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Aaron Burdett “Dream Rich, Dirt Poor”

August 12, 2021 Helen Jones 0

A down-home, rootsy bluegrass offering from an industry veteran that deserves to get his time in the spotlight. Although ‘Dream Rich, Dirt Poor’ is Aaron Burdett’s eighth studio album, you would be forgiven if his was […]

Interview: How The Wandering Hearts added the 21st Century sound of Woodstock to their music

August 12, 2021 Martin Johnson 0

Marty Stuart got them on the Ryman but Shepherd Bush’s Empire is also a special gig. Bob Harris has always been a bit of a sucker for harmony vocals over the years and he has been […]

Malcolm Holcombe “Tricks of the Trade”

August 12, 2021 Peter Churchill 0

A trademark growl, razor-sharp lyrics and high-class musicianship combine to great effect. Malcolm Holcombe is nothing if not prolific. Sixteen albums since the mid-90s and six in the last six years suggests Holcombe is a man […]

Karen Jonas “Summer’s Hard For Love” – Does this have to be so difficult?

August 12, 2021 Jonathan Aird 0

On this sweet and gentle ballad Karen Jonas seems to be having trouble with a sensitive date – all she wants is a chance to get to know them better, but, wouldn’t you know it “all […]

Video Premiere: John Jenkins and Alison Benson “Strangers on a Train”

August 12, 2021 Andrew Frolish 0

John Jenkins and Alison Benson both possess warm, resonant voices that carry depth, texture and emotion seemingly effortlessly. Their voices are perfectly matched and perfectly suited to a song full of weariness and a strong sense […]