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Samantha Crain “A Small Death” (Real Kind Records, 2020)

July 30, 2020 Keith Hargreaves 0

An interesting, compelling and exciting album this; written by Samantha Crain upon recovering the use of her hands after a prolonged period following three serious car accidents in three months the last of which left her […]

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From one chord wonders to three chords and the truth: 10 artists who went from punk to country

July 30, 2020 Guy Lincoln 2

I like to think that I’ve come to know Ramona well. Indeed I’d probably go so far as to say I’ve got a bit of a crush. Who wouldn’t carry at least a small torch for […]

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Stacey McNeill and Jonathan Smith “Leaving Autumn Town” (Independent, 2020)

July 30, 2020 Paul Campbell 0

The title of Stacey McNeill and Jonathan Smith’s EP sets the musical tone.  It would be surprising to find power ballads and squealing guitar solos in a collection of music called `Leaving Autumn Town’ and indeed […]

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Erin Ponsonby ” Love Like The Movies” – Listen

July 30, 2020 Jonathan Aird 0

Erin Ponsonby is, unfortunately, about to be sadly disappointed.  On this new song from the Scottish pop-folk singer’s EP ‘Little Town‘ there’s a recipe for disaster.  All Erin Ponsoby wants is “love at first sight” for […]

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Video: Fanny Lumsden “Fierce”

July 30, 2020 Andrew Frolish 0

Fanny Lumsden’s ‘Fierce’ is a tribute to all the women who have played an important role in her life.  Old footage of women in the World War II Land Army is also used to good effect […]

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Bennett Wilson Poole “I Saw A Star Behind Your Eyes, Don’t Let It Die Away”

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Changing focus from LA to Merseyside, Bennett Wilson Poole’s second album confirms their status as one of the best UK Americana acts around right now. From humble beginnings as a one off collaborative effort between three […]

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The Bluest Sky “The Bluest Sky”

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Chuck Melchin plugs his guitar into the ‘90s. Chuck Melchin has been doggedly working as an independent artist under the name of the Bean Pickers Union with a revolving group of supporting musicians for fifteen years. […]

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Classic southern barroom rock with hints of Big Star from reunited duo revisiting songs from 25 years back. Recorded in May 2021, but featuring songs written 25 years before, ‘Working My Way Down’ delivers a fine […]

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The Song Remains: Eric Taylor 1949-2020

March 12, 2020 4

I heard from a colleague,  who has contact with associates of Eric Taylor, that he had died on March 9th 2020 following a period of illness. I immediately checked the web for confirmation but there was […]

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Essentials: The top 10 Steve Earle albums

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Steve Earle announced his arrival in our lives with his debut album in 1986. Since then, he has racked up almost thirty studio and live albums under his own name or in collaboration with others. I […]

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Live Review: Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit + His Lordship, O2 Apollo, Manchester – 18th November 2022

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AUK’s Clint West sees Jason Isbell complete a journey from small venue troubadour to the first modern americana superstar. On November 25th 2013 Jason Isbell played at Manchester’s Ruby Lounge in support of his newly released […]

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Arkansauce “My Home In Arkansas” – and the zip code is….

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Arkansauce is Tom Andersen on bass, guitarist Zac Archuleta, Ethan Bush on mandolin, and Adams Collins on banjo.  And that’s a bluegrass line-up right there – but this isn’t your grandpappy’s bluegrass.  Their music features improvisational […]

Bennett Wilson Poole “I Saw A Star Behind Your Eyes, Don’t Let It Die Away”

Album Reviews
March 30, 2023 0

Changing focus from LA to Merseyside, Bennett Wilson Poole’s second album confirms their status as one of the best UK Americana acts around right now. From humble beginnings as a one off collaborative effort between three […]

Live review: Seven Hills Spring Festival, Komedia, Bath – 19th March 2023

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March 30, 2023 0

Whatever happened to Noah & The Whale? Well, I am not sure about the rest of the band, but I can let readers know what original member and bass guitarist, Matt Owens, is currently up to. […]

The Bluest Sky “The Bluest Sky”

Album Reviews
March 30, 2023 0

Chuck Melchin plugs his guitar into the ‘90s. Chuck Melchin has been doggedly working as an independent artist under the name of the Bean Pickers Union with a revolving group of supporting musicians for fifteen years. […]

Mike Stinson and Johnny Irion “Working My Way Down”

Album Reviews
March 30, 2023 0

Classic southern barroom rock with hints of Big Star from reunited duo revisiting songs from 25 years back. Recorded in May 2021, but featuring songs written 25 years before, ‘Working My Way Down’ delivers a fine […]

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