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Pennyblackmusic: November 2024


Interviews


Adrian Gurvitz


60's guitar legend Adrian Gurvitz talks to Eoghan Lyng about his new album 'Blood,, Sweat & Years' and working with Ginger Baker in Baker-Gurvitz Army.



Wreckless Eric
Chris Spedding
Norman Rodger

Steve Miles talks to Wreckless Eric about his recently republished, aptly titled memoir, ‘A Dysfunctional Success,’ and the man behind it.
Top session guitarist Chris Spedding talks to Eoghan Lyng about working with The Sex Pistols, Paul McCartney, Roxy Music and The Wombles., and his band Sharks' recent film documentary, 'Not a Rock-Doc: A Shark's Tail'.
Edinburgh-based post-punk musician Norman Rodger talks to John Clarkson about fronting the highly acclaimed TV21, and his current band The Normans who will be playing our gig on November 1st .



Elliott Murphy
Penumbra
The Church
Near Jazz Experience

Header: Singer-songwriter Elliott Murphy is celebrating “50 years on the road” with a brand, new single, ‘Old-Timer.’ He catches up with Lisa Torem to talk about his career highlights.
Seeing your mates band play is always rolling the dice, they might be the next big thing or they might not... Will it be snake eyes or boxcars for Fiona Hutchings this time round?
Steve Kilbey, the vocalist and guitarist with Australian psychedelic/indie rock band The Church, talks to Denzil Watson, about his group’s long history and their forthcoming new album, ‘Eros Zeta and the Perfume Guitars’.
Fiona Hutchings talks to Mark Bedford and Terry Edwards about their limited-edition RSD release, 'The Character Actor EP', and much more besides.


Zombies
Starless
Robin Trower
Sami Sumner

Vocalist Colin Blunstone talks to Lisa Torem about the Zombies’ upcoming UK and US tours, special guests and how the music business has changed since the Sixties.
Former Love and Money and Friends Again keyboardist Paul McGeechan speaks to John Clarkson about his orchestral project Starless and their third album 'Returning 'Home'.
When British guitarist/songwriter Robin Trower tours the UK and the US in 2024, he will feature songs from his 1974 gold record, ‘Bridge of Sighs,’ which is being meticulously reissued in May. Lisa Torem talks to him about the tour and the reissue.
London-based multi-instrumentalist Sami Sumner talks to Julie Cruickshank about his songwriting process and how he managed to achieve releasing twelve albums in one year.





Visitor Comments

Editorial







Profiles



We preview our forthcoming gig at at The Wee Red Bar at the Edinburgh College of Art on the 1st November which will feature a headline set from Autumn 1904 who will be playing their first home city gig in almost forty years and support from The Normans and Eve Davidson.




Herbie Flowers
John Mayall
Anita Pallenberg
Dodson and Fogg

Nick Dent-Robinson pays tribute to influential bassist Herbie Flowers, who died in September.
Nick Dent-Robinson commemorates blues titan John Mayall, who spearheaded a whole movement of musicians.
Sympathy for the Pallenberg? Nick Dent-Robinson gives his verdict on the new documentary.
Malcolm Carter reflects on two new stunning albums from Chris Wade (aka Dodson and Fogg, which showcase all sides to his many talents.



Live Reviews





Dennis Tufano
Affection Place
Rebecca Poole

Lisa Torem watches Dennis Tufano and friends perform the songs of Bobby Darin with stunning effect.
Dave Goodwin watches French electro band Affection PLace with guest Magazine's Dave Formula on keyboards play a polished seet to promote their forty-years-in-the-making debut album.
Zena Greig watches jazz-influenced singer Rebecca Poole provide an exhilarating musical ride at a gig in London.



Most Viewed (articles)







Favourite Albums




Close Lobsters
Flaming Stars
Doug Dillard Expedition

In our Re:View section, in which we look at recordings from the past, Dixie Ernill looks at the recent release on 10 inch vinyl by Precious Recordings of London of three radio sessions by Scottish indiepop band The Close Lobsters.
Dave Goodwin reviews a pair of delightful John Peel sessions from The Flaming Stars , beautifully packaged by Precious Recordings of London in this vinyl release.
Julie Cruickshank is impressed by a legendary 1970 performance from bluegrass band The Doug Dillard Expedition, captured live at the Fremont Hotel, Las Vegas.



Features




In his 'In Dreams Begin Responsibilities' column Steve Miles makes a journey into the past and the future with Tom Robinson,
Steve Miles discusses the newly-published biography of Josef K and writes about the struggles of the urge to be creative.



