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The 502s “What To Do” – Listen

April 17, 2018 Jonathan Aird 0

Americana sometimes has a reputation for dwelling on the bleak, of wilfully embracing the darker side of life.  Like most generalisations it isn’t completely true.  Take the Orlando-based The 502s’ new release ‘What to do’ which […]

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Video: Lukas Nelson & Promise Of The Real “Carolina”

April 17, 2018 Jeremy Searle 0

Taken from his eponymous album, out now, this is a great groove with soul to spare from Lukas Nelson.

News

Graham Nash heads to UK for July shows

April 16, 2018 Mark Whitfield 0

The “I think we can call him legendary” Graham Nash has announced a series of dates over the summer in the UK, promising “performances of his many well-known songs along with anecdotes and tales from throughout […]

Live Reviews

Oka Vanga, Green Note, London, 26th March 2018

April 16, 2018 Tim Merricks 0

The Green Note in Camden Town is always a pleasure to step inside. It’s one of those venues where the acts are chosen on the grounds of their pedigree and the atmosphere is always friendly. Tonight […]

Live Reviews

Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats + Slim Cessna’s Auto Club, 02 Shepherd’s Bush Empire, 12th April 2018

April 16, 2018 David Fox 0

Nathaniel Rateliff managed a remarkable feat for an artist whose name is not part of the musical mainstream. He sold out 3 nights at Shepherd’s Bush, which means 6000 people turned up to watch what surely […]

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