Rock Gig Reviews

Soen Axis Video

noreply@blogger.com (Gigger) — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:42:16 +0000

Elles Bailey Growing Roots Recut Audio

noreply@blogger.com (Gigger) — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 09:26:00 +0000

Robert Jon & The Wreck live | Burg Herzberg Festival 2023 | Rockpalast

noreply@blogger.com (Gigger) — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:49:11 +0000

Billy Morrison, Sully Erna - Becoming Video ft. Nuno Bettencourt

noreply@blogger.com (Gigger) — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:45:25 +0000

Foo Fighters - Of All People Lyric Video

noreply@blogger.com (Gigger) — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:41:21 +0000

John Bush - Random Acts of Senseless Violence Live Video

noreply@blogger.com (Gigger) — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:31:16 +0000

Scorpions - Seventh Sun (Madison Square Garden 2022)

noreply@blogger.com (Gigger) — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:29:00 +0000

AC/DC: Live at Oakland Coliseum 1979

noreply@blogger.com (Gigger) — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:28:12 +0000

Hardline Shout Video

noreply@blogger.com (Gigger) — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:27:14 +0000

The Zac Schulze Gang announce 2027 UK Headline Tour

noreply@blogger.com (Gigger) — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:14:00 +0000

DHP Family in association with The Main Thing presents

february & March 2027 UK Tour

TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY APRIL 10, 2026
ALTTICKETS.COM, GIGANTIC.COM,
ZACSCHULZEGANG.ROCKS/TOUR

YOUNG ARTIST OF THE YEAR WINNER
UK BLUES AWARDS 2025 & 2026

"The Zac Schulze Gang are a phenomenon in the making." – Metal Planet Music

Off the back of their sold-out concert at London’s Islington Garage on Saturday April 11, and winning the “Young Artist of the Year” award for the second year in a row at the UK Blues Awards 2026, Kent blues rock trio The Zac Schulze Gang are pleased to announce their 2027 UK Headline Tour which includes their biggest London concert to date at The Islington Assembly Hall on Saturday February 27th.

Tickets go on sale 10am on Friday April 10 from alttickets.com, Gigantic.com and The Zac Schulze Gang.

"The Zac Schulze Gang are an unstoppable force, poised on the brink of something extraordinary." – Rock News

The band are best known for their explosive live shows and their signature blend of 70’s classic blues rock and modern alternative influences. Guitarist Zac Schulze commands the punk intensity of Wilko Johnson, the blues rock finesse of Rory Gallagher, and the adrenaline-pumped rock presence of AC/DC’s Angus Young.

Over the past few years, the Kent-based trio have built a loyal following who are fans of their blistering, raw-to-the-bone live shows. They’ve toured the UK and Europe extensively and have supported the likes of Samantha Fish on several tours. Their explosive sound combines classic British R&B with punk urgency, first-class musicianship, and non-stop onstage excitement.

Released in September 2025, the band’s debut album Straight To It says it all. The trio doesn't mess around with niceties, preferring to play the kind of blues-infused rock'n'roll that grabs you by the throat.

Photo Credit: © Zaac Cornwell

Guitarist Zac Schulze, is a world-class shredder, playing with precision, speed, and passion, but the focus of the trio isn't just his solos. The Zac Schulze Gang is an undeniable gang, a group unified by a like-minded sensibility that adds an electrifying charge to their rock'n'roll. Zac rides the thunder generated by the rhythm section of his drummer brother Ben Schulze and bassist Ant Greenwell. The trio create a massive roar, all without losing sight of what matters most, the songs.

The Zac Schulze Gang’s sound and work ethic harks back to the much-loved live dynamic and relentless touring schedules of 70s icons including Rory Gallagher and Dr Feelgood. Their unique sound also embodies elements of heritage classic rock acts like AC/DC and Thin Lizzy, while giving a nod to contemporary influences like Turnstile, Royal Blood and Queens of the Stone Age.

The Gang have made lasting impressions at festivals including Eric Clapton's Crossroads, Planet Rock's Winter End in 2023 and Fairport's Cropredy Festival, and the Rory Gallagher Tribute Festival in Ballyshannon where the band first exploded onto the scene.

