It’s been quite some time since I last saw Blackberry Smoke play live. Time was, anytime they hit the UK, I’d be there and have been since their first UK tour back in 2014 but in recent years, I’ve fallen off. Not for any bad reason – they're a killer live act and admittedly, the … Continue reading Gig Review: Blackberry Smoke – O2 Academy, Birmingham (13th September 2024)
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Album Review: Blackberry Smoke – Be Right Here
It’s hard to believe it’s been three years since the last Blackberry Smoke album and that the band themselves have been going for over two decades, with only half of that contributing to their well-warranted conquering of the UK. Their longevity aside, whenever an album from them pops up, it’s a welcome opportunity to head … Continue reading Album Review: Blackberry Smoke – Be Right Here
Blackberry Smoke announce new album for 2024
Atlanta, GA rock band, Blackberry Smoke are set to release their widely anticipated new album, Be Right Here on 16th February 2024 via 3 Legged Records/Thirty Tigers (pre-order/pre-save here). The band have debuted the album's lead single, "Dig A Hole". Of the song, written by lead singer Charlie Starr and keyboardist Brandon Still, Starr shares: … Continue reading Blackberry Smoke announce new album for 2024
Album Review: Blackberry Smoke – You Hear Georgia
Blackberry Smoke aren’t a band I have on regular rotation nowadays but whenever they release a new album, I’ll happily raise my head and venture back into their world. Mainly because I know that whatever they release, it’ll be some of the highest calibre Southern rock that will grace the speakers. You Hear Georgia doesn’t … Continue reading Album Review: Blackberry Smoke – You Hear Georgia
Blackberry Smoke announce new album and release first song from it
Blackberry Smoke have today announced the release of their hotly anticipated new album, You Hear Georgia, on 28 May via 3 Legged Records/Thirty Tigers. The Atlanta-based band have also revealed the a video for the album's title track, which you can watch at the link below. You can also pre-order the album, with a red/yellow … Continue reading Blackberry Smoke announce new album and release first song from it
Gig Review: Blackberry Smoke / The Quaker City Night Hawks – The Telegraph Building, Belfast (6th November 2018)
This was Blackberry Smoke’s first time to play Belfast with The Telegraph Building looking pretty full but first up were The Quaker City Night Hawks. The Texan Quartet have been supporting Blackberry Smoke on all dates of the European tour. Playing a similar style of Southern rock, they kicked off the night's proceedings. The band don’t … Continue reading Gig Review: Blackberry Smoke / The Quaker City Night Hawks – The Telegraph Building, Belfast (6th November 2018)