Our favourite Alabama country-rocker Jason Isbell (as he describes himself on Twitter: “friend to children, the vaccinated, and those with certain underlying medical conditions”) performed a cover of The Rolling Stones’ 1969 classic ‘Gimme Shelter’ over […]
Thinking about memorable gigs for this piece, there were a couple that I considered; Bitch Magnet in Birmingham (probably Edward’s No. 8) that damaged my hearing for good or Buffalo Tom in the same city and […]
Second album from Finnish band Eden Prairie reflects the country’s long, dark winters. There can’t be many bands that have been formed by an ex-legal aid for death-row convicts turned musician and if there are any, […]
Joe Troop releases ‘Mercy for Migrants‘, another powerfully poignant track from his forthcoming album, ‘Borrowed Time‘. As well as Troop’s rich, powerful vocal and plaintive fiddle, the track features the fabulous husband and wife banjo virtuosos, […]
Was it really back in June that we mentioned a new Johnny Cash Concert recording was a-comin’ down the tracks? It was. Back then we said it would arrive in September – latest update is October […]
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