Eric Sardinas Interview

February 19, 2012 | Leave a comment

Eric Sardinas has UK dates at the end of March and beginning of April and is touring the ‘Sticks and Stones’ album. Interviewed for Blues in Britain by Moray Stuart; photo by Al Stuart.

Watch – Alan Glen Interview

December 29, 2011 | Leave a comment

Blues in Britain editor Fran Leslie sits down with Issue 121 star Alan Glen for a video interview.

Kenny Wayne Shepherd Interview

December 21, 2011 | Leave a comment

Kenny Wayne Shepherd returned to the UK after a long absence to play a one-off show at Camden’s KoKo. He spoke to Blues In Britain before the show about the making of his latest album How I Go, his chart success and his critics.

Joanne Shaw Taylor Interview

November 12, 2011 | Leave a comment

Joanne Shaw Taylor, a leading member of the young British blues scene, begins a 10-date UK tour on 15th November. She took time out of her preparations to speak to Moray Stuart for Blues In Britain. Photos by Lee Millward.

Beth Hart Interview

November 1, 2011 | 2 Comments

Here’s the unexpurgated extended version of the interview with Beth Hart from this month’s magazine: Platinum-selling singer Beth Hart was in London to promote Don’t Explain, her album of soul covers with Joe Bonamassa. She spoke to Moray Stuart of Blues In Britain about that, her career so far and her forthcoming UK shows in [...]

Watch: Paul Cox Interview

October 2, 2011 | Leave a comment

Blues in Britain editor Fran Leslie sits down with Issue 118 cover star Paul Cox for a video interview. Recorded by Blake Powell of Note Music.

Paul Jones Interview

August 24, 2011 | 1 Comment

This year marks the twenty-fifth anniversary of Paul Jones’ Hour of Rhythm & Blues on BBC Radio 2. The presenter Paul Jones has also had a long career as a singer and harmonica player with The Manfreds and The Blues Band and in a duo with Dave Kelly. He has played Sky Masterson in the [...]

Todd Sharpville Interview

April 11, 2011 | Leave a comment

The unexpurgated interview, from Issue 107. Guitarist, singer and songwriter Todd Sharpville is a key figure in the history of modern UK blues. With vocalist Earl Green he hosted the Monday night blues jam at The Weavers Arms in Stoke Newington, which was a hub for all aspiring young blues musicians and singers and a [...]

A Chat With Chick Willis

September 14, 2010 | 1 Comment

Bob Jones encounters the ‘Stoop Down’ man – Waterstones, Birmingham, Monday 19th July. I missed Chick Willis’s gig at the Birmingham Jazz & Blues Festival at the because I had to wait for Chick at his hotel for a pre-interview chat, and his gig ran over. But the interview was fun. You all know him: [...]

Joe Bonamassa Interview

June 2, 2010 | 2 Comments

Due to popular demand, and straight off the back of a sold-out London Hammersmith Apollo concert in front of 5,000 people, critically acclaimed blues rock guitarist Joe Bonamassa will embark on a nationwide UK tour in October.

Here’s an online exclusive – an archive interview with Joe from issue #83 in November 2008. Asking the questions – Trevor Hodgett.