Zac Schulze won Emerging Artist of the Year at the UK Blues Awards 2024 and followed this by winning Young Artist of the Year at the UK Blues Awards in 2025 and 2026. With sold-out concerts in the Netherlands, Germany, and the UK, the Zac Schulze Gang are the band to watch.

Photo Credit: © Phil Honley

DHP Family in association with The Main Thing presents

February & March 2027 UK Tour

TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM
ALTTICKETS.COM, GIGANTIC.COM,
ZACSCHULZEGANG.ROCKS/TOUR

Newcastle, The Cluny

Tuesday 23 February 2027

Tickets: alttickets.com
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36 Lime Street, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, NE1 2PQ
https://thecluny.com

Edinburgh, Voodoo Rooms

Wednesday 24 February 2027

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19a W Register St, Edinburgh, EH2 2AA
www.thevoodoorooms.com

Glasgow, Stereo

Thursday 25 February 2027

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22-28 Renfield Lane, Glasgow, G2 5AR
www.stereocafebar.com

London, Islington Assembly Hall

Saturday 27 February 2027

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Upper St, Islington, London, N1 2UD
https://islingtonassemblyhall.co.uk

Bristol, Thekla

Sunday 28 February 2027

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The Grove, East Mud Dock, Bristol, BS1 4RB
www.theklabristol.co.uk

Cardiff, The Globe

Tuesday 2 March 2027

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125 Albany Road, Cardiff, Wales, CF24 3NSA
https://www.globecardiff.co.uk

Southampton, The Joiners

Wednesday 3 March 2027

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1 St Mary Street, Southampton, SO14 1NS

Birmingham, Hare & Hounds

Thursday 4 March 2027

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106 High St, King's Heath, Birmingham, B14 7JZ
https://hareandhoundskingsheath.co.uk

November 2026 Tour

TICKETS Available from
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Leeds, The Key Club

Tuesday 10 November 2026

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66 Merrion St, Leeds, LS2 8LW
www.thekeyclubleeds.com

Manchester, Night & Day

Wednesday 11 November 2026

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26 Oldham St, Manchester, M1 1JN
https://nightnday.org

York Crescent

Thursday 12 November 2026

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8 The Crescent, York, YO24 1AW
https://thecrescentyork.com

Norwich, Waterfront Studio

Friday 13 November 2026

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139-141 King St, Norwich, NR1 1QH
https://waterfrontnorwich.webflow.io

Brighton, Hope & Ruin

Saturday 14 November

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11-12 Queens Rd, Brighton and Hove, Brighton, BN1 3WA
https://www.hope.pub

Nottingham, Rescue Rooms

Sunday 15 November 2026

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Masonic Pl, Goldsmith St, Nottingham, NG1 5LB
https://www.rescuerooms.com

Samantha Fish To Release Paper Doll Live Album June 2026

noreply@blogger.com (Gigger) — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:10:00 +0000

NEW Live Album "Paper Doll Live"
Recorded at the Bijou Theatre, Knoxville, TN
Released Friday June 12, 2026
PRe-order Here

FEATURING THE SINGLE "SWEET SOUTHERN SOUNDS (LIVE)"
STREAM SINGLE | WATCH MUSIC VIDEO

TAKING "PAPER DOLL LIVE" ACROSS THE WORLD ON EPIC TOUR
KICKING OFF IN NEW ORLEANS APRIL 24TH
TICKETS ON SALE HERE

"If Paper Doll was a declaration of artistic power, Paper Doll Live is the sound of that power unleashed - immediate, unfiltered, and impossible to ignore."

GRAMMY-nominated guitarist and singer Samantha Fish will release Paper Doll Live via Rounder Records on Friday June 12th, her first official live album, capturing the electrifying stage presence that has made her one of the most compelling performers in modern blues and roots music. Pre-order the album HERE.

New single “Sweet Southern Sounds (Live)” is available on all streaming platforms HERE.

Watch the official music video for “Sweet Southern Sounds (Live)” on YouTube.

