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09/01/2025

Californian southern blues rockers Robert Jon & The Wreck have rescheduled three of their spring 2025 UK tour dates.

They will now play Birmingham O2 Academy 2 on Tuesday 6 May, Gloucester Guildhall on Wednesday 7th May and Chester Live Rooms on Thursday 8 May.
They’ve also added a new date at Portsmouth Guildhall on Saturday May 10.

Tickets: https://robertjonandthewreck.com/tour/

09/01/2025

Some of the biggest names on the UK Blues scene are coming together in a special one-day festival to celebrate the history of British Blues and raise money for a great, charitable cause.

The legendary Dr Feelgood, Paul Jones, Mollie Marriott, and others will be performing as part of MILKFEST '25 at the Indigo at The O2 on Sunday 23rd February, all to raise money for the Brain Tumour Charity.

The concert is the idea of UK blues band The Milk Men, who will open the festival; Manfred Mann legend Paul Jones will compere the event, as well as performing with his blues buddy Dave Kelly.
Also on the bill will be UK Top 10 albums act When Rivers Meet, the Cinelli Brothers and Jo Harman, who will perform an exclusive tribute to the women in UK blues, soul and more.

Every two hours someone in the UK is diagnosed with a brain tumour.
Brain tumours continue to kill more children and people under 40 than any other cancer, yet brain tumour research represents just 1.37% of national spend on cancer.

Tickets are on sale now, available from the venue and the following link: https://www.eventim.co.uk/event/milkfest-25-indigo2-18892377/?affiliate=3AA

09/01/2025

Blues-rock guitarist-singer-songwriter Laurence Jones has just embarked on one of his largest ever run of headline UK dates, which will take him throguh to May.

The tour, which sees AGMP working with the Music Venues Trust (MVT), will see Jones and his band play twenty-nine shows at some of the finest grass-roots, independent music venues in the UK, including two shows in Wales and four in Scotland.
There will also be two Non-MTV dates, at Faversham and Beverley (see tour poster below)

Tickets are onsale at: https://www.laurencejonesmusic.com/

"It’s a huge honour to be a part of the MVT campaign supporting grassroots venues. I have built my career playing in the clubs over the last decade and I’m very excited to be involved with the Music Venues Trust and AGMP Concerts to bring you this special tour. Please support live music, get your tickets in advance, and see you on the road!" - Laurence Jones

30/12/2024

"Glass guitar maestro Ned Evett's latest album is a great example of a musician being himself, and damn the non-conforming consequences."

Ned Evett - Strange Kind of Freedom

30/12/2024

With 19 year old Toby Lee (tipped by Joe Bonamassa as "a future superstar of the blues) appearing on Jools Holland's Hootenanny tomorrow night, FabricationsHQ reflects on his recently released new album, 'House On Fire.'

Toby Lee – House On Fire

29/12/2024

"The music business, or rather what’s left of it, certainly ain’t no saint, but it’s going to be a sure-fire sin if Austin Gold don’t get promoted to the British Premier Rock League, courtesy of the rock album of the year."

Austin Gold – Ain’t No Saint

28/12/2024

"'Emotional Atlas' is an hour of sonic ambience that can be both therapeutic and cathartic for the listener and, one suspects/ hopes, for the artist himself."

FabricationsHQ reviews 'Emotional Atlas' by singer & multi-disciplined artist Robert Fleischman.

Robert Fleischman - Emotional Atlas

28/12/2024

"Noted British blues guitarist Innes Sibun has finally delivered what was first considered over thirty years ago – a primarily instrumental, mult-styled album that showcases his wider ranging guitar chops and influences."

FabricationsHQ reviews 'The Preacher,' the new album from Innes Sibun.

Innes Sibun - The Preacher

28/12/2024

"Just ordinary people perhaps, but an extraordinarily good band."

Blue Nation – The Ordinary People

23/12/2024

DeWolff have just released their most accomplished work to date -- one that, fittingly, brings plenty of Muscle to their highly individualistic rock 'n' soul sound."

FabricationsHQ reviews 'Muscle Shoals,' the new album from Dutch psychedelic rock 'n' soul trio, DeWolff.

DeWolff – Muscle Shoals

23/12/2024

"The Strangers EP showcased the lighter side of Lazarus Heights, but the seriously impressive & multi-faceted 'Papillon' deserves to take the band further than delicate butterfly wings could ever carry them."
FabricationsHQ reviews 'Papillon,' the debut album from Anglo-French rock band Lazarus Heights.

Lazarus Heights - Papillon

20/12/2024

Toby Jepson, who recently released 'Look Out! Vol 1' (the first of three inter-connected Toby & The Whole Truth mini-solo albums), has released a new animated video for 'All Alone With You,' which features on the album.

