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Review 1 for BluesFest

5 / 5

Ronnie Rocks

HMV Hammersmith Apollo @

- London @

- Sat 30 Jun 2012 @

Posted 31/07/2012

by Sydney2013

Location:Surrey

The whole evening was fantastic. We had good seats. We had access to the HMV Pure Bar and loos so no queuing for either.

HMV Hammersmith Apollo @

- London @

- Sat 30 Jun 2012 @

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Review 2 for BluesFest

2 / 5

Poor old Tom

HMV Hammersmith Apollo @

- London @

- Sun 1 Jul 2012 @

Posted 14/07/2012

by Elvis101

Location:Hammersmith apollo

Shame we wanted to see Tom at his best following exposure on the Voice. The show reatured his new album. Too slow and too morbid for a live show. Venue was fairly dead until he sang Deliah and kiss when everyone leapt up hearing what that had come to see!!

HMV Hammersmith Apollo @

- London @

- Sun 1 Jul 2012 @

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Review 3 for BluesFest

1 / 5

Disappointing - Shame

HMV Ritz @

- Manchester @

- Tue 3 Jul 2012 @

Favourite moment: The interval. @

Setlist: Who cares. @

Opening act(s): None. @

Posted 11/07/2012

by Blade7695

Location:North West UK

As a Blues fan I encouraged three friends to attend the concert with me after introducing them to the band via 'By a Thread' their recent excellent album. Imagine our disappointed when a lacklustre performance linked to a poor sound mix, sapped our resolve. I'm sorry to say that at the interval we decided to cut our losses and left to get the earlier train home. First time I've left a gig early since 'In Living Colour' in 1991! I'm sure Gov't Mule are a far better live band than this, but on this showing I'll take some convincing. Perhaps they should have a support act so that the sound can be corrected before the headline act comes on. UFO sounded excellent at the same venue.

HMV Ritz @

- Manchester @

- Tue 3 Jul 2012 @

Favourite moment: The interval. @

Setlist: Who cares. @

Opening act(s): None. @

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Review 4 for BluesFest

5 / 5

Tom Jones - what a voice!

HMV Hammersmith Apollo @

- London @

- Sun 1 Jul 2012 @

Posted 11/07/2012

by fissiosue

The past 3 albums by tom have been some of my favourite in years and it was amazing to hear many of the songs from them sung live. The man still has a fantastic voice and it was a great experieince to be there. Some of the audience missed the sign saying it was a gig as part of Bluesfest and so appeared a little confused. But I loved it. Thanks Tom and band.

HMV Hammersmith Apollo @

- London @

- Sun 1 Jul 2012 @

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Review 5 for BluesFest

5 / 5

Southside Johnny - 10 stars

O2 Shepherds Bush Empire @

- London @

- Fri 29 Jun 2012 @

Posted 11/07/2012

by fissiosue

I've not had a long history of listening to southside Johnny and the Asbury jukes but got tickets as my friend is a real fan. wow, great small venue in shepherd's bush, brilliant band and the man himself is hilarious. The only problem I had is that a lot of his fans seem to be well over 6 feet tall and I had to jump a lot to see over their shoulders!
Can't wait to see him again!

O2 Shepherds Bush Empire @

- London @

- Fri 29 Jun 2012 @

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Review 6 for BluesFest

5 / 5

Mick Taylor - brilliant!

Under The Bridge @

- London @

- Fri 6 Jul 2012 @

Favourite moment: You gotta move @

Posted 09/07/2012

by SliderStu

Absolutely great - best gig I've been to in a long time!

Under The Bridge @

- London @

- Fri 6 Jul 2012 @

Favourite moment: You gotta move @

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Review 7 for BluesFest

5 / 5

Brilliant Gig

Under The Bridge @

- London @

- Fri 6 Jul 2012 @

Favourite moment: Too many! @

Posted 08/07/2012

by Poshtottie

Location:Oxford

The first time we had been to Under the Bridge, although had been to the Bridge itself many times! Wanted to see Matt Schofield again so Mick Taylor was an added bonus!

Brilliant venue, excellent acoustics! The atmosphere was rocking from the moment Matt Schofield hit the first note. His short set gave everyone a taste of the range of his music from his version of You Shook me to the favourite Ear to the Ground. Cant wait to see him again in November!

Had never seen Mick Taylor before but was blown away by his soulful guitar coupled with the raspy blues voice. Didnt know many of the tracks, but definitely one to remember for the future!

Under The Bridge @

- London @

- Fri 6 Jul 2012 @

Favourite moment: Too many! @

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Review 8 for BluesFest

1 / 5

Very forgettable and a waste of money

HMV Hammersmith Apollo @

- London @

- Sun 1 Jul 2012 @

Favourite moment: Leaving the venue @

Setlist: 29 songs only 3 of which received great applause as they were well known. the rest was all tepid @

Posted 08/07/2012

by Kimdo

You hear the name Tom Jones and you think of all his great hits and you book a ticket. And, yes, you know it's part of a blues fest so there will be some blues music. But you don't expect him to sing songs he barely knows himself. You don't expect him to apologise that he cocked up in one so much that his son had to come on stage and bale him out!!!

