Ministry (with Co-conspirators)

Even though it's been out since 2008, 'Cover up' by Minstry and Co-Conspirators is a covers album worthy of every record collection. Fourteen subliminal tracks including 'Bang a gong (Get it on)', 'Radar Love, 'Black Betty, 'Mississippi Queen', 'Just got paid', 'Lay lady lay', 'Roadhouse blues' and three versions of 'What a wonderful world', one of which I'll leave you with to enjoy.

Hat Fitz & Cara

A more unlikely duo you are never likely to meet. Robert Fitzpatrick - a spade-is-a-spade Aussie, and Cara Robinson, soulful percussionist from Ireland. But theirs is a match made perfect for this foot-stomper; something of a sample from more of the same on their latest album 'Wiley Ways' - out now on RBS.

The Gypsy Switch

Great Eastern - Brighton - 24 May 2012

First time I heard The Gypsy Switch was a couple of summers back when they were busking in Brighton's Pavilion Gardens. I was pretty taken with their gutsy blues rock style and promptly downloaded a few tracks.  Hadn't heard much from them since until I spotted the Great Eastern gig on the Brighton Noise site. They've had a bit of a line-up change but they certainly haven't lost their edge. Perfect sound for a perfect early summer balmy evening. Find out more and have a listen here http://www.thejipseswich.com/. Seems there's an EP on the way soon. 

R.I.P Robin Gibb

Robin Hugh Gibb C.B.E

22 December 1949 to 20 May 2012

Rest in peace

Hat Fitz & Cara Robinson

Kick start your week with some Power!

Nuff said!

MoK - Prince Albert - 18 May 2012

From the state of our study, I can testify to the amount of work MoK did in preparation for their first single and video release - 'Hey' at the Prince Albert, Brighton, Friday 18 May 2012. Admirably supported by 'Clear as Mud' and 'The Alex Bay Band', MoK started as they meant to go on - with a big screeen showing of the 'Hey' video.  Playing to the packed upstairs venue, they then blistered their way through what, in my mind could well be their best set yet. Rock on MoK - let's get this video viral!

(You can see the video here)

Brother Ali (NOT)

Cancelled. Gutted. Nuff said