2020 – Page 370 – Americana UK

Smoke Fairies + John J Presley, Hoxton Hall, London, 6th February 2020

February 25, 2020 Jonathan Aird 0

After a four year absence Smoke Fairies (Katherine Blamire and Jessica Davies) have returned with a new album, the wonderfully drone heavy ‘Darkness Brings The Wonders Home’, and a smattering of gigs with more promised for […]

Love Me In The Dark “Love Me In The Dark” (Independent, 2020)

February 25, 2020 David Jarman 0

Love Me In The Dark comprises of Steve McCormick and Heather Donavon, the two having met on stage five years ago in Venice, CA., each having had their own individual careers as songwriter/artists. This self-produced and […]

Teddy Thompson “Heartbreaker Please” – Listen

February 25, 2020 Jonathan Aird 0

Noted Dori Freeman collaborator and scion of a noble house, Teddy Thompson actually sent this song of ended love out into the world on Valentine’s Day. It’s the antithesis of romance though, as it comes from […]

Video: The Hanging Stars “I Will Please You”

February 25, 2020 Andrew Frolish 0

There’s a lovely rhythmic foundation to this new single from The Hanging Stars. It builds well, driven by excellent musicianship – great drums, keys and guitar. The song is tale about a cult leader from the […]

Johnny Winter “Highway 61 Revisited” – Listen

February 24, 2020 Jonathan Aird 0

A little extra for today – since Johnny Winter would have been 76 years old yesterday, and sometimes you just really need to hear a ten minute take on Dylan’s classic with some screeching guitar playing. […]