The James Hunter Six at Under The Bridge – 17/11/18 (Preview)
What a story! Raised in Essex, James Hunter left school at age sixteen and began working for the railway. After busking on the streets of London for some time, Hunter […]
Beverley Skeete and Friends at The Pheasantry (Review)
While she may not be a household name, Beverley Skeete has musical pedigree. Firstly, she sang for twenty years in Bill Wyman’s Rhythm Kings. Moreover, her repertoire as a backing […]
‘Black Voices Quintet Presents: Aretha’s Anthems’ at Jazz Cafe – 29/12/18 (Preview)
For those in London over the festive period, you must pop by the Jazz Cafe on 29th December. A staunch champion of soul music within London’s live music scene, the […]
At Last: The Etta James Story at Cadogan Hall (Review)
Vika Bull has all guns blazing in this terrific Etta James tribute. – ‘I’d rather go blind, boy.’ This refrain fades out solemnly in the recording of this iconic blues […]
Mica Paris Sings Ella Fitzgerald at Islington Assembly Hall – 11th November 2018 (Preview)
Currently touring the UK as part of the musical Fame, British soul champion Mica Paris will be stopping by London for a special tribute to the First Lady of Song – […]
Tawiah at The Albany (Review)
Introspective, absorbing performances from an independent artist with fresh, contemporary vision. – At a sold-out show at The Albany – an arts centre in Deptford, South-East London – 191 audience […]
Beverley Knight Sings Stevie Wonder at the London Palladium (Preview)
BBC Radio 2’s Friday Night is Music Night – the world’s longest-running live orchestral radio show – will be celebrating the music of Stevie Wonder in November. Broadcast live from […]
Alexander O’Neal at The Boisdale (Review)
In a word: lethargic. – The opinions of this writer are certainly at odds with the audience at The Boisdale last night – most of whom, after digesting their sophisticated […]
Roy Ayers at Subterania, 1st-3rd November (Preview)
Funk, jazz, soul composer Roy Ayers is performing at Subterania, West London this November. Known as ‘The Godfather of Neo-Soul’, Ayers is a prolific vibraphonist, producer, and composer with an […]
Christmas Soul Plans!
Yes, it’s only October. But John Legend is releasing his Christmas album this month, and if you want a soulful Christmas you best get planning now. So kindly detach your […]
Natasha Watts at Pizza Express Live (Review)
‘Watts’ voice is mellow but thick in tone. Loud and powerful enough to cut through the band, but always smooth and warm.’ – Rarely have I come across a vocalist […]
Round-Up: Macy Gray, Bruce ‘Mississippi’ Johnson, Gladys Knight
You know the drill – just another round-up of some soul music releases/performances on our radar: Macy Gray, Bruce ‘Mississippi’ Johnson, and Empress of Soul Gladys Knight. Macy Gray – Ruby […]
D’Influence at Nell’s Jazz and Blues (Review)
‘Bass-driven, distinctly British, and groove-laden.’ – While a late sound-check meant that this writer had to stand outside the venue in the drizzle, the 1990s acid jazz group came through […]
At Last: The Etta James Story at Cadogan Hall, London (Preview)
Any Etta James fans out there? If so, you should probably take a look at At Last: The Etta James Story. This narrative concert originated in Melbourne, Australia in 2013 and […]