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Eric Bibb “Dear America”

September 15, 2021 David Jarman 1

Eric Bibb delivers a powerful, and critical, love letter to America, with his distinctive vocals and acoustic guitar with blues stylings. Eric Bibb is one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary blues and roots music. […]

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Video Premiere: The Curse of KK Hammond Feat. David and the Devil “The Ballad of Lampshade Ed”

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KK Hammond and David and the Devil have collaborated to write a murder ballad, inspired by the story of Ed Gein, whose relationship with his over-bearing, religious mother was the basis for the character of Leatherface […]

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Studio Life: Elaine Palmer

September 14, 2021 Andrew Frolish 0

Why “Just One” should inspire listeners to go their own way Elaine Palmer is known for her powerful, bluesy vocal performances.  When she lets loose, as she does on recent single ‘Just One’, her voice is […]

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Ross Adams “Escaping Southern Heat”

September 14, 2021 Rich Orpin 0

Ross Adams steps out of the shadows and concludes one heck of a journey. It is often said that the approach to recording of relying on instinct and energy over just a few takes, and embracing […]

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Festival Review: Moseley Folk & Arts, 3rd-5th September 2021

September 14, 2021 Mark Whitfield 0

Getting back to a festival after the absence of any last year did still feel strangely surreal, but there’s something about smaller to medium-sized festivals that still leaves you feeling less anxious. Moseley Folk and Arts […]

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