He came across as a rank amateur at times

Sure his voice is stilll amazing

But judging from the way the audience only gave tumultuous support and applause when he did some of his great songs - delilah / green green grass and kiss - I certainly wasn't alone in being v v v v v disappointed by him

HMV Hammersmith Apollo @

- London @

- Sun 1 Jul 2012 @

Favourite moment: Leaving the venue @

Setlist: 29 songs only 3 of which received great applause as they were well known. the rest was all tepid @

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Review 9 for BluesFest

5 / 5

All three acts were brilliant

Under The Bridge @

- London @

- Fri 6 Jul 2012 @

Favourite moment: When Mick Taylor opened up the first riff. @

Opening act(s): very good acoustic duo/trio @

Posted 08/07/2012

by Anonymous

In their different ways all three acts were brilliant. I had been waiting to see Mick taylor snce 1970s. I had never heard of Matt Schofeld but the write ups I read before the show were accurate in their praise of him and his band. The venue was just the right size so that one could see and hear.

Under The Bridge @

- London @

- Fri 6 Jul 2012 @

Favourite moment: When Mick Taylor opened up the first riff. @

Opening act(s): very good acoustic duo/trio @

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Review 10 for BluesFest

4 / 5

Mick Taylor/Matt Schofield: A curate's egg concert

Under The Bridge @

- London @

- Fri 6 Jul 2012 @

Favourite moment: The last number Mick played -- a nod to the Stones whom he never mentioned. @

Posted 08/07/2012

by Anonymous

Location:Twickenham

There were three different performances, by a rather dull acoustic duo, a strong set by Matt Schofield and a mixed Mick Taylor session. His guitar playing is hard to fault, but he has little or no stage presence and his band, though accomplished, showed equally little sparkle.

Under The Bridge @

- London @

- Fri 6 Jul 2012 @

Favourite moment: The last number Mick played -- a nod to the Stones whom he never mentioned. @

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Review 11 for BluesFest

5 / 5

Southside Jonny & the Astbury Jukes

HMV Ritz @

- Manchester @

- Thu 28 Jun 2012 @

Favourite moment: All night @

Posted 08/07/2012

by Randomdad

Great live band, with Jonny really knowing how to work the audience,and a great set of musicians backing. Great show, great night out. Go see if you get the chance.

HMV Ritz @

- Manchester @

- Thu 28 Jun 2012 @

Favourite moment: All night @

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Review 12 for BluesFest

5 / 5

gov't mule were brilliant.

HMV Ritz @

- Manchester @

- Tue 3 Jul 2012 @

Favourite moment: all of it. @

Posted 08/07/2012

by wurzy

one of the best gigs i have ever been to, straight forward rock blues music with one of the all time best guitarists in the world, also mat abts is up there with the best drummeres.

HMV Ritz @

- Manchester @

- Tue 3 Jul 2012 @

Favourite moment: all of it. @

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Review 13 for BluesFest

5 / 5

Tom Jones simply delivered. A legend!!

HMV Hammersmith Apollo @

- London @

- Sun 1 Jul 2012 @

Favourite moment: After he finished, came back and sang 2 of his classics. @

Opening act(s): none @

Posted 07/07/2012

by Divaviva

Location:London,

Went to see Tom Jones at the Blues Festival, Hammersmith Apollo. On Sunday 01.07.12
Tom was 15min. late but once he started he sang non stop for over 1,5 h.
Sang only blues songs, new and old ones. He was smilling, chatting to the audiance, relaxed, and had absolutely amazing, strong voice.

HMV Hammersmith Apollo @

- London @

- Sun 1 Jul 2012 @

Favourite moment: After he finished, came back and sang 2 of his classics. @

Opening act(s): none @

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Review 14 for BluesFest

5 / 5

Gov't Mule brilliant!!

Under The Bridge @

- London @

- Wed 4 Jul 2012 @

Opening act(s): None @

Posted 07/07/2012

by nogoodboyo

Location:Cardiff

Never fail to impress. Got to be some of the best hardest working musicians in town. And what can you say about Warren Haynes??!! superb.
Tremendous venue first time I've been here but drinks absolutely extortionate - rip off proportions.

Under The Bridge @

- London @

- Wed 4 Jul 2012 @

Opening act(s): None @

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Review 15 for BluesFest

5 / 5

Govt Mule

Under The Bridge @

- London @

- Wed 4 Jul 2012 @

Favourite moment: Seeing a band i thought i would not see walk on stage.... @

Posted 07/07/2012

by Maddog98

Location:Kent

I have been a fan of the band for a few yers, have all their stuff and all the Warren Haynes solo stuff to boot....did not think i would get the chance to see them in the flesh but i did and it was worth the wait.