For the song, which mixes classic rock riffage with ‘Trademark Toby’ heavy-pop hookiness, Jepson channelled the first Brit Pop era, along with influences from The Kinks, The Animals, and early Who.

Purchase 'Look Out! Vol. 1' and related merch at:
https://shop.tobyjepsonofficial.com/collections/look-out-toby-and-the-whole-truth

“On the strength of Vol.1, Toby Jepson is well on his way to delivering his best work to date – and that’s the Whole Truth of the matter." - FabricationsHQ

Official video for 'Alone With You' by Toby Jepson's solo project, 'Toby and the Whole Truth'. 'The new mini-album 'Look Out (vol.1) is out now.Video product...

20/12/2024

18/12/2024

FabricationsHQ reviews 'D.I.Y,' the latest album from Australian rock band The Southern River Band.

​ The Southern River Band – D.I.Y

17/12/2024

Croatian blues rock band Voodoo Ramble, led by award winning guitarist Boris Zamba, have released a new single entitled '4000 Years Old.'
It’s the third single to be released from the band’s forthcoming fifth album, 'In The Heart of The City.'

Co-written by Zamba & lyricist/ broadcaster/ author Pete Feenstra, and featuring Marcus Flynn on slide solo, '4000 Years Old' is a celebratory, riff-driven, groove- stomp blues that draws its lyrical inspiration from the natural world (the olive tree) and enduring love.

Here is another one for Voodoo Ramble Boris Zamba and Mr. Pete Feenstra. An unusual title still holds the story about love which Pete Feenstra cleverly packe...

17/12/2024

German progressive rock band Everon have announced their return after sixteen years with new album 'Shells,' which will be released 28th February via Music Theories Recordings/ Mascot Label Group.
Pre-order the album here: https://lnk.to/EveronShells

​As a taster, the band have released new song 'No Embrace,' with accompanying video.

Of the sixteen years between last, and seventh, album, 'North,' and the new song, the band's singer & songwriter Oliver Philipps says:
"The band never quit or retired; it was a more like a hiatus.
And I always wrote all the music and lyrics, so that meant if I didn't do anything, we wouldn't do anything! After North, it just didn't happen.
I think No Embrace makes a good opening track because it is straight forward and accessible; it has a more positive energy than some of the other songs, that are darker in tone, or mood."

Official lyric video for 'No Embrace', the first new music by German Progressive Rock band Everon in 16 years!German progressive rockers Everon have announce...

17/12/2024

British blues harmonica virtuoso Will Wilde has released new single entitled 'Wild Man.'

The song, a lyrically tongue-in-cheek, raucous 12 bar shuffle that channels the spirit of Chicago Blues, will also feature on new album 'Blues Is Still Alive,' set for release February 28th 2025, via Vizz Tone Records.
Stream the single at: https://vizz.lnk.to/WWWildMan

"I think Blues Is Still Alive is my finest work to date," says Will of the forthcoming album. "When I set out to write these songs, I wanted to create an album of straight-up blues material but with the same intensity you'd find on a Walter Trout or Gary Moore blues album. I think we've achieved that."
And as regards the new single: "This one is for the hardcore blues fans; it’s a bit of fun and doesn’t take itself too seriously!"

Pre-save the new album via: https://lnk.to/WillWBISAalbum CD/Vinyl Pre-order: https://willwilde.shop/

"Wild Man" is the second single off the "Blues Is Still Alive" album, out February 28th 2025!🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://vizz.lnk.to/WWWildMan📀 Pre-Order ...

17/12/2024

Black Eyed Sons (formally Quireboys) have released a new single entitled 'Don't Throw Me In The Corner,' featuring special guest Chip Z’Nuff (of Enuff Z'Nuff) on bass.

The song, like debut single 'Foolin' Yourself' (which featured Steve Conte & Kyf Brewer of seminal New York band, Company of Wolves), acts as a taster for the band’s forthcoming debut album 'Cowboys in Pinstriped Suits,' set for release January 31st, 2025, via Off Yer Rocka Recordings.

While Black Eyed Sons is a new name, its members​ – Guy Griffin (lead vocals/ guitar), Paul Guerin (guitar), Keith Weir (keys), Nick Mailing (bass), Pip Mailing (drums) – are anything but newcomers to the scene.
Known to fans from their two-decade tenure with The Quireboys and the Down n' Outz, they are now back with a fresh project, one that is a spirited celebration of rock 'n' roll.

Signed copies the debut album (CD or Vinyl) can be pre-ordered here: https://offyerrocka.com/product.../artists/the-quireboys/

Black Eyed Sons are proud and excited to share with you a brand new track from the forthcoming album "Cowboys In Pin Striped Suits".The album will be unleash...