Tag: blues

by Stephen White August 3, 2017
News

Dublin Blues, Roots & Brass Festival 2017 | Stage times announced

The stage times for this weekend’s Dublin Blues Roots & Brass Festival 2017 has been announced today. Taking place across threeContinue Reading

by Stephen White July 18, 2017
News

Dublin Blues Roots & Brass Festival 2017 line-up announced

The line-up for the Dublin Blues Roots & Brass Festival 2017 has been announced today including Bunoscionn, Crow Black Chicken &Continue Reading

by Stephen White August 15, 2016
Photos

Photos | Dublin Blues, Roots & Brass Festival 2016

The Dublin Blues, Roots & Brass Festival 2016 took over Whelan’s and the Opium Room last weekend including sets fromContinue Reading

Mestizo
by Stephen White January 25, 2016
Album Reviews

Review | Mongrel State – Mestizo

The Last Mixed Tape reviews Mestizo, the debut studio album from roots-rock outfit Mongrel State.  There is some reckless brilliance to Mestizo.Continue Reading

by Stephen White July 27, 2015
News

Alabama Shakes confirm second Olympia theatre show

Blues rock outfit Alabama Shakes have added a second date to their upcoming appearance at the Olympia theatre in DublinContinue Reading

by Stephen White July 6, 2015
News

Alabama Shakes announce Olympia theatre show

Blues-rock act Alabama Shakes have confirmed they will headline the Olympia theatre in Dublin on Wednesday, November 4th. The groupContinue Reading

Lostman E.P.
by Stephen White May 11, 2015
EP Reviews Reviews

Whitetrash – Lostman

The Last Mixed Tape reviews alternative-americana styled artist Whitetrash’s debut six-track E.P. Lostman. Lostman is road-worn record steeped in the dusty, underContinue Reading

Of Life & Lesser Evils
by Stephen White February 9, 2015
Live Reviews Reviews

The Midnight Union Band – Whelan’s upstairs

The Midnight Union Band celebrated the release of their new album Of Life & Lesser Evils with a headline set in Whelan’sContinue Reading

Travis Oaks E.P.
by Stephen White October 22, 2014
EP Reviews Reviews

Travis Oaks – Travis Oaks E.P.

Travis Oaks make an impactful debut with their stomping self-titled debut E.P. Opening with the hook-laden ‘Birdhouse Blues’ the stylisedContinue Reading

by Stephen White October 9, 2014
Interviews

Gerry McAvoy interview – A Band of Friends

Irish bassist Gerry McAvoy appeared on every one of Legendary blues guitarist Rory Gallagher’s solo albums before Gallagher passed awayContinue Reading