Fantastic musicians and great songs, just one tremendous tune after another....WH is a brilliant soloist but it was all about he band, tighter than a submarines hatch as you would expect

Special mention to the guy on Keys, did not catch his name but he was fantastic...but then again they all were

FInally i have to give credit to the venue, it is a fantastic palce to watch bands and the staff were brilliant...no long faces dont want to be here attitudes, could not be more friendly and helpful

Just hope i get to see more of the bands i like 'Under the Bridge'....

Under The Bridge @

- London @

- Wed 4 Jul 2012 @

Favourite moment: Seeing a band i thought i would not see walk on stage.... @

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Review 16 for BluesFest

5 / 5

Breathtaking

Under The Bridge @

- London @

- Wed 4 Jul 2012 @

Favourite moment: Many, but the lengthy jams make the hairs on the back of your neck stand up. Spellbinding! @

Opening act(s): None @

Posted 06/07/2012

by Dpurple10

Location:Gillingham Kent

Breathtaking musicianship and a 3 hour set for £25!

I would seriously recommend that everyone should go and see Gov't Mule next time thet tour the UK.

Under The Bridge @

- London @

- Wed 4 Jul 2012 @

Favourite moment: Many, but the lengthy jams make the hairs on the back of your neck stand up. Spellbinding! @

Opening act(s): None @

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Review 17 for BluesFest

5 / 5

Greta gig:nice touch!

HMV Ritz @

- Manchester @

- Tue 3 Jul 2012 @

Favourite moment: "Mother Earth", "Mule" and every note played by Warren Haynes. @

Setlist: Its on the website @

Opening act(s): Mule played both sets @

Posted 06/07/2012

by Venison

Location:North Staffordshire

I have waited a long time to see the Mule and it was no disappointment. Tight together Gov't Mule blow strong, hot and sweet. Great dynamic range with knock you head off riffs (the opening song "Blind man in the dark" a good example) to gentler "Lay your burden down" (which segued imperceptibly into "Smokestack lightnin'" and back again). "Bus Stop" - a Hollies song from the 60's - was unexpected and a delightful tribute to the Manchester venue. Warren Haynes left the stage saying "We could play all night" - and we could have listened. Gov't Mule "Music fo' yo' ass!" - and then some!!

HMV Ritz @

- Manchester @

- Tue 3 Jul 2012 @

Favourite moment: "Mother Earth", "Mule" and every note played by Warren Haynes. @

Setlist: Its on the website @

Opening act(s): Mule played both sets @

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Review 18 for BluesFest

5 / 5

Govt. Mule bring the house down

Under The Bridge @

- London @

- Wed 4 Jul 2012 @

Favourite moment: Final song 'Soulshine' has to be a highlight. @

Posted 06/07/2012

by MiloSpilo

Mr Haynes and the rest of Govt. Mule played a scorching set at the intimate Under The Bridge venue on wednesday. Faultless musicianship and a nicely varied set list helped in getting the place jumping. The sound was spot on and for a small venue, had a hell of a lot of power.

Under The Bridge @

- London @

- Wed 4 Jul 2012 @

Favourite moment: Final song 'Soulshine' has to be a highlight. @

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Review 19 for BluesFest

2 / 5

Where's Brown Eyed Girl?Moondance?Days like this?

HMV Hammersmith Apollo @

- London @

- Fri 29 Jun 2012 @

Favourite moment: Gloria. @

Setlist: Baby please dont go; unknown; unknown;unknown;unknown;unknown; Route 66; unknown;unknown; Gloria. Done. @

Posted 06/07/2012

by VanFan1

Location:London

In all fairness, the quality of Van's performance was spot on. And his band were fantastic. All we wanted were a few classics. To pay £80 and only get Baby Please Dont Go, and Gloria, was disappointing to say the least. We actually thought the end of his set must have been interval... looking around a lot of other people were sitting dumfounded also.
If straight up blues is your thing and you're purely into any blues music that is thrown your way- go, and pay the money because it is worth it. If you appreciate blues, but are paying to see Van (and hear the songs that you know and love), don't waste your money, because you'll only get two.

HMV Hammersmith Apollo @

- London @

- Fri 29 Jun 2012 @

Favourite moment: Gloria. @

Setlist: Baby please dont go; unknown; unknown;unknown;unknown;unknown; Route 66; unknown;unknown; Gloria. Done. @

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Review 20 for BluesFest

5 / 5

Southside Johnny and the Jukes were on great form

O2 Shepherds Bush Empire @

- London @

- Fri 29 Jun 2012 @

Favourite moment: All of it - but especially the horn section and the audience reaction (3 dancing fools who never stopped) @

Posted 06/07/2012

by Jestergirl

Location:Northamptonshire

A great gig at a great venue. I first saw Southside supporting Graham Parker way back in the 70's and they still have all the energy and the gutsy sound I remembered. This is feelgood music, performed by really good musicians and with a sense of humour - works for me every time!!

O2 Shepherds Bush Empire @

- London @

- Fri 29 Jun 2012 @

Favourite moment: All of it - but especially the horn section and the audience reaction (3 dancing fools who never stopped) @

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