October 2021 – Page 7

Charissa Hoffman “Different View”

October 26, 2021 Kimberly Bright 0

Promising debut from a gifted young songwriter and serious ukulele player. Charissa Hoffman is a sixth-generation musician from Nashville who has not only been playing live at clubs and festivals for the better part of the […]

Bruce T Carroll “What’s The Rush” – I’m leaving… but not forever

October 26, 2021 Jonathan Aird 0

Not every song has to be so darn serious – ‘What’s the Rush‘ certainly falls into the lighter category which is no bad thing. Bruce T Carroll’s composition is a classic modern American folk song, loping […]

Video Premiere: Mick Mullin “Small Black Gun”

October 26, 2021 Andrew Frolish 1

Mick Mullin possesses a fine storytelling voice, used to full effect in this dark, murderous narrative. ‘Small Black Gun’ was written as an answer to ‘Long Black Veil’, a song made famous by the great Johnny […]

Interview: Lilli Lewis on americana, New Orleans and activism

October 25, 2021 Martin Johnson 0

Why losing the backbeat, COVID lockdown and memories of 150-year-old church helped create Americana. If the residents of AUK Towers are ever feeling bored, then they can always return to the endless debate prompted by the […]

Chuck Berry “Carol/Little Queenie” – Live from Blueberry Hill. No, really.

October 25, 2021 Jonathan Aird 0

Whatever else he may have been – and let’s face it his reputation probably ruled him out from the “nicest man in rock and roll” awards – Chuck Berry has a fair claim to being one […]

Interview: Frank Turner reflects on 20 years of Campfire Punkrock

August 11, 2026 0

Remarkably, it is twenty years since Frank Turner released his first solo EP: Campfire Punkrock. The very title was both a statement of intent and a conscious identifier, defining his sound and the purpose of his […]

The Legendary Trainhoppers “A Conspiracy of Ravens”

August 11, 2026 0

The new Legendary Trainhoppers is a foray into studied presence and simple things cherished Indiana based band The Legendary Trainhoppers have been at it since their 2006 release, Ramble On. This latest release, A Conspiracy of […]

More People Really Should Know About: Erik Koskinen

August 11, 2026 0

America’s 250th birthday was a low key affair for me, although my updated Spotify Independence Day playlist – ‘USA 250’ – received some airtime. Joining the usual suspects on this quintessential semiquincentennial version were some new […]

Month: October 2021

Charissa Hoffman “Different View”

Bruce T Carroll “What’s The Rush” – I’m leaving… but not forever

Video Premiere: Mick Mullin “Small Black Gun”

Interview: Lilli Lewis on americana, New Orleans and activism

Chuck Berry “Carol/Little Queenie” – Live from Blueberry Hill. No, really.

Interview: Frank Turner reflects on 20 years of Campfire Punkrock

The Legendary Trainhoppers “A Conspiracy of Ravens”

More People Really Should Know About: Erik Koskinen

Cajun Corner – Summer 2026

Jeffrey Halford and The Healers “Used Parts”