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Miss Tess “The Moon Is An Ashtray” (Tone Tree Music, 2020)

February 12, 2020 Steven Rafferty 0
It’s hard to believe that the 12 tracks on ‘The Moon Is An Ashtray’ clock in at less than 40 minutes. The songs bring together all of the best elements of more than three decades of […]
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Video: Kacy & Clayton “That Sweet Orchestra Sound”

February 12, 2020 Andrew Frolish 0
Two minutes in, shortly before it finishes, the pace changes suddenly and draws you into this new single from Kacy & Clayton; it’s a good example of the quality of their song writing.  ‘That Sweet Orchestra […]
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AmericanA to Z – Gordon Lightfoot

February 11, 2020 Richard Phillips 3
There are plenty of Gordon Lightfoot fans out there as attested by his ability to develop a touring schedule for 2020 having started his career back in the 1960s. Significant artists who have praised and been […]
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Robert Vincent “In This Town You’re Owned” (Thirty Tigers, 2020)

February 11, 2020 Jim Finnie 0
There’s no reason to waste any time, so let’s get straight to the point.  Robert Vincent’s third album ‘In This Town You’re Owned’  is a corker (for those not familiar with this UK term, that’s a […]
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Video: Jim Lauderdale “Cackalacky”

February 11, 2020 Andrew Frolish 0
Here’s the brilliant new release from Grammy-winning Jim Lauderdale.  It’s fascinating to see these expert performers at work in the studio.  The song is taken from the upcoming bluegrass album, ‘When Carolina Comes Home Again’, due […]

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