Quireboy rock'n'roll ragamuffin Spike wowing the crowd during his acoustic gig at the Jazz Cafe, Camden. Read attached review.

(Photo: C. Andrei)

Posing with Spike after our interview at the Jazz Cafe bar. Read attached interview.

Schmoozing with Quireboys drummer Phil Martini at High Voltage after an interview. Read attached interview.

(Photo: Mr Misteriaz)

More schmoozing with Quireboys guitarist Paul Guerin before the Down N' Outz gig. Read attached review.

(Photo: P. Martini)

Very cool and very nice New York Dolls guitar slinger Steve Conte tells me about his new solo album 'Steve Conte and the Crazy Truth' (www.steveconteandthecrazytruth.com). Read attached interview.

(Photo: C. Andrei)

Enjoying a drink with Steve before his Steve Conte Band gig at the Water Rats. Read attached review.

Suave and witty New York Dolls bassist Sami Yaffa striking the pose. Read attached interview.

(Photo with thanks from Sami's personal archive)

New York Dolls front man David Johansen in top form during their concert at the Forum, Kentish Town (in the background: Sami Yaffa and Sylvain Sylvain). Read attached review.

(Photo: C. Andrei)

Enjoying an in-depth chat with the son of Zappa, that's Dweezil for you folks, at High Voltage festival. Read attached interview.

(Photo: C. Hewlett)

With Blue King Brown's Natalie Pa'apa'a, hailed by Carlos Santana as the voice of the future, backstage at the Jazz Cafe. Read attached review.

(Photo: E. Ingvaldsen)

With the rockin' hot Electric Boys Andy Christell and Conny Bloom (he's funky!) backstage at Lisebergshallen, Gothenburg, Sweden, before their support slot for Alice Cooper. Read attached interview, plus, check them Boys out on their web site www.electricboys.com.

(Photo: Mr Cool Dude)

Talented tinseldust-cowboy and practical joker (say Dutch cheese...) Billy Miles Brooke is for ever all dressed up but has nowhere to go.... in Santa Fe. Read his entertaining lament in the attached interview.

(Montage by yours truly)

Welcome to his nightmare! King of Grand Guignol rock Alice Cooper delivers one hell of a show during his 'Theater of Death' tour. On this occasion at Lisebergshallen, Gothenburg. Read attached review.

(Photo: C. Andrei)

No 'Theater of Death' without a hellish good backing band! No attempt getting close to a hellish good backing band without getting pulled back by security, ha ha! Chuck Garric, Damon Johnson and Keri Kelli were worth it, though. See Alice Cooper review.

(Photo: C. Andrei)

Multi award winning funk rock, pop and R&B singer Gabriella Cilmi tells me about her upcoming album during a little chat at the V-Awards at the IndigO2. Read attached interview.

(Photo: P. Iwala)

Cool cat in the hat Charlie Winston explains why his musical direction of indie folk and jazz blues is more appreciated in France than in his native Great Britain. Read attached interview.

(Photo: J. Ingram)

Brunch with War Of The Worlds - The Musical composer Jeff Wayne at the very posh Langham Hotel. Read attached interview.

(Photo: Damian)

Getting tanked up with Edward Tudor Pole at the not quite so posh Underbelly in Hoxton. Read attached review.

(Pic: Jon Flash)

Lost and found again psychedelic folk rocker Rodriguez (aka Sixto Diaz Rodriguez) gave a truly mesmerising performance at London's Union Chapel. Read attached review.

(Photo: C. Andrei)

Desert blues rockers Tinariwen captivate a full house at Camden's Koko with their eclectic mix of African blues and traditional Tuareg tunes. Read attached review.

(Photo: C. Andrei)

Fiery Rupa Marya (of Rupa & The April Fishes) gets the crowd going with her musical concoction of gypsy swing, French chansons and Indian ragas at Club Cargo. Read attached review.

(Photo: C. Andrei)

Legendary guitarist and songwriter Wilko Johnson (formerly of Dr. Feelgood, the Blockheads) duets with Alison Moyet during a truly rockin' and rollin' evening at the Koko, Camden. Read attached review.

(Photo: C. Andrei)

With the dapper Scott Wilson of Dan Sultan Band after their gig at Somerset House. Read attached review.

(Photo: C. Carr)

With the very cool Elijah Jones of The Constellations backstage at Koko, Camden. Read attached review.

(Photo: Max)

With the raunchy Jesse Forte of Vains Of Jenna before their knockout gig at the Barfly. Read attached interview.

(Photo: Anton)

Basking in the sun with Saxon metal legend Biff Byford at High Voltage. Read attached interview.

(Photo: S. Chevin)