Walter Trout: ALIVE in Amsterdam Review

"On ALIVE, his solos are scorching and his vocals are powerful - Trout is in his element, playing better than ever. Between these flashes of talent come the praises of a humble parent, proudly gesturing to his son's guest appearance on guitar as though he has no idea where John Trout learned his skill."

Review of Walter Trout's 2016 live album, recorded on November 28, 2015 in Amsterdam.
Published by Blues Rock Review on July 22, 2016.
Read the full review here: http://bluesrockreview.com/2016/07/walter-trout-alive-in-amsterdam-review.html

The Temperance Movement Interview: Damon Wilson

Drummer Damon Wilson of the Temperance Movement spoke with Blues Rock Review about the band's second album White Bear, set for release in the U.S. on July 15, 2016.

Published by Blues Rock Review on July 11, 2016.
Read the full interview here: http://bluesrockreview.com/2016/07/the-temperance-movement-interview-damon-wilson.html

The Rides Interview: Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Barry Goldberg

Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Barry Goldberg discuss the making of Pierced Arrow, their second album as part of the supertrio the Rides.

Published by Blues Rock Review on July 5, 2016.

Read the full interview here: http://bluesrockreview.com/2016/07/the-rides-interview-kenny-wayne-shepherd-and-barry-goldberg.html

Rival Sons: Hollow Bones Review

"When the nine-track Hollow Bones starts with "Hollow Bones, Pt. 1," it sounds like we as listeners are stepping into a Rival Sons concert in progress. The energy is alive and breathable, driving home the band's continued appreciation for authenticity during the recording process."

Review of Rival Sons' fifth album Hollow Bones, released June 10, 2016 on Earache Records.
Published by Blues Rock Review on June 20, 2016.
Read the full review here: http://bluesrockreview.com/2016/06/rival-sons-hollow-bones-review.html

Pasadena at 710 Beach Club and Grill

Ska fans were excited to be at 710 Beach Club & Grill the evening of Friday, June 17 when the Maryland-based Pasadena took the stage after opening sets by locals No Kings and Sandollar. No Kings vocalist Matt Cook pumped in early energy by jumping around the stage and playing audio samples from the 1993 film Dazed and Confused between songs. Sandollar followed with a bouncy beach rock set before introducing Pasadena, who cited 710 as one of the first San Diego venues they visited when they began touring along the West Coast years ago.

The four-piece performed material that spans their entire catalog, from 2008’s Sick and Tired to last year’s Hurricane. They played “Peace to My Enemies” early on, a new track with a freshly minted music video, and brushed off fan favorites “I Don’t Know,” “Trouble” and “All in Good Time.” The crowd danced in earnest when acoustic guitarist and singer Joe Harkum broke into the chorus on “Sweet Surrender,” and Harkum and bassist Aaron Hooper had the crowd singing happily along to their lyrical exchange during the (ironically) waltzy “Shut the F**k Up.”

With their fun blend of ska and rock, Pasadena consistently draws enthusiastic crowds while in San Diego, and their gig at 710 was no exception.

The Rides: Pierced Arrow Review

"Supertrio the Rides - Stephen Stills, Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Barry Goldberg - return May 6 with Pierced Arrow, their first release since their debut album Can't Get Enough tapped into Blues Rock Review's Top 20 Albums of 2013."

Review of the Rides' second album Pierced Arrow, due out May 6.
Published by Blues Rock Review on April 20, 2016.
Read the full review here: http://bluesrockreview.com/2016/04/the-rides-pierced-arrow-review.html

Robin Trower: Where You Are Going To Review

"Where You Are Going To is thoughtful and judicious, capable of grabbing its audience with short guitar bursts amid the mellow tempos of most tracks."

Review of Robin Trower's forthcoming solo album, due out May 6, 2016.
Published by Blues Rock Review on April 6, 2016.
Read the full review here: http://bluesrockreview.com/2016/04/robin-trower-where-you-are-going-to-review.html

Tedeschi Trucks Band: Let Me Get By Review

"Thoughtful, in control, mature. These sentiments are eminent both lyrically and musically on the Tedeschi Trucks Band's third studio album Let Me Get By."

Review of the Tedeschi Trucks Band's latest album, released in January 2016.
Published by Blues Rock Review on February 11, 2016.
Read the full review here: http://bluesrockreview.com/2016/02/tedeschi-trucks-band-let-me-get-by-review.html

Rival Sons: Jay Buchanan Interview

Rival Sons frontman Jay Buchanan talks with Blues Rock Review about his band's opening slot on Black Sabbath's final world tour.

Published by Blues Rock Review on February 9, 2016.
Read the full interview here: http://bluesrockreview.com/2016/02/rival-sons-jay-buchanan-interview.html

The Guitar's Next Generation

"Created by legendary rock photographer Robert Knight, the Brotherhood of the Guitar fosters young musicians that aspire to guitar-fueled stardom."

Published by Elmore Magazine on January 25, 2016.
Read the full feature here: http://www.elmoremagazine.com/2016/01/features/the-guitars-next-generation