Luddite Blues

At the time of writing, it's the last day of my summer holiday and the sun has abandoned me. Squally showers, cooling wind and a return to work in the morning. Enough to make anyone feel slightly melancholy. The blues though have always had the reverse effect on me. So here are three crackers I've picked from some of my favourite pick-me-up tracks.

 

Starting off with Love Sculpture's 'Blues Helping' from 1968. Formed in 1966, the split in 1970 launched frontman Dave Edmunds' solo career.

 

Next we have probably one of my all-time favourite tracks - Hot Tuna's cover of the classic 'Hesitation Blues' from their self-titled 1970 album. There've been many versions since, but this is their best.

 

 

 

And last, but by no means least, Mountain's 'Last of the sunshine days' from their 1974 album 'Avalange'. Enjoy.

 



Stop Simon Cowell

Mok - for Shakedown Festival

Mok's 'Hey' made the Argus download of the week this week - check this out for the detail - http://www.theargus.co.uk/leisure/download/. But what's more is that they've been chosen as one of the top 20 bands to play at Brighton's Shakedown festival. We now need to get them into the top 5. So get on your Soundcloud and make 'Hey' a favourite. You know it makes sense.

Oh, and if you're reading this before 7pm today - get yourself down to Sticky Mike's Frog Bar in Middle Street, Brighton. Mok are headlining at 9.30. Four of your pounds will get you in to hear first hand the best unsigned band in Brighton.