GEORGIE FAME & GUY BARKER - SWINGING THE BLUES A cool, silver haired dude in a smart white jacket stepped on stage and proceeded to entrance his audience with one of the most enjoyable shows ever beheld at Ronnie Scott’s Club (Thursday September 6th). Of course, that might have been said of any of the nights during Georgie Fame’s eagerly awaited season with the Guy
Jon Newey and Chris Welch A HEATWAVE OF ROCKIN’ EVENTS JON HISEMAN’s FAREWELL, A YES MEMORIAL and visits to ABBEY ROAD and RONNIE SCOTT’S There was a tropical heat wave of events for The Raver to enjoy and experience over recent weeks, as the sun blazed and temperatures rose during the long hot summer of 2018. REMEMBERING JON First came an unforgettable afternoon when friends
Fans raised their arms in supplication as the Quintessential Yes roared towards the climax of their 50th Anniversary Show at London's 02 Arena (June 17th). They were moved by the sheer power of 'Owner Of A Lonely Heart, ' the hit song that revived the band's fortunes in 1983 and ensured another 35 years of classic rock excellence. It was just one of a series
MAGICIAN OF THE DRUMS When Jon Hiseman passed away in the early hours of June 12, 2018, he left a huge void in the lives of family, friends, fellow musicians and all those he had met and inspired during a lifetime of dedication to music. Photograph Phil Mulford (above) Wolfgang Gonaus (below) An inspirational force of energy, he tempered his enthusiasm, ambition and passion for
It was a hot and wild night at the Beaverwood Club, Chislehurst, when American guitar hero Ryan McGarvey flew into town and into action. Backed by a powerful rhythm section, the charismatic performer sang and played a selection of songs from his album 'The Road Chosen'. He simultaneously entranced, and partially deafened a crowd of his most loyal British fans, who clapped and cheered every stomping, blues
