was left, seamlessly weaving past encounters with present reflexions. My chat with Cassidy Janson was exactly that – a warm reunion that effortlessly blended memories of previous interviews, shared moments, and our mutual passion for music and storytelling.
Cassidy Janson, an artist with an extraordinary ability to inhabit both…
Chilean-born and London-based guitarist, vocalist, and songwriterMiguel Montalbanwith his bandThe Southern Vultureshave kicked off Uk 2025 tour last night,22nd March 2025, atCart & Horses, Stratford, London –famously known as the birthplace ofIron Maiden –and will continue with dates atRopetackle Arts Centre (Shoreham), Y…
Acclaimed guitarist Miguel Montalban is gearing up for his much-anticipated 2025 UK tour, kicking off at the legendary Cart & Horses – the birthplace of Iron Maiden. From his viral Sultans of Swing performance to sharing stages with rock icons, Montalban has carved out a unique space in the music world. In this exclusive interview, he discusses his tour, musical influences, and what it…