A leading guitarist of her generation, Fish is known for her bold musicianship, emotional depth, and fearless songwriting. A multi-award-winning festival headliner, she has built her reputation on explosive live performances that blend raw guitar power with deeply expressive vocals. Following the critical success of her GRAMMY-nominated album Paper Doll, the new live record showcases the intensity and chemistry that define her shows night after night.

“Truly, this is for the fans,” Fish says of making her first official live record. “We’ve had numerous requests over the years. Paper Doll felt so great on stage — it felt like the perfect time to showcase the band and our live show.”

Recorded at the historic Bijou Theatre in Knoxville, Tennessee, Paper Doll Live captures a band fully locked in and feeding off a packed crowd. The venue’s natural warmth and acoustics created an ideal setting for the recording, elevated even further by the addition of Nashville gospel legends The McCrary Sisters, whose soaring harmonies bring added depth and emotion to the performance.

“Their voices lifted every song,” Fish says. “I love beautiful backing vocals — they pack an emotional punch. I’ve been a fan of them for years, so that was really special for me.”

Photo Credit: © Doug Hardesty

Fans travelled from across the country to attend the recording, creating an atmosphere of anticipation and celebration inside the theatre.

“Our fans aren’t afraid to travel,” Fish says. “When we announced the show, people got excited. I think that build-up always helps make a better show.”

The result is a performance that feels both ferocious and communal — a moment where the band, the songs, and the audience meet in real time. While the studio album Paper Doll marked a breakthrough in Fish’s artistic confidence, the live setting strips away polish and leaves only instinct.

“There’s a fire that comes across in live performance that doesn’t always translate in studio albums,” Fish says. “The stage lays all of that bare.”

Songs evolve and expand in the live environment. Outros stretch. Studio fade-outs become powerful climaxes. Tracks like “Lose You” build with relentless momentum, while “Sweet Southern Sounds” allows Fish to lean into her hypnotic North Mississippi-inspired guitar phrasing. The title track “Paper Doll” lands as a defiant anthem night after night, igniting crowds with its refusal to conform.

And when the band launches into a blistering cover of MC5’s “Kick Out the Jams,” the room detonates.

Photo Credit: © Doug Hardesty

Photo Credit: © Phil Honley

For Fish, the difference between studio and stage is elemental.

“The studio is where you build and create your sound,” she says. “The stage is where you execute all of that. Having a crowd takes you out of your head and gives you something to play off.”

Emerging from Kansas City’s blues lineage and shaped by influences ranging from Prince and Leonard Cohen to the legends of Mississippi Hill Country blues, Fish has long treated performance as her proving ground. From cold-calling bars as a teenager to headlining international festivals, she has developed a live show that balances catharsis and control, boldness and vulnerability.

With Paper Doll Live, she isn’t reinventing herself - she’s documenting the power of what she and her band do every night.

“I just wanted to capture what we do every night,” Fish says. “It wasn’t about chasing something new. It was about capturing the thing that has connected so deeply over the years.”

If Paper Doll was a declaration of artistic power, Paper Doll Live is the sound of that power unleashed — immediate, unfiltered, and impossible to ignore.

Critics agree that a live show from Samantha Fish is nothing short of electrifying – “wild” and “raunchy,” as Louder Than War puts it, and an “absolute must-see.”

Onstage, she’s a “force to be reckoned with,” tearing into solos “like it owed her money,” with crowd reactions that border on feral, according to Parklife DC.

Reviews consistently point to the intensity of her performances, driven by savage guitar work and a commanding presence (Blues Rock Review), while others admit they were unprepared for her sheer energy and charisma, noting that she “can rock the house” (Americana Highways).

Add in her swagger, blistering blues licks, and a voice packed with raw emotion, and it’s clear why the Nottingham Post calls her the complete blues package.

ABOUT SAMANTHA FISH

Samantha Fish is a 2x GRAMMY-nominated guitarist, singer, and songwriter widely recognized as one of the most dynamic artists in contemporary blues and roots music. The Kansas City Hall of Famer and multiple Blues Music Award-winner is known for her explosive guitar work, powerhouse vocals, and fearless songwriting.

