8 BallAitken - 'Keep Believing

Hier is de gloednieuwe bluesrocksingle 'Keep Believing' die Taya Chani en ik afgelopen vrijdag lanceerden op Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, enz. Misschien wel onze beste tot nu toe. 

De Amer: zomerprogramma 2025

Vrijdag 18 april is de vernieuwde website van De Amer live gegaan, volledig bij de tijd, met de vertrouwde huisstijl en het bekende adres www.cafedeamer.nl

Met de introductie van de website hebben we de gelegenheid benut om het systeem van de reserveringen te moderniseren. Het systeem was nog altijd volledig handmatig, zeer arbeidsintensief en met het huidige aantal concerten niet te handhaven............

Concert: Her Majesty - San Francisco City Trip

Gezien: Her Majesty - San Francisco City Trip Locatie: Hoftheater  Plaats: Raalte Datum: 19 April 2025 Foto’s Harrie Huisman Na de succesvolle tour Are You Ready For The Country, waarin de country-rock centraal stond, word je in hun nieuwe theaterconcert meegenomen naar het San Francisco van eind jaren '60 en begin jaren '70............

ALL THINGS SWAMP: “DRESSED”

Artiest/Band: All Things Swamp Album:  Dressed Release: Out Now Label: Little Village All th Format: CD/LP/DL Genre: Blues,Soul,Swamp With the New Orleans diaspora a fact of life on the West Coast, where the Cajun and Creole cultural invasion long ago firmly took root, California musicians often yearn to play the unique, flavorful beats of New Orleans music. All Things Swamp is like a poker circle of professionals from disparate parts of the music world who come together on their days off to play that funky music for their own enjoyment............

Terry Hanck - Grease To Gravy

Artiest/Band: Terry Hanck Album: Grease To Gravy Release: Out Now Label: Little Village Format: CD/LP/DL Genre: Soul TERRY HANCK - GREASE TO GRAVY Blues sax legend and soul singer supreme's debut recording as a leader on Little Village, with many special guests - Kid Andersen, Johnny "Cat" Soubrand, J.P. Soars, Mitch Woods, Jim Pugh Liner notes below from highly respected journalist Michael Kinsman.........

Brass Camel Strikes Back with Genre-Bending Sophomore Album “Camel”

Artiest/Band: Brass Camel Album: Camel Release: 16 Aprol 2025 Label: Self Format:CD/LP/DL Genre: Prog-Funk After successfully criss-crossing Canada three times on the strength of a word-of-mouth reputation and a hard-earned live following, Vancouver-based Brass Camel return with their second full-length record: Camel.......

New Single: Ken Holt - I Did Not Know

Artiest/Band: Ken Holt Single: I Did Not Know Release: Out Now Label: MTS Format: Digital Genre: country, rock ‘n’ roll, bluegrass, and classic pop Americana singer-songwriter Ken Holt is set to release his emotionally resonant new single, “I Did Not Know,” on April 18th, 2025. This intimate and reflective track continues Holt’s lifelong pursuit of authentic storytelling through music, blending heartfelt lyrics with his signature mix of country, rock ‘n’ roll, bluegrass, and classic pop.........

Larry McCray - Heartbreak City

Artiest/Band:  Larry McCray Album: Heartbreak City Release:  13 June 2025 Label: KTBA Records Format: CD/LP/DL Genre: Blues De gevierde blueszanger en gitarist Larry McCray brengt op 13 juni 2025 zijn krachtige nieuwe album  Heartbreak City uit  via KTBA Records, het label opgericht door Joe Bonamassa..............

Release: Southern Avenue - Family

Artiest/Band: Southern Avenue Album: Family Produced by John Burk Release: 25 April 2025 Label: Alligator Records PRE-ORDER YOUR CD BEFORE APRIL 25, 2025 AND THE FIRST 300 WILL RECEIVE AN AUTOGRAPHED COPY ALSO AVAILABLE ON COKE BOTTLE CLEAR VINYL LP GRAMMY-nominated Memphis-based roots, blues, and soul band Southern Avenue will release their Alligator Records debut album, Family, on Friday, April 25, 2025. Today, the band has revealed the album art for Family as well as the full track listing. Family will be available on CD, translucent green vinyl LP and at all streaming services. The radio focus track, Upside, will hit the airwaves on March 10............

New single: Feenstra & Simpson - Other People’s Eyes

Artiest/Band: Feenstra & Simpson Single: Other People’s Eyes Release: Out Now Label: Self Format: Digital(platforms) Genre: Pop,Rock Feenstra & Simpson is a British pop roots-rock duo comprising Vocalist and multi instrumentalist John Simpson (The Feelgood Band & Sparko’s Going Back Home) and award winning broadcaster and lyricist Pete Feenstra......

Release: LONE - We Came a Long Way

Artiest/Band: LONE Album:  We Came a Long Way Release: 25 April 2025 Label: Walk in the Park Records Format: cd/vinyl/digitaal Hoesontwerp: Jeroen van Erp Op 25 april verschijnt We Came A Long Way, het nieuwe album van LONE. Creatieve partners Michel van Dijk en Ferdinand Bakker maken op dit zevende LONE album de balans op. Ferdinand schreef en componeerde weer een verzameling karakteristieke songs, in sound variërend van southern rock, blues en rootsy pop. Soms uitbundig, soms melancholiek met als enige constante, Michel’s doorleefde stemgeluid. Herinneringen en beschouwingen komen langs en levensvragen worden gesteld, maar de conclusie is duidelijk: We Came a Long Way.........

📃 Recensie: Soul Stir – Soul Stir

Recensie: Soul Stir – Soul Stir Geschreven door: Eric Campfens i.s.m. BarnOwlBlues | FB Eric Campfens  Soul Stir is een Amerikaanse rockduo, dat bestaat uit Tommy Anomaly (zang, gitaarbas) en Wes Parker (drums, zang). Tommy Anomaly is de alias van Tom Terry, die o.m. deel uitmaakt van de band van Tas Cru, waarmee hij onlangs nog door Europa toerde........

THE COMMONERS: LIVE IN THE UK

THE COMMONERS: LIVE IN THE UK
RELEASED FRIDAY 16 MAY 2025 | PRE-ORDER VINYL & CD | PRE-SAVE DIGITAL

Critically acclaimed Canadian Roots-Rock band The Commoners are back and ready to kick off their biggest year yet!

Riding high off the strength of their previous releases, Find A Better Way and Restless, The Commoners return to EU/UK in May 2025 for a four-week tour across five countries, bringing a brand-new offering in the form of a nine-song album The Commoners: Live In The UK, recorded live in the UK in 2024. The album is released by Gypsy Soul Records on May 16th. 

UK Guitar Legend Gordon Giltrap’s To Release New Album “Starfield”

Artiest/Band: Gordon Giltrap Album: Starfield Release: 28 February 2025 Label: Musicglue UK Guitar Legend Gordon Giltrap’s To Release New Album “Starfield” Feb 28, 2025 This product is on pre-order and will be released Feb 28th! Despite facing challenges in the ever-changing music industry, Gordon Giltrap has remained a steadfast figure in the world of acoustic guitar music. His dedication to his craft and his ability to connect with audiences through his music have cemented his status as a beloved and influential artist.......

Koningsdag op het Dorpsplein in Heerde

Op zaterdag 26 april is het tijdens Koningsdag feest in de hele gemeente Heerde. In het centrum van Heerde zal het in de middag dan ook niet stil zijn. Op het Dorpspodium aan het Dorpsplein zal live muziek te horen zijn. Twee bands komen naar Heerde om er een zonnig feest van te maken! ...........