Depeche Mode
In Dreams Begin Responsibilities
XTC
Repomen

In 'Ten Songs That Made Me :Love' Cila Warncke reflects on ten of her favourite songs by Depeche Mode that explore issues of faith and devotion.
In his ''In Dreams Begin Responsibilities' column Steve Miles talks to former Public Image lLd bassist, solo artist and practising Buddhist about his top tips for being happy.
In the first of a two part ‘Discography Hagiography’, our series in which we provide a disc-by-disc evolution of music’s greats, Tommy Gunnarsson reflects on the early career of XTC.
John Clarkson writes about his ten favourite songs by ReopMen, who were Sheffield's longest-serving indie band.



Photography




Andrew Twambley photographs alt. rock group The Last Dinner Party at the first of two shows at the O2 Victoria Warehouse in Manchester.
At the second of two shows Andrew Twambley photographs The Last Dinner Party at the )" Victoria Warehouse in Manchester.



Andrew Twambley photographs The Sex Pistols with Frank Carter at the O2 Academy in Manchester.



Holly Johnson
Bathers
Bathers

Andrew Twambley writes of and photographs thew new Holly Johnson Exhibition in LiverpooL.
In the first of two galleries Philip Wark photographs the Bathers at The Voodoo Rooms in Edinburgh.
Philip Wark photographs The Bathers in the second of two galleries at The Voodoo Rooms in Edinburgh.






Most Viewed (reviews)




Reviews



Philip Parfitt
John Murry and Michael Timmins
Lemon Twigs
Hawkestrel

Melancholic and acoustic fourth solo album from ex=Perfect Disaster frontman Philip Parfitt.
Defiant ode to survival from John Murry and Michael Timmins on soundtrack album to new documentary ‘The Graceless Age’ about Murry and his battle with drug addiction.
he Lemon Twigs fifth studio album finds them at the top of their game. Harmonies, The Beach Boys, The Beatles, melodies, real songs.
Alan Davey’s Hawkestrel project brings together former Hawkwind band members and some surprising star guestts


Bill Wyman
Angeline Morrison. Cohen Braithwaite-Kilcoyne and Jon Bickley A powerful
Splashgirl and Robert Aiki Aubrey Lowe
Andreas Dorau

Affectionate and distinctive but low-key covers collection and first solo album in nine years from former Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman
A powerful collaboration between these three fantastic storytelling musicians celebrates the history of this much loved song, ‘Amazing Grace’, and reminds us of its enduring relevance today
Transatlantic collaboration of Norwegian jazz trio Splashgirl and American vocalist Robert Aiki Aubrey Lowe is a largely successful navigation of melody and improvisation.
Middle of the road charmer philosopher Andreas Dorau ticks all the wrong boxes on this masterpiece, which is like a long book that you read in one go


Deep Purple
Jules Winchester
Linda Thompson
Groovy Uncle

Remarkable 23rd album from seminal heavy rock outfit Deep Purple
Exceptional digital sixth solo album from Sussex-based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Jules Winchester, upon which she has collaborated with Groovy Uncle's Glenn Prangnall
Colourful. living musical to Linda Thompson, who no longer able to sing due to a rare vocal condition, has chosen a number of friends and fellow artists to provide their own versions of some of her new songs
Latest album from the under-rated Groovy Uncle proves to be one of the entertaining of the year


Richard Hawley
Neil Young And Crazy Horse
Ratigan Era
English Teacher

Elegiac and balladic latest album from Sheffield-based singer-songwriter Richard Hawley
Potentially self-indulgent reworking by Neil Young with Crazy Horse of his 1990 album. ‘Ragged Glory’
Ugandan ragga with a hiphop touch on vinyl debut album by Ratigan Erra
Expansive and atmospheric debut album from acclaimed Leeds indie band English Teacher


Ross Couper Band
tellKujira
Kelly Jones
Slash

Sparkling tunes from Shetland fiddle player Ross Couper and his band.
Brooding chamber postrock on vinyl only instrumental group tellKujira,
Stripped back exploration of emotion and vulnerability on second solo album from the Stereophonics' Kelly Jones
Enjoyable covers album from Guns N’Roses guitarist Slash, which features guest appearances from Paul Rodgers, Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler. Iggy Pop and Demi Lovato


Zutons
Sinead Harnett
GaBlé
Popstar

Welcome comeback album and first LP in sixteen years from innovative Liverpudlian band The Zutons
Thought-provoking third album from London singer-songwriter Sinead Hartnett proves an immersive, transformative experience
DIY cabaret pop from Normandy on new LP from GaBLé
Industrious Minneapolis duo Popstar debut with metal machine music.






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