Shangrla Radio joins the world in mourning our dear beloved Queen Elizabeth II, who has died at the age of 96. The world is a sorrier place with her passing.

Shangrla Radio’s present featured artist is the truly amazing Lachy Doley. A mixture of Blues and Classic Rock makes him the perfect fit for Shangrla Radio.  To watch him play Voodoo Chile on his Hohner “Whammy” Clavinet is a truly mind numbing experience! Check out the Video on Youtube. Lachy Doley grew up in Adelaide, […]

It seems I am forever writing out obituaries these days. But obviously all the musical hero’s of my youth are now reaching that time of life, so I suppose it’s inevitable! That doesn’t take away the pain of writing these posts when someone you respect and admire passes away. This time it’s Charlie Watts, the […]

Dusty Hill, the bassist of US blues rock band ZZ Top, has died at the age of 72. According to a short statement from bandmates Billy Gibbons and Frank Beard; Dusty passed away in his sleep at his home in Houston, Texas. No further details were given. Earlier in July, ZZ Top had announced that […]

I was 14 years old when a school friend placed the album; “A Hard Road“, by John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers, in my hand. “Have a listen to this and you’ll never want to hear Cilla Black ever again!” he said. I took it home and listened to it. It changed my life forever! I became a […]