She’s has built a global following through relentless touring and critically acclaimed releases. Her solo albums — Runaway (2011), Black Wind Howlin’ (2013), Wild Heart (2015), Chills & Fever (2017), Kill or Be Kind (2019), Faster (2021), collaborating with Jesse Dayton on Deathwish Blues (2023), and Paper Doll (2023), have all topped the Billboard Blues Charts.

A commanding live performer, Fish has toured internationally, performed at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, shared stages with artists including Slash, and The Rolling Stones and has performed as part of Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Festival. She continues to push boundaries while delivering electrifying shows that connect deeply with audiences worldwide.

"PAPER DOLL LIVE"

DIGITAL TRACKLIST

01.   Kick Out The Jams – Live
02.   Paper Doll – Live
03.   Can Ya Handle The Heat? - Live
04.   I Put A Spell On You – Live
05.   I’m Done Runnin’ - Live
06.   Lose You – Live
07.   Sweet Southern Sounds – Live
08.   Bulletproof – Live
09.   Miles To Go - Live
10.   Fortune Teller - Live
11.    Better Be Lonely - Live
12.    Dream Girl - Live
13.    Don’t Say It - Live
14.    Poor Black Mattie - Live
15.    Rusty Razor – Live
16.    Black Wind Howlin’ - Live

CD TRACKLIST

01.   Kick Out The Jams – Live
02.   Paper Doll – Live
03.   Can Ya Handle The Heat? - Live
04.   I’m Done Runnin’ - Live
05.   Lose You – Live
06.   Sweet Southern Sounds – Live
07.   Bulletproof – Live
08.   Miles To Go - Live
09.   Fortune Teller - Live
10.    Better Be Lonely - Live
11.    Dream Girl - Live
12.    Don’t Say It - Live
13.    Poor Black Mattie - Live
14.    Rusty Razor – Live
15.    Black Wind Howlin’ - Live

VINYL TRACKLIST

Side A
1.   Paper Doll – Live
2.   Can Ya Handle The Heat? - Live
3.   I’m Done Runnin’ - Live
4.   Lose You – Live
5.   Sweet Southern Sounds - Live

Side B
6.   Fortune Teller - Live
7.    Don’t Say It - Live
8.    Rusty Razor – Live
9.    Black Wind Howlin’ – Live

DEF LEPPARD - Behind The Tour 2026, Episode 2: Las Vegas

noreply@blogger.com (Gigger) — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:52:00 +0000

VISIONS OF ATLANTIS & WARKINGS - Pirates & Kings (Live @ Pirates & Kings Tour 2026)

noreply@blogger.com (Gigger) — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:18:00 +0000

IRON MAIDEN: BURNING AMBITION | Writing Songs

noreply@blogger.com (Gigger) — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:15:22 +0000

“Ramble On” - Robert Plant with Saving Grace (LIVE on The Late Show)

noreply@blogger.com (Gigger) — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:13:00 +0000

Mob Rules Master Of The Black Crow Audio

noreply@blogger.com (Gigger) — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:06:00 +0000

EVERGREY - The World Is On Fire Video

noreply@blogger.com (Gigger) — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:05:09 +0000

EPICA - The Grand Saga of Existence - A New Age Dawns Part IX Lyric Video

noreply@blogger.com (Gigger) — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:53:14 +0000

Elles Bailey - Growing Roots (Live and Almost Plugged)

noreply@blogger.com (Gigger) — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:56:00 +0000

The Western Front - Set Me Free Lyric Video

noreply@blogger.com (Gigger) — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:53:00 +0000

CRIMSON GLORY “Beyond The Unknown” Audio from Album CHASING THE HYDRA

noreply@blogger.com (Gigger) — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:43:15 +0000

Joe Bonamassa - "Bullfrog Blues" - The Spirit of Rory Live From Cork Video

noreply@blogger.com (Gigger) — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:37:26 +0000

JAYLER - Need Your Love Video

noreply@blogger.com (Gigger) — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:36:00 +0000

Black Stone Cherry - Celebrate Lyric Video

noreply@blogger.com (Gigger) — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:35:00 +0000

NEVERMORE 2026

noreply@blogger.com (Gigger) — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:19